Model 3 Performance Waiting Room [2020-2023]

[jessepotter]

Supposedly the paint isn't as...robust, primarily due to manufacturing limitations in California (environmental reasons). Also the front end being somewhat flat seems to make it a magnet for rock chips.

Also, it seems like for the average Tesla buyer, this is their first "luxury" car purchase over 50k, so they're more mindful of protecting the fit and finish.

I fall into this category. The credit union was hesitant to give me money. Not because I don't have good credit or debt to income, but because I've never financed over $30k for a vehicle.

I can justify another $5k for ppf on a $60k+ vehicle where I never would have for a $30k vehicle.

I'm also OCD, so rock chips and scratches cause me emotional pain. It would be especially bad on a $60k+ vehicle.

 

[Amudar]

Received a New edd today… not much of a change.

M3P white/black
Order date: 4/16
(4/17)EDD: 7/14-8/25
(5/3) EDD: 6/8-7/13
(5/14)New EDD 6/10 - 7/8
Location: Austin

 

[Gulfcoaster]

I fall into this category. The credit union was hesitant to give me money. Not because I don't have good credit or debt to income, but because I've never financed over $30k for a vehicle.

I can justify another $5k for ppf on a $60k+ vehicle where I never would have for a $30k vehicle.

I'm also OCD, so rock chips and scratches cause me emotional pain. It would be especially bad on a $60k+ vehicle.

Jesse,
I would absolutely do an Xpel Ultimate Plus PPF on the front bumper, headlights and rockers, at a minimum. If you can swing it, do the full hood too. There are WAY WAY too many hazards driving these days , dump trucks and landscapers outnumber cars.....

 

[wwaltman]

I fall into this category. The credit union was hesitant to give me money. Not because I don't have good credit or debt to income, but because I've never financed over $30k for a vehicle.

I can justify another $5k for ppf on a $60k+ vehicle where I never would have for a $30k vehicle.

I'm also OCD, so rock chips and scratches cause me emotional pain. It would be especially bad on a $60k+ vehicle.

I'm in the Atlanta area. What CU did you go with?

 

[ay221]

Jesse,
I would absolutely do an Xpel Ultimate Plus PPF on the front bumper, headlights and rockers, at a minimum. If you can swing it, do the full hood too. There are WAY WAY too many hazards driving these days , dump trucks and landscapers outnumber cars.....

That's what I'm doing. Plus the dog legs. plus maybe ceramic coating on the rest

 

[z335is]

Hey everyone, I currently have an MYP on order scheduled for an early June delivery, but now I'm thinking that I'd prefer the M3P instead since we already have a Y in the house. If I were to place an M3P order today, what would my rough wait time be?

 

[Gulfcoaster]

Hey everyone, I currently have an MYP on order scheduled for an early June delivery, but now I'm thinking that I'd prefer the M3P instead since we already have a Y in the house. If I were to place an M3P order today, what would my rough wait time be?

3 months at a minimum now. If my current EDD holds true I'm at 2 1/2 months and I ordered on March 30

 

[Gulfcoaster]

That's what I'm doing. Plus the dog legs. plus maybe ceramic coating on the rest

Dog legs?

 

[jessepotter]

Add me please....I'm now Nov20-Jan-16. Ugh

Updated! A few of us, (including myself), are picking up our cars this weekend or early next week.

We'll need a new president of the club. BILDCAT seems like a shoe-in with his rediculous EDD, but he's also in CA so Elon could pull up in his driveway with the car at any moment without notice.

Original Post:

I'm starting a new club here on the forums. It will be called the Model 3 Performance February Orders Without Cars Club or "M3PFOWCC" for short.

I know, it rolls right off the tongue.

I'm looking for members, so please post if you have a February order and still don't have a car.

As the founder, I hope to pass on the mantle sooner rather than later.

Current Members:

jessepotter
Makes_Centz
Jmauld
SantaCruzOMB
thill444
89138
ayd-08
roundexplosion
RuffRidinNole
BILDCAT

 

[jessepotter]

Jesse,
I would absolutely do an Xpel Ultimate Plus PPF on the front bumper, headlights and rockers, at a minimum. If you can swing it, do the full hood too. There are WAY WAY too many hazards driving these days , dump trucks and landscapers outnumber cars.....

I'm wrapping the entire vehicle for $5k, but they did offer a front-only option that was very affordable at around $2200. It covered all the areas you mentioned, including side mirrors.

 

[jessepotter]

I'm in the Atlanta area. What CU did you go with?

I went with Delta Community Credit Union that is offering 1.38% for 60 months through the end of May for well-qualified members.

 

[Tony_YYZ]

I'm wrapping the entire vehicle for $5k, but they did offer a front-only option that was very affordable at around $2200. It covered all the areas you mentioned, including side mirrors.

You going with clear or stealth?

 

[jessepotter]

You going with clear or stealth?

He only offers the clear. I'm not sure why. I'm fine with it since I like the shades of blue in the MSM depending on light. That seems to get masked with the stealth wraps.

 

[ay221]

Dog legs?

There might be a better term for it.

rear fender/wheel well up from the rocker panel.

An area to consider applying paint protection film (PPF)

This finding may interest people like me who've done a partial wrap especially. I read a post about a week ago regarding an X owner sustaining lots of micro chips on the flared areas of his FWDs (the bottom right portion of the door adjacent to the quarter panel's "dog leg"). I naturally...

teslamotorsclub.com

 

[Tony_YYZ]

He only offers the clear. I'm not sure why. I'm fine with it since I like the shades of blue in the MSM depending on light. That seems to get masked with the stealth wraps.

I may be going with a full stealth wrap this time around. I had a full frontal clear wrap on my previous Model 3 and the front end was immaculate when I sold it. I get bothered when seeing any damage on my car so the PPF was well worth it to me.

 

[Gulfcoaster]

I went with Delta Community Credit Union that is offering 1.38% for 60 months through the end of May for well-qualified members.

WOW, great rate

 

[Young Phenom]

Third day In a row it's pushed back a single day

 

[Rodney!]

I after 5 months of reading this thread, reading every post.... I keep coming back. It is part of my daily routine

Here is another pic to keep you peeps excited for your rides!

 

[BMWY]

How do you guys feel about demos? My SA just said he can match me with a local demo with a few hundred miles on it that is identical to my config.

 

[Gulfcoaster]

How do you guys feel about demos? My SA just said he can match me with a local demo with a few hundred miles on it that is identical to my config.

Do they offer any incentive past the fact that its available now? If its perfect and checks out it might be worth considering