Recent content by blackhawk

I'm with you OP. When my S got wrecked, I ended up in a Y rather than buying the 'improved' S with the yoke and no stalks. Another one of Elon's dumb ideas like saving money on the rain sensor. Tesla knew this was a problem because they weren't giving S test drives when they only had the yoke...

I have a big skinny dog that loves hanging out in the trunk, but the trunk surface is a bit hard for him for long drives. I put a blanket down there but he ends up balling it up into a corner. Does anyone make a custom bed/mattress that is sized to fit the Y trunk? It wouldn't have to be very...

It's the same company that's been telling customers that FSD is 6 months away for six years and telling customers that Robotaxi is coming in 2020 that's now telling customers they are going to deliver this new feature in a reasonable timeframe. Even if Tesla do deliver it, it will likely be...

I suggest refusing delivery if you need this feature. Tesla's delivery timeframe on features like this are often years, not months or weeks. I'm still waiting for the FSD I bought six years ago, and it's been "coming soon" ever since then. I'm glad I dodged this bullet because I'd be in a rage...

It's hard to understand how a company can be so revolutionary and so boneheaded at the same time. I use the ultrasonic sensors all the time, and I have exactly zero confidence that FSD will be able to deliver this functionality. Anyone following Elon's long history of FSD promises over the...

Picked up the Y today, the process was pretty painless. I spent 30 minutes checking out the car and it's in excellent condition, a couple of minor chips and a fog lamp that needs some attention but otherwise, very happy and a great deal. Definitely a different driving experience in the Y but...

The only reason I looked for a Safeco approved shop was to make the process simpler. I’m aware I can go anywhere but all Tesla shops are busy here. The $7k estimate had a caveat in case they discover further damage, and of course I’d be waiting til November to find that out. The car isn’t really...

Seems like the Uhaul renter was the wife and the uninsured husband was driving. Pretty clear they don't have any money based on my cursory analysis, not worth the hassle chasing them for me. I assume my insurer will go after them for the $7k. Grateful for the Tesla cameras which showed it was...

I'm waiting to see what Tesla offers me on the trade-in. I don't really have room for two cars but I may end up doing just that. Also discovered today that there are exactly zero Tesla approved body shops on the Liberty Mutual/Safeco authorized body shop list. 🙄 Undamaged trade-in value to...

Got sideswiped by an uninsured idiot in a Uhaul making an illegal right turn from the left turn lane. My S saved my life, it could have been a lot worse. Entire driver door is crumpled inwards, car is barely drivable but it did a great job protecting me. I got some mild whiplash but nothing...

Congrats on the new car! EAP was a wise decision. Your experience with the yoke is exactly why Tesla no longer offer test drives for the S.

This happened to me as well. Went away after a reboot but came back, then went away for good with latest sw update 2022.20.6. Hoping it doesn’t come back. It’s extremely annoying and unsafe.

Tires seem fine but I'm still getting that same problem at speed. I had them balanced and aligned by a shop that's one of the top specialists in the area (the lot was full of fancy cars) but it made little difference. The only saving grace is I haven't been driving a ton.

Thanks. My noise went away, but I'll keep that in mind in the future.

I've heard from someone who knows that Tesla doesn't plan to offer test drives of the S/X going forward. It's not a backlog issue.