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n2mb_racing
Active Member
Speaking with my delivery advisor, it seems my order would be cancelled if I reject delivery, since I already had one hold and a different VIN match. So, it's $2750 for a new order... maybe worth taking it.
I am taking into consideration that people who post are more likely dissatisfied. I agree that a dirty car is a minor issue. But...we pay a lot of money for these cars and they should be delivered properly cleaned, charged and without major issues.
AMPd
Well-Known Member
If they’ll replace the wheel, I’d take it.
Hello Telsa Enthusiast,
New member here, I’m coming from a BMW M4. I just placed my order for a 24 S plaid I’ll be taking delivery by the end of April. Excited to be here and part of the community.
New member here, I’m coming from a BMW M4. I just placed my order for a 24 S plaid I’ll be taking delivery by the end of April. Excited to be here and part of the community.
Don’t think I’ve ever even looked at a hinge in any of my cars in the last 35 years. And, you can’t see both sides of your car at the same time, so who cares if they are barely different? Looks like they can just replace that aero cover and you are good. It is amazing how little effort they take in making the delivery a good experience though.
The last minute end of quarter push is on. Got my first ever phone call from Tesla and they wanted me to accept delivery of a blue model a few hours away (my order is SG). They weren’t going to charge me for the color difference. I’ve got a vin with a EDD window that starts next week so I opted to keep what I’ve got although I don’t yet have a scheduled delivery date. I’ve waited 5 months from my order date so far so I’ll keep waiting on the one I want.
WilliamG
Hinge Fanatic
Agreed. The hinges (hinges!!!) are a non-issue. There should be no argument over swapping out the wheel which should take them 5 minutes. Certainly wouldn’t spend more money on waiting for a new car.
Took delivery today. No noticeable defects. Took 2 hours 45 minutes to get the car after my appointment due to a software update, and then having to wash it, which was a horribly done job. Dropped off immediately for full PPF and window tint.
aerodyne
2 of 3 EV's - Defect Free!
REJECT!
Hell, even I can't unsee that hinge. It's like they did multiple hammer hits and touch ups.
Greater than zero chance Tesla hates you ...and other early adopters.
aerodyne
2 of 3 EV's - Defect Free!
Bummer - I thought it was just the cover. Regardless, that’s a 5 minute wheel swap. Can’t imagine spending $2750 because the hinge was banged up.
n2mb_racing
Active Member
Unfortunately it's not just the aero cover. I was hoping that. The rim underneath protrudes out, so the aero cover doesn't protect it.
n2mb_racing
Active Member
Yeah. I ended up accepting delivery to avoid joining the $2750 club. I noted everything and took pictures. Hopefully they can touch up the paint and swap out the wheel. They wanted to have a rim repair guy work on it, which I'm sure will look fine, but come on. It's a new car.
Not really. It just means the tried to adjust your doors which every MS on the planet needs after it's first made. The question is if they do it before you see it or after.
Hmm. So first the shouldered bolt was removed and replaced with non shouldered...which is pretty typical. What is not typical is seeing the edge of the bolt hole as there's no enough adjustment even with the non shouldered bolt. This means they machined the hinge hole larger to get more adjustment which is worrisome.
Can you show pictures of the liftgate from the rear dead on and pictures of each side of the liftgate where it meets the bumper to show how flush it is?
aerodyne
2 of 3 EV's - Defect Free!
aerodyne
2 of 3 EV's - Defect Free!
Walk or ride a bike before you accept a EoQ or EoY car. Just my hard won 2 cents.
Impossible. He spends time in this thread which means there's a bunch stuff he'll never be able to un-see
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