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No. What you noted doesn’t support your conclusion. State Farm insures tens, maybe hundreds of thousands of Teslas. SF has data on how much they paid out for repairs. Now, if you want to confirm this one way or another, contact Lexis Nexis and request any data they have on you. That way you...

Really interesting. Nothing else occurs to me. I definitely would price it as a used 75 and not a used 90.

Can you inquire with the original owner? It may be that the replacement happened after warranty coverage had lapsed. If that happened, the owner may have opted for a 75kWh as it would be less expensive. And yes, a 75kWh battery pack will have less range and performance than a 90kWh pack. Still...

I’ve found it is more reliable for me to stick with the habit of plugging it in daily. Probably not a big deal, but it makes for one less decision I need to make each day ;)

They used to allow you to modify gas and electricity prices. However, I can’t find that on Tesla’s site anymore :( In general, the quickest way I have found to do it is: Take the MPG rating of the gas vehicle. Take the “M” part and divide by 3. (This gives a very conservative # of kWh to go...

I am assuming the sources wanted to remain anonymous. The job of the journalists is to look into the sources. Verify that they are who they say they are, work at the business they say they do. And corroborate their stories. In this case, they apparently got multiple sources saying the...

Tesla badly needs a PR department. Reuters had 3 sources, all indicating the Model 2 plans were scrapped. They contacted Tesla for confirmation. Tesla didn’t respond, Reuters ran the article. Elon responds after the fact with a vague “Lies” post on X. If Tesla had responded before the article...

Perfectly valid points. One caveat from someone who has previously purchased FSD. When I sold my Model Y a couple of years ago, I recovered most, if not all, of the cost of FSD. Carmax gave me a quote, then asked if it had FSD. When I told them it did, they reran the numbers. It was much...

Are you sure? As I recall, my signature S had it. I remember as it was one of the first things I checked out when it was delivered.

Model X, 3 & Y (over 9 years), we have never had this happen. If you can note the time when it next happens, Tesla service should be able to look at the logs. If this happens every time you both leave the vehicle that should make it easier to track down. Good luck, please let us know what you...

Sound? Buy a woopie cushion ;) I agree with others. Responsiveness is what makes a car fun to drive for me. Every gear shift puts another step between the driver and the road. A manual is even worse, but it does make the process of driving more complicated. Some might find that more engaging.

Our first plugin vehicle was a Prius converted to a PHEV (15 years ago). Tesla was our first EV, soon followed by a Volt (13 years) We have owned a Leaf, MINI and various Teslas. I prefer smaller vehicles, but there is too much I miss about the Teslas, leading me back to a 2024 RWD Model 3. I...

In Minnesota the police are well within their rights to pull you over if you don’t have the front plate. I have also heard of many officers curious about Teslas. Both on a professional and personal level. I am saddened by those that instantly show distrust in officers. As for the front plate...

Interesting that the “rear door” was open. The report states that the driver couldn’t be reached/found through the rear door. I suspect they mean the tailgate and not a rear passenger/driver door. .23 blood alcohol level is quite high. The video of her stumble on the way to the car combined...

I was tenative about them myself. Before Highlands were available to test drive, I sat in a Model S to try it out. The positioning was good, but the smooth capacitance touch buttons were awful. Since the 3 did away with the capacitance buttons, all is good. Perfect? No, but better for me than...

This is the issue some seem to miss. For me, the stalkless IS the better experience. I find the buttons more reliable. The automatic turning off after a lane change/turn is very reliable. More reliable than my experience with stalks. Any change in vehicle make requires relearning controls. If...

I agree with the idea of putting the right blinker on the right side of the steering wheel. I expect that change to be made somewhere down the line. It would have been easier to adjust to. For me, I’ve found it helpful to leave my left thumb resting on the left turn signal (may not be...

So now I am curious if those that held up this article as proof that the stalkless controls are unsafe, will now feel the stalks are unsafe? ;-)

I probably would have a similar reaction. From what I saw, the turn signals on the X & S are smooth capacitance ‘buttons’ with no texture. The 3 has actual buttons with a ridge you can feel. For me, it makes a huge difference. I expect the use of actual buttons to make its way to the S & X...

I understand this choice, I just hope those that don’t buy a Tesla as a result will let Tesla corporate know. For me, I won’t be buying a car that uses stalks. I find the stalkless design in the Highland very useful and safer. If I had a lot of roundabouts in my area that may not be the case...

For me, and the way I drive, the EV is universally better. My road trips have been more relaxing, pleasant and no more time consuming. At home I have a full ‘tank’ every morning. I understand this isn’t the case for you. But please don’t tell others it isn’t the case for them.

After trying a car without stalks, I can say I won't be buying any car that has stalks. I get where you are coming from. If I was tied to a feature and a car didn't have it, I wouldn't buy it either. For me, I find I got used to stalkless very quickly, led to fewer mistakes and leaves my...

After 13 miles of driving a Model 3 (Highland) I find I prefer them. My hands don’t need to move away from the wheel. The buttons can be felt without looking. I understand this is different from the Model S. I do hope that changes for the S as I feel the implementation on the 3 is safer. I...

For me, it is more intuitive to move my hand up to go forward and down for reverse. I have made an error with the stalks on occasion because of this odd (IMO) setup. Most of my past cars had shifters on the transmission tunnel. I also am a gamer where ‘up’ almost always means ‘forward’ unless...

