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    Should I pull the trigger?

    going to wait it out a bit and see how much more top end speed it has plus suspension tuning on a test drive. I don’t think the luxury stuff makes up the delta in cost. But maybe the performance stuff does.
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    locked car won't open occasionally even with my iPhone in hand.

    Also if it’s recording in sentry mode. It takes a while to cancel out of it to let you open the door
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    Has the M3P ruined me?

    I love my 3p. But it doesn’t make me Forget the errand I was planning to run when I get behind the wheel.
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    Nintendo Switch charging in the rear

    Not enough power to charge. Switch needs about 18watts. I think the car ones are max of 15 won’t break even if the thing is just on. You will need a 12v to 120v ac adapter. Prob get a 300 watt one as the price difference is much compared to the less powerful ones. Or a larger battery...
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    Torn betwee LR AWD with speed boost vs Performance main concern is badweather/tires

    I got a 3p. Hit a pothole with the 20s. Bubbled the driver side front and rear tires. Tried to switch out the 20 summer tires for 20 all seasons. Everything on back order. (Hard to blame continues supply chain issues). Had to re up for the mich pilot sports summers. If you want a...
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    Has the M3P ruined me?

    Hard to compare. 3p is a 455 hp or whatever car. Similar power ice car is still quick. Maybe not 0-30 due to traction but it still pulls past 65mph. But it’s still my favorite bang for the buck 4 door sedan. It’s not fair to compare it to a 600 plus hp ice car that’s much lighter.
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    Anybody come from a sports car to Tesla?

    sucks. Seems like a fill the coffers type ticket
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    Anybody come from a sports car to Tesla?

    There’s no wrong choice of an exotic car. They are all great in their own way. Don’t let the nay sayers get in your head. They all have their personality and pitfalls. It’s an emotional purchases that you spend money on for a brief moment of joy when using it/looking at it in the garage etc...
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    Is it ok to get 1 new tire in back/passenger non-repairable flat (AWD model 3)

    If you’re not racing there will be no issue. You will have less grip on both acceleration and max breaking distance. Age of tire is important but not as important as tread depth. How much wear is on the 3 old tires?
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    What did you sell/trade for your 3?

    Regret? After a year in the novelty wore off. Now it’s just a car A to B car. Good city car. But for driving fun I’d keep the cayman
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    Which tire is faster - frivolous debate

    3R. A lot of us track drivers on other cars have ditched the mich cup 2 and pirelli trofeos. As they are equal ties for the fraction of the price. But they 3r is hard to get tires at the moment.
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    Anyone done this to your Model 3??

    I have experience with dihedral doors and lambo scissor doors. The model 3 would be terrible to open the door handle design is already cumbersome enough. Closing is also a big pain if the door swings out too far as reaching the door pull would be tough. It looks cool but not very...
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    Uggh, tired of flat tires, suggestion for wheel/tire combination 18 vs 19"

    if you don’t mind giving up traction. Just get the 18 with non sport tires. The sticker the tire the more chance you will pick up debris. Otherwise it’s just bad luck with where your driving.
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    Roadster vs Porsche GT3

    That’s a good call. You can be confident that the car will come and not be vaporware. Deposit is actually a place in line. Is this going to be a canyon carver or check in the box for experience?
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    Roadster vs Porsche GT3

    Can’t go wrong with any 911 flavor. Fun cars for back roads and fair price minus the ADM and dealer games. 991.x gt3 cars are finally coming down in price.
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    Ordered M3P coming from FBO E85 Golf R...hope the Model 3 can check the same boxes

    It’s a heavy car. From a performance Ice car driver it won’t “feel” great but you can mod it to be capable. For daily driving and freeway on and off ramps it’s great. As for the compartments. Amazon has a bunch of budget sliding trays for the center console. The aftermarket support is...
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    Model 3 Performance Vs Giulia Quadrifoglio?

    I love my model 3 performance. But it lacks a lot steering feel and chassis dynamics when pushing it quickly. It’s a heavy car. It’s also not that fast above 60mph. For a daily I’d take the 3 performance as the instant torque makes it more suitable for every day use. For long high speed...
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    Costco Turtle Wash and Wax Foam car wash

    Works fine in a pressure washer foam cannon. You will need to play with the dilution ratio for your specific set up
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    Worth buying an M3P at this point?

    I ended up with with a 3 performance for the $ to performance ratio. If the bmw M3 leased like it did in 2018-2019 then I would have skipped the Tesla. But they weren’t so I tried out the 3performnce. I’m glad I did. It’s a great car/daily driver. I don’t see an ICE car matching it...
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    Going to order a new Model 3 performance. Should I consider the long range AWD?

    I had same decision last year. Brakes and stock tire choice pushed me to the P. If your going to take the car on back roads and drive it aggressively then consider that unless your going to change the tires/wheels. If it’s just to daily around then I’d prob save the money. But I wanted...
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    Startled by computer taking over braking [Automatic Emergency Braking]

    In a few cars that I have the Nannies and the Tesla. It often gets activate when you get cut off. Merging on and off the freeway. People never line up in the traffic. And be nice. They will speed up in the adjacent lanes and cut in at the last moment.
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    Startled by computer taking over braking [Automatic Emergency Braking]

    Menu setting can turn down how aggressive the feature is. First time it happened to me I went home and turned it down the sensitivity
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    Those with the M3P

    3500 miles in Los Angeles area. 1. Sticky tires/summer tires. Good for grip but picks up debris easier 2. 20 inch rims. Good for looks. Bad for comfort and tire protection. 3. Narrow tire. Good for range. Bad due to stretched sidewall makes it prone to damage. can’t have it all...
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    Question about PPF that was just installed

