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I only have the 1 vehicle and know the original mobile estimate was over $300...there were multiple electrical system error messages so I think they included those, but everything cleared up once the battery was replaced. My 2nd estimate was $117, but they did it under warranty as I was below...

I have a 2020 M3 I got at the very end of 2019. I had a recall mobile service for a rear harness electrical cable replacement about 12 days ago, just before my 4 year warranty expired. Other than changing tires, this was the first time I had any service done on the car. I too asked if there was...

Big O recommended Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 W330 235/45R18XL 98V BSW Tires as winter tires for my model 3 LR/AWD living at 9 k feet in CO. Walmart's site said the manufacturer recommends at least a W speed. Big O didn't think it was important as V is rated for speeds up to 149, while W is 168...

Do you know if the tire pressure sensors can be reprogrammed for a different vehicle?

Is $4/DAY enough for those working at mining cobalt for Tesla batteries? https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/15/22933022/cobalt-mining-ev-electriv-vehicle-working-conditions-congo Should Tesla, Elon Musk, the US Gov and other multi-national executives support a $5/hour Worldwide Minimum Wage instead...

Tesla sales and stock price has typically reflected a green premium. Now that Tesla's market cap has dropped over $200 billion, does anyone still think the bitcoin investment was a good move for shareholders? @David_Cary https://mattelston.com/2021/03/24/teslas-bitcoin-folies/

Great point! Are there more people who will now buy a Tesla because they can do it in BTC, or more people who might think less of Tesla and hold off on purchasing because they don't see gold and bitcoin as being consistent with energy efficiency and getting to net zero emissions?

I agree with Daniel...tax law is very complicated and for the IRS tries to get its hands on as much as possible when there is any sort of USA connection. Was told recently that in France, trading between cryptos doesn't trigger a taxable event, but in USA, even barter transactions can be...

Maybe more now, but at the time of this writing, Tesla stock has lost over $200 billion of market cap since disclosing bitcoin purchase. http://www.mattelston.com/2021/03/24/teslas-bitcoin-folies/

Yes, some BTC miners are certainly greener than others, but there are already faster and more efficient cryptos out there with lower transaction costs and lower carbon footprints. I've heard a bit of talk that Sustainability and ESG are rising investment themes...if a company wants to position...

↑ "Funny how Tesla’s mission statement is “to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy” yet they invest in the most unnecessarily energy-consuming cryptocurrency." Very true. There have been lots of articles about this worldwide. The higher the price of BTC, the more...

Very true. There have been lots of articles about this worldwide. The higher the price of BTC, the more unsustainable electrical energy the network uses. Hopefully, Musk is playing a long game of raising awareness of a problem before switching to a crypto that is faster, cheaper to transact in...

I love my M3, but Tesla does seem to be going for short term $ over customer satisfaction. While waiting to receive a VIN on my SR+ order in December '19, I saw an inventory LR available at a lower online price than a new order LR...I called in and switched to that car, set up delivery for...

Yes, in Europe, there is typically one company that runs the lifts at each resort while multiple individuals/companies offer food and ski instruction. No reason Congress/Dept of Ag/USFS couldn't do the same here. Its not a Nationwide monopoly. Rather, there are multiple local monopolies (thus...

I communicated some with the USFS a few years back and also wrote to some politicians...not sure how high up the food chain I got. Unclear if they see it as a problem as there are lots of different ski areas across the US. The justice department might say no monopoly if a single company owned...

I'll add that many/most Western USA Ski Resorts have the majority of their skiable acres on public USFS land where they give the resort operator a monopoly on everything including lift operations (which makes sense), food service and ski/snowboard lessons (which makes less sense). If you ever...

If its similar to the M3, the single motor will likely be lighter and more energy efficient, while the dual (+ tri) have AWD and additional power/range/battery capacity, but at the cost of being less energy efficient and more resource intense. If the single motor serves your needs, save the...

Good luck, but Tesla does not seem to be a big fan of making exceptions...I had my checkbook in hand at the Tesla store prior to the 9/30/19 expiration of the 2 year free charging offer, but they didn't have any inventory M3s and said placing a new order before the cut off date didn't qualify...

"Better" in what regard? Battery degradation? Energy use? Both? Something else?

Just got my AWD Friday and plan to take an approach similar to @ewoodrick...don't see how it will hurt to let it get down to 20-50% before bringing it up to 70-90% and it wouldn't surprise me if fewer charging sessions uses less electricity than being plugged all the time.

