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This. Textile seats in a premium flagship car that costs this much make no sense.

The phone works fine almost all the time but the issue is when someone’s out and about and their phone battery dies.

Still have ICE. Will permanently switch to EVs once there’s more variety as the current choices are very limited. And Tesla’s, while great in many areas, are sorely lacking in others.

Check underneath the vehicle. I hve a loose cover on the underside of the car that rubs against the road. Have to take it in to service.

You’re forgetting competition. Tesla can’t charge way more than competitors will for self driving. They might even get there first.

Why would you want clear glass that would let in skin damaging and cancer causing UV rays?

It’s not going to be the drive units that will lead to end of life for these vehicles. It will be the body, interior, seats etc. I doubt even a Lexus could go 1 million miles without the body & interior seeing significant deterioration.

If that’s the case and there are substantial car by car variances, then Tesla really needs to improve their ability to produce quality vehicles consistently. Either that or people are not comparing to other high quality, comfortable and well insulated vehicles.

Can any one confirm this? I remember watching a Tesla factory video that showed that the corrosion protection is also sprayed on instead of being applied in a bath. I remember thinking spraying would not provide 100% coverage like a bath would.

I’ll probably do it again for the Model Y. But I’d like it to be a better car than the Model 3. Needs better wind and road noise isolation, more comfortable and adjustable seats, less spartan interior with an instrument cluster and basic creature comforts eg. power trunk closing.

I think the Cadillac Supercruise system gives you some time to respond if I’m not mistaken. GM didn’t want to classify it and you’re required to pay attention but I’d guess it probably has the capability to be a level 3 system on mapped, divided highways. I too hate the autopilot nag. It nags...

Agreed, a beep or a vibration of the steering wheel would be very useful and completely overcome the lack of wing mirror lights.

I disagree. If that was the case, why would people use high beams. This technology is essentially high-beams that are usable at all times with other vehicles in the vicinity.

Even some mainstream cars costing way less than $35,000 have much lower wind and road noise, eg Chevy Malibu, Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry, Buick LaCrosse etc

I have a recent build with gen 2 seats. I wouldn’t say they’re terrible but they’re also not good enough for a premium vehicle, esp the short and low bottom cushion that lacks adjustability. It doesn’t help that the car suffers from high wind and road noise. IMO comfort is the biggest knock...

I have similar creaking/rattling sounds coming and plan to take it to the SC at some point.

That would be awesome to transport skis. Wonder where/how they got these made.

I found the Model 3 seats lacking from day 1. They’re not bad, just not up to par for seats on a premium vehicle and don’t measure up to for instance those on a Lexus. The thigh support is too low and short and not extendable. On long drives of several hours, you can feel the difference.

Would you be willing to sell without the tires (need a set for winter tires)?

Would be very useful driving in the dark at night, on country roads etc

NHTSA proposes to legalize 'matrix' adaptive LED headlights in the US

Just read about this! So I’m assuming all AP2 cars even without EAP/FSD are now using side cameras for blind spot detection?

Slightly off-topic but this also goes to show that Tesla needs proper blind-spot monitors using rear-facing radar, not just slow ultrasonics, like every other automaker offers.

Sorry, I meant the Tesla HPWC.

I have a NEMA 14-50 installed by electrician for new construction but was wondering if I can plug-in a wall connector directly and not use the UMC or will that require wiring in the wall connector?

A little off-topic, but can the Tesla wall connector be plugged in directly into a NEMA 14-50 outlet without requiring electrical work/an electrician?

It’s going to be cheaper than the X. Mercedes said that it will be similarly priced to a high end GLC.

Placed an order yesterday! Delivery in 4-8 weeks!

Order placed!

There’s no leather on the steering wheel airbag cover. I meant like in the photo below. But I don’t know if you can have that done aftermarket and still have the airbag stay functional and deploy when needed.

Does anyone know if you can get stitched leather on the steering wheel airbag cover and top of dashboard (where I assume passenger airbag is)? Thanks.

I agree, BMW interiors are terrible unless you step up to the 7. The 3 series is all plastic.

Honestly, the biggest thing I find making the 3 look incomplete is the lack of an instrument cluster. The S and X interior don’t seem incomplete. I wish Tesla had just spent a few hundred dollars per car to add that to the 3.

Also depends on what the completion is charging for FSD when it’s available.

I would go for the Model S. BMW’s have more fun steering but that’s about the only plus I can think of. Even with that, Tesla’s lighter steering would be more comfortable on monotonous commutes and long drives.

Mercedes interior design is definitely more ornate and that’s not to everyone’s taste. But even modern can be upscale eg in new Audis etc. 3 doesn’t feel like a $55k car. So I’d have to “fix” the interior if I get the 3. Being an EV is important but this feels like a compromise.

I could live with the S and X interior even though it’s not up to par for the price, but the 3 doesn’t even have a 2nd screen! Just seems incomplete to my eyes, not merely minimalist.

I’m considering a Model 3 for a family member but my biggest concern is that the interior is very spartan and not up to par with the competition. The other option is an E-Class which has a nice and luxurious interior IMO (see below). If I order the Model 3, I’d like to get some custom work done...

How much would a professional damping install cost?

How is road/tire noise? Or is it just wind noise that’s an issue? Is the car significantly louder than a C-Class/A4 etc?

I would add the very limited variety available. It’s basically just Teslas, Bolt & the Leaf.

Ok. Will do that!

Got it! Thanks. Any idea if I might still sell at a profit after HST and without getting a rebate?

I had a reservation for a family member who no longer wishes to purchase the Model 3. I just received an invite to configure and was wondering if I could take delivery and sell for a profit (after accounting for 13% HST) or just transfer the reservation for a cash price? Also, if I take...

I don’t think any other European luxury car has a suspension as advanced as the new A8’s. Though you can be sure the next gen S-Class will have something comparable.

Mercedes-Benz is committed to launching 10 electric cars by 2022. Some we already know like the EQA compact hatchback and EQC small SUV, as well as electric commercials like the eVito and eSprinter vans. A Mercedes exec has now confirmed that there will also be a large electric sedan to sit...

Eventually, when AI gets to human level intelligence and beyond, wouldn’t it replace that job too?

I’m really excited about next gen Model S/X now. If Tesla has enough resources and R&D to create this Semi and Roadster, then surely they can go head to head with big auto in building a true flagship sedan in the next gen Model S.

Is this official from Tesla? Ultrasonics are only good for low-speed maneuvers eg. parking. They need corner radars at least on a semi where I assume safety and redundancy requirements will be higher than passenger cars. But there was no mention of automatic lane changes so maybe Tesla Semi...

Does anyone know what kind of AP hardware the semi has? Really hoping it’s not just cameras and there is at least all around radar.