That would work if Tesla had dealerships in the traditional sense when they can dump 1,000 vehicles somepalce and let them worry about selling them. Tesla doesn't really have inventory they build up (some cars that were canceled of course but it's usually build to order).
Maybe so but I personally like that the buying decision is up to the buyer when they feel this is what I want vs “but the 2024 model will have a new cup holder”. With Tesla you can be certain the product will always and continuously evolve not just in December. Not everyones favorite business plan but it works.
Not sure why that would be? Most are willing to reject for any reason at this point (finger prints on glass) as they know worst case they are out $250. Big deal. Watching the forum over the years I have seen many rejecting for Assumed tax incentives, features, model year, you name it all because it was in their benefit to gamble the 250 on a later date. Remove that low value gamble and I bet they would have more time available delivering cars to buyers that Want what the custom ordered.
Scheduled delivery for 12/2 today! Couple of interesting tidbits:
1. Tesla is now able to directly collect sales tax and registration fees in Texas. SA says this change occurred about a week ago.
2. Although I live within 15 miles of a couple delivery centers, the app only offered home delivery. Are there any cons to home delivery?
Thank you all for the useful info over the last few weeks. I’m hoping for a smooth delivery experience.
I don't think they'll hang around long enough to properly inspect the car. It took me almost two hours last time and I still missed stuff.
Since he's only 15 miles from service center, I'd pick it up there too since if you find something, you don't have to drive the car back.
Ideally they'd deliver cars in good condition so we don't have to reject deliveries. My last two were terrible. I have no idea why I accepted delivery on them. I think I'm an idiot. This time I won't hesitate to reject a crappy car. I hope.
. $250/inspection. Might be a decent side gig from the comfort of your own home. Offer in person inspections locally.
I was the same way when I picked up my Plaid since it was my first Tesla and I already sold my other car so I needed a car. I found some issues at pick up that I thought I could live with but I found more issues after I got home and new issues keep popping up.Ideally they'd deliver cars in good condition so we don't have to reject deliveries. My last two were terrible. I have no idea why I accepted delivery on them. I think I'm an idiot. This time I won't hesitate to reject a crappy car. I hope.
What sort of issues have you had and what would you recommend looking for at delivery time?
The only thing you could find at pickup are cosmetic but I feel like it was a sign that I should have rejected it. My passenger door was scraped to the metal a good bit down the side of the door so I had them touch it up as well as some weird chips in the paint in a couple areas. What I didn’t notice until I got home was that my interior door panel was off a quarter inch from where it meets the front dashboard and it didn’t seem to be hooked in correctly because it was a little loose. I had to wait months to get it fully replaced/fixed and the tech said they installed a broken door panel during manufacturing which is ridiculous.
Man, I’m sorry to hear about that list of issues. That’s no fun. Thank you for sharing.
Amazing! I ordered the exact same car colour configuration on Nov 6! Still no VIN.
