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  1. smcginnis

    Discussion: Model 3 and Y price drop Jan 2023 / April 2023 / Oct 2023 and All other Pricing Speculation going forward

    More likely with the ramp up of Austin production was outrunning demand and Tesla would rather sell two at $20K profit than one at $35k.
  2. smcginnis

    4680 battery pack!

    Thank you for the clarification.
  3. smcginnis

    4680 battery pack!

    With seats and console being installed on top of the structural battery, it looks like the entire unit is bolted to the front and rear castings. It should be a quick removal and replacement.
  4. smcginnis

    4680 battery pack!

    Check out the range on the CARB certificate for MYLR:
  5. smcginnis

    60 Days - Still no title, no plates, no loan number

    I went to the local Tesla showroom and sat in the lobby until they reissued the paperwork. I executed it and three days later I got my registration and plates by FedEx 2nd Day delivery.
  6. smcginnis

    60 Days - Still no title, no plates, no loan number

    I received my M3 on June 29th. My temp plate expired on September 24th so I called DMV and they had no record of the car. They suggested I call Tesla, which I did. According to the Tesla representative “they lost the paperwork”. I have no registration or license plate and there was no follow...
  7. smcginnis

    Customer service

    Tesla customer service is an oxymoron. It is as bad as my M3 build quality. Because a garage door opener is an aftermarket add on, they dropped the front end in my driveway on the install, marked up the bumper and couldn’t get it back on. Now I’m waiting for another service to replace the...
  8. smcginnis

    Impact of 4680 cells?

    My guess is that Texas will produce MY and CT. Fremont will have M3, MX and MS. Nevada will produce the Semi.
  9. smcginnis

    Model 3 Acronyms list

    You should add CT for Cybertruck.
  10. smcginnis

    Model Y HEPA (Bio Defense Mode) is only available in China?

    You must not be living on the West Coast while the fires are causing smoke so bad that lung damage is a problem.
  11. smcginnis

    Rolling Coal Reporting?

    He will be driving electric before his truck is paid off.
  12. smcginnis

    Test driving Model Y as Model 3 owner

    I think the MY is the M3 hatchback.
  13. smcginnis

    How are quality issues with Model Y currently

    Your friend is way behind in the news. Tesla has billions of dollars in the bank and getting more every day. And they have made strides in eliminating quality issues. At this point the only reason to wait is for coming upgrades such as the HEPA filter, minor interior changes or, eventually...
  14. smcginnis

    Model 3 refresh - retrofit changes to MY?

    Tesla Model 3 Design Studio in Europe gets updated with new door trim and improved range [Update] - Drive Tesla Canada
  15. smcginnis

    Model 3 refresh - retrofit changes to MY?

    For your information: Heated steering wheel now included on Tesla Model Y, including new Standard Range variant - Drive Tesla Canada
  16. smcginnis

    VIN Assigned - in the 100Ks

    According to Teslarati, a MY with a 96XXX VIN has a single megacast rear frame. Anyone here also have it? Tesla Model Y single-piece rear 'Megacast' spotted in production vehicle
  17. smcginnis

    Driver Door falling off

    If only the QC was appropriate for a $60,000 car.
  18. smcginnis

    Trunk Shelf + Rear Sound Dampening

    Any results, yet?
  19. smcginnis

    I took delivery Saturday - loving my model Y!

    Tesla is shutting down the X and S lines this week and restarting the second week of January. Betting is that the restart will have a refresh for both models.
  20. smcginnis

    Emblem replacement- Color options for Model Y PUP MSM w/ Xpel Stealth PPF

    Look on Amazon. Same stuff less than half the price.
  21. smcginnis

    Rattles.

    Still QC issues?
  22. smcginnis

    First Expression of MY

    I am dying to pull the trigger on a red MYP, but I can’t bring myself to drop $65,000 plus on a car that they can’t get the fenders to fit correctly. I worry that if they screw up what you can see....
  23. smcginnis

    Tesla Bike Rack

    Any hitch rack with a 2” stem will work. A Tesla rack is not anything special. BTW, I would select a tray rack - easier to load, less chance of damages to the car or the bike.and able to take different sizes of bike tires.
  24. smcginnis

    First Expression of MY

    My son’s Honda Civic was delivered on Friday. All of the doors and panels were aligned and the paint job was excellent. The car purrs like a happy kitten and the interior was perfect. It is a $26,000 car.
  25. smcginnis

    Delivery Quality Review:

    They are shipping 7,000 M3s from Shanghai to Europe because China quality is closer to European standards and Fremont is not. I suspect the Fremont factory is going to suffer significant reductions when Tesla Austin starts producing better build quality than Fremont.
  26. smcginnis

    Delivery Quality Review:

    It was a press event before an official launch. I was not invited. I was a gate crasher.
  27. smcginnis

    Delivery Quality Review:

    How did your Model Y delivery work out!
  28. smcginnis

    Delivery Quality Review:

    I saw a VW ID4 at a local dealership in the SF Bay Area and Tesla is going to have to up its game on build quality. Hopefully the new, second Fremont paint shop will solve paint issues. There were no body panel errors on the VW as best I could see until they escorted me away.
  29. smcginnis

    Heated Steering Wheel?

