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There is no way to predict. Depends entirely on what demand does compared to production/targets. If for some reason sales are better than expected, there won't be any promotions. If sales are weaker than expected, EOY promotions are likely.

One stupid post after another, today his target was Taylor Swift. I am not a fan, but his reply to her was inappropriate. It's sad to see people become so wealthy they don't care what anyone else thinks, but Elon has taken that to a new level. I love my MYLR, but I am not sure I'd buy one today...

That's BS, comprende? What is the most technically advanced, somewhat affordable EV, aside from Tesla? Not about Elon. Period.

^^^ What does that have to do with this topic? There is thread about Elon's politics already, please don't hijack another. Elon’s political tweets and actions

Please share your actual evidence that the Tesla UI has increased accidents. Just the opposite from what I've seen. If you think through function by function instead of a knee jerk reaction, you may find the change isn't that dramatic. I take my eyes off the road less driving my MY than our...

I meant as an integrated package, not that each individual component of a Tesla is the best, though some parts may well be. The fact that Teslas are software based is a huge step forward, most legacy automakers realize that, but many car buyers who only see specs and bells and whistles don't...

Elon's innovation predictions are interesting to follow and some/many come true, but I wouldn't place any bets on his timeline predictions. Has he ever gotten one right (of any significance)?

Congrats from another late adopter. We've had 4 hybrids starting in 2007 (2 Toyota, 1 Hyundai, 1 Honda), and finally bought an MYLR last Nov. I was very intrigued long ago when the Model S was introduced, but prices were too high and I was waiting for Tesla to turn a profit (so they'd be around...

Then you’re not reading many posts. know plenty of owners who got used to stalkless pretty quickly, and came to prefer it. I don’t know if you have a stalkless Tesla, but a disproportionate number of negative posts come from readers who’ve never tried without stalks - they just “know better”...

I've only used that SC once, and it was the most crowded I've been to, so I haven't been back. Good that it's being expanded based on my one visit. I had a bad experience there when a jerk in a Cybertruck backed in next to me so close I couldn't open my drivers side door - in the rain.

As far as I can tell Teslas still have the most advanced EV drivetrains, batteries and software of truly scaled up production models - excluding low volume, very expensive, prototypes and/or vaporware. That’s what I was asking… WADR you have to be joking that GM is in the running in the...

I believe Tesla is the most technically advanced, somewhat affordable (less than $100K?) EV on the road, without factoring in FSD. I love my MY, and I bought it for its value, efficiency, charging/infrastucture, OTA updates, software - and secondarily performance (I've never taken it off Chill...

I'd always go with the newer technology, so I'd much rather have the 2020 M3P. It's old enough to have decent build quality, unlike a 2017 M3. It has 2170 batteries instead of 18650s. It should have lower running, repair and maintenance costs than an MS. I like the looks of the MS, but it's...

The good old days in 2017... https://money.cnn.com/2017/06/01/news/elon-musk-resigns-trump-adviser/index.html

Tesla autonomous methodology isn't anything like Waymo or Cruise. While there will undoubtedly be some issues with Tesla robotaxis, they won't be the same as what we've all seen with Waymo or Cruise...

I’m just wondering if cars with stalks might get the software to quit using the stalks eventually. My MY has stalks, but I wouldn’t hesitate to buy a stalkless model if I was buying today. It seems most actual owners of stalkless cars are pleasantly surprised- unlike the haters who’ve never...

I can tell you first hand Tesla voice recognition is far better than Subaru, Honda or Hyundai. Arguably as good as or better than Siri IME.

Could very well be, which might suggest all the current models have too few for ultimate FSD. Time will tell.

Doesn’t really matter. Elon hyped the Model 2 for years, even planned to build a factory in Mexico, all came to nothing. Like the roadster 2. 4680, Cybertruck and semi sales aren’t developing as quickly either. There will be a robo taxi one day, could be in a few years, or a few decades.

While there are serious differences in what leaders of both parties say, there is much less difference in what they can or will do. It's not at all unusual for a candidate to take a position because it sounds good to voters, knowing full well it'll never get through the legislative branch -...

Surprisingly so. They couldn't be further apart on some issues, but Musk really didn't push back.

Not a surprise. Reducing drunk driving brought fatalities down decades ago, but DUI and other long standing causes (speeding, seat belt non use, GVWR mismatches), leveled off and have begun to creep up again. Add a significant increase in distracted driving and fatalities are trending up again...

There’s no universal definition of woke, that’s yours. Kinda like CRT and other deliberately vague terms fringe politicians taunt us with. Most of the electorate doesn’t know what the terms mean either, there are lots of YT videos showing same.

Maybe, but you’re jumping to conclusions as well. There are more and more alternative EVs every year, at more competitive prices than ever, and Teslas models are all pretty long in the tooth - the M3 refresh notwithstanding. There is no way either of us can say conclusively. I stand by may...

For everyone who sells their Tesla and/or TSLA shares, there is probably another person more inclined to buy a Tesla or TSLA shares based on Elon's actions. Both sides are just as certain they're right and the other side is wrong, and they're similar in size according to most polls it seems. I'm...

Since we pay a base rate regardless plus a usage rate, charging the MY only adds to usage charge, and that’s just over 7 cents/kWh. All up I’m paying 13.2 cents/kWh in 2024, versus 14.2 cents/kWh in 2023 before I bought the MY. So the Tesla has lowered our rate…;) And BTW I think our rate...

