Sep 18, 2013
ACDriveMotor Confirmed 9/9. Got my electrician to install 2 of the 14-50 outlets in my garage. One on either wall for flexibility. Now what?!�
Sep 18, 2013
bareyb Now we hurry up and wait.... I guess I better get the electrician over here too.�
Sep 18, 2013
texex91 Wait, go through the roller coaster ride of reading threads here that make you happy or mad, wait some more, wonder why it's taking so long, wait some more, then bam before you know it car will be on a carrier to WA.
Uh yes, that would be a good thing :biggrin:�
Sep 18, 2013
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Sep 18, 2013
texex91 �
Sep 18, 2013
Cinematechs Aaaargh! just got off the phone. Their estimated entry into the assembly line is Oct 7; Completed October 11; ships out the 12th; 7-10 days transit. estimated delivery oct 21! almost 2 months! I guess their really pushing out the +s. Does anyone have the number to a cryopreserve facility?�
Sep 18, 2013
texex91 Assembly the 7th--wow! I think they must be cranking the European deliveries again, and US will have longer wait times. OUCH! BTW, it won't take 7-10 days to FL. Maybe 4.
Here--look at this and meditate:
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Sep 18, 2013
bareyb I confirmed mine a day before you did. They've been telling me late October from the beginning. A friend of mine on another forum is having theirs delivered this Saturday a full week early, so you never know...�
Sep 18, 2013
Cinematechs was his a + or a regular P?�
Sep 18, 2013
bareyb Neither. It was a standard 85.�
Sep 18, 2013
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Sep 18, 2013
bareyb If there's a better looking car on the planet, I sure don't know what it would be. God I love these things... I wish mine would get here!!!!�
Sep 18, 2013
Sandman14 Btrflyl8 that is one beautiful car. Nice work on the polishing.�
Sep 18, 2013
Btrflyl8e Well I love my MS and think it's amazingly beautiful, but if money were no object I'd also have pics of my Bugatti Veyron to post. The sad part is, I'd only want to look at it after driving my Tesla!
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Thanks! Totally worth all the work, but polish is way easier to apply than wax!�
Sep 18, 2013
bareyb For me, I couldn't drive a car like a Bugatti (or a Ferrari or Lamborghini). It just wouldn't fit me and I'd feel like I was "showing off". But the Tesla... Fits me to a "T". It's just the right balance of luxury and sport. Add to that it's green and you've given me enormous added incentive to drive a $100k car. It's the perfect storm.
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Sep 18, 2013
Btrflyl8e Totally get what you're saying. But for me, I could choke back my humility to put my butt in the seat of a Bugatti. Parking it in front of my small, modest house would be ridiculous, though! Even the Tesla is too good for my driveway, lol.�
Sep 18, 2013
Sunnyday As a shareholder and future owner (No, I will not admit how many times per week I configure my fantasy car!), I enjoy reading the excitement on this thread. You'd think the men and women here were expecting their first baby. Expectant, soon-to-be-proud parents. And the other Tesla parents are nearby, telling us the grin only gets bigger over time. :smile:�
Sep 18, 2013
Btrflyl8e Wouldn't know since I don't have kids (which is partly how I was able to buy my MS, lol), but I can imagine it is a similar feeling. Here are a few interior pics of my "baby" to help those waiting to kill some time!
And for fun, here's Charlie, my Laser Cat
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Sep 18, 2013
brianman Nice shots of TMC on your 17".�
Sep 18, 2013
Btrflyl8e Haha. I didn't even notice. I have got to get a life.�
Sep 18, 2013
doctrewho Great pics Btrflyl8e. The Blue and the Black do look good together.�
Sep 18, 2013
bareyb Love the custom license plate. I need to come up with something clever like that for mine...�
Sep 18, 2013
Btrflyl8e Thanks, I spent a lot of time and bugged a lot of friends. Ultimately I came up with mine myself, and my closest friend told me it was stupid. That's how I decided to order it because as I told him, I really don't value his opinion much (jk). 5 character limit made it difficult, but I really wanted the butterfly plate.�
Sep 18, 2013
paulkva The exquisite torture of waiting is still quite fresh in my mind. It took my car 39 days from confirmation to delivery, and I obsessed over the "My Dashboard" page (which I know isn't accurate for everyone) and the forums the entire time, at all hours. The forums helped but mostly just further fed the obsession.