Just took delivery of LR AWD on the 27th...noticed loud rattle near passenger front door after I drove away and turned down radio. Openned and closed door, but rattle continued. Doubled back and was fortunate to have a very nice tech go for a short drive with me- No rattle with him in car, or...

Delivery of AWD scheduled for 10 tomorrow What orientation?

I've also read that lower battery SOC = lower power.

I take delivery Friday and have been reading up a lot on this. How much will you be driving? If you leave home with 90% SOC, what do you anticipate arriving back home with most nights? In cold weather, it seems like the best times to charge would be when you first get home (battery is as...

They change prices so often it is hard to keep track...when I was looking back in September/Oct, I recall paint being the same as it is now 0/1k/2k except black was only $750. Are you saying they briefly bumped up to 1,500/2,500?

Is that just for inventory cars? When I config a new order, it still shows white free, red 2 k a d the others 1 k.

Haven't heard about that one...What was the paint price change?

Correct, original order agreement showed 4,490 for SR+ while new one and final payment both shows 13,490 for LR. The question is why the final payment doesn't show the $500 price adjust shown on the order agreement.

Switched today from an unassigned VIN order for SR+ to inventoried LR. Which price will I be charged at pick-up Friday? The price on my updated 4 page order receipt (that was emailed to me today as a pdf and is also available online in my Tesla account) OR the price that is shown under submit...

Thanks...saw this for $51 k with 25 k miles and immediately contacted dealer who told me it is no longer available. Think I'll stick with my M3 order if they can get it to me before year end.

Description: SUBZERO WEATHER PACKAGE SIX SEAT INTERIOR WHEELS: 22 HIGH AMPERAGE CHARGER UPGRADE TIRES: FRONT P265/35ZR22/REAR P285/35ZR22 PERFORMANCE LUDICROUS SPEED UPGRADE ULTRA HIGH FIDELITY SOUND PREMIUM UPGRADES PACKAGE CARBON FIBER DECOR AUTOPILOT CONVENIENCE FEATURES SILVER METALLIC ULTRA...

What would I be getting? What questions should I be asking?

Just remember you will have to pay insurance on your insurance policy...OP has said he doesn't take a car to work. Taxi/Uber/Lyft/Turo/walking/public transport are likely much cheaper back up options without having to worry about parking, insurance, depreciation, repairs, etc on a vehicle that...

I agree re white. Wasn't planning on any after market tint...have a few hundred miles each on M3 and MX and thought only the MX could benefit from extra tint.

Thanks @joelliot! I have a SR+ w/ white on order, but just noticed a LR w/ black pop into inventory. I live in the mountains w/ a garage and car will keep my 09 Subaru for the big snow days. The M3 will get more use Spring to Fall and would often be parked outside (both in the Mnts and if I...

I did a lot of research and have a white interior SR+ on order, but see a black LR just showed up in inventory. Which interior is best for Colorado climate (in terms of minimizing heating and cooling)? Which Interior is most efficient?

Does black get much warmer than white in winter (thus requiring less heating)? Does white stay much cooler in the summer (less a/c)? Which do you think is most efficient year round in a place like Colorado?

No, full refund...I think they hold the reg paperwork until sale is final after the 7 days.

Where do you get that stat from? Sure, some of the environmental impact comes from the build, but MOST??? The environmental impacts of cars, explained When Used Cars Are More Ecofriendly Than New Cars Buying A New Car Is Greener Than Driving An Old One...Really

No easy answer. Only guessing, but best option might be to try to sell it cheap to someone who has a more polluting ICE that is ready to be scrapped...maybe even offer deal contingent on that (or trade and take to scrap yard if you have one nearby. Assuming you accept that people are not going...

Why do you think some EVs have thudding/banging while others don't? While the issue seems somewhat common on the M3, it doesn't seem to affect all M3 owners and I haven't seen much/any mention of it with the X or S...while the weather was a bit warmer, I didn't get the thudding on the same...

Returned my M3 LR AWD in October due to this issue...had the following text exchange with my Colorado saleman recently Hi, Giving some thought to ordering another M3. Is it a given that it will thud when charging + changing elevation in cold temps, or do you think there is a chance I'll get a...

I did an extended test drive of a X along with several shorter M3 drives and decided FSD was a ways off. Ended up ordering and returning an M3 for full refund in October as it was thudding under foot when driving up/down hills. Would have kept it had they offered to fix it w/in the return...

Thoughts please. I have a SR+ on order and plan to keep my 09 Subaru Forester with snow tires for big snow days.

Purchase agreement says accepted by customer 8/26/16...why out of warranty 4/20?