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    This truck design had better be a joke....

    Needed to visit Giant Motors this morning, my favorite paint/body shop in Miami. The owner is a great guy who knows I'm a long-time Tesla owner. He drives a full-size pickup truck, a Ford I think... and the first words out of his mouth were "Have you seen the Tesla Cybertruck, man? That thing is...
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    This truck design had better be a joke....

    I can't believe how many people are comfortable making "no one will buy it" and "this will doom Tesla" proclamations when they have very little -- if any -- data to support that, and when we are so far out from a release date. In 2017, roughly 2.8 million pickup trucks were sold in the USA...
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    Supercharger - Turkey Lake, FL

    Fort Drum is my preferred spot, as I've then driven a good distance, can stop for food, drink and a pit stop. By the time the passengers are ready to go back to the car, I have a nearly-full battery which leaves me lots of range available upon arrival in Orlando. Just works out very nicely and...
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    Buy Raven X or wait for interior refresh ~September

    As a quick complement to my previous post in this thread, two other things to consider: 1. Most other people I've spoken to seem to love the long, single air vent and the way you adjust the vents on-screen. I hate it, but among my family and friends I seem to be in a minority. And in the end...
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    Buy Raven X or wait for interior refresh ~September

    We have a Model 3 in the house. I do NOT like the interior. IMHO it goes too far along the path of removing physical controls like wipers, limits the configurability of the interface (right thumbwheel controls speed using Autopilot but does NOTHING if Autopilot is off), and reducing the display...
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    How was your model 3 quality when you took delivery?

    We picked up an SR+ M3 in early May. Checked over the entire car carefully (it's my 4th Tesla delivery experience) and found zero defects or problems. My only two complaints with the car are that the SR+ has no HomeLink capability (silly decision, IMHO) and that the right thumbwheel does...
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    What defects have you found at/after delivery?

    After 8 years (since August 2011) driving Teslas, I'm fully convinced that Tesla is the future in many ways: push for self-driving, fully-electric propulsion, drive to lower costs, and several other things are forcing the entire industry to follow their lead. The Taycan is a direct competitor...
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    What defects have you found at/after delivery?

    My 2013 Model S had several defects at delivery, which were enthusiastically corrected. My 2017 Model X had misaligned trunk and headlights, and one or two other minor things, all of which were quickly and enthusiastically fixed. Our 2019 Model 3 had zero defects. Not only do I have no...
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    Don't take your hands off the wheel

    OK, so we understand why we are talking about different things in aircraft. Still, that makes me even less convinced that the comparison is relevant. When talking about Tesla and personal vehicles, it's not "approved" for anything... it's a beta product, not yet ready for full functionality...
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    Vendor What Paint Protection Film Should Not Look Like

    Back on the thread's topic, thanks to Auto Paint Guard for putting this video together. Really helps to understand the problems one can see.
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    Vendor What Paint Protection Film Should Not Look Like

    Thanks. I'll talk to them ASAP. WrapMyTesla.com now redirects to Signature Custom Wraps, by the way.
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    Don't take your hands off the wheel

    Please provide more detail of your aviation experience to understand what you are speaking of. I would say that light, general-aviation airplanes certified to FAR 23 and under 6000 or 7000 pounds are the only appropriate comparison to a car, and even 7000 pounds is a fairly large, pressurized...
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    Who sells Alloy Gators in Florida?

    Thanks, I appreciate the rec.
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    Help me choose my wheels!

    Thanks to everyone for your input. I decided to go with the arachnids: bought a silver pair, will have them powder-coated black, and will add red Alloy Gators both to protect them and to accent the black wheels/tires on a red car. The discussion has been educational, as usual around here. :)
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    Don't take your hands off the wheel

    It is. I'm a pilot too, although I fly private planes, small single- or twin-engine personal aircraft with 4-8 seats. Essentially all autopilot technology in airplanes is intended to reduce your workload by taking care of repetitive or "boring" chores like holding altitude or course, thus...
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    Who sells Alloy Gators in Florida?

