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We test drove the New Model 3 on Tuesday. Much has been improved, but we will not be ordering one. Here's why. As background, we own a 2019 Model 3 Dual Motor. First, the seats have been completely redesigned, and seem to be closer in style to European sport sedan seats from BMW, MB, VW and...

I appreciate the replies. Thank you. It's aggravating that Tesla apparently doesn't publish a full list of model features, like every other car brand in the world.

Hello All. I did a forum search for "Model 3 Full Feature List" that did not return useful results, and I've looked all through the Tesla website without success, so I started this thread. Can someone post a link to the 2023 Model 3 full feature/equipment list? We currently own a 2019 Model...

Our car he's been stuck downloading 2020.12 for a day. If the progress bar showed percentage complete, then it would be about 3%. The car is connected to out WiFi network. I have tried turning WiFi off and back on. I have also tried a soft system reboot (simultaneously pressing both steering...

Kudos to Mitch and the staff at Avio Coach Craft in Van Nuys. They completed our auto body repair in 21 days and delivered the vehicle today. Thank you again @joebruin77 for the recommendation, and @bigroccrek for the affirmation.

That's unfortunate. I like the idea of self-sealing tires vs. run flats due to better ride quality. Hopefully, tire manufacturers expand their self-sealing tire offerings.

What model Pirelli tires do you run? Would you please post a link?

@joebruin77, thank you.

Hello All, My wife and I were rear ended tonight on the 405 freeway. We would like recommendations for accident repair shops in the San Fernando Valley, or San Gabriel Valley as alternatives to Tesla repair. No agenda with the question. Just accumulating options. Thanks in advance.

Sure, but you need an unlimited data plan. Again...paying for something that was once (and still is) free on just about every car sold in the USA.

I understand your concern. The mobile bumper repair specialists I have hired to repair our Porsche 911S (Rhodium Silver), Porsche Cayman S (Carrera White) and BMW 528i (White) work for private owners as well as dealers, and their continued employment is dependent on excellent reviews and...

OP, perhaps contact the moderators to correct the unfortunate typo in the thread title...

So, @rakh I guess you're rejecting the mobile bumper repair suggestion. I love being ghosted. It's the New Communication Model. LOL.

Yes. That’s a possibility, but I refuse to pay for AM radio that should be free. Pisses me off to be honest.

Unless it required a tow, yes.

When did you become deputized by the TMC Forum Police?

My BMW service professional, who is one of the most respected BMW mechanics in Southern California and has been in the business of repairing and tuning BMWs for decades, would disagree. It's no coincidence that some BMW parts require replacement soon after the factory warranty expires...

Wait until the BMW warranty expires. LOL. We are past owners of 6 BMW autos beginning in 2000. New BMWs are designed with a certain amount of planned parts obsolescence to keep costs down and drive future service/repairs. This according to our independent BMW service professional, Jack Fahuna...

@Gibbon1, I feel ya. You’ve taken a lot of grief in this thread, and the muck has definitely been raked, but your observations and comparisons are on point.

My best advice to you is to contact an independent insurance agent who can provide quotes from several companies. Try to find one who sells Mercury Insurance among the carriers. Many folks here will offer well-meaning advice based on their personal insurance carrier and policy...but the fact...

Rats. Apologies @veg8.

You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by requesting a quote from a mobile bumper repair specialist. They do these repairs all the time for auto dealerships refurbishing cars.

See above for the correct answer to how to listen to the Lakers on the Tesla’s FM radio.

SeaSucker products serve customers who desire a portable option that easily installs and removes...and offers the ability of being installed on different vehicles. They serve a different market segment than do dedicated, and more permanent, roof racks. I purchased my original SeaSucker Talon to...

I’m a fan of sunroof delete.

No. It’s a tree. In a forest.

No question that if range is the priority, then a Tesla is the better choice.

I've used Seasucker Talon racks for many years to transport my high end racing bikes. Never a problem. Some had reported Tesla glass roof cracking after using Seasucker racks, so I'll be interested to follow your thread.

Without photos I'm only guessing...but your damage description and the repair shop estimates seem consistent with a job better done by a mobile bumper repair specialist. If the body shops are estimating $2000, then a bumper repair specialist can likely do it for under $500 and it will be nearly...

31,286 miles in one year! You definitely use your Model 3. Thanks for the report.

If a tree falls in a forest, and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?

In Los Angeles, engaging a driver who caused a door ding could result in an eye-roll...or a bullet in the head. Rarely would it result in an apology or an offer of compensation.

The E-Macan is a very intriguing vehicle. We are current owners of a Macan GTS as well as a Model 3 AWD.

The tingle taint in my feet...

One can certainly compare the cars, but the conclusion one draws about which is "best" or "preferrable" will be influenced by emotional elements of pride, status, and feelings. A Tesla P3D buyer will likely conclude the Taycan is ridiculously overpriced based on range and practicality, and the...

I don't believe you can eliminate the people, because they comprise the market segment targeted by each company. Use the example of Timex, or Tag Heuer to Rolex made above. It's unlikely someone in the market for a Taycan would test drive a Tesla P3D as an alternative, but it is likely a...

Great example. I was about to post something similar using the new Timex Submariner-esque model. The Timex looks similar to a Rolex Submariner, and probably keeps time as accurately (perhaps even more accurately)...but it's not a Rolex, and no one in the market for a Rolex is ever going to...

I promise you, Taycan buyers are not contemplating purchasing Tesla P3D...even at half the price, and if I was in the market for a Taycan, I wouldn't either. These are completely different vehicles for completely different buyers. Absolutely. No question about it.

It's a Porsche. Drive one, or own one and you'll understand why they are priced as they are.

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No reason. Disregard my post. Thank you.

Poor wording. What I meant was tire/wheel alignment. But, to your point, a damaged/punctured sidewall, or tire blowout would require a trip to the service center.

How finicky are you? What is your time without a car worth for fixing items like rattles or tire and body panel misalignment? If your car stops working or you blow a tire (rare but happens), are you willing to sacrifice the hours it may take to get to a service center and wait through the...

Fascinating.

98.7...now I remember! Thanks so much.

18" wheels without aero covers look very good. I prefer it, but my wife prefers the covers. Happy wife. Happy life. Imma just go ahead and be first in to dislike my own post. LOL

Have any of you S. California Lakers fans discovered how to listen to games? I don’t see AM570 on TuneIn. Is there an FM HD Sub-channel that broadcasts the games?

Ridiculous. WTF is wrong with the customer service aspect of Tesla, and why can't they get it together?