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Kaz109
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I got a vin so I went to schedule my delivery in the appt but it wouldn’t let me so I called. I was told my truck was in transit and wouldn’t arrive at my location until the 1st. I think asked if I could schedule my delivery date for the 1st and I was told no because there was no guarantee the truck would arrive to them on that date so when the truck arrived and they inspected it then they would reach out to me to schedule a delivery date.
Maybe I’m just used to the traditional way of buying a vehicle but with this being my first Tesla from all the different stories I’ve read it doesn’t seem like they have a set in stone business model
Maybe I’m just used to the traditional way of buying a vehicle but with this being my first Tesla from all the different stories I’ve read it doesn’t seem like they have a set in stone business model
Coagulation
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Are you deferring to get another VIN when you’re available to pick up or passing on the vehicle altogether?
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Passing all together for now. It’s on hold until March 2025 or until I release the hold. I recently did a test drive in Buena Park which left me underwhelmed at the price so I was planning on passing anyway. Just wasn’t expecting it to pop up so fast on a holiday weekend with only one day to pick it up. Im wondering if maybe it was someone else and they passed.
I’m sure it’s an awesome vehicle but not the fit and finish I’m accustomed to when spending $130,000 on a vehicle. Maybe it’s because it was a test vehicle but panel gaps were really bad, tonneau cover rubber seal was torn and hanging loose, white interior panels look like a bad case of cellulite and plastic bits everywhere just felt cheap. On the bright side, steer by wire was awesome, ride quality was excellent and interior was very quiet. At least compared to my Ram 3500 dually. When the non FS models become available at a more reasonable price I may reconsider. To be honest the whole Tesla experience has left a lot to be desired. I’ve never own a Tesla before so the lack of communication was a surprise to me. Also annoyed that I placed my order Dec 2023 (RN112…) and didn’t get a vehicle until now. Don’t feel like paying a premium for FS is worth it anymore.
I’m sure it’s an awesome vehicle but not the fit and finish I’m accustomed to when spending $130,000 on a vehicle. Maybe it’s because it was a test vehicle but panel gaps were really bad, tonneau cover rubber seal was torn and hanging loose, white interior panels look like a bad case of cellulite and plastic bits everywhere just felt cheap. On the bright side, steer by wire was awesome, ride quality was excellent and interior was very quiet. At least compared to my Ram 3500 dually. When the non FS models become available at a more reasonable price I may reconsider. To be honest the whole Tesla experience has left a lot to be desired. I’ve never own a Tesla before so the lack of communication was a surprise to me. Also annoyed that I placed my order Dec 2023 (RN112…) and didn’t get a vehicle until now. Don’t feel like paying a premium for FS is worth it anymore.
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If the Holiday weekend didn’t work they would schedule you later in the week.
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Yes. They did offer to reschedule but only within the next 7 days. Unfortunately, that didn’t work. I’m on night call for the next week starting Monday. I did ask if we could reschedule for 8 days out when I’m off. They said no. 7 days out is the max they would hold it. If they would have worked with me on this, I probably would be getting it. But because they wouldn’t and I was leaning toward passing anyway, I wasn’t too upset and let it go. The farthest out I could pause was March 2025. They did say I‘m allowed up to 5 holds.
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It sounds like the holiday weekend had little to do with declining it.
Kaz109
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Since you opened the door I’m genuinely curious, what other vehicles have you owned?
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Still have the two Mustangs, Escalade, and Odyssey. I've actually gone around my Cyberbeast with a caliper and it's perfect. I was surprised from all the crap I read online, then again... ??
.Coagulation
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Have to do what’s best for you at the end of the day. It’s a big purchase. I got a bit of cold feet myself beforehand as well just because it’s more money than I’ve ever spent on a vehicle before. But then I test drove some competitive options and found the CT made anything else feel 15 years old. Great for my use case (family hauler, some off-roading, and needing a bed for stuff here and there)
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