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Regardless of the car that Tesla makes - there are quite a few people that just want to drive that car. They don't need or want software to do it. So we have two goals/aspirations/dreams that are being wrapped up in one vehicle. Is this necessary? Can't Elon Musk just make FSD an option...

Thanks good idea. I really get annoyed by dealer mark-up, but that seems to be the norm these days. The prices is OK - just a question if cars are available this year.

It's like I said - I am older and don't drive much. I am also a cancer patient and won't live forever. So the 4,000 miles a year we drive is not a big cost concern. I don't see that my carbon footprint will be any less with an EV than ICE. Remember, this is California where there is going to...

I've had a 2020 LR (stealth performance) for about 2 years now. My wife and I are older and we are seriously thinking about becoming a one car family. Two cars are a hassle and we really don't need two. Our 2nd car (Mercedes) is kind of old and the Tesla Model 3 really isn't a family car - so...

I’ve got to agree with jjrandorin on this one: this news is sensationalist crap. If you dropped your phone in the toilet - you would be far more stranded. My phone worked fine to lock/unlock my car and start it. All I was prevented from doing was remote control of doors, heat, etc. so...

Oh, OK. I thought it was just me. My phone app cannot connect to my Tesla. Must be a simple problem. I guess just wait.

Yes, I am sufficiently unimpressed with the lack of 3rd party service companies. Once you own a Tesla and its off warranty, you will pay a fortune if anything breaks. No other EV auto repair shops to go to, and Tesla is greedy. Yes, there are a few small businesses that service Teslas off...

Like many others have said -- get rid of the car. Sell it. DO NOT rent it or you will just wear down the value of a new car - literally. This is best justified by thinking that you made an honest mistake, will take a financial hit - but won't be suffering that financial hit for at least the...

I guess a good "car wash mode" is for me to find a good mobile detailer. Without TMI, I've got to limit sun exposure. There are lots of good ones just looking for business. These "touchless" car washes are not the greatest. And then they accidentally spray your interior with "bubble gum"...

2021 changes are minimal. Heated steering wheel is pointless where I live. Also, I really want to keep my stealth!!

What happened, the Evannex cover is no longer on their site? Was there a problem with it? If it is out of stock it would just say so. Hmmmm.

Only occasionally does it get hot enough to want protection (I like the warm!). So no tint for me and I will just buy sunshades.

The Evannex one? Thanks.

Hi. I was just wondering what people out there have used as a back seat cover for their model 3 - in particular for their dogs? Does anyone make a custom-fit cover? Dogs like Teslas too!

Anything for seats that doesn't leave a scent?

What about dog drool? I'm serious. That stuff is really hard to get off the seats. Any ideas?

Yes ... I guess I am used to having a car serviced 2-3 times a year - even new. My Model 3 is coming up on a year old and never been to a shop. TPMS is helpful when you have a problem. I do wonder, however, why the temp dropped from 44-5 to 37-8 and I got no TPMS alerts.

Thanks. Sorry you have a similar “problem” to mine. Anyway, I do get out weekly - sometimes 2 or 3 times a week. It just tends to be for short distances (2-3 miles each). That’s why I was so surprised to see tire pressure drop so much - especially on 18” tires. I’m assuming the weight...

I am high-risk for COVID, so my life is a bit incarcerated these days. I barely get out of the house to do anything and my Model 3 sits on a charge more time than not. But this isn't about me. I noticed when I was driving (in San Francisco) the other day (unique occurrence) that my car was...

Totally subjective! As has been mentioned by others - what was this guy driving, a Prius? C'mon! No high speed highway chase here! Really? Recreational purposes? I still hear nothing of laws broken or dangerous actions. Give the guy a donut! Sorry, this is a traffic cop, not a shrink...

This is nuts! The fact remains that the cop put in writing his prejudice about Tesla vehicles. Unless that clown of a cop had a speed gun that could measure your acceleration, there is no case. A simple definition of acceleration is "the rate of change of velocity per unit of time." Guessing...

Yes, that's always a problem. The guy's pants were falling down too. I didn't look at ALL the clips, but did sentry capture the rear plate on the car? I noticed the front plate was missing.

No. Call your insurance and have them fix it. I have never heard of completely cutting out your insurance coverage. Well, I've heard of it, but I have never heard of anyone doing it successfully on a large claim. Your insurance (as others have said) should pay to fix your car and then get...

What Tesla needs to do is provide 1-2 week free trials of FSD. $10K is a lot to pay after a quick test drive. FSD is complex stuff and people need to try it a bit. Thats not a big expense for Tesla (and easy to do) and they may get more takers. Remember, this is an enthusiast board - people...

