Delivery Stories

Thanks @Tommy Electric. I was surprised at how quickly the car arrived at the dealer since I was quoted November when I placed the order.

 

So close, I am getting so excited and it is like counting down for Christmas!

 

Looks great! And a bit jealous of the time line lol

 

Wait, should I be negotiating free all weather floor mats and a short antenna?

I was able to kick off all the extra stuff for which they had previously given me prices. Yay!

Here's my bill:
Selling Price: $38,250 ($36,900 + $500 Lounge leather seats + $850 destination fee)
Processing Fee: $115
Tax: $191.25 (0.5%)
Non Tax Fees: $1,131.50 (I'm not getting personalized/special plates at this time)
Cash Deposit/credit: $500
Balance: $39,187.75

 

Good, looks like it’s aligned now.
Try to get some inexpensive accessories, they should be ok to provide those if you gently insist.
When should your car be ready?
I’m interested to know how the final delivery process is going for you (final paper work, notifications, preparations days...)

 

Well done!

 

SiriusXM runs on a 2.3GHz band, so a full wave antenna would only need to be 125mm, or 4.9in... so, half or quarter wave versions could be very small indeed.

 

I received the updated purchase quote yesterday. It was noted it is still going through the pre-delivery inspection and preparation. Also said he "would be notified once it goes into detail after preparation and once that happens, we can have a better time frame of completion to set a reservation to come in and sign for the car." I sent him my insurance information yesterday to get the paperwork started.

So...I don't know. They have doubled the mileage since the 1st purchase proposal (was at 4 then, now at 8) .

 

Yeah, Seattle Mini estimated my mileage as 9 whenever it is ready... (guessing either today or tomorrow, will ping my SA today)

 

The low horizontal portion is the satellite antenna, the vertical aerial is for terrestrial radio. I think I'm in the minority, I prefer the standard aerial over the sport version.

 

I think I am with you... where else am I supposed to put my jack-n-the-box foam jack ball?

 

Yes, exactly that one!
It looks so much better than the dull Stock antenna.

 

@Puppethead,
Sorry, I did not see your post before I replied to Insightman. I did not mean to be arrogant and disrespectful, just giving an opinion.

 

All good. The nice thing about all the options is we can tailor our cars to our own preferences.

 

The highest level trim - Iconic provides more profit $. Not surprising if you purchase the Signature trim, like I did, that they try hard to pad their pockets. I declined all the "extras". I had to purchase my floor mats :-(

 

Mine is headed back from the tint shop today and they'll do final detail and charge today.. SA will contact me later today to schedule pick-up. Woot!

 

I'm dating myself here, but I've always liked aft-mounted, whip antennae, I think because of:

 

I usually put Weathertech floor mats in my cars - has anyone ordered them for the ES? Just wondering if the arrangement would match up to their standard hardtop floor mats. I bet they would.

 

4pm pacific appointment time confirmed for pick up! Coming home tonight!