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    Upper control arm issue

    I suppose it's a possibility, I live in central FL though so Winter is still 70ish degrees right now. I wouldnt expect that type of temperature to cause this. I may wait and see what happens if we get a few day back in the 80s
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    Upper control arm issue

    Hello everyone, I have a 2011 Model S Signature edition I've owned for a bit under a year and have had no major issues with it so far. Then about a week ago I started hearing a creaking/ squeaking noise from the front when turning the wheel at slow speed or stopped, and occasionally just when...
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    WTB 21x9 Silver Turbine rim

    Looking for a 21x9 silver tesla brand turbine rim. Just bought my 1st tesla a 2012 signature edition a few weeks ago. I noticed it pulling a bit to the right during the test drive and was told it was the alignment... tesla says the back passenger rim is bent and needs to be replaced. So since...
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    Considering a purchase, Opinions requested

    So i pulled the trigger and bought my 1st Tesla yesterday, unfortunetly it was too dark when i got home to get any pictures put I will upload one later. I want to thank everyone who provided information here it was all very helpful.
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    Considering a purchase, Opinions requested

    beatle,Appreicate the information 2012MS85, When i asked him about it he said a few weeks ago he was driving and hit a bad pot hole which is what knocked the alignment out. he believes that is also what effected the wheel well liner. No other accident has been reported with the car. I know some...
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    Considering a purchase, Opinions requested

    Ok Drove the care for the 1st time yesterday and everything seem great. 3 things came up which caused me some concern. 1) Alignment is out a bit ( minor inconvenience but leads to my number 2) 2) passanger side fron wheel well liner is half missing. The portion from about the middle of the...
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    Considering a purchase, Opinions requested

    Vinc. thanks for clearing that up for me ill verify with Tesla that the MCU has been replaced. SouthSeas, Unless i am mistaken the failure of the MCU has only a little to do with the electronic design. The failure comes from the log storage chip running out of room and being unable to record...
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    Considering a purchase, Opinions requested

    Truly appreciate all the continuing feedback. Here are some of the answers to the questions people have asked : turtlesz, I did consider a model 3 and took onef or a test drive, the issue is when i use this for family trips the S had more room for kids/dogs/luggage. also Price wise to get a...
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    Considering a purchase, Opinions requested

    According to the seller it does have the air suspension. According to him it has every option a non performance Signature could except sunroof and rear seats.
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    Considering a purchase, Opinions requested

    I appreciate everyones feedback so far. I have called my insurance company and while you are correct it is expensive it is only marginally more than the truck I will be replacing it with. I have owned BMWs and Mercedes in teh past so i am no stanger to expensive repair, I was not sure if there...
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    Considering a purchase, Opinions requested

    Hello, I have been shopping for a Model S for the better part of a year and have finally found one i am considering buying. I would really love some more experienced Tesla owners reviewing the information below and advising me if they feel this vehicle is a good choice for someone to get into a...
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    to buy used or not to buy at all, that is the question...well 1 of them.

    Hello Oldschoola, while I do not currently own a Tesla (I am shopping for one in the same pricepoint as you) I thought I would share what I have learned. https://www.xcelerateauto.com/x-care/ The above link is a 3rd party vendor that offers extended warranties on Teslas. From my reading on...
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    2012 Model S 85 $39,950 OBO

    How much of a charge does the battery still hold at 90% and 100%?