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    Road trip in Winter - constant preconditioning

    On my long trips I let my Y tell me where the next SuperCharger session will be, then I navigate to the vicinity of the SuperCharger, only changing the destination to the charger when I'm about 10 miles out. In no cases did this prevent the Y from charging at the rated wattage of the charger...
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    Miles Lost Not Equal to Miles Driven?

    "What does the Range display indicate for 100% state of charge? (Using the Tesla phone app move charge limit slider control all of the way to the right while charging and the estimated range at 100% state of charge will be displayed.) What is your usual charging routine? Do you charge to 70 or...
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    Miles Lost Not Equal to Miles Driven?

    Here's the thing, though. I've driven on 50 mile trips where I've had an average Wh/mile of say 217Wh/mile (as noted on 'since last charge' display that shows distance as well as Whr/mile since last charge). This is well below the rated Whr/mile, yet the range indicated still drops more than...
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    MY Door Trim Discoloration

    "Zepps stainless steel cleaner on a rag takes this right off" I use WD-40 with a paper towel. I have to redo it every 3 months or so, though.
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    Does EV efficiency (as measured in wh/mi) degrade over life of EV?

    Looks like you really stumped everyone!
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    What's Your Score?

    Tesla should allow everyone to have access to their safety score, not just FSD purchasers. I'd like to know how I'm doing and it could influence my decision to purchase FSD.
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    Battery preconditioning while navigating...

    I've noticed a similar thing with my Model Y. On a trip from Connecticut to New York I started our with a full charge (323 mile range indicated). The car immediately started preconditioning the battery for supercharging even though I was 250 miles from the Supercharger. My Wh/m was very high...
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    Model 3 All-Weather Floor Mats for sale

    I traded my Model 3 in for a Model Y but kept the Tesla Model 3 all-weather floor mats. These all-weather floor mats, sold by Tesla, are for sale for $65; original cost from Tesla was $225. I'd like to sell them locally (finger lakes, NY area) but if someone wants to pay the postage I guess I...
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    18" OEM wheels (4) and Aerocovers (4) for sale - $400 - Rochester, NY area

    4 wheels and aerocovers for sale - $400 - no TPS or tires - some scuffing on a couple of the wheels. I want to sell them within 100 miles. Mailing them would be too expensive (unless you want to pay for UPS postage!)
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    Laziness is winning, about to go to touchless automatic wash

    A Mister Clean Magic Eraser Sheet wetted a bit with Mobil 1 spray lubricant took the marks off my trim in about 2 minutes with minimal effort. 2 weeks later still looks great. If I need to, I'll spend the two minutes doing this after each car wash.
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    Model Y vs. Toyota Highlander

    My wife and I are downsizing from 2 cars to just our Model Y and just this past week gave our Honda CRV to our son in North Caroline. This required us to drive the CRV to the Raleigh area then drive a rental Toyota back to New York. This was the first time I've driven a Highlander and I was...
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    2nd Test drive thoughts

    It's difficult to drive smoothly in Standard mode and I think tires wear much faster in Standard mode. I pretty much only use Standard when passing or when giving demo rides. I'd really like a voice command "Set Acceleration to Standard" and it's reciprocal so when I needed to pass quickly I...
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    Hits Garage Door!!!

    If I open the hatch when the Y is parked in my garage, the hatch rises so much that it hits the garage door (the door is above the Y when the garage door is open). Is there some way to adjust how far the hatch opens? Right now I need to remember not to open the hatch while the Y is in my...
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    How do I Remove Music selections from the User Interface?

    Is it possible to remove music selection from the User Interface? I couldn't find anything in the owners manual nor after playing around on the screen. Wife and kids have added so much stuff that I can't find mine anymore!
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    Preconditioning problem?

    I had a Model 3 for 3 years prior to trading it in for the Y. I've never seen "battery preconditioning for fast charging" except for approx 20 miles prior to getting to the supercharger. This is happening when when at full charge and 250+ miles from the supercharger. And I never noticed a big...
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    Preconditioning problem?

