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So, the only new car I've ever bought (leased) was a 2000 Miata. Twilight blue with a tan interior and top, limited slip, ABS, deluxe package etc. I think it took 3 months from paying my deposit to actually receiving the car. I only got it that quickly because I kept badgering the dealer and they managed to redirect one that had been built to that spec to them while it was still on the boat from Japan (at least that was their story), which if true, meant the one other person who ordered that spec was SOL until mine rolled off the assembly line. Which is why I'm pretty incredulous about all the whining people do for not getting What I Ordered, Right Now. Did everyone else who bought a car in the past 20 years just buy off the lot? Did everyone say I want a red one and when told it'll take 2 weeks to ship a red one from the other side of the country, just say oh well I guess I'll take the silver one then? I get that I'm pretty out of touch but it just sounds like it's everyone's first day in here. And yeah I drove that Miata to work in the snow uphill both ways, and gas cost a nickel.
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if you believe a word a dealer tells you you're a sucker you got the car you wanted, didn't you? most OEMs can handle an assembly-lead custom order
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KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:if you believe a word a dealer tells you you're a sucker I leased a car based on monthly payment cost at the ripe old age of 22, so I was absolutely a sucker! But yeah exactly, I just did the elon where's my tesla bit only on the phone until it eventually showed up. I get people might think, well times have changed old man, buying cars is different now! But it sure doesn't sound like it. Why would it be?
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Jun 23, 2020 02:31
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Finger Prince posted:I leased a car based on monthly payment cost at the ripe old age of 22, so I was absolutely a sucker! But yeah exactly, I just did the elon where's my tesla bit only on the phone until it eventually showed up. I get people might think, well times have changed old man, buying cars is different now! But it sure doesn't sound like it. Why would it be? the whole thing with tesla is that they are Revolutionizing The Car Buying Experience
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Jun 23, 2020 03:43
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KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:the whole thing with tesla is that they are Revolutionizing The Car Buying Experience The Car Buying experience, but not the Car Delivery experience. Which is kind of like the Seinfeld rental car agency bit, I admit.
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Jun 23, 2020 03:54
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I ordered a Model 3 yesterday because my current commuter car is 14 years old with almost 240,000 miles on it. The Tesla website said the lead time on the cars was 8-12 weeks but they texted me today (about 24 hours after the order) that the car was ready and I could choose a time to pick it up on the weekend. I haven't even gotten their trade in offer or anything else done and don't even need the car until the lockdown is over. I was kind of stunned and gave up the car coming in to switch my delivery date to a month from now. Did I just happen to get a cancelled order or are Model 3s sitting unsold now?
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Jun 23, 2020 06:27
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Yuns posted:I ordered a Model 3 yesterday because my current commuter car is 14 years old with almost 240,000 miles on it. The Tesla website said the lead time on the cars was 8-12 weeks but they texted me today (about 24 hours after the order) that the car was ready and I could choose a time to pick it up on the weekend. I haven't even gotten their trade in offer or anything else done and don't even need the car until the lockdown is over. I was kind of stunned and gave up the car coming in to switch my delivery date to a month from now. Did I just happen to get a cancelled order or are Model 3s sitting unsold now? Maybe what you ordered matched something they had in inventory? Not sure if their system works that way though
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Jun 23, 2020 06:32
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gwrtheyrn posted:Maybe what you ordered matched something they had in inventory? Not sure if their system works that way though
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Jun 23, 2020 06:41
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Sometimes for whatever reason they have new inventory that wasn't made to match an order. No one seems to really know how or why it gets made. That's how the first round of "stealth" performance Model 3s got made. They made a small batch of LR RWD Model 3s last year after it was discontinued too.
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Jun 23, 2020 06:47
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If you ever played the game Production Line it makes a lot of sense. Probably it was on the right line to get painted red but they ran out of red paint for a few cycles so you end up with a black Model 3. Getting an EV is a magical thing. Congratulations to all goons getting a Tesla or otherwise, plugging in your car is just cool.
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Jun 23, 2020 06:57
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I ordered my Seat back in February with an estimated delivery date of 01.09.2020 and i've gotten an "well, might take a bit longer because of the 'roni lol" letter from them and i'm just so loving ready to get a loving EV. I shouldn't be mad because not getting the new car means i can still drive my Miata in the summer but its a new thing and i want it now
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Jun 23, 2020 07:19
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Late last year Seat Mii Electric were sold for such a cheap price they estimate deliveries will take couple years. Over 600 orders. Last year 697 Tesla Model 3s were sold.