    Simple question, but I'd like to get a set of red Alloy Gators for the 21" arachnid wheels and, if possible, I'd prefer to buy from a local company. Can anyone recommend a source? Thanks in advance.
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    Tesla J1772 Adaptor - Brand New

    Received a J1772 adaptor from @SoCalJimmy. It looked brand-new, was well-packed and arrived promptly. Thanks for a smooth and happy transaction and a product that was exactly as promised.
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    General chit-chat in "For Sale" threads

    I don't think it's reasonable to equate a car which sells from $50K to $90K is equivalent to some "widget", nor (as @yousexy already noted) is it likely that people coming here to look for a Tesla don't know much about "said widget". I would really think anyone even considering the purchase of a...
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    Help me choose my wheels!

    I'm planning to change the wheels and tires on my Model S P100D. I could go with either 20" wheels for a slightly more comfortable ride, or 21" wheels for the greatest precision. I want them black and staggered, I like the look of the arachnids, and I don't like wheels that have lots of thin...
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    Aftermarket Audio Upgrade Shops (Tesla Knowledgeable)

    Which audio upgrades are generally recommended for new (2019) Model S or X?
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    Vendor What Paint Protection Film Should Not Look Like

    Yes, thank you. Whom would you recommend to do a chrome delete, full-body PPF wrap, and window tint in Miami?
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    Model S - Window Tinting

    I think you can get lucky and get flawless, but they're pretty much telling you the truth: the windshield is large and curved, and very hard to get perfect.
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    For Sale: Gorgeous, Fully Loaded Model X 100D

    Sold. Thank you for your interest.
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    Black Arachnids with tires

    Still available? How much would shipping cost to Miami (33143)? Definitely interested. Thanks, Rodolfo
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    Alternatives to a used Model S?

    Our current Cayenne eats oil and is frequently asking to be topped up. But mostly, Porsche is just difficult on service: they're always busy, a little snooty (like they're doing you a favor by servicing your car or repairing it if it broke). BMW had loads of mechanical issues with the sunroof on...
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    Alternatives to a used Model S?

    I have zero data with which to back this up, but I believe generally you get a lot of what you expect and you deserve. I've driven Teslas for almost 8 years now, always had great service and cooperative Tesla folks. A few hiccups in service or delivery, but they weren't a big deal because I...
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    Brand new Silver Arachnid wheels

    Since the pictures only show two wheels, I guess it's best to ask: are you selling two wheels or the full four-wheel set? Can you please confirm how much it would cost to ship to zip code 33143 and whether you'd be willing to ship them? Thank you.
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    New Set of 21” Arachnid Referral Rims $2400

    How much would shipping cost to Miami? I might be interested, but since I've never shipped something like this I need to understand the cost before making an offer. Thanks.
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    Tesla J1772 Adaptor - Brand New

    I'll take it if it's still available. Please DM me your PayPal address.
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    21" Arachnid Wheel set with Tires and TPMS - $2850

    How difficult or expensive is shipping a set of wheels/tires? That's a real question, not rhetorical, since I've never done it. I'm probably interested, but I'm in Miami and it's not really practical to travel 3000 miles to pick them up...
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    For Sale: Gorgeous, Fully Loaded Model X 100D

    Sale pending, not accepting offers at this time. Thank you for your interest.
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    General chit-chat in "For Sale" threads

    Since Monday, a potential buyer and I have worked together to compare my car to new, and also to every reasonably-comparable used car out there, debating the various merits and agreeing on where adjustments were necessary. We got to the point where we were only $1,500 apart before someone drew...
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    Staggered tires or not?

    Russell, what wheels were you using?
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    Staggered tires or not?