Yes, waiting is hard, but the payoff at the end is absolutely worth it, and the obsession hasn't really subsided for me. On days that I don't get to drive*, I still feel somewhat compelled to at least sit in the car in the garage for a minute, maybe try out a feature on the touchscreen that I haven't used much yet.
* I've been riding my bicycle to work a lot in the past year or so (10 miles round trip) as an attempt to exercise and get into better shape, and before I got the Model S it was working somewhat well. Now I have to muster significant willpower to not drive.�
Sep 18, 2013
bareyb I'm pretty preoccupied with it too. I have fallen asleep more than once watching "Mega Factories" or some other YouTube video about Tesla. It's been years since I was so excited about something. Probably not since my wife and I bought our first home together. It's put a nice spring in my step every day since I ordered it.�
Sep 19, 2013
texex91 No VIN yet barey? Should be coming soon and production (have a feeling you'll see it before you think :wink: )�
Sep 19, 2013
Larry Im getting mine next Friday and its driving me crazy. For those of you already riding in sweetness tell me its worth it to get me to next Friday!�
Sep 19, 2013
CygnusX-1 As we've established, you and I have similar (GREAT) taste in Tesla colors...my car is due here in 9 days, so your photo just gave me a nice fix. THANK YOU!
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Hey, Butterfly...how do I get the specs of my car to show up in the footer of my posts? I can't figure out TMC...help a noob?�
Sep 19, 2013
LV2SF I'm watching you and Cinematechs as I confirmed on 9/9 as well. I still have not heard from a DS and my dashboard is in Sourcing Parts with a late October date too. I suppose I could call but I'm headed up to the Bay Area this weekend and will check in there to find out if I can learn more. I'll keep you posted if I learn anything useful!�
Sep 19, 2013
Apoclyps The car is definitely worth it!!!! I am seeing more and more S's on the roads (which is on the smaller side in my neck of the woods in CA)
And as for the wait....just keep reading the TMC forums to pass the time. and know that some folks have waitied 2+ years for their cars. Mine took 2.5 months.�
Sep 19, 2013
bareyb I do have a VIN. It got assigned the next day after I confirmed.�
Sep 19, 2013
texex91 Sorry your signature still has ??????�
Sep 19, 2013
TylerCA My wife's car was confirmed on 9/12 I believe, but it only states "October". You actually have a date of delivery?�
Sep 19, 2013
texex91 Your DS should give you an estimated date.�
Sep 19, 2013
ACDriveMotor How do you get in touch with your DS? I've never heard from one.�
Sep 19, 2013
SamGarber I called Tesla directly. They put me in touch with him. Of course, he just disappointed me and said my delivery date was pushed back 2 weeks to 10/24... Bummer.�
Sep 19, 2013
guellis The MyTesla website identified a service center for delivery of my vehicle. I emailed the service center and they put me in touch with the DS. I think you can also email the delivery email alias (which I think is [email�protected]).�
Sep 19, 2013
LV2SF Nope. No delivery date yet. Just "Late October". But I haven't heard from my DS either. I read on another forum of a grey P85 confirmed on 9/11 with a delivery date of 10/12!! Now that's fast. Maybe it's a color thing. Sigh!