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Jun 23, 2020 13:27
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Can you not get the identical Skoda or VW?
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Jun 23, 2020 13:32
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The Skoda and the VW are a bit more expensive so i figured i'll take the Seat and save a couple of bucks. I also don't think they are that much more available. If i don't hear a new date by the time of the old date i'll give them a call and maybe ditch them for something else if they can't even give me an estimate. With the recently increased incentives a couple of bigger cars gotten into the same price range as the Seat so its no big loss.
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Jun 23, 2020 14:02
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gwrtheyrn posted:Maybe what you ordered matched something they had in inventory? Not sure if their system works that way though Just as likely someone refused delivery so it went back into inventory. Be wary because there's been a couple times a Model 3 was denied and/or returned more than once and bounced around multiple owners prior to final sale.
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Jun 23, 2020 15:30
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I had a perfectly average buying experience with Tesla last year. Placed the order, got an email a few days later from a human, then a text about a a week or so later to schedule the appointment, arrived at the Littleton CO center with the M3 waiting out front two weeks after that. I went inside and gave the person the keys for the trade in, signed a few documents and left, took maybe 30 minutes total. YMMV however.
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Jun 23, 2020 15:48
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Jymmybob posted:Just as likely someone refused delivery so it went back into inventory. Be wary because there's been a couple times a Model 3 was denied and/or returned more than once and bounced around multiple owners prior to final sale.
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Jun 23, 2020 15:51
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Charles posted:Conversely if you bought a Honda v6 automatic you'd be unhappy, same if you have one of the current 1.5L Earth Dreams turbo. 🤷🏻♂️ All these were manuals. My wife had the V6 Accord (2000) and yeah, lovely Automatic. Me? All my cars have been manuals. And my parent’s ‘75 Accord was also the 5-speed.
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Jun 23, 2020 17:21
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gwrtheyrn posted:All I'm hearing is don't buy cars with sunroofs Not if you’re over 6’ tall.
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Jun 23, 2020 17:21
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VideoGameVet posted:Not if you’re over 6’ tall. Fortunately I am very average in height and don't have to worry about pesky things like head and leg room
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Jun 23, 2020 18:09
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Yuns posted:Thanks for the heads up. I've been watching videos about Model 3 issues so that I can do an educated walk around to check for common QC and other issues before accepting delivery. (I also mistakenly joined some Tesla Owner FB groups to learn more which was a huge mistake. Oh god the irrational fanboyism) Honestly it’s not a bad idea to go through the insane group and subreddits. They very openly talk about lot of dumb poo poo / faults they overlook because they love the car.
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Jun 23, 2020 18:14
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Xel posted:Getting an EV is a magical thing. Congratulations to all goons getting a Tesla or otherwise, plugging in your car is just cool. This is true. Funny how relaxed we're getting about the Bolt's state of charge now that we've had it for a few months. VideoGameVet posted:Me? All my cars have been manuals. And my parent’s ‘75 Accord was also the 5-speed. Same. My F250 is the only exception. Been a long time since I've driven a manual split axle truck and while I enjoyed the challenge of driving it well I'm pretty sure I don't want one for towing. One thing I've noticed with the Bolt is that now that you no longer need to be concerned about shift points and power bands you have more attention to devote to situational awareness. Nice if you have to regularly turn left onto a four lane highway with no traffic light. Push pedal -> launch car -> avoid idiots. I like it. Still have a problem with my brake pedal foot twitching. Also had another one of those "ohno the engine's stalled" moments at the stop sign waiting to get onto the highway. Apparently the transition is going to take a while.
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Just a quick update. After delaying delivery to August, Tesla texted me asking me to change my mind and offering a free year of supercharging if I take delivery before June 30th. It's an open offer to any Model 3 buyers who take delivery before June 30th. Looks like they are trying to make quarter end numbers.
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Happy Noodle Boy posted:Honestly it’s not a bad idea to go through the insane group and subreddits. They very openly talk about lot of dumb poo poo / faults they overlook because they love the car.
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Yuns posted:Just a quick update. After delaying delivery to August, Tesla texted me asking me to change my mind and offering a free year of supercharging if I take delivery before June 30th. It's an open offer to any Model 3 buyers who take delivery before June 30th. Looks like they are trying to make quarter end numbers. gwrtheyrn posted:Yeah, regardless of whether you think the M3 quality is better after 3 years of production or whatever, I wouldn't touch anything manufactured after the shutdown up through now.
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Texted my sales advisor today and sounds like the Model 3 they tracked down for me will arrive at the delivery center on the 28th. So my delivery day should be some time after that, I'll be going over the car with a microscope checking everything once I get there.
