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My very disappointing CPO delivery experience

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So after taking delivery of my car on 6/24/17, I finally got my car back, at least for the time being, on 8/7/17. During this 5 week period, I was given 4 loaners. It started with a 75D; I drove it for 2 days, and they called me and asked that I return the car because someone had purchased it. Honestly, I understood it's business so I had no problem bringing it back. To my surprise, they gave me a Signature P90D model x for replacement. I drove it for about 2 weeks and they texted and said my car was ready. But when I went down my list of issues with them, it was clear not everything was addressed. So after about a full month on 7/31/17, I got my car back. They said a part for the pano roof was still on back order, so I'd have to bring the car back when it arrives.
When I was driving my car home, I noticed a couple of ants in the back seat. I didn't pay much attention to it and just tried to clean it up when I got home. The following morning, I saw at least 50 of them walking on and under the hood. I did my best to clean it but was convinced there was more. I called the SC and was told to bring it back. When I got to the SC, I noticed a weird pointy protrusion on the seat back of the driver seat. It's like a prong poking on the inside of the seat. They told me they'd have to replace the seat and gave me a brand new 75 MS loaner. The following day, they told me it was ready. Although I was skeptical and asked them what was done as I didn't want to have to bring it back for the fourth time, I went ahead and picked it up. It looked fine upon pick up but of course, as you can imagine, another couple dozen was crawling on the doors the following day. I kept my cool but insisted they do a more thorough job this time. I dropped off the car the same day and then got another model x loaner. FINALLY, on 8/8/17, I got my car back and so far for almost a week, it's ant free and problem free. I'm still waiting on the pano roof part and seat to arrive though.
All in all, it's been a long and tiring process and still not all the repairs are complete, but what's impressed me so far is Tesla's customer service. A personal shoutout to Charlie Kane, Regional Remarketing Manager. He's been very involved in the whole repair process. Again, what I've been asking for is effort and I could see he's put in a lot of effort in resolving the 2 dozen plus issues with my car.
Will I buy a CPO Tesla again? That's a tough one, but I can say I have a lot faith in their customer service.
 
I'll be picking up my CPO tomorrow in San Diego. I will update on my experience since someone had asked about CPO here.

Another individual mentioned how Tesla will CPO anything, damage and all. I can attest that this is not always true. About 2 months ago I had a deposit down on a CPO. After waiting for 4.5 weeks, I called to check in on the status because I was originally told 4-5 weeks and it would be ready. The CPO specialist for this region informed me that while they were nearing the end of their inspection process, they noticed some damage to the car in the rear and therefore they could not sell me the car. IMO he was very sincere and embarrassed that I had to wait so long only to find out I would not be able to have the car. He worked hard with me to find a comparable car, even slightly better, to make things up to me. He delivered and was true to his word! This has given me faith, but time will tell when tomorrow rolls around.
 
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Just picked up my MS in San Diego, and WOW! Would rate my experience an A. Everything looked great!! Some dust here and there, but there's a nearby quarry so understandable. Awesome staff, super friendly and I didn't even have to ask to inspect before signing - I was told to! Must've been the clipboard I had in hand, because he said normally they'll ask people to sign before inspecting.