I'll know more after this weekend trip to a store.�
Sep 19, 2013
Btrflyl8e Go to Settings at the top right, then Edit Signature on the left. I believe you have the minimum number of posts to add it now!
and glad i could help at least a little, I remember the manic days just before delivery!�
Sep 19, 2013
doctrewho I could add my signature at 6 posts so you should be good to go.�
Sep 19, 2013
ACDriveMotor Thanks. I emailed the SC. If I don't hear back I will call.�
Sep 19, 2013
ACDriveMotor Well that was awesome! I got an almost instant reply to my email inquiry putting me in touch with the delivery team.�
Sep 19, 2013
CygnusX-1 Let's see if this works. And thanks again!�
Sep 19, 2013
NJ Plugin Yes it did...good job.�
Sep 19, 2013
rrkessler I'm a 9/9 confirm as well. What is SC? Who do I contact?
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Sep 19, 2013
ACDriveMotor SC = Service Center. Look up the email of the SC that will deliver your car. They told me late October is still my target. Here is hoping that they are being safe.�
Sep 19, 2013
Btrflyl8e Yay! Looks good.�
Sep 19, 2013
Btrflyl8e Here's a picture of my "old" ICE from inside my Model S!
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Sep 19, 2013
brianman Similar wheels.�
Sep 20, 2013
brandonmbeard I can't stop reading these forums. My S85 cannot come quick enough!�
Sep 20, 2013
texex91 
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Sep 20, 2013
brandonmbeard Sadly I have none. You are on the down hill I see. Maybe I should have ordered a P85+ to get it sooner.�
Sep 20, 2013
texex91 It's not too late...�
Sep 20, 2013
ACDriveMotor I am with you. I am scheduling another test drive. The problem with waiting is you start to think about things like "maybe I should have gotten the P85" - which is just a tortuous thought to have.�
Sep 20, 2013
bareyb Yeah... the old "what's another ten grand at this point?" I get tempted sometimes myself. I read somewhere that once you get over $100k that the insurance goes up. So that's one reason not to do it. Not a very good one, but there you go.�
Sep 20, 2013
texex91 Well if that makes you feel better ok :wink:
My insurance actually was less for a $113K S over a 2013 Audi S5 that only costs $63K.
...still time to 'add that $10K of fun' :biggrin:�
Sep 20, 2013
bareyb How is one able to do that? I thought once you confirmed it was set in stone. No?�
Sep 20, 2013
texex91 Trust me a little begging, and upgrading to a P+, things will happen. Time is critical...let us know what they say :smile:�
Sep 20, 2013
bareyb Who would I email said request to? Do you just shoot it to the link on "My Tesla"?�
Sep 20, 2013
texex91 NO! Pick up the phone and call them.�
Sep 20, 2013
dsm363 I agree, call them but technically things are set in stone. If they can change things they might but have the right to say no. Good luck!�
Sep 20, 2013
bareyb LOL. Okay. Just got off the phone with HQ and it appears to be all set. They said "no guarantees, but it looks likely". Told me to call next week to make sure. God help me. You guys are a terrible influence. Time to upgrade my signature.
ETA: It looks pretty good... Just got this email from the Sales Team at Tesla:
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Sep 20, 2013
ACDriveMotor I am sorry Barey! I emailed my DS contact but haven't heard back yet. I was kind of hoping they say no�
Sep 20, 2013
texex91 YES!!!!
You are da Man--VERY SMART move!!
Way to go--you will not regret that a bit!
BRAVO!?�
Sep 20, 2013
bareyb That was the first question I had too. He said it would not affect my delivery time. It would still be late October.
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Thanks! So glad I went for it. I owe you one!�
Sep 20, 2013
texex91 Oh my friend, you will be SOOOOOO happy with that P!!
And they may tell you that, I bet it gets priority over an S in production--no doubt.
A toast to you!�
Sep 20, 2013
TylerCA We are afterall working with people.�
Sep 20, 2013
gbdesai Yeah that was me. VIN 22700. I ordered on 9/3, finalized 9/5, got VIN 9/11, DS contacted me on 9/16 with delivery on 10/12 at the factory. I originally finalized with brown / tan and called on 9/6 to change to grey / black. Original deliver just said November.�
Sep 20, 2013
bareyb Yeah, I've been dancing around the house all day. If I wasn't sure before I am now. My kids are thrilled of course.�
Sep 21, 2013
rrkessler Oh, not so good. We don't have an SC here. They are in the "announced an SC" phase, but it doesn't exist.