    A heated steering wheel is rumored to be part of the 2021 refresh.
  30. smcginnis

    Delivery Quality Review:

    Tesla has a systemic problem with build quality. And, not just body fitment.
  31. smcginnis

    Best time to order?

    Has anyone heard that there would be a month shut down after September 7th orders, with deliveries delayed until possibly December? I know Tesla is having significant production QC issues with the suspension. See
  32. smcginnis

    Battery day: anyone on the fence about buying before Battery Day?

    Or they may already be going into their cars. This will be the quarter-end boost that seems to occur, such as the announced bump in FSD, early deliveries of MY.
  33. smcginnis

    Love the Technology & Stock - Hate the MY manufacturing quality!

    My son’s MY arrived with the Octovalve not assembled correctly. I would have thought the QC department would have checked the battery coolant system at the very least. I withdrew my MY order and decided to wait until I started hearing that they were arriving with automotive assembly quality...
  34. smcginnis

    Delivery checklist

    Need to take a leak? Tesla Model Y Doesn’t Take A Leak, Holds Water In Rear Doors
  35. smcginnis

    Build quality

    It isn’t dumb. In the hurry to meet quarterly reporting they throw anything out the factory door and fix it on the next quarter’s dime. This is not a long-term strategy.
  36. smcginnis

    Tesla just lost one customer, i know they dont care but i do !

    I’m on my second Lexus and no build quality issues with either.
  37. smcginnis

    Tesla just lost one customer, i know they dont care but i do !

    I guess I’ll drive my Lexus 450h a while longer in hopes they solve the quality build issue. BTW they were able to replace the valving after delivering the car with insufficient coolant. Hope the battery wasn’t damaged too badly.
  38. smcginnis

    Tesla just lost one customer, i know they dont care but i do !

    Tesla does rate dead last in the J D Powers survey of defects found in the first 90 days, and almost twice other manufacturers, even the most inexpensive vehicles. Tesla should fire whoever is in charge of QC and hire a competent manager who can stop production when a defective product is being...
  39. smcginnis

    Is this within Specification

    Specifications? Tesla?
  40. smcginnis

    Delivery checklist

    It’s a shame that a checklist is even required. The Tesla QC should be catching these things before leaving the factory.
  41. smcginnis

    Y vs X and order cancellation process???

    I canceled my MY order to wait until build quality improves. The $2,500 was quickly refunded to the original credit card-no hassles. I love the tech, look, performance, mission and concept. I just wish the cars were so poorly built. I am a Lexus hybrid owner and spoiled by the quality. Lexus...
  42. smcginnis

    Delivery checklist

    I saw how Tesla sales are dropping in Norway. Someone tweeted that Norwegians are unwilling to trade build quality for “two seconds of acceleration and fart noises.” Have they gotten a handle in quality control yet? I had cancelled my order because of all the poor quality reports and the...
  43. smcginnis

    Delivery checklist

    What did you find? Is the quality improving from the 1Q and 2Q reports?
  44. smcginnis

    Rolling Coal Reporting?

    They also get a notice to smog check at next renewal. That’s $50 and a half day off work.
  45. smcginnis

    Tesla ranks lowest on J.D. Power 2020 quality study, 250 problems per 100 cars

    Will JD Powers affect my buying decisions? Yes. I realize some people received cars without any defects, but simple probability is that a buyer will receive a defect or two. Or more. Our local SC has run out of loaner cars and appointments are stretching out. I’ll revisit buying a MY when...
  46. smcginnis

    Rejected Tesla Model Y Performance Delivery (6/18/20)

    If enough people reject delivery, the QC people will be fired and competent replacements hired. Until then, I would reject a $60,000+ vehicle with that shoddy workmanship.
  47. smcginnis

    Fit and finish issues

    And the QC issues continue, even after Elon Musk’s “Rectification “ memo: Tesla has some major Model Y quality issues - Electrek
  48. smcginnis

    Model Y Outdoor Car Cover Tesla Brand

    The paint on Teslas are purposely thin. Much thinner than nearly all ICE autos in order to reduce weight and cost, and improve range. A cover can chafe paint in the wind.