Recent content by clyjr

Are you saying Tesla doesn't make aerodynamic vehicles? The Model S is one of the lowest Cd production cars ever. And every Tesla model has a very low Cd. The F150 lightning is like 0.46, compared to the Rivian at 0.30. Modeling says 0.48 for the Cybertruck, but Musk says it will be more...

As a 2 time previous owner of a Chevrolet Avalanche, I freaking love it... Price and production dates are my only complaints.

You recently ordered a rivian and you need a truck now? Did you get an estimated delivery date? From what I'm seeing you are probably a year or more away from getting a rivian if you just ordered... If not, let us know... I would love one but I didn't preorder, I would put in an order if I...

I posted this in another towing thread, but I'll post it here since it's a good real world take on towing with a Model Y Performance. Aero is the real killer, and you absolutely get crushed if you try and go over 55mph or so... With my 6x12 enclosed (loaded), if I drive 55mph or less I would say...

FYI, I have some recent experience towing a 6x12 enclosed trailer (extended height, 6ft 6in interior) with my Model Y performance. I took the same ~110 mile trip multiple times moving. 1st trip Loaded (probably 3k lbs), I only made it about 95 miles before charging (16 miles indicated left), but...

I went with a demo in 2020, but I got over $2500 off on mine. Every wheel had curb rash, but I was going to replace them anyway so I didn't care. The bonus of a demo is that you can just go drive it and check it out, if you can't go drive it first I wouldn't go with a demo...

I also pay attention to where other drivers are looking. But, as a motorcycle rider for 30+ years, don't rely on where someone is looking. Probably hundreds of cars have pulled out in front of me while staring directly at me... You could say tint makes it safer since you can't see the other...

I had a 2016 X (90D) and switched to a 2020 Y (Performance), I've also owned a 2014 S (60). Reasons I switched to a Y from an X. 1. Size is better for me (single guy, no kids), easier to park but the interior space is pretty comparable. 2. I hate the falcon wing doors on the X 3. Range and...

Can you give a little guide on how to adjust the hood? I just installed a power frunk on mine, but I noticed that the drivers side is higher than the passenger side. I tried adjusting the latch but it didn't make a difference no matter how I adjusted it. I also tried adjusting the screw in...

Tesla trade in offers are unpredictable. I was checking trade in offers on my Model X every month for about 8 months before I traded it in on a Model Y. The trade in offer from tesla went down almost $10k in 6 months, it was well below kbb. Then all of a sudden it went up $6400 in one month...

FYI, I bought a demo from tesla in November identical to this for $58,900 (less miles). I would take the trade in offer, especially if it helps on taxes (not sure how your state works...)

I don't know if anyone mentioned, but you can still get a stealth version Y. Go to ev-cpo or search new tesla inventory and they have some demo/stock new ones listed, looks like you would save about 4k off a new MYP but less if you compare to a demo/stock MYP....

I just had mine fixed by Tesla Mobile service, the guy said the issue was they didn't put enough adhesion promoter the first time, so he loaded it up. Said to leave tape holding it down for 2 or 3 hours (I left it overnight). Only driven it once since then so can't really say it's not going to...

Used dealers are getting better at listing Tesla vehicles but they still don't know everything. I've found a 2019 model 3 with FSD and the Acceleration boost (the dealer showed pics of the screen that shows if those are purchased). Their price on it was almost the same as a 2018 model 3...

I don't remember if it was kbb or another value estimate site, but one of them has fsd as an option and it adds 1k... My opinion is don't buy fsd unless you are planning on keeping the car a long time.