Here’s what’s happening, so far. I purchased 4 new rims, 4 new rotors, 4 sets of brakes, 2 new tie rods, 1 new wiper assembly motor and have talked with Tesla who verified I could upgrade to a 75D for around $2000. Tesla also wants me to do an “Infotainment Upgrade” and says it’s free… question on that later.
I received the parts and one by one loaded all parts into the vehicle.
I then contacted the GM of the dealership and told him about all the parts I have collected and requested they be installed. I informed them that I felt I was being extremely reasonable and he agreed. He also stated that the work will be inspected by a third party for my piece of mind.
Before the haters exclaim that the dealership should be responsible for all parts, let me explain how that is untrue. The dealer is responsible for the vehicle meeting road safety (inspection) standards for my state (since it was delivered). This means they would have to replace a couple pads and possibly, no guarantee, turn the rotors. They would have to repair or adjust the tie rods and fix one rim. Yes, the wiper assembly as well.
The purchases I made are for my piece of mind. No repaired hack job, straight up new, quality, parts. Since I don’t even use the brakes, I would basically be set for the life of the vehicle… in my possession.
I will update once the vehicle is returned. Currently I have a 2022 Mercedes that’s driving me nuts. I have only done 15 miles in almost a week
It took me 10 minutes to figure out how to vent the sunroof and the car has Auto Stop/Start so the dam thing yells at me every time I exit the vehicle “Please Power OFF The Vehicle”
My question on the “Infotainment Upgrade” may be weird. Everything I see on this “Upgrade” is $0.00 but… “Add Self Driving for $6000 or Subscribe”… I already have full self driving, drive on NAV and even summoning… so? Why would I need to “Add” it to an “Upgrade”?