You're right -- $10K is definitely a bit much for an option on a $40K car. But ... for "us" older drivers (I am 67), automation is not a lifeline. The way all of this is seen legally is that FSD or not, we are driving the car. If we aren't capable of driving anymore, FSD will still be our...

I suspect that Tesla and all the upcoming EV makers will be coming out with improvement and better features every year at a phenomenal rate. We are just in the beginning of all of this. In 5 years I will bet that the Model 3 (or it's equivalent) will be totally different than what we see...

This reminds me of a poker game. Someone raises and most people pay up and stay in just to play the game longer. Then someone raises again and a fair percentage of the players still stay in because they still want to play. "Just my opinion" - Tesla should raise the price on FSD (if they want to)...

The reason I asked as I was about to go to an important appointment with my wife - and phone key was logged out of Tesla. It only threw me for a couple of minutes, but it was annoying. Strange part was when I looked at TeslaFi. It too had lost it's token. Nothing had been logged today. It's...

I felt like having peace of mind - especially with the towing requirements of a Model 3. So I got the "Modern Spare". It takes up a big chunk for the trunk, but I never use the trunk for much. And I have the 18" wheels on my Model 3. If I had the 20's - I would really get nervous about a...

Next would be someone who sold their 2020 Model 3 performance - sold it and bought a pair of (very old) used Yugo's. They are overwhelmed by the nostalgia!

Thanks. Shows how much I have used my frunk. I guess it's OK to store sandwiches! I'll go look and make sure I have one. Thanks again.

Where’s the tow hook? I've never seen one in my car. Thx.

Wait until someone uses their horn to speed you up at a red light-turned green because they think you are slow like a Prius. You then can easily just "lift off" away from them - no noise, no tire spin - just a lot of dust behind you. Hell, I can't even floor my P3D- on any kind of road with...

I live on a street that has 6 houses. 4 of them have Teslas. Bay Area - what do you expect? Then again, I'm the only Model 3 owner. Everyone else has a Model S.

I suggest that, if possible, you bring a friend - preferably one who is very anal and attuned to potential fit and finish problems. When you pick up a new Model 3 it can be a real "high." Best to have someone to help check who is going to be less distracted, etc. Anyway, just an idea.

Agreed. On all 4 wheels?

If Honda can do it, Tesla should be able to do it. In 2020 that's a pretty basic function, Tesla has the hardware already there.

Sounds best not to install this one.

Sorry to hear you had an interaction like that with Tesla. It's very annoying and upsetting to try to be helpful and end up being marginalized by support staff that really don’t give a damn. At least you tried.

Nice, soft and padded tofu! :D

Model 3 seats look weird, possibly even cheap - but they sure matter where it counts - "great butt comfort"! Call me simplistic, but a seat is to cradle your butt - not look expensive and luxurious. I've had Porsches and Mercedes that had seats that looked good and luxurious, but my butt...

If I were to guess - your friend forgot to lock his car, or auto-lock failed to engage. No way to prove the latter.

Am I the only one here that does not speak German?

Quick - maybe. One of the fastest cars on the road (certainly for P+/-) - not really. People can be slow learners.

Thanks. Well, I still don't have a clue as to why Tesla isn't currently selling a P3D- at any price point. What I was firm on was that I didn't want the 20" wheels - as breaking a wheel or wrecking a tire seems of little benefit. You have the great "plus" of EV's really excelling in...

In Nov-Dec 2019 - there were quite a few P3D-'s to choose from - both 18's and 19's. Not only did Tesla just dump a lot of P3D-'s into inventory early Nov., but it had a lot of "pre-production" P3D-'s that had not yet been built, but would be. I just got lucky and finally got a P3D- in my...

My 2020 P3D- has stock 18's. It's really sad that this is not an option anymore (or any P3D-). If I ever decide to "punch it" - no one ever sees it coming. Never.

I’m used to sporty cars and not SUV’s - but the Model 3 is the most comfortable car I have ever owned. I have owned luxury cars for the past 25-30years and I have an aching 67 year old butt and body too. My wife is orthopedically a mess - many surgeries (none ever help) and she was surprised...

I agree in part, but the model 3 is smaller than we think. I was looking at my Model 3 in a parking lot the other day and it definitely is a "small" car, not compact, but not mid-sized either. It's just well designed inside to make optimum use of the size of the car. Overall, it seems to be...

You can't look at a car thinking about the resale all the time. You'll go crazy. Cars are to be used and (hopefully) enjoyed. You certainly can't buy one looking at resale in 4 years. Tesla will give you better resale than most. But no car can be looked at as an investment - even a...