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I got an email as well as a message in the app that my FSD free trial has ended... but I'm still able to use it. I *do* have a software update waiting for installation. Must I install it for the free trial to end?

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@Alphacar - your post sounds like "I think Tesla should do a better job at auto wipers". Everyone here agrees. It's not going to happen though. They should've included a hardware rain sensor, but instead they chose to use cameras. The cameras and AI are inadequate for the job. What they should...

Wow, that's nuts. What a shame. This is why we can't have nice things. There are always people willing to drag humanity down for self gain.

They should redesign the cables so that they activate when being cut.

No. Truly, 99% of the valuable features are included with standard connectivity. All remote controls are there, minus remote camera viewing.

That would be awful. Those 7 automakers would love to bury EVs and keep making their profitable ICE vehicles. You sell them the Supercharger network and they'll find a way to burn it down.

Actually, there was a $35k M3 for a time, before pandemic inflation. It might have been "off menu" for a while too, with the lowest price on the website at $38k... but there definitely was a $35k RWD M3 before 2020.

@stopcrazypp - I guess I was just thinking that... nothing is stopping other US manufacturers from backing out of their NACS conversion and sticking with CCS. The strength of Supercharger network was the reason they decided to switch to NACS, and it sure seems like Elon just sent an...

Although I wholeheartedly believe that NACS is the better connector, I also believe that the other manufacturers only switched to NACS because Tesla's Supercharger network is much larger and better maintained than any other. Elon canning the entire supercharger team and then announcing that...

My concern is how this might affect NACS adoption. Other manufacturers agreed to use NACS in the US because of its dominance... but it hasn't even happened yet. Might they pull back and decide to switch back to CCS? That would *really* suck.

Just thinking out loud... there are several mentions that "going over bumps or unlevel ground will exacerbate the force"... but wouldn't Tesla's 120lb limit have to account for those forces? Perhaps what's being said is... "30lbs over is significantly more than it seems because it is...

Latest update: "Elon fires all Tesla employees, will operate business as one-man-show. Board agrees with decision." I don't own TSLA, just a Model 3. For years, I thought of Elon as a visionary that was doing good things. It's been years since I've seen him do anything that makes sense to me...

I think that Elon thinks that all of these problems will eventually be sorted out in software, but I'm not convinced. I actually don't care about auto wipers much... I just wish the manual wiper controls were better. As you mentioned, they're also subpar.

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I give them credit for trying new things... otherwise we wouldn't know what's possible... but at some point, they should concede and add rain sensors. I mean, what's the cost of a rain sensor? $3?

Sure. It's only $1,000 if you own the car for a decade. I don't operate that way though - if I don't value something I won't buy it. Doesn't matter how much money I have or how inexpensive the purchase. You can use existing streaming services through you phone and Bluetooth, and the steering...

Many of the features mentioned still work without premium connectivity. I don't have a need for it personally. Can't see wasting $10/month on it. My recommendation - let your free trial expire and don't renew unless you find something useful is missing.

Model 2 could be 2-door, hatchback, even smaller, 15" cheapest wheels, RWD only, just a rear backup camera, 11" screen, very basic audio, only available in 3 colors.

Market cap is meaningless... it's emotional. Investors hoping to get rich. It's the opposite. Tesla had a planned Model 2 (our name, not theirs) but cancelled it because of profits. If it's back on, it's because it fills a need in the market and Tesla overall is starting to lose its...

Oh... "Is it realistic in 2025?" - probably not.

Why does it imply that I'd buy one if I think it can be done? That's definitely going to skew the poll. The Tesla Semi has the same load capacity as other trucks like it... 80k lbs including the truck itself. The truck/trailer weight are the same as others too. Disagree. How many American TV...

But you have home charging? It certainly wouldn't be ideal, but even without Supercharger access it's still a great vehicle. I do occasionally road trip, but 99.9% of my driving is energized by my own home charger.

I wholeheartedly disagree with this. The hardware is no different than any other 2019 Model 3. Updates don't happen the instant they're released... it's a phased rollout across the entire fleet. It can take weeks from the time the car has an internet connection to the time it gets an available...

