Tesla Model 3 - V3.0

Sadly other brands seem to be just as bad right now.

If you look at some of the ID3 and ID4 threads you'll find some people who have had frequently changing delivery dates. Seems to be an issue with MG too.

Seen a few on Facebook as well who are getting pretty pissed at getting yet another new delivery date and getting their trade in value reduced.

I'll note that Tesla took 2K off my trade in when the initial one expired too. Tesla trade ins are valid for 60 days and my order was placed in October so it expired in December. I'd decided to go double EV at that point anyway and keep the BMW i3s and get rid of the Diesel elsewhere, but I was curious to see what they would come back with.

Final invoice is in my account now. I'm assuming the next steps for me are:

1. Insure the car
2. Tax the car (the Motor Tax website doesn't recognise my Reg. and PIN (last 6 digits of VIN), how long does that take?)
3. Wait painstakingly until the 24th.

Anything I have missed?

I see Tesla are biting the bullet and looking at lidar. FSD using radars and mainly camera's was a novel approach but I think the redundancy of Lidar is needed for actual auto pilot.

I'd say it's one of the main reasons regulators won't sign it off like they did for Daimler.

I know Elon said human drivers only need sight to drive....but human drivers have a lot of crashes 🤔.

I was able to switch my insurance (online) yesterday - no charge with 123. Motor tax not recognising reg so that will probably take a couple of days.

Unfortunately, no luck for me yet on the Motor Tax website. Proof of registration appeared on Saturday so maybe it could a day or two extra since it was the weekend?

When did you place order. I am hopeful of something similar i ordered January 17th.

The chat bubble didn't pop up for my on the IE or UK site but did on the DE one

Checked source code this morning and VIN has disappeared. RWD, Blue, 19, White, Oct Order. FFS!

Normally it takes the next working day before you can tax it.

A couple of tips for pickup day:

1. If you have a iPad bring it with you and download the Inspect T app. This is a very handy app for reviewing the state of the car on pick up - covers all aspects of potential pitfalls. You can export any issues into an emailed pdf for them to raise service requests to. For me the only issue I noticed post delivery was a whistling noise when the AC is on. Still trying to get it fixed (been back once) but that wouldn't have made me reject the car at delivery.
2. Be certain of where the pickup place is - I went to the wrong car place with a similar name so caused a bit of hassle. The description on the website wasn't great.
3. If you are trading in your car with Tesla they really just need your log book and service history - don't need the other stuff they ask for on the website such as tax discs (bring it with you just in case). They check mileage and that's it.
4. Don't feel you have to rush - they are there for the whole day. Some people take hours to go through everything, inspect the car and set it up to their preference. Don't worry about it.
5. Make sure the mudflaps and usb key are in the car. There were some that weren't when we got delivery. I would also check to see if the charging pad is present (there wasn't in mine when I took delivery but was completed shortly after).
6. Some of the most important settings to be comfortable with are the steering sensitivity, side mirror settings, steering wheel position, chair position, regenerative breaking.
7. Take it easy with Autopilot on the first day - put the breaking distance back to 3/4 car distance (right scroll wheel - click it left or right). Engage it when on the dual carriageway or motorways so you get used to it. It doesn't like roundabouts, exits/entrances off motorways and can be prone to random phantom breaking. Once you get comfortable with it you will be able to anticipate the pitfalls after a couple of days.
8. Turning circle for me felt a bit wider than other cars I had - probably more so because I didn't want to bump the wheel. Just be wary of it.
9. Turn on Joe mode - it reduces the notification noises from ear piercing to manageable.
10. Log into your Youtube, Netflix and Spotify/Tidal when you get the car. These can be finnicky to do if you are just rocking up at a charger.
11. Beforehand - sign up for ESB ecards card/app, Easygo app/fob etc. Handy to have the fobs /cards in your car when the mobile apps dont work.

Why so defensive and downright rude. Our company paid for it and as a co owner and one who drives it when we swap the PHEV, I’m entitled to offer my view. No need to get personal.

How long did it take for others to get an offer on their trade in?

I wouldn't worry about I think his post count has inflated his ego.... Best change the thread to Tesla appreciation society. You can't say anything negative. I don't see that on other threads people will call out issues and try to be balanced.

Have the M3 and love it but it not being a hatchback is likely the biggest gotcha if lugging pram and/or small bikes around. So worth testing that if you have not already.