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If we are honest, comparing the teslas to other new cars, the QC is pretty bad. I don’t get the die hard apologists. The cars are what they are…cheap materials surrounding the best motors, batteries and software currently on the market at the price point. I’m a car guy. I own 8 vehicles. They...

This isn’t true. I had significant condensation inside the headlight that froze. It was very unsafe driving to work in the dark. Terrible headlight performance. Attached are two photos I sent the service center of unfrozen condensation. To say that a solid sheet of water droplets doesn’t hurt...

Odd, so no software changes—just out of the blue with no explanation?

Odd, also seeing the blue snowflake for the first time ever. Not even that cold out at 38F. It regularly gets into the low twenties and high teens here (which still isn’t that cold) and I had never seen it last winter.

Did yours also start with a recent update?

https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/window-issues-with-2022-36-6.285247/#post-7178492 Here’s this and another issue I’m having…

Why does it change in near freezing temps?

Hello, This morning my windows vented on their own. With the rainy weather, this is a serious issue. Also, I know they changed something to do with the windows automatically reversing in a obstruction situation. When I went to roll up my self venting windows after wiping up all the water, the...

Thanks, I’ll check these against mine.

If I were the OP and didn’t have several vehicles, I’d buy a cheap commuter and just sell it when the repair is complete.

Hello, My factory Q2 2021 M3 steering wheel had issues with the material, so they replaced the whole thing. Call me crazy, but the new wheel feels thinner. I can’t put my finger on it, but it’s different. My hands don’t like it. The material also feels cheaper and slipperier. The stitching...

Weird thing is nothing changed for us as far as things on or around the seat.

Anyone else experiencing this? I’m holding off on the 8.3 software because of all the glitches people seem to be experiencing…

I went on a two week trip. Came home. The wife and I drove to the store and both to and from the store, the passenger airbag remained off. WTH? She’s 125lbs. It’s never had this error before…

How often do you align? I figure on every tire change.

I must be an outlier. My factory tires are still looking good with 23,000 miles on them, I live in the twisties, drive fairly quick through turns and our roads are terrible. The tire is too rolley-polley for me though, as is the suspension. I’m hoping to change that when the tires hit 3 or...

I believe that’s just a numbers thing. It was the cheapest color after the refresh, so there’s bound to be more of them…but maybe not. EDIT: in this thread there are blue ones, red ones, dark grey ones, etc. I was thinking of pulling the power to the strut altogether just to prevent this issue...

My 2021 M3LR has been a dissatisfying experience and now I am already getting the charge port message. I’m very careful how I treat the cable, too. I think QC is just poor. I forgot how a nice, well put together car sounds on the inside. My car already rattles and squeaks. Albeit, I live rural...

The emergency braking has to be shut off every trip. It reverts to ON when you park. Not that it matter much, as it will phantom brake either way.

It varies depending on the project I’m on. Currently it’s about 80 miles round trip. Mine happens when cars are coming the other way or when surfaces change from asphalt to concrete. I’ll work on a dash cam video. Never actually pulled any footage from the car. My wife has the new 2021 Venza...

All the safety settings are turned off in mine, including emergency braking. The car phantom brakes several times during my commute. The TACC is terrible. More of a safety hazard for me, as it will slam on the brakes with someone behind me. All you can do is roll the window down, wave and...

I hope you are right

How many miles on the car now? Seats definitely seem too soft. I’m getting creasing in under two weeks of ownership.

Could be wrong as to whether it’s a ‘21 issue, some of what I’ve read between the reply here and my post in my other thread seemed to point that way. I’m not a forum expert and pay little attention to the dates when skimming, so if the poster hadn’t listed the year in the body of the post, I...

I had a similar issue, trunk was hitting passenger side bumper. Turns out the bumper wasn’t installed correctly. They fix that portion pretty quick. Also, the skirt seal was installed behind the bumper…

My trunk started closing poorly, sometimes failing to latch. I have and appointment on Monday for that and everything else. I think I’ll be carefully opening and closing it manually for the time being. I’m beginning to question this purchase. Hopefully they turn it around for me.

