Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Waiting Room and Delivery Queries (No referral links)

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122539232#Comment_122539232

I always thought no, but some have said yes.
Email them quoting the rules and it may be processed. The test drive and the online order should be 2 separate incidents.

rupertpupkin

I’m in Northern Ireland and delivery is showing as Nov - Jan! Surely not? Ordered 5 August…

JOL1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122539232#Comment_122539232

Some people have argued and been successful bur Tesla have specific wording incorporated into their Order Agreement (the contract) to cover themselves (see below) . Whether this is sufficient to counter Consumer Rights is not something I am offering an opinion on but it does make things more challenging

John arse

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122540111#Comment_122540111

I wonder how long is shortly?

kauyeung

EDD just been pushed out for the 4th time... Now mid Sept.

How long are people normally waiting ? I'm 3+ months for a white RWD M3.

redlead

4th time also for me with a May 1st order date. Its a joke at this stage. I was assured the last window that it wouldn't be pushed out again. The delivery windows are just utter BS and meaningless. If I can't talk to someone specifically about my car next week I'm going to probably cancel as I can't wait another month at this stage for something I was supposed to have two months ago and really needed a month ago. That new window is more likely to be just pushed out again. It's a total and utter sh1tshow of a company, have never experienced anything like it buying a car in the past from any other company.

kauyeung

Yeah I'm tempted to cancel mine as well and get a BYD Seal instead.

I know people will say we are the unlucky ones... But last time I checked I was buying a car and not a lotto ticket for the car !

JOL1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122540183#Comment_122540183

Your experience seems unfortunate and I can understand frustration. I suspect it may be due to an unusual spec (Model, Colour, Interior Colour, Wheels) as many others have had very short times between order and delivery. Its unusual to get any "assurance" from Tesla and until a confirmed pick up appointment the EDD has emphasis on "Estimated" Hope you get sorted quickly and keep an active eye on Inventory as cars can and do appear

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122540325#Comment_122540325

Take the seal for an extended test drive. They will let you keep it over the weekend.

Very good car and very similar to the M3. Obviously price difference.

kauyeung

I've driven the Seal before, very nice car but preferred the instant acceleration and one pedal driving from the M3... But I can't seem to get a car.

There are a few Seals in stock in Cork.. so no waiting.

positron

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122540341#Comment_122540341

Hmmm… I don't know, I went with Tesla to avoid traditional car sales tactics, but.. tttsk.. not so sure now.

I ordered base white RWD Model 3 from pre-configured list on 11th July. Neighbour ordered the exact same exactly one week after me. He has his car in his drive way since last week. It's the exact same model, same colour, same car. He didn't even order from pre-configured list!!

My own collection appointment was cancelled abruptly quoting logistics issues, now the trade-in offer has expired and it's been nearly a week since I updated the trade-in car details and I haven't even had the link to upload car pics from them (previous trade-in offer a week after uploading the photos).

Overall I agree with last part of your post - if you really want a Tesla - keep an eye on the inventory list - because I am very close to cancelling my order and atleast one base white RWD model 3 might popup there… (or will it, it's probably already on someone else's driveway).

jimogr

Ordered a white Model 3 RWD, base spec on everything, on 28 July. Delivery was Aug-Sept.

It was updated today to Nov!

slave1

I've had two orders since 2022 and a previous Tesla owner, delivery was in good time and dates never changed. I exchanged short direct messages with Tesla leading up to both and all was smooth.

I would not have expected a 28JUL order to be delivered in Aug/Sept, same as I didn't expect my June order to be delivered that month, I know the website will state delivery dates but it's ships that determine the date and looks like no Sept/Oct ship which make sense as there was a big July delivery

jimogr

Thanks for that info.

If it’s near year end, has anyone experience if it’s possible to delay delivery/registration into new year to get, in this case 251 reg?

slave1

Tesla will give your car to next in queue if you do not collect, especially at a quarter end and a year end

dubrov

For anyone interested in insurance prices, I switched over a 142 1.6L Passat to a M3 RWD Standard today (day of collection) and got stung with an additional fee of €175 with only 5 months left. Original insurance was only €291 per year fully comp.

Annualising the additional premium, it looks like my new insurance quote will be €711 a year which is a decent jump but I guess there were no boy racers buying the Passat. Will be shopping around next year.

The free Tesla insurance disc holder on collection softened the blow 😁.

dubrov

Also, cable-wise, the order was July 9th from inventory and in the boot were two charger cables:

1. A type 2 to type 2 cable which I assume you use for untethered (home or public) chargers
2. A type 2 on one end and female adapter on the other. It came with a 240v plug male adapter so I assume this is the granny cable when put altogether.

Car seems to be in perfect condition too.

Redfox25

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122575206#Comment_122575206

Thats a bit nuts. Ask them for a new quote for the M3 and cancel the original insurance and ask for refund of the fee.

I had to do that 2 years ago for a similar reason, the cost to change was almost the same as a full years cover with the same company. See how you get on.

dubrov

Good idea. I'll try the online form to see what it comes up with

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122575206#Comment_122575206

May also be an admin fee in there.

Mark WH

So would you advise to take the car in Nov? I was advised I could defer the delivery of the car until Jan. Based on what you are saying I wouldlose my car and end up at the back of the queue for a 2025 car?

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122577239#Comment_122577239

Tesla don’t defer cars. They give them to someone else. Then on January they will look to place you with a car. That could be Feb, Mar, apr…..

positron

After cancelling one delivery date on me and leaving me in the dark for couple of weeks about expired trade-in offer, future delivery date etc, I finally got the car today.

They honoured the original trade-in offer. Registration came thru yesterday afternoon, Finance Ireland email arrived couple of hours later. Delivery experience was smooth. Trade-in was easy, Tesla guy took the docs, verified the mileage and that was that. There were at least two dozen cars getting collected today - model 3 highlands must be selling like hot cakes - you can inspect the car outside and inside before accepting - and yes, the car came with granny charger / mobile connector, and 150 kms of free supercharging. Everything was fine with the car, except it was reasonably dirty, they are obviously too busy cleaning too many cars to get to every part properly. Car also had 17km on odometer and just 23% charge, probably enough to get to Drogheda, but we went to Sandyford and charged up for 15 mins (after queuing up for 15 mins).

Happy out, at least until the upgrade itch starts again. Now to figure out how do I stop Youtube recommending me back to back car reviews..

caiconafita

This delivery timeframe can not be trusted, can it?

fits

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122580548#Comment_122580548

I don’t think so judging by the Facebook group.

Funnily enough we ordered and took delivery of a y within a week in June.

JOL1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122580548#Comment_122580548

If you mean delivery to avail of the 0.99% finance it would have to be an Inventory car…and anew one (not demo) and there are some

rupertpupkin

I think if you were to order now they would be unlikely to honour the offer. However some of us who ordered in July and August who are still waiting to collect have been told in some form or other that we will still get the discount. Best to speak to them via email or chat if you can.

Redfox25

If you see an inventory car that matches what you need that says its coming soon, use the chat function to ask if its likely to be delivered in time.

They will likely (but not a 100%) extend the finance offfer.

yzhong

I ordered a standard RWD on 2/8. The Tesla Rep told me if I swap to a Long Range it will be quicker to get the car. I changed from RWD to Long Range on 20/8 and collect the car on 22/8.

pah

Easy as that, just another 9k