    Here is my extra cut they use to wrap the ppf under the hood. Basically removing a bit of film so it doesn’t bunch up. Excuse the dirt. This install is done by a mobile service with pre cut xpel. Budget install compared to my other car that’s hand cut and tucked. There’s no seams but...
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    Question about PPF that was just installed

    Hand cut film”done right” is seamless. Template should be wrapped under. But there’s Amazon template film vs brand name film that has correct dimensions Sometimes pre cut has small seams to “tuck” the film under
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    Question about PPF that was just installed

    Agree with every one Hand cut one piece costs more to install on a car. But the template film is easier to install. Pre cut from the computer. Installs with a Seam on the lip. The fender portion looks odd as there shouldn’t be another seam there
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    REAR FACING ONLY child seats in M3- which ones have you used if you're over 6' tall?

    I’m 6ft. My wife’s. 5ft 8. But she takes up more rear seat space because she leans back a lot. If you use the middle seat rear seat. No issues with most rear facing seats. But you will lose access to the seat belt buckle for the left and right rear seats. Good luck with your lower back...
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    REAR FACING ONLY child seats in M3- which ones have you used if you're over 6' tall?

    Baby stage. I used uppababy Mesa. (Not what your looking for but it fits) Then switched to Graco extend to fit rear facing. I had it on the passenger side. Fits fine. But I didn’t use it on maximal rear facing tilt. Will compromise space for tilt back on the front seat but leg room...
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    Bad Luck M3P *Rant*

    I’m like you. I believe in bad luck cars.
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    2022 Model 3 USB to USB-c adapters

    Syntech USB C to USB Adapter Pack This one is a short 4 inch cord USB C to USB Adapter [2 Pack], JSAUX USB Type C Male to USB 3.0 Female OTG I use both of those for my game remotes. It can power stuff. But my phone I just use the charge pad
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    Would you get another Model 3?

    I had one for a rental in Colorado summer. Good interior/build quality but the range and power was lacking compared to a LR/performance variant. It’s a nice car if you don’t need the range
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    Would you get another Model 3?

    The 3 In all trims were good bang for the buck compared to competitors. But after all those MSRP increases there’s tons more options. On the high end I think Tesla still has the best power train. Obviously the supercharger network. But others have better interiors with fit and finish...
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    Keycard required every time when trying to drive..

    I always find it easier to delete the phone as a key and redo the pairing with an active key card when it starts acting up. If I gotta waste more than 5 minutes thinking and checking settings. I just do the above
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    V11 questions

    If you raise or decrease the temp. The icon for heated seats come up. I thought I saw defrost there also. But I rarely use it in Los Angeles.
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    V11 questions

    I use the stalk also. No need to mess with the screen
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    V11 questions

    But But,,, Sonic the hedge hog
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    Would you take a Model 3 with a cracked windshield on a 1200 Mile trip?

    Get it repaired. They even have mobile services you can find on yelp. Take the trip and replace when you have time.
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    Pic of your Model 3.......RIGHT NOW! [model 3 pictures thread]

    Black can look so good for the hour after it’s waxed.
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    Scratched my wheel cover bad, what should I replace it with?

    I wouldn’t bother with DIY if your not stocked with the basics. A mobile guy can come for like 100 bucks per wheel
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    Flaky charge port door after latest upgrade?

    I thought it was just me
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    Average age of Model 3 owners?

    The term that exotic car dealers use is HENRY. High earner not rich yet. Very common on the 100k and up cars. They make the majority of the clients.
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    What did you sell/trade for your 3?

    My friend needed a used car at a non inflated price. Sold her my outlander phev below market value. If the lease car market wasn’t a mess. I likely would not have ended up in a Tesla. Since I’m paying msrp I Decided on trying a model 3 performance. Great bang for the buck daily...
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    It was startling

    If it doesn’t hurt financially, life’s short and getting shorter. Get what excited you!
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    Keycard required every time when trying to drive..

    So you delete the phone from the car settings and reset up the same phone with the key card? If the phone pairs with the car, there is some user error somewhere. If it doesnt work then there is something wrong with either the phone or the car.
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    Keycard required every time when trying to drive..

    If you were using your phone via bluetooth Delete your phone profile and add it again. Or did you change phones recently?
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    Will a M3 AWD with Accel Boost Beat These Cars?

    Too much delay with ICE cars.....throttle response cant be matched compared to EV.... If im not prepared in my ICE car I lose a lot of time..... 1. am I going to chase the tesla? 2. Okay, down shift and gas 3. EV is prob at triple digits and shut down or since Vmax is low it hit the limiter...
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    Thinking of placing the order...wanted expert insight.

    The rear seat after the update is fine for adults in the rear around town, Im 6ft 200lb and fit in the rear behind my driving position..... Its fine for around town......Im not sure id like to be back there for hours, but honestly its not a deal breaker as long as you have entertainment. Still...
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    Will a M3 AWD with Accel Boost Beat These Cars?

    your question can be magazine raced quite easily... The biggest point about the AWD electric cars is 1. torque with EXCELLENT wheel spin management 2. no tricky launch control when the battery is warmed up 0-60, on a non prepped street, im guessing you will beat most of the cars on your...
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    Baby Car Seat

    im itching to get rid of the car seat,,,, 40 inch tall and 35 lbs. Got a little bit to go.
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    Save mirror position for reverse

    I know this doesnt solve the problem, but you can try using the side cameras instead of the tilt down mirror.