Yep, BIL has the same year as you and his seats still look good. In searching around, I think this is a problem with the 2021 seats. Softer foam or lesser materials or a combination thereof may be the contributors. Crappiest durability I’ve experienced of any seat. Hoping to get something done...

Same How do you “smooth them out”? I am extremely anal about how I get in. I never drag across the bolster and I sit straight down, then elevate my butt and make sure I’m centered and not putting uneven pressure as I sit back down… The driver seat looks like crap already. How did you talk...

Mine are doing the same. Seats are starting to deform at just 500 miles. Look worse than my other older seats by far.

Less than 500 miles here. Driver’s seat is already losing shape, creasing and looking less than stellar and I’m a normal sized (6’1” 205lb) person. Anyone else disappointed with the Tesla seats? None of my other vehicles with far more use have this issue…

I had the AB for a day. Didn’t feel worth it. Only seemed faster under 35mph. Rolling on at freeway speed to slip into a spot for a lane change or merging on a short on-ramp felt about the same.

The refrigerant is moving in one direction or the other via a reversing valve at the compressor depending on whether the system is in ‘heating’ or ‘cooling’. It cannot move both directions simultaneously. If your home doesn’t have a heat pump, the heating and cooling are two different systems...

OP, what year is your car? Anything I’m blathering on about from here on out is based on my experience with other heat pumps, not the Tesla specifically—though the concepts would be the same. The way a heat pump works (or the refrigeration cycle generally) is the opposite of what most assume...

Already have some rock chips. I stay way back from other vehicles, but they’re doing some hack job resurfacing on 80 in Auburn, CA and there are pebbles everywhere for a couple miles.

Anyone find it hilarious that Tesla charges your intitial charging at the dealership to your account? I picked up my car and it already had a supercharging tab. Usually dealers throw in the first tank of gas for free… My biggest issue was the trunk misalignment. It’s touching the bumper on one...

Picking up my car in an hour..

That sucks. I’m half expecting the same for me today which means I’m also half hopeful.

Crazy, because I’m way TF up in Cool and they wanted to home deliver. I’m picking up at the dealer tomorrow after work.

Mine was supposedly delivered this evening and should be ready for 2-4pm delivery tomorrow. Fingers crossed our panels are perfect and interiors flawless.

The person who reached out about the car says you can not get into the car before accepting delivery. They do all touchless now…wth?

I have an appointment at my dealer tomorrow(6/28) at 4:00pm, but my SA warned me yesterday when I reached out, to not be super committed as my VIN was showing as pre-production. In other words, yet to be built, loaded, transported, inspected or detailed. Only hope is my 3 hour proximity to...

I received a text about home delivery on Monday. Not going to happen. I have a long driveway with a locked gate at the end of it. I specified dealer pick up from the beginning. Hopefully this doesn’t cause issues with the process.

Rocklin

I thought chill went away with AB and it just had normal and sport…

Lol, so the delivery center is the dealer?

Connect, formerly Ameriprise. It’s the insurance offered through Costco for executive members. I’ve been with them for 8 years—very happy. Wife and I haven’t had any tickets or at fault accidents for 15 years +, but I think they stop counting for discount purposes after 10 or so. Unlimited...

Tesla Insurance was high for us. Our policy covering four vehicles (of which the Tesla is definitely not the most valuable) at $500k w/$100 deductible is $1844/year. For the M3 alone with unknown limits/deductible was $145/mo or $1740/year for just the one car…

I haven’t been prompted to pay or schedule yet.

I don’t really see a point in obscuring the vin. It’s visible to anyone in a parking lot. But if you just got one, the last four numbers are the only unique identifiers…so we all likely know your vin anyhow, lol

I shot my SA a text. Just said someone will reach out. Also stopped by the dealer, they said the same.