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    When to retire?

    True wealth is the ability to do what you want, when you want, for as long as you want, with who you want. Hoping to retire at 45 after achieving average yearly returns of 40% for the last 10 years. Top 4 holdings of 2020: Shopify Amazon Apple Tesla
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    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    Just as a point of reference.. the Alibaba backed startup has robotaxis being tested on the road now.. Self-driving robotaxis are taking off in China - CNN Amazon backed Zoox has released their prototype as well.. Zoox unveils a self-driving car that could become Amazon’s first robotaxi and...
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    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    I think you’re off the mark with solid state batteries.. they are a complete game changer and a vast improvement over lithium ion in every way. Of course there are challenges.. but it looks like they will become reality in a 2-3 yr time frame. Specifically these batteries have these advantages...
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    Driving visualization temporarily degraded message

    I definitely riled some feathers! Other than that 1 contentious post.. I’m just a very humble and satisfied Model Y owner that has a passion for all things related to investing!
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    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    I think I’ve hit a nerve and I definitely don’t want to be a Tesla party pooper.. I’m an engineer by trade and am a very active investor in individual stocks - the Performance MY I bought this year is the best car I’ve ever owned! But I digress and I’m glad we can have a discussion about the...
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    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    Other manufactures weren’t even considering EV’s in 2017... Now Volvo is committing to electrify all models.. Porsche has released models, Volkswagen is outselling Tesla in Europe with the ID.3, Ford has announced $11.5B in spending for EVs and is releasing the Mach E and EV Hummer this year...
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    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    Yikes... I applaud your enthusiasm - but I hope you or anyone else doesn’t risk a large portion of their financial security on what is clearly a bubble. The fact is that EVs are very simple.. basically a battery platform with motors. Within 1-1.5 years every car manufacturer will have EVs with...
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    Driving visualization temporarily degraded message

    I had the same issue tonight.. after parking for a few minutes it seemed to have gone away..
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    Spoiler advice

    I had Tesla service do it.. they replaced it and used more adhesive
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    New Iphone 12 Pro Max In Case Not Charging On Wireless Tesla Pad

    Is there any way to swap out the charging pad with a MagSafe one? This would click the phone into the exact correct position..
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    Thule Roof Cargo Box Size?

    Apparently the box is pretty roomy - but yes I mainly want it for snowboards/skiis
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    Anyone with a Tesla roof rack...I need some help!

    I have the gap as well.. it’s possible the sound I heard was a little “mechanical strain”. I talked to a Tesla service tech who said there are issues where the metal “hook” that “J” clip attaches to - has come off..
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    Anyone with a Tesla roof rack...I need some help!

    I’m pretty sure the mounts are printed with “model y” did you see that? When I tightened mine they did make a sketchy “pressure on glass” sound - but everything seems to be ok
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    Thule Roof Cargo Box Size?

    I’ll post a picture when I get my Thule vector alpine..
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    Top 5 things to do for new Tesla owner

    Find a knife, sterilize it, remove a kidney (just one) and sell it on eBay.. You’ll need the money to pay for all the other Tesla accessories.. Between the charger, winter mats, tires, ppf, homelink, tow package, adapters, roof rack.. etc I’m at $11K and counting..