    So on Friday I picked up my Model Y from Mt Kisco, then drove to my brother-in-law's house for the night in Connecticut before driving back to Upstate NY - about 340 miles. I charged at his house overnight and left with a full charge. The display indicated that the battery was preconditioning...
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    Current Delivery Times

    Yesterday I got a call from Mt. Kisco asking if they could move my pickup date forward. Evidently the car arrived early so now, instead of picking it up Wednesday the 12th of May, I'm getting it tomorrow the 7th of May. MSM, white interior, 19", autopilot, no trailer hitch. Ordered April 1st.
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    Current Delivery Times

    I have the same color/configuration as you and got my VIN (179,0xx) yesterday (on the 24th of April), but I ordered on April 1st. I'm in New York and my delivery just moved forward to May 5th - May 11th. At one point it was May 18th - June 6th. They must be planning a batch of MSM.
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    Production Halt on Model Y?

    Are you certain Tesla is experiencing a chip shortage? The other auto manufacturers cut their chip orders early in 2020 because of expected loss of sales due to covid. The chip manufacturers then shifted production to other products (consumer electronics, PCs, etc) and when the auto companies...
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    Current Delivery Times

    I have the same config as you and ordered April 1 for delivery to New York. My estimated delivery was just pulled forward from May 11-31 to May 6-18. It had been as far out as May 22-Jun 6.
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    Wiki Teslike Model Y Survey & Order Tracker Spreadsheet

    it's so difficult to understand what's going on with Tesla. My MSM LR (white, 19", AP) ordered April 1st originally had a delivery date of May 10 - May 31. Now it's May 18th - June 7. It jumps around everyday, usually backwards. Either demand is extraordinary or they're having...
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    Tesla EV Tax Credits coming back?

    I just heard today on the news today that the infrastructure bill is expected to pass sometime this fall. I was going to wait for my Model Y, but I can't wait until fall, so I've ordered it.
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    How Can this Be? Model 3 vs. Model Y

    But the EPA states that my 2018 Model 3 is more efficient than the 2021 Y, yet the Y goes further on the same battery. This is a contradiction.
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    How Can this Be? Model 3 vs. Model Y

    I have a 2018 Model 3 LR RWD. I have an order in to get a Model Y LR AWD which should get here in mid April. Here's what I don't understand. https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=39836&id=43406 Both of these vehicles have a 75kwh battery. The Model 3 is more efficient...
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    2020.48.37

    "v11?" I get the sense that it will be quite a while before we see the new FSD. During Elon's conversation with Sandy Monro, Elon said that the new FSD was so good that it's likely to lull drivers into a false sense of confidence. It's not good enough to be great 999 times out of 1000...
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    Little black "piece" fell out of my charge port?

    I used RTV to glue mine back in a year ago - that should be a permanent fix.
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    Help. Placed order and I'M TOO EXCITED

    I have no sympathy - You have it easy!!! I had to wait over 2 years for mine - from March31, 2016 to June 12, 2018! JK - Congratulations, you'll love the car.
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    Thoughts on 2018 Model 3 LR RWD

    I have a 2018 LR RWD with ~50,000 miles on it. It is VIN 229xx and I purchased it in June of 2018. No problems so far - love the car! The only servicing was to replace the glovebox which wouldn't stay closed, installation of HW3 computer, and new tires.
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    Recommend AC Evap Cleaning?

    Do an E-Bay search for Cabin Air Filter Magnetic Cover for Tesla Model 3 - BLACK Note that I haven't installed mine yet - it's setting on the shelf in my garage. The next time my evaporator coils need to be cleaned and the filters replaced I'll install it.
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    Recommend AC Evap Cleaning?

    If you have (or had) an objectionable musty smell come from the AC or heater, then you should have them clean it. When I, and my family, noticed this smell after about 2 years and 40,000 miles of ownership, I replaced the cabin air filters and cleaned the evaporator coils as shown on several...
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    Model 3 Multiple Issues

    You don't need wiper buttons when you can use voice command to control wipers. Same with glovebox, mirrors, HVAC, lights, fog lamps, heated seats, etc. I've seen lists of voice commands somewhere, maybe in the owners manual and I was surprised at how much can be done. The one voice command I...
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    Tesla Site Down

    SuperCharging should be free when the network is down. It would reinforce good behaviors by Tesla and also not penalize owners on a trip.
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    New Advice on buying a Used Long Range RWD Model 3

    This thread just convinced me to cancel my Model Y order that would have replaced my Model 3 LR RWD. I love my Model 3 but would have liked the extra space and more upright seating position of the Y. Tesla was offering me $34,600 trade-in on my 48,000 mile Model 3, but the Y without FSD would...
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    Number of revolutions your motor has made.

