Order Updates?

[roundpeg]

My TPW went from 12/19/16 to 1/2/17 so I guess I will not get the car in 2016. Sucks because the Colorado tax rebate goes from $6K this year to $5K next year.

This had me worried until I saw that you are in Colorado. I'm surprised you were even able to get a TPW in 2016 since all of this year's production is destined for California and Oregon.

I now have a VIN for my 11/28 TPW, which I would think puts the car either in production or completed, but GM isn't prepared to tell me that for some reason.

 

[DucRider]

My TPW went from 12/19/16 to 1/2/17 so I guess I will not get the car in 2016. Sucks because the Colorado tax rebate goes from $6K this year to $5K next year.

Even worse if you lease - it drops from $6K to $2,500.
You might keep an eye out for dealer inventory in CA/OR just before the end of the year as shipping could be cheaper than the hit of the reduced CO incentive.

 

[tink]

Deposit Date: 9/24
Configuration finalized: 10/4 (Premiere trim)
TPW (targeted production week): 11/28
Actual Build date: 11/28
Vin assigned
Est delivery date: by Christmas
Dealership: Boardwalk Chevrolet, Redwood City

 

[reeler]

This had me worried until I saw that you are in Colorado. I'm surprised you were even able to get a TPW in 2016 since all of this year's production is destined for California and Oregon.

I ordered through a dealership in San Diego. They will accommodate shipping so I can get tags in Colorado only without paying California sales tax.

 

[roundpeg]

Didn't know you could do that. Were you not in their first allocation?

 

[reeler]

Didn't know you could do that. Were you not in their first allocation?

I was waiting to see what Nissan announced to compete with the Bolt, but got tired of waiting. Also, it took me a little time to conclude I didn't like my new Model S.

 

[devbolt]

Didn't know you could do that. Were you not in their first allocation?

<span>I was waiting to see what Nissan announced to compete with the Bolt, but got tired of waiting. Also, it took me a little time to conclude I didn't like my new <a href="http://www.myelectriccarforums.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=67" class="interlinkr">Model S<span class="tip">Visit the Model S Forum</span></a>.</span>

What is it about the Model S that makes you unsatisfied with it?

 

[Eastocean]

I expect that Goshen will announce the next-general Leaf on Jan 5 at CES in Las Vegas. I can't imagine deliveries until late Summer. I hope I am wrong on that, since I will be buying (Almost certainly a Bolt) or some other EV in the spring.

 

[reeler]

What is it about the Model S that makes you unsatisfied with it?

Just not a fancy car guy, just want to get from point A to point B as conveniently as possible. The Model S is missing things you would expect in any car today: shoulder straps don't adjust, no sunglass holder, no door pockets, lacking storage in general, no iOS integration, no phone screen mirroring, etc. My wife loves her Model X and wants a luxury car, but I want a well designed econobox.

 

[devbolt]

What is it about the Model S that makes you unsatisfied with it?

Just not a fancy car guy, just want to get from point A to point B as conveniently as possible. The Model S is missing things you would expect in any car today: shoulder straps don't adjust, no sunglass holder, no door pockets, lacking storage in general, no iOS integration, no phone screen mirroring, etc. My wife loves her Model X and wants a luxury car, but I want a well designed econobox.

You and I sound a lot alike. From a design point I love the Model S. I love what Tesla has done to promote EVs. The Model S is a wonderful luxury sports sedan. But I don't need a $70K+ car to commute to work to in. The car's super luxurious features and performance would be wasted on me as well. I see cars as tools to get from point A to point B in relative comfort and safety. I favor function over form, practicality over performance, and one more alliteration I can't come up with (economy over expensive?).

 

[michael]

The Model S is really more like a $90K car. I considered a used one, but...it seems too large, and I don't want the responsibility of driving such an expensive car. Bolt actually suits me better. Bolt + Volt, the pair less than a single Model S

 

[user 387]

My TPW has always been 11/28 and, indeed, it was produced this week and I have a VIN. Not yet in transit (to Portland).

 

[Boson]

My TPW was also this week (11/28). Should hear back from them on Monday with any updates. I have not confirmed that it was built this week and I have not been told a specific VIN yet. I'm in San Jose, CA.

 

[roundpeg]

My TPW has always been 11/28 and, indeed, it was produced this week and I have a VIN. Not yet in transit (to Portland).

I have a 11/28 TPW and now a VIN, but was not told whether the car had been assembled as of an online chat with GM on Wednesday. Today I am supposed to receive an email update.

 

[reeler]

You and I sound a lot alike. From a design point I love the Model S. I love what Tesla has done to promote EVs. The Model S is a wonderful luxury sports sedan. But I don't need a $70K+ car to commute to work to in. The car's super luxurious features and performance would be wasted on me as well. I see cars as tools to get from point A to point B in relative comfort and safety. I favor function over form, practicality over performance, and one more alliteration I can't come up with (economy over expensive?).

Totally agree. The one thing that Tesla still has exclusively is AWD. I am going to try the Bolt up to snowboarding and see if that will work for me.

I noticed on the configuration tool at Chevy that there was an AWD option that was not selectable. I think with AWD, I would cancel my Model 3 reservations if I like the Bolt enough.

 

[roundpeg]

I was notified by GM today (Friday) that my order was produced, but is not yet in transit.

The waiting is the hardest part...

 

[karza]

Latest update as of this(Sat) morning:

Brian:10:26:43 AM
Hi, I ordered a chevy bolt, order #TVH***, and was wondering if you could update me on it’s status….Thanks!
Scott:10:27:06 AM
Please allow me two to five minutes and I would be happy to look into that for you.
Scott:10:30:56 AM
Thank you for your patience, Brian. The vehicle has been produced, but it is not yet in transit. Your VIN is 1G1FX6S00H*******.
Brian:10:32:40 AM
Great! Thanks! What is the average time between production and a car being shipped?
Scott:10:34:57 AM
What I can advise is, once the order has been placed into our system up to being shipped it takes 1-2 weeks.

 

[roundpeg]

Latest update as of this(Sat) morning:

Brian:10:26:43 AM
Hi, I ordered a chevy bolt, order #TVH***, and was wondering if you could update me on it’s status….Thanks!
Scott:10:27:06 AM
Please allow me two to five minutes and I would be happy to look into that for you.
Scott:10:30:56 AM
Thank you for your patience, Brian. The vehicle has been produced, but it is not yet in transit. Your VIN is 1G1FX6S00H*******.
Brian:10:32:40 AM
Great! Thanks! What is the average time between production and a car being shipped?
Scott:10:34:57 AM
What I can advise is, once the order has been placed into our system up to being shipped it takes 1-2 weeks.

Is this for a 11/28 TPW?

I was told they never have shipping information so please don't even ask. It sounds like you got ahold of someone who wasn't totally quoting the party line.

 

[karza]

Yes, my TPW was 11/28.

 

[roundpeg]

My dealership now has two cars in their first allocation produced, including mine and one the week before, but neither are scheduled for shipment yet. They think it might a pause for QC. More info next week, I hope.