The Tesla Purchase Experience: Week 6 Plus One Day

Sunday The last time I spoke with the delivery advisor, she mentioned that her workweek was Sunday to Thursday, so on Sunday I was waiting for the written confirmation that my trade-in quote was actually good for 1,000 miles or 4 weeks, not the 500 miles or 2 weeks the paperwork said. Sunday night came and I hadn't heard anything, so I sent her an email asking for confirmation. Checking the weather forecast, it looks like there is a slight...

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The Tesla Purchase Experience: Week 5

Wednesday Monday was the Labor Day holiday. Not much going on so far this week. Truthfully, I expected some sort of information, as I consider the "very beginning of September" to be the first week of September. But maybe that's just me. My daughter started high school today. I was hoping I could drop her off in the Tesla, but I guess that will have to wait now. She was dropped off with my Prius. All her friends say Prius drivers are horrible...

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The Tesla Purchase Experience: Week 4

Monday Getting impatient now that delivery is supposed to be sometime next week. Wednesday Got an email from my electrician saying my permit inspection has been requested and that it may take up to 72 hours to get scheduled. Hmm. I requested the inspection be performed tomorrow. The email gave a number to call that turned out to be for the Washington State Licenses and Inspections Department. According to the person I spoke with, the inspection...

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The Tesla Purchase Experience: Week 3

Sunday My parents made a surprise visit to see me for my 50th birthday (which was actually yesterday). We took a trip to the Tesla store so they could see the color and model I bought. I got a handmade card from my daughter in the shape of a Tesla, complete with a functioning door. I wish I could draw as well as she can! I'm either 50 or 100. Or, god forbid, 50^50. Either way, sprinkles make a party! Wednesday Electricians came today...

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Goal Update: End Of August 2018

At the end of each month, I post an update of my goals, including a brief discussion of any notable events that might have occurred during the month. The latest month's figures can always be found under the Featured menu in the menu bar at the top of the blog. Last updated: End of August, 2018 Current value: $51,680 Change from last Month: +$3,271 Percent of Goal:  Undefined Events Of Note Last Month: The...

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