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Oh man, do I hear you. I can't tell you how many times that I've thought P85 or keep the S85.�
Sep 21, 2013
texex91 Pssst--little secret...if you get the P you'll never regret it. Ask any P owner.�
Sep 21, 2013
Radsvision You're spot on. Mine is scheduled for delivery on 9/28. This past week I have already filled up my Honda Odyssey 3 times (lots of short trips to SD, LA, etc since I'm on vacation). $60 to $80 each time. ouch!
Can't wait to not have to go to a gas station!�
Sep 21, 2013
MarkR At the risk of sounding like a curmudgeon, some of us waited three+ years between our deposit and receiving the MS. Consider it an exercise in learning patience!�
Sep 21, 2013
bareyb I don't mind the waiting TOO much. It stretches out the "happy" for a little longer. Been waking up and thinking about my new car every day since I ordered it. It's a nice anticipation.... Then I get to be happy all over again when it finally arrives.�
Sep 21, 2013
Radsvision There is a difference between placing an order for a car that was still in the design phase and ordering one that is in production at a rate of over 600 cars per week. I understand that Tesla batches cars through production based on configuration but I have noticed cars with similar build to mine being delivered quicker (some on the east coast). That's why I said the wait is hard... I also have a Model X reservation and know that by the time I get that car I will probably have waited 1-2 years. However, it does not bother me at all since the Model X is still in the design phase.
BTW, If I don't have patience I wouldn't have managed to go through all these years of school and training (medical school and TWO residencies). So my advice for you is to THINK before you make a blanket statement like the one you made ("Consider it an exercise in learning patience!") as you don't know the other person's background.�
Sep 22, 2013
texex91 The P is awaiting production...can't wait barey!�
Sep 23, 2013
Mario Kadastik Called my Tesla contact this morning until he picked up (I was up hours before they get to office and there's a time zone difference too) and now they've made the change to P and will e-mail me with confirmation the moment it's confirmed in the backoffice. They'll also send me a new agreement (I requested as I need that for applying for the subsidy) as well as try to get the COC already for my car�
Sep 24, 2013
LV2SF YAY! So happy you're getting the P! I wavered a bit but when I thought about it I knew I would regret it later. Now it is just a matter of time for us!�
Sep 24, 2013
LV2SF I talked to someone in a store and they looked it up for me. It says Production week of 10/14 and delivery week of 10/21 but I had to contact them. I have not heard from my DS yet. Starting to get a bit twitchy!�
Sep 24, 2013
SamGarber 
I think this is about as far as I can go without Tesla delivering my MS!�
Sep 24, 2013
texex91 If it's that far out they probably will not until they are a little further along.
DON'T worry, they will get busy on it soon. It's not easy waiting, and now that they are pushing out Asian and European cars first, it will take a little patience.
Hang in there my friend...�
Sep 24, 2013
Cinematechs Twitchy?? Did somebody say twi twi twitchy?!?!�
Sep 26, 2013
rrkessler I got email from a financial contact that I've been using for financing and she said that ours was going into production shortly. A DS will contact us about 2 weeks outside of delivery, which means very shortly. Look for an email from ....
So, I continue to wait (but the Nema 14-50 is installed and ready for something to be plugged in :smile�
Sep 26, 2013
ipryor We can pull through this Guys!
Hey SamGarber! - I'm ordering out of the KOP store too and working with Kevin. How has your experience been? I'm currently waiting on my HPWC which I confirmed on 09/16/13. When did you receive yours?