They make them up, shamelessly. And the 10's of millions of willfully ignorant citizens who just accept made up facts that fit their tribes narrative (reinforced/supplemented by several mainstream media channels) - make it very easy.

There may be. But in my case I didn’t change any settings at all. So there was some sudden glitch that somehow led to the Tesla app draining my iPhone battery like never before - as others have reported. All I did was restart my iPhone and battery drain issue disappeared. Again, not always a...

Two nights ago, I charged my iPhone battery to 100%. Woke up the next morning, having not used the iPhone at all, and the battery was at 72%? About 90 minutes later battery had dropped to 62%, WTH! Checked battery use in iPhone settings and it was 83% Tesla app! So I shut down my iPhone...

It would be nice if folks checked their info before posting - there enough deliberate misinformation out there (I see a couple of likes as is). The Saudis made a substantial investment in Lucid, VW is/has made a substantial investment in Rivian.

What makes you think they aren’t? They most certainly are trying. Batteries are an old, very mature technology - so breakthroughs are unlikely, incremental improvements are more likely. +1.

Hilarious. If there’s another car near me in a parking lot I just wait and let them pass, but I guess I’m not in a big hurry. Or you drive in really busy parking lots! That said, turn signals is clearly the one function where stalks may be better - with roundabouts the best example. But that’s...

+1. Who signals in a parking lot daily?

The video in post #16 above compares lots of EV tires, some with and others without foam. https://www.tirerack.com/content/tirerack/desktop/en/homepage.html is a very good resource for your search whether you buy from them or not.

It appears the foam makes very little difference. OTOH, tire/tread design/construction is probably a bigger factor re: noise. There are tradeoffs with range, noise, performance etc. This video has been posted before

Like others have said, I doubt that damage will affect your battery. There is high strength steel all around the battery and passengers. https://cdn.motor1.com/images/mgl/0zXz3/s2/f1.jpg

But you’re good with Jared Kushner getting $2B from the Saudis for his equity firm, a line of work Jared has no previous experience with. Hypocrite or not?

Badly misinformed, or worse? WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator JD Vance (R-OH) has introduced the Drive American Act, which would eliminate over $100 billion in existing electric vehicle (EV) subsidies and replace them with the America First Vehicle Credit to promote gas-powered vehicles made in the...

Huh? Without a manual clutch, I’ve never owned a car you could shift while it’s moving, why would you? IIRC you can shift to drive from reverse with a Tesla under 5 mph, I did it once and don’t see an advantage over waiting two seconds. Clearly you’re more important than most of us if you’re in...

You don’t need the touchscreen for wipers anymore, button on stalk (or steering wheel), scroll wheels and/or voice commands. I’ve never used the touchscreen for wipers. And the car isn’t moving when you shift…so no big deal. My wife’s car has push button center console shifting so you have to...

It’s interesting to note most legacy autos have touchscreens, and they’re getting larger and larger with more and more functions. I agree you wouldn’t want to fuss with a touchscreen in heavy traffic (in any car). Fortunately I find I’m able to do 95% of what I need with scroll wheels, voice...

I assumed it was open last time I drove by, it shows up on the showroom finder at Tesla.com now. OTOH there were less than 20 cars in the lot, and I didn't get out and try to walk in.

The OP seems to think Tesla is obligated to do whatever he/she wants. Mismatched paint and uneven panel gaps are not uncommon, though there may be reasonable limits. Since the OP accepted the car on delivery and hasn't provided any pictures or other evidence, it's the word of a random stranger...

Not sure either, but I have read several articles claiming it can be done with shortcuts. But it's not crucial for me, so I haven't tried it. Tesla Now Supports Apple’s Siri Shortcuts to Control Your Car - TeslaNorth.com

I was wondering the same re: hands free truck/hatch, but from what I have read, no Model Y has the hardware necessary to make it work. Specifically: "Tesla’s innovation streak remains robust as it rolls out its latest feature: the “Hands-Free Trunk,” designed to enhance convenience for its...

I know a couple others who have grown to prefer no stalks, thanks for sharing. I'm not suggesting everyone will, but many of the most vocal detractors make up their minds without ever trying it. I have stalks, but I'm neutral on the subject - I wouldn't hesitate to buy a stalkless Tesla. My only...

I guess I’d call your posts “unwarranted attacks” on Tesla. We disagree, is that a problem for you? Best of luck with your pursuit.

You’d have to know the spec to call BS, it might well be within spec, that’s not your call. It’s an average priced car these days, it’s not a luxury or exotic marque. There are uneven panel gaps on almost every other make/model car in the MY price range if you really look closely. Tesla brought...

^^ https://service.tesla.com/docs/Public/diy/modely/en_us/GUID-AE762FFF-8268-4BDF-9246-A2BB8D17B0B4.html Lead Acid Battery Replacement. There was an earlier thread showing the replacement battery for $85 from a SC, much less than the O'Reilly's link? I am not sure, but I think this may be an...

I have seen Mary Barra talk about EVs as well. I think she is less candid, trying to spin the story to make up for how far behind GM is - but then that’s what shareholders want to hear. Despite his flaws, I admire what Elon has accomplished. He’s given plenty of interviews? His vision is...