    I did the same calculation for my airplane - how many times does the propeller turn between recommended engine overhauls. 1800 hours time between overhauls x 2250 average rpm x 60 min/hour = 243,000,000 revolutions between overhauls. During that time the plane would have flown approx. 216,000...
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    New Advice on buying a Used Long Range RWD Model 3

    What is the Carvana price for the 2018 LR AWD? Just curious.
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    Average Wh/mi since owning?

    LR RWD here - no winters, though since I'm a snowbird…. 230Wh/mile over 47,000+ miles
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    Do I Own the Software in my Model 3?

    Did I purchase the software when I purchased the car? If so, shouldn't I legally be able to transfer FSD from my Model 3 to a new Model Y? I know that Tesla doesn't offer this service, nor anyone else that I know of, but if someone could figure out how, wouldn't it be legal? Or does Tesla...
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    Are Tesla Trade In Offer Negotiable?

    I expect that I'll be in the same situation. I want a Model Y for the space and higher driving position, but I love my Model 3 and if Tesla lowers the amount they will offer for trade in, I'll postpone my Y purchase until sometime in 2021, 2022, or even later. I have FSD on my Model 3, but not...
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    2018 LR RWD For Sale - Upstate NY

    From what I understand, Tesla almost always decreases the amount that they will allow for trade in by the time it is actually traded in. The trade in quote is good for 30 days, but it is rare to complete the trade in 30 day, so they require a trade in requote , which is almost always lower...
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    Lowest wh/mi

    230Wh/mi over 47,300 miles with LR RWD is pretty good. Beats EPS, I think.
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    Blowing the Carbon Out

    When I was growing up in small town Ohio back in the days before mandatory seatbelts, my dad, on occasion, would take his Buick out on the best highway around and do lots of aggressive accelerations to, as he called it, "blow the carbon out". I am trying to come up with an excuse to give my wife...
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    2018 LR RWD For Sale - Upstate NY

    I have a 2018 LR RWD Blue Model 3 for sale. It has FSD, aftermarket TSportsline wheels, 47,000+ miles (because I'm still driving it). Tesla' s offered me $34,600 for trade in on a Model Y. I also save $3000 because of reduced sales tax by trading it in. I love this car - 47,000 trouble free...
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    FS: 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD

    I have a 2018 LR RWD Blue Model 3 for sale. It has FSD, aftermarket TSportsline wheels, 47,000+ miles (because I'm still driving it). Tesla' s offered me $34,600 for trade in on a Model Y. I also save $3000 because of reduced sales tax by trading it in. I love this car - 47,000 trouble free...
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    We expect your delivery in 3 - 6 weeks (LR AWD)

    Completed my order for Model Y today. My trade-in offer from Tesla is $34,600 for a Blue LR RWD with 47,000 miles and aftermarket Tesline wheels. It was higher than vroom's $34,500 (initially $34,000 but they increased it 2 days after the original offer) or Carvana's $31581. In addition, by...
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    4 OEM Wheels for Sale

    There is a sale pending on these wheels. I will repost if the sale falls through.
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    4 OEM Wheels for Sale

    I just want them out of my garage.
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    MICHELIN® Primacy™ MXM4 Holding up pretty good

    I replace the OEMs on my Model 3 LR RWD at about 35,000 miles. 231Wh/mile over 47,000+ miles.
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    4 OEM Wheels for Sale

    I have 4 of the 18" OEM Model 3 Wheels for sale at $80 ea + shipping. They have some minor scuffing but are perfect for snow tires. I've already sold the aero covers, but these come with the Tesla center caps and lug nut covers. I can send pictures if there is any interest.