Even though your appointment is a month out, it's possible someone at the service center will see it and push an update out manually.

Hmm... have you connected to WiFi? I've not heard of any reasons why missing updates for a few years would prevent future updates. It's possible the previous owner didn't like the changes that were being pushed. There are definitely owners that state that the older versions of the software were...

That's one thing I think is a bit of about this equation - you're using Tesla's trade-in value. Private sale would be better. I'm still on the side of "this is a poor financial choice and your existing car is fantastic"... but still, you'll get more if you sell it yourself.

My 2021 Model 3LR (picked up Dec 2020) has 55k miles and feels like a brand new car. Can't even imagine thinking about trading it in. I *would* like vented seats, but not for $30k, loss of USS and stalks. Truly, I don't think I'll even buy another Tesla without stalks. I don't like the idea of...

That's not good. Almost certainly that roof was not built to withstand the weight of a Model 3.

Turned on automatically? I had to go to Settings > Autopilot > Enable FSD, then agree to enable Autopilot, then check a checkbox and agree to enable FSD.

LOL, that's a good way to describe a history of speeding tickets (pled down to parking tickets). I, too, "have never been convicted of a moving violation".

I think you did a great job. I'm not an electrician though, so my opinion is worth about 2 cents.

Nothing about this makes sense. You better make sure you're not being scammed. Don't give anyone any account credentials.

No. I mean Yes. Well, one of those two. I'm certain of it.

Sharks and laser beams, duh. I think it's an expensive looking sports car, but not for me. Plus, "Do you want to ride my Yang Wang?" has a *very* different connotation in some parts of the world.

The Model X is always going to need more service than the 3/Y... those doors alone are a maintenance nightmare. As for the emails and texts... shouldn't all communications be through the app? Better make sure you're talking to the right people.

If it works, I'd say that's not so expensive. I bet a *lot* of pre-Highland Model 3 owners would pay that amount if it meant a much quieter cabin.

@Blue Eclipse - you didn't mention home charging. If you don't already have it, that should be your next adventure. Charging the car at home takes *zero* time because you'll be sleeping. For supercharging, 90% is *really* high and usually a big waste of time. Most road trips the navigation...

Derp. My phone keyboard seems to have a mind of its own sometimes. 120v, 120v, Ground.

This is the important one. If you're comfortable enough, and have a multimeter, you could figure this out on your own. If it were me (and I'm not suggesting you do this lest you electrocute yourself), I would flip the breaker off, open the wall connector, flip the breaker on, then test with a...

I don't have any real numbers, so this is just conjecture... but my guess is that in an area where vacant land is plentiful and inexpensive, it makes financial sense to "go big". There are fixed costs when building a supercharger site, and there "per stall" costs. The more stalls they add, the...

The app doesn't matter at all. Once the unit is powered up (and perhaps only for a short time after powering up), it broadcasts like a router using the SSID on the box. Connect to that using your phone and the supplied password. Once in, you'll need to configure the amperage. At that time you...

Really though, the car could fetch its GPS data from your phone. Don't give Elon any ideas.

I had this issue after the update that enabled the cabin camera. It took 3 service visits, but they eventually resolved it. First they replaced the GPS antenna, then the cabin camera, then the wiring harness for the camera. The root problem was with the hardware (inadequate EMI shielding in...

Cancel your Rochester appointment and schedule for Buffalo. If it's tire related, Dunn Tire on Main and Transit have touched a lot of Teslas. I've had mine inspected at a few different places... I typically just make sure they use the jack pads.

I'm waiting for it to hit the $80 price tag, then I'll pounce.

Acceleration boost was on my wishlist, but at $2k I couldn't justify it. Got it free with referral credits... barely even know it's there. My 3LR is so fast without AB, it'd never be worth $2k to me.

Hmm... I actually think the white wrap is an improvement over the stainless steel.

Lower is better for the battery.

Congratulations! What were the new vs used prices that you were looking at?