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  1. cschock

    Electric Restomod: Totem GT Electric

    For 430000 Euro it ought to be good! Know what I mean? ;)
  2. cschock

    Questions regarding reliability

    We've had our Model 3 since August of 2018. Not one issue in that time at nearly 20K miles. The difference between our 2013 Model S and the 3 was night and day, as the S had all sorts of early car troubles. (Still totally worth buying even then and we have well over 100K miles on it now.)
  3. cschock

    White interior

    Our 3 has the white interior. It is a man made material and it is actually very low maintenance. You don't want to use leather cleaners or similar things on it, it can mess up the material I understand. I've only ever needed to use water and a soft cloth for any cleaning. It stays soft and is...
  4. cschock

    OK, even if they don't have an electric car they can at least stop idling!

    Good for her! My daughter's school has this policy, and they remind parents of it fairly frequently, and still many people sit there idling. At least the Tesla ratio is rising (our Model S was the first Tesla at the school in 2013, now there are MANY S, X and 3's.
  5. cschock

    Is the M3P Really 1" Lower than the M3?

    Keep in mind one of the reasons for the scraping is the large overhangs on the front/rear for the S. Our S (with Air) has to be in high position not to scrape on our driveway. Our 3 gets in and out fine, mostly due to the fact that the front doesn't stick so far out from the wheels as on the S...
  6. cschock

    Highest production VIN in the wild

    Took delivery of VIN 993xx today at Fremont. It is a Midnight Silver Metallic AWD (non-P) with White interior. There were about 30 3's sitting in the parking lot of the delivery center along with a smattering of S's. Ours was the only 3 with white interior there. Car looked and drove fabulously...
  7. cschock

    Highest production VIN in the wild

    Totally would be! We don't have that one though :(
  8. cschock

    Highest production VIN in the wild

    Just got a VIN for a Fremont delivery in 99xxx range. AWD MSM/White Interior.
  9. cschock

    AWD delivery thread

    I have a Fremont delivery scheduled for AWD MSM/White Interior on Wednesday. Could have had it last Monday, but could not get the money together on short notice. Am a current owner (since 2013), reserved first day online, did not wait in line. VIN in 99000 range.
  10. cschock

    2013 RWD S 85, Premium White w/ Extended Warranty til 2021 and Free Supercharging for life $39,000

    The extended warranty at that time was for four years and an additional 50K miles over and above the standard warranty, for a total of 8 years or 100K miles. With your miles I think that the extended warranty has now expired. You may wish to check on this to be sure of the status for potential...
  11. cschock

    Extension cord from dryer outlet?

    Multiple electricians and Tesla tell you not to do something potentially hazardous and you are planning to do it anyway? You might want to reconsider. I suggest speaking to your landlord about the situation. Ask him if he is willing to install a charging station in the garage. If not, ask him...
  12. cschock

    Autopilot Still in Beta? Edmund's Review

    You must not do much or any gaming these days, because this is no longer true. With "Early Access", crowd funding, etc. nowadays you pay for the privilege to beta test a game (often more than the game will cost at release!) I don't know of any company that pays people to beta test their games...
  13. cschock

    Model 3 set to dominate it's category as early as next month

    Why yes, yes there are. The Tesla Model 3! :D But seriously, this isn't a segment Detroit has had much of a presence in for a good long time. They'd rather sell trucks. Still, there is the Cadillac ATS and the Lincoln MKZ.
  14. cschock

    Which Maintenance Plan and Extended Service Agreement Did You Get? Anyone Run the Numbers?

    We purchased the 4 year/50K extended warranty as well as 4 year service as soon as they were both made available for our early 2013 Model S. We saved a fair bit on the maintenance (they raised prices later) and have come out ahead (already) on the warranty. We had the screen/MCU replaced...
  15. cschock

    What aftermarket accessories are you ordering?

    I'm thinking a pair of these bad boys!
  16. cschock

    Model 3 vs. Prius Touring 4

    I'm not sure the original question is even one that needs answering. It's like saying, to me, should I buy a Prius or a BMW 3 series. They are roughly the same size I suppose, but are aimed at two TOTALLY different markets. Now, I do understand that from a fuel economy standpoint, the Model 3 is...
  17. cschock

    Is AP cheaper to buy after delivery?

    Pretty sure that you are not supposed to be charged for downloaded software in CA. Now, what they actually do, I do not know as I haven't ever done it through Tesla.
  18. cschock

    Is AP cheaper to buy after delivery?

    In CA the registration cost is based on the purchase price of the vehicle as is the sales tax. Subsequent years of registration are reduced by a fixed percentage of the vehicle purchase price. Since adding the option afterwards is NOT taxed you save the sales tax on the purchase as well as...
  19. cschock

    Tesla owner configurations begin

    I got my invitation to configure today. I was a 3/31 reservation, but I made the reservation online after the reveal event was over, probably like 10:00 PM Pacific Time. Current owner in CA. I have not configured, we want the white interior... :(
  20. cschock

    How many Tesla hater you have run into on the road ?