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Sep 26, 2013
SamGarber I had to wait quite a while mostly because they will not ship the HPWC before a VIN is issued. I had to prod the Tesla delivery lead Matt Aldridge ([email�protected]) to get that going. He also introduced me to the DS at Norristown SC who is Bryan Hawn ([email�protected]).
Once the VIN was issued and showed up on the site - the HPWC showed up within days since they used overnight shipping. I never got any tracking, just showed up on doorstep. If you live in an area where you don't want to leave a $1200 gizmo in a conspicuous white and red box with a big "Tesla" on it, you should be watchful for it once VIN is issued since signature isn't required.�
Sep 26, 2013
ipryor
Perfect! I was on the phone today with Caitlin (inside sales - and she totally rocks btw) she was looking into the VIN and the HPWC timing for me. So I should be good to go in the next week or two. Looking forward to hearing how your delivery goes since we're both using the same SC and DS.�
Sep 26, 2013
doctrewho Good to hear that the November VINs are coming soon! I keep refreshing "My Tesla" hoping that the VIN will pop up. That'll be one step closer to perma-TelsaGrin.
ipryor, the image in your sig, is there a generator for that?�
Sep 27, 2013
GaryREM Waiting is hard. Trying to get some indication of delivery for a 9/12 confirmation.
First call was no joy, told to watch for email and dashboard changes�
Sep 27, 2013
doctrewho We're you quoted a "November / Late November" delivery? Its my current theory that anyone who missed Late October hasn't gotten their VINs yet. It doesn't help with the wait but its something to think about.�
Sep 27, 2013
Kalud Ordered/Confirmed (P85) on 09/23, waiting for my VIN too, you're not alone�
Sep 27, 2013
doctrewho Congrats on the order! It'll be interesting to see if we all get them next week once we get into October.�
Sep 27, 2013
GaryREM Was quoted "Late October", still haven't had an update. Nervous because "MyTesla" shows nothing now for date.�
Sep 27, 2013
ACDriveMotor Mine changed today to nothing for date. I called HQ and they told me I am still on track for Late October.�
Sep 27, 2013
SamGarber Mine just disappeared too - it coincided with me making the change for 19" Cyclones so it had me anxious! Supposedly no change in delivery date as well...�
Sep 27, 2013
texex91 You will see all kinds of changes in production, out of production, back to sourcing, etc--it will get frustrating, but just know the car is running through, the dashboard is pretty much worthless--that's a quote from my Tesla DS. Told me listen to HIM, don't believe anything you see in dashboard as 'they are still working on it'.
I'll warn all of you now--do NOT get wrapped around what you see in 'Dashboard' as it's NOT accurate--period.
So take a sleep aid and try and wait until the week of your delivery, then start freaking out :biggrin:.
All is good gents, I bet all of you get your's before the date given.�
Sep 28, 2013
Mario Kadastik texex91: so what's the remedy for me to survive until January delivery?�
Sep 28, 2013
ipryor Yes! I'm on my iPad or I would post the link. But do a search for "forum signature" and you'll see the thread with the HTML code. Can't wait to fill in the correct data and get an actual countdown.�
Oct 6, 2013
bareyb We're getting close... kind of surreal at this point eh?
I'm having the electricians come out Tuesday and I think we're gonna go for two outlets as well. My wife will probably end up with an EV at some point. How much did they charge you to install the two outlets if you don't mind me asking. I'm still waiting for a quote.�
Oct 6, 2013
ACDriveMotor It cost me around $900 to have both outlets installed. Pricey, but that was mostly labor. I was pretty on top of the guy and he was busy the whole time. It just took a while to bend and run the conduit across the garage. And the place near my box required drilling through a stud and fishing flex conduit. I think the price would have been lower if I didn't have a full breaker box. He put in 2 x 240 breakers one for each 14-50 in case I end up with 2 EV's. That required changing out some of my 15A breakers for lower profile versions. I estimate it might be been 50 - 70% of the price if it weren't for that extra juggling.�
Oct 6, 2013
bareyb That's a pretty good price. Voltz electric is quoting me $900.00 for one outlet in the same room. I'm thinking my wife will probably end up with an EV so now I'm considering adding that second outlet here as well. I sent them this photo of my garage and I'm hoping to get an updated quote tomorrow.
