VIN Assigned Model Y Order. It's not Austin. What do I do?

[tidmutt]

Hey All,

My VIN was just assigned, it's a Fremont build. I want to try to get an Austin build if I can, I don't need the Y in a rush. If I ordered an entirely new Performance Model Y right now it's delivery date is April and I could easily wait until June or July, so I'm not losing much by letting go of this VIN

I haven't filled out all of my identification, registration and insurance info yet. I also have not filled out the financing section. I'm also prepared to lose the $250 fee if necessary, I'm willing to gamble on that once.

• Should I just leave it blank and ignore it for now?
• Should I contact Tesla and request to defer delivery of this VIN?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions and ideas!

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[Ogre]

Are you in a sales tax state?

If it was here in Oregon you could probably get away with buying it and driving it until you could be assured you could take delivery of an Austin one, then flipping the old one.

In California with 9% tacked on top of each sale, it’s a lot less viable.

 

[SAVFPV]

Hey All,

My VIN was just assigned, it's a Fremont build. I want to try to get an Austin build if I can, I don't need the Y in a rush. If I ordered an entirely new Performance Model Y right now it's delivery date is April and I could easily wait until June or July, so I'm not losing much by letting go of this VIN

I haven't filled out all of my identification, registration and insurance info yet. I also have not filled out the financing section. I'm also prepared to lose the $250 fee if necessary, I'm willing to gamble on that once.

• Should I just leave it blank and ignore it for now?
• Should I contact Tesla and request to defer delivery of this VIN?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions and ideas!

OH NO! This is like my worst nightmare! Not actually, but I am wondering if i will be in the same boat.

I ordered in January and my delivery date then was for August. I read somewhere that by August Austin should be releasing their production cars. So I put two and two together and could not resist ordering and getting into a Tesla while I wait for my CT. Now here we are a month and a bit later and my estimated delivery date has changed several times, now it has been saying between March 13 and 31. I'm stoked about this close delivery date but I'm a little bummed too. I probably won't be getting a Austin Model Y and definitely not a 4680 model Y either, but I can't stand to wait any longer to get in a Tesla....

 

[WildhavenMI]

This is my fear too. My PacHy was just recalled for battery fires, and based on Chrysler's other "fixes" for problems with this van I have zero faith in their ability to fix this in a timely manner. As such, I've been thinking about a 7-seat MY. But I want to be sure of one from Austin, because I like the batt tech for longevity much better.

I wish there were a way to guarantee it. A color, a trim, something.

 

[tidmutt]

This is my fear too. My PacHy was just recalled for battery fires, and based on Chrysler's other "fixes" for problems with this van I have zero faith in their ability to fix this in a timely manner. As such, I've been thinking about a 7-seat MY. But I want to be sure of one from Austin, because I like the batt tech for longevity much better.

I wish there were a way to guarantee it. A color, a trim, something.

Yeah, so far it could be Blue is the Austin color, but there were some other colors on a truck. The blue models were LR, the other colors were Performance, although I don't think there were any grey vehicles, which is the one I have on order. So far the best evidence suggests a blue LR model with the Gemini wheels. That's unconfirmed though.

I just need to buy myself more time and hopefully more concrete information will trickle out about what combinations of model attributes are being built by Austin.

 

[tidmutt]

Has anyone had an experience deferring delivery of a Tesla?

 

[Sirfun]

This is my fear too. My PacHy was just recalled for battery fires, and based on Chrysler's other "fixes" for problems with this van I have zero faith in their ability to fix this in a timely manner. As such, I've been thinking about a 7-seat MY. But I want to be sure of one from Austin, because I like the batt tech for longevity much better.

I wish there were a way to guarantee it. A color, a trim, something.

I have a 2020 PacHy, so I looked up recall. It looks like only models from 2017 and 2018 are affected. I've had pretty good luck with them so far. At one point, they replaced the battery heater under warrantee. It helps that the head mechanic is a personal friend, though.

 

[WildhavenMI]

I have a 2020 PacHy, so I looked up recall. It looks like only models from 2017 and 2018 are affected. I've had pretty good luck with them so far. At one point, they replaced the battery heater under warrantee. It helps that the head mechanic is a personal friend, though.

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I have a 2018 bought in Dec 2017, and have had a string of problems related to it. I detailed it in a post on the PacHy FB group recently and I'm happy to share in DM my series of probs if you want to know. I don't believe my negative experience is typical, however, and I've never had a problem with the hybrid systems or powertrain - it's been all other mechanical issues

 

[tidmutt]

Are you in a sales tax state?

If it was here in Oregon you could probably get away with buying it and driving it until you could be assured you could take delivery of an Austin one, then flipping the old one.

In California with 9% tacked on top of each sale, it’s a lot less viable.

Yeah, buyer pays sales tax here.

It's a lot of hoops to jump through, and potential hassles. I'd rather just wait, worst case lose the $250.

 

[TruckDaddy]

Thanks in advance for any suggestions and ideas!

What state are you in?

 

[Sirfun]

I have a 2018 bought in Dec 2017, and have had a string of problems related to it. I detailed it in a post on the PacHy FB group recently and I'm happy to share in DM my series of probs if you want to know. I don't believe my negative experience is typical, however, and I've never had a problem with the hybrid systems or powertrain - it's been all other mechanical issues

Sorry to hear that your vehicle is recalled, and you've had issues with it. That is so frustrating. The premise of having a minivan, with the first 30 miles being EV, is a real plus. Once we had our PacHy for a while, I've gotten a better understanding of the hybrid system. Recovering energy from the forward motion of a vehicle has become something I can't imagine EVER being without. That's free fuel!!!!!

 

[TruckDaddy]

Used ones, even 2020 models with 20k miles are selling, according to Kelley Bluebook above what one can be ordered for.

And if you ordered before the $3k increase, you can probably take delivery, immediately order another one, and start marketing that one at the increase or above while driving at no loss of $ paid.

 

[Macgyverfever]

Ask if the infotainment console is AMD or intel. If intel, then No lithium 12v(15v) battery or heated windshield which is a pass imo

 

[jerhenderson]

Hey All,

My VIN was just assigned, it's a Fremont build. I want to try to get an Austin build if I can, I don't need the Y in a rush. If I ordered an entirely new Performance Model Y right now it's delivery date is April and I could easily wait until June or July, so I'm not losing much by letting go of this VIN

I haven't filled out all of my identification, registration and insurance info yet. I also have not filled out the financing section. I'm also prepared to lose the $250 fee if necessary, I'm willing to gamble on that once.

• Should I just leave it blank and ignore it for now?
• Should I contact Tesla and request to defer delivery of this VIN?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions and ideas!

keep it and be happy

 

[TruckDaddy]

What state are you in?

The reason I am asking is certain states are more likely to be Freemont made, and I am scheduled for delivery too this month. No VIN assigned yet.

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