    What little I know, or think I know, squares up perfectly with what you've suggested, Zishan. Thanks for your input. I hope others with more experience and knowledge will also chime in to help us understand the pros/cons better.
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    General chit-chat in "For Sale" threads

    I'm with you. Lord knows it was aggravating to deal with all the crap I got this week. And I'm sure it was worse because I told them to go home rather than just quietly letting it go, but as you said... critiques and disagreements on a for-sale thread should be sent to the OP via DM. Criticizing...
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    Staggered tires or not?

    I could use some advice from the brain trust here, please. I'm about to upgrade to one of the new Model S P100D's with Ludicrous. I'm also considering a change to these 20" T Sportline wheels and Michelin PS4S tires. For street and highway driving, in order to get the best possible performance...
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    For Sale: Gorgeous, Fully Loaded Model X 100D

    Unfortunately not. It has free Supercharging for me, but my Tesla account says that it does not transfer.
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    For Sale: Gorgeous, Fully Loaded Model X 100D

    1. "You're going to have a hard time" is not a fact, it's an opinion. 2. The tone was spectacularly unhelpful and I characterized it as "disparaging", which only seeks to describe its intent. I have attacked no one while RedMS felt perfectly comfortable telling me my attitude sucks, which IS a...
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    General chit-chat in "For Sale" threads

    Gotta say, my personal opinion is that some people must make it a hobby to go express contemptuous or superior attitudes at for-sale threads because I see it too often, and it really detracts from the value of TMC. Today I posted a car for sale, and just a few hours later I already had two...
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    For Sale: Gorgeous, Fully Loaded Model X 100D

    Thanks for commenting. I was under the impression several were discontinued (Tesla's configurations are anything but stable), but I'll double-check with Tesla tomorrow and revise my spreadsheet accordingly.
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    For Sale: Gorgeous, Fully Loaded Model X 100D

    I'm always happy to hear feedback, however RedMS's original post was anything but a helpful tone: as I said, both unsolicited and disparaging. No rewriting history allowed, and that kind of post is also why it's strongly discouraged on TMC to butt in on for-sale threads... either buy the car or...
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    For Sale: Gorgeous, Fully Loaded Model X 100D

    Whether I have a hard time or an easy time is really none of your business, is it? Nor is it appropriate to offer unsolicited and disparaging commentary on the product or pricing of anything offered for sale. Please refrain from offering unsolicited critiques on the thread.
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    For Sale: Gorgeous, Fully Loaded Model X 100D

    That's nowhere near true. A fully-equipped new Model X is $106,500 before incentives, which is $17,500 higher than what I asked for originally. And that doesn't include the tow package, which is no longer offered, nor a slew of other options which have either gone away or become the default...
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    For Sale: Gorgeous, Fully Loaded Model X 100D

    And the scratch on the left-front bumper. o_O
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    For Sale: Gorgeous, Fully Loaded Model X 100D

    Interior pictures.
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    For Sale: Gorgeous, Fully Loaded Model X 100D

    Exterior pictures.
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    For Sale: Gorgeous, Fully Loaded Model X 100D

    I've decided to sell my fully-loaded, literally-every-option multi-coat red Model X which is in near-perfect condition... even new tires. I've tried to do my homework so this should be a very attractive purchase! Here are all the details: Basic Configuration Details Custom-ordered 2017 model...
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    A Positive Thread

    I've had a Roadster, Model S, and Model X. Electric since August 2011. My Tesla cars have had very little trouble, and the company has been fantastic about addressing any failures or shortcomings, every single time. Try to keep the trolls and complainers from ruining your fun. Some cars have...
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    How to safely sell a car privately?

    While I'm working through the checklist of everything that needs to be completed (and I'll post a write-up of it when I'm done), I've decided that my first offer is going to be to have the buyer wire funds directly to my account, and only then release the title. I'm open to using a trustworthy...
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    How to safely sell a car privately?

    You know what they say: if you have nothing nice to say, perhaps it's better not to say anything at all. Yes, I've read a few dozen pages/articles on how to sell cars privately. But first, I value the advice of many in this community. And second, most of those articles don't deal too well (IMHO)...