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Oct 6, 2013
doctrewho That looks about the same as the run they are doing for mine on Wednesday. My quote was just under $1000 (city permit included).�
Oct 7, 2013
ipryor I was quoted $900 for a connection to the HPWC. They are running the power from a 100A circuit in my basement out and up to a finished wall in my garage! I was thinking about having an extra NEMA 14-50 outside of the HPWC but I don't think I will need that for sometime now. My delivery date is sitting at 11/25 right now and I am boo hooing everywhere. :-( Hopefully I'll get the HPWC soon so I can at least get that part done and feel like I'm one step closer!�
Oct 7, 2013
texex91 Just FYI, my 14-50 cost $200--licensed master electrician in Texas did it.�
Oct 7, 2013
DIL FWIW I got two quotes on 14-50. First was a local electrician who hadn't done many EV installs: $1250. Second was referred by SolarCity, and has done >50 Tesla installs: $800.
I think it's a bit of a racket, and they're certainly making healthy profit margins no matter what. My fuse box is in laundry room directly adjacent to garage, so it's a simple job.�
Oct 7, 2013
SamGarber Definitely sounds a bit off. I was quoted around $700 from a local guy for HPWC or a 14-50 and I had a 50 foot run from panel to outlet/charger. Use Angie's List to get more options. Or Yelp or Yellow Pages.�
Oct 8, 2013
DIL @SamGarber - You're delivery date is approaching! Congrats.�
Oct 8, 2013
SamGarber Can't wait!
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Oct 8, 2013
brandonmbeard I have no clue what my 14-50 will be.
I am having 3 outlets installed. Each with their own 50AMP breaker. 2 outlets inside the garage and one outside next to the driveway for the visitors. It will require an estimated 150' of 8/3 wire and some conduit for the outdoor run. So prolly $300-$400 just in wire, outlets, breakers, conduit, etc.
I figure if it takes 4 hours to install with 2 guys there at an average of $75 - $100 per hour then it should be less than $1000.�
Oct 8, 2013
SamGarber It took about 5 hours for 2 guys to install 1 breaker (relocating some things between my main panel and subpanel) and run a 50feet wire in my case.
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Oct 9, 2013
brandonmbeard I'm brand new construction with a wide open panel and basement to run the wire.�
Oct 11, 2013
SamGarber It now exists! waiting for pickup/delivery!
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Oct 11, 2013
ipryor That was so quick - Congrats! When is your delivery date?!�
Oct 11, 2013
SamGarber I emailed the DS to verify that it really takes 2 weeks to get it here... It was 10/25 at last communication with him.
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Oct 11, 2013
ipryor I heard a week. I think they are still doing a lot of giving themselves room and then delivering early. My last conversation with Bryan has me at 11/25 delivery - but that just seems so unlikely since I confirmed only 2 weeks after you...unless they are sneaking some Europeans in the production schedule as I have heard mentioned on here.
Keep us posted Sam - that is great news either way that yours has gone so fast! I hope you get a chance to post a review of your delivery experience at Norristown.�
Oct 12, 2013
texex91 I bet you have it before then...it's going to be a long few weeks. Lot's of green tea :wink:�
Oct 14, 2013
SamGarber Looks like it is making its way across the country on the transporter already! My delivery appointment is being set up this Friday! WOOT!�
Oct 14, 2013
darthvdr Congratulations! The wait is definitely worth it, albeit, much longer now compared to when I took delivery. It only took me 22 days to get the car, which was quite a surprise.�
Oct 14, 2013
brandonmbeard Price update. The above work was $750. Not too shabby it you ask me.
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Oct 14, 2013
SamGarber Looks really good and tidy!
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