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Jun 23, 2020 23:14
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End of quarter can be an interesting time to buy a Tesla, heh.
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It finally happened: Its forcing me to run the engine  . Well in 24 hours anyways. It appears to let you postpone it for 24 hours.I do still have the same half a tank of gas I had in January. I might end up seeing Fuel Maintenance mode at this rate.
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Jun 23, 2020 23:29
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stevewm posted:It finally happened: It's probably better to run the engine and keep the fuel fresh so that it works when you need it.
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Wibla posted:End of quarter can be an interesting time to buy a Tesla, heh. The problem being it is kind of hard to not buy a Tesla during the end of a quarter in the US, because it seems like that is the only time they sell any. Maybe when the gigafactory Berlin goes live they will actually start selling cars in the US during months other than March, June, September and December.
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stevewm posted:It finally happened:  got mine a couple of weeks ago. Wild that I haven't put gas in since February. Just turns the engine on for 5 mins like it's in range extender mode at a stop light to let oil circulate and burn off some old gas. If you punch it hard enough the engine even takes over.
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FAT CURES MUSCLES posted:I had a perfectly average buying experience with Tesla last year. Placed the order, got an email a few days later from a human, then a text about a a week or so later to schedule the appointment, arrived at the Littleton CO center with the M3 waiting out front two weeks after that. I went inside and gave the person the keys for the trade in, signed a few documents and left, took maybe 30 minutes total. YMMV however. I ordered my Model 3 (LR AWD) on a Friday evening last March and took delivery 5 days later from the Tesla showroom. I didn't have any problems with Tesla during the purchasing process and I haven't had any problems with the car since then. Details (if anyone cares):
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Jun 24, 2020 01:22
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stevewm posted:It finally happened: Do it while you drive, it'll be done in like 2 minutes. Happened to me for the first time earlier this month.
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Godholio posted:Do it while you drive, it'll be done in like 2 minutes. Happened to me for the first time earlier this month. Yeah it will make me do it tomorrow when I leave for work. Only a 10 minute drive.. so it should finish by then if it only takes a couple of minutes. Edit: Goodbye achievement. 
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Is there any place I can contact regarding Tesla issues? I purchased FSD back in 2018 when I took delivery. The service people say that i never paid for FSD despite the vehicle sheet and bank statements confirming the total price. They're dragging their feet. Who should I escalate to?
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I got a 2019 Audi E-tron this week. It took nearly 30 days of bargaining with multiple dealers, being treated like I was the scum of the earth for asking for any sort of price reduction, playing endless mind games, having a porter at the dealer crash (and total) the first E-tron while I was there to pick it up, and probably wasting 100 hours of my time I'll never get back but it's here. Thoughts: * It's very fun to drive and moves like a scalded cat while making weird space ship noises. * It is exceptionally German. The MMI is very confusing and is very buggy. The first few days it wouldn't charge because it thought it should only charge for an hour a day on Saturdays. Changing the settings wouldn't take place until I "rebooted" the car. The charge port locks the charger in and won't release it until you both unlock the door and press the close charge door button. * Lane keep and adaptive cruise are good. Though it did slam on the brakes on a rural road because it saw a school zone 25mph sign and thought it needed to drop speed down to 25mph. Hopefully there is a way to disable adjusting adaptive cruise based on road signs. It also slammed on the brakes on a straight road because it thought we were in an intersection? * The fit and finish is really good, as you'd expect out of an $80,000 car. * It is huge. It looks like a Q5 from afar but it is absolutely gigantic. The XC90 it is replacing is only an inch larger in each dimension. * It rolls backwards on hills, even with the hill hold and crawl engaged. I have a steep driveway and the second you let off the gas the car starts rolling backwards. This is exacerbated because it's so heavy. Ultimately I probably should have just gotten a Model Y but I didn't want to deal with the fit and finish problems.
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lostleaf posted:Is there any place I can contact regarding Tesla issues? I purchased FSD back in 2018 when I took delivery. The service people say that i never paid for FSD despite the vehicle sheet and bank statements confirming the total price. They're dragging their feet. Who should I escalate to? What does your Tesla invoice say (from when you bought it)?
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Wibla posted:What does your Tesla invoice say (from when you bought it)? It says FSD with the additional $3k on the total
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Anyone have a BI account? https://twitter.com/lopezlinette/status/1275827103318114304?s=20
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lostleaf posted:It says FSD with the additional $3k on the total Then just send them that and ask if you need to post the invoice on twitter with Elon tagged to get poo poo sorted.
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