@balline For as much information and speculation I would recommend the waiting room: Model 3 Highland (US) Waiting room Some possibilities include: Your specifications isn’t being built yet. Tesla has an incorrect phone number for you. You can get lots of insights in the above thread.

I believe mistaking forward and reverse would be less likely with the screen shifting. I say this as someone who has only used it once, upon picking up my new Model 3. It was easy to get used to, although not as quick as stalks.

I hate this type of comment. It is a variation of a strawman argument. The pollution from electrical generation is addressed in every report I have seen on the overall greenhouse gas contribution of cars. Yes, the EPA measures car emissions and not grid emission. However, they have never...

To those reaching the end of your rope, please, please, please speak with a manager. Let them know why you are moving on and what would have kept you as a customer. There is so much that is phenomenal about Tesla, but their communication can be absolutely awful.

I understand your frustration, but all SA's are giving you the "truth". It may be that the date changes, but they are giving you the information they have. The best thing you can do, is go in, ask to speak with a manager, and let them know how frustrating it is to have all the changed EDD...

Most recent EDD was Mar 8th-17th. Got a notice today to schedule delivery, which I did of course. DD is now Mar 9th! :-) SR RWD, Ultra Red, Black interior, 18” Photon wheels. OD 1/10 EDD changes 5? (I lost count) Hang in there guys, its happening :)

So I went from VIN, EDD 3-2 to 3-16 to no VIN, EDD 2-23 to 3-6 to VIN assigned, EDD 3-8 to 3-17. I’m not getting my hopes up, and I am not finalizing payment until I can inspect the car. RWD, Ultra Red, Black interior, 18” Photon wheels.

Lost my VIN as well. My most recent EDD was Mar 2- Mar 9. When the VIN disappeared, my EDD also changed to Feb 23rd - Mar 6th. Very odd, thinking of swinging by the Tesla store tomorrow. (RWD-Ultra Red-Black interior-18” Photon Wheels) Order Date 1/10

Until you know how the Teslas were stolen, your options are limited to basic, good practices. For all you know, the 11 Tesla owners all left their cars unlocked with a valet card in the car. PIN to drive is an excellent option as even if they have a key, they can’t drive without the PIN...

Again, the significance to that varies widely. To me, that has no significance what so ever. If you do nothing but use Superchargers it makes a big difference. Luckily, you can change the cost of electricity to match your specific use case.

Perhaps I should have been more specific. To be more accurate I should have said: “I have spoken to hundreds of people, in person, over the last 13 years, that were under the impression that charging at home was more expensive than gasoline.” It is very true that road tripping can be about the...

They still do, it is available after clicking on the details of the ‘potential savings’. I hate the leeway auto dealers are given in this country to deceive customers. Tesla’s example hear is the smallest offense compared to all the other shenanigans. I want that info & calculator available...

As I understand it, that is exactly what Tesla does. The only state they don’t do this in is California. My understanding is this is due to CA state laws.

They list “potential savings”. Tesla also allows you to change the estimated annual mileage, cost of gas, and cost of electricity to recalculate. The ONLY issue I have is that the default when you load the page is to show the price with savings. I would much rather have the active tab default...

Rates can be tricky. I have a mix of flat rates and per kWh rates. The flat rates, IMO should not be included. In my case, my solar produces enough to cover the electricity rates plus all other fees. The net metering is pegged to the electricity rates, so it will continue to cover the costs...

Latest update today. OD: 1/10 Ultra Red, SR/RWD, 18" Photon wheels, black interior Vin assigned :) EDD now March 2-9th (latest was Feb 21-Mar 6th. Minnesota

That will be a possible argument. What he said in the initial interview with police will be telling. Did he say he was unaware of striking anything? Or of striking a person? Tough to claim he was unaware of striking anything when you repair your car. Also, as I recall, the police report...

This to me is the most significant factor. If he did do this, it shows knowledge of the event and an attempt to hide it. To me, that speaks volumes.

Latest update: Feb 21st - March 6 Bummer that the first day got pushed back, great that I am back to a two week window. Awesome that I could get my delivery on my birthday (22nd)!! This is for a SR Red, 18” photon wheels, black interior.

In Minnesota, pumping gas in a blizzard is something everyone understands. It is very easy for people to understand it when I say my favorite thing is not standing in a blizzard pumping gas. Probably my shortest line, which usually leads to them asking questions, is “my EV is just so damn...

I have found that sharing my own experiences is better than a data-sheet. Also, finding out their situation can be very helpful. Chatting with another two car household with a garage where they can charge is very different than talking with a college student in a dorm.

A child on insurance will definitely kick that up a notch. If you are willing to play around with the deductible or other specifics you may be able to lower the cost some. The rate for my wife's Y is about $115/month. However, we are in a different state, no kids and may have different...

I would add that I really don’t like dealing with traditional auto dealers. I also hate the amount of political power they wield to the detriment of the consumer.

Yep, over a typical winter my Prius would loose ~20% efficiency, my former Model 3 about 30%.

I agree that information is useful, as long as the efficiency loss of both ICE and BEVs are shown. I very much liked the range estimate page Tesla used to have which allowed you to change wheel size, temperature, etc.

I’ve been driving Teslas for over 13 years, my wife has owned one for over 10. Neither of us has ever experienced that type of error (I hope that is helpful). As for the service call, I have experienced calls being moved up, or even resolved remotely through a software fix. I am not saying...