    I try not to run into people in my Tesla. Takes too long to get repairs done. Oh, you meant "had an interaction with" not "physically hit?" My bad o_O Have had a few obviously poor interactions in 4.5 years, but way more positive ones. My favorite negative was when on the 101 in the right...
  21. cschock

    Fully Loaded Model S 85 for Sale 36k Miles

    Hi. Given the VIN and license number, I don't see how this could have been delivered in 2014. Is that a typo? Seems like an early 2013 delivery (our VIN is later and license plate is as well and was a March 2013 delivery.)
  22. cschock

    Buy a Volt until the Model 3 Comes Out

    This is what we did. We had a Jetta TDI that we had to give back, for the obvious reason, and used the money we got to buy a three year old used Volt to tide us over until Model 3 is available. I can't say I "like" the Volt, but it has been reliable so far and for my typical usage case, it is...
  23. cschock

    How do you open the trunk?

    Probably something archaic like a button on the trunk itself. Oh my! :eek:
  24. cschock

    GM Plans 20 Electric Models By 2023

    Where are they sourcing the batteries, one wonders?
  25. cschock

    Speculation on what Tesla is still hiding

    Tesla Energy and Solar City are part of Tesla Inc. However, SpaceX is a separate company with it's own ownership structure (stock) that is privately held, as opposed to Tesla Inc. which is publicly held. The fact that Elon Musk happens to be the Chief Executive Officer of both companies is a...
  26. cschock

    2014 Model S Matte black wrap with autopilot (Dec. 2014 delivery date)

    A 2014 Signature Model S with Autopilot? Really? I am nearly certain that is not possible. You might want to update your ad on Autotrader if it is in fact not a Signature Model S.
  27. cschock

    Smart Air suspension confirmed for Model 3

    This is what happened in our Model S at just before the 3 year mark. I was very happy it was under warranty. They replaced the air line between the reservoir and compressor on our car. Took 6 days.
  28. cschock

    Any word on the 3's Extended Service Agreement (ESA)?

    I have the ESA (and bought it right when it came available in 2013!) for our 2013 Model S. We've had to use it once now, they replaced the center screen and the MPU at about 56K miles. Tesla has some leeway on costs of things, they did not even charge us the deductible. We are now money ahead on...
  29. cschock

    Does only using the Supercharger to charge car hurt the battery?

    I doubt, very highly, anyone is doing the equivalent of supercharging at home. No home charging station is anything really close to the amperage and voltage possible with the supercharger network. The charger built into the car has two modes: AC and DC charging. The DC charging is used by the...
  30. cschock

    Poll: Aero covers - will you use them?

    I voted always... but am seriously tempted to replace the stock 18 inch wheels after purchase or powder coat the covers. I really don't like the grey look they have, it looks dirty to me. That said, I also want the smaller wheels for many reasons and I don't really want to spend more on wheels...
  31. cschock

    Car pool lane access

    You are correct! Just checked and it is indeed now $22. The cost is, of course, not the real issue. It's whether the program will even exist past Jan 2019. I suspect it won't, given in many parts of the state the congestion in the carpool lane is just as bad as in the other lanes now. Wait and...
  32. cschock

    Car pool lane access

    Yeah, that $8 fee is really going to keep the CA government afloat. Snark aside, even if I only get 6 months use out of it, it's worth the price of a couple cups of coffee to me! :D
  33. cschock

    2010 Blue Roadster for Sale

    Why does this car have Florida plates if you are in Washington? Are you second owner? If so, do you have more recent photos?
  34. cschock

    eBay seller tries to sell reservation - has $1,250 bid - for 2018 delivery LOL

    Screams scam to me. Those dates are the same as mine (reserved on March 31, current owner, did not wait in line, just online an hour or so after the reveal.) Perhaps not, but... seems suspect in any case.
  35. cschock

    Model 3 displacement of California gas usage

    Or not. You may not be aware that California is aggressively mandating renewable energy sources for supplying the grid, the target being 50% by 2030 and 33% by 2020. By switching to electric vehicles this has a MULTIPLIER effect on this mandate since the energy supplied by the grid will rise for...
  36. cschock

    Why I want SAS on my Model 3

    They do not publish such things. For comparison, look at any other Air Suspension on other cars if you can find data since the system is, more or less, mechanically the same. Anecdotally, these are fairly well known for failure on many car makes (certainly compared to a traditional suspension!)...
  37. cschock

    Pics/info on Toddler Seat for back of a MS

    I am going to suggest you get a Clek Oobr seat if your kids are old enough. They have a rigid frame that directly attaches to the LATCH anchor points. Remarkably rigid worked excellently for us in the Model S (2013 seats, so may be different now.) Their web site is: Clek
  38. cschock

    Why Elon Musk is an alternative to Donald Trump

    We'd need Nevada too... Gigafactory and Lithium supplies you know.
  39. cschock

    Tesla as only car (poll)

    We have a Model S and a VW TDI. The TDI will be heading back to VW in a buyback and we'll get a used Volt until our Model 3 arrives. So, we're heading to Only Electric status soon (and honestly our use scenario with the Volt should make it 95%+ electric only.)
  40. cschock

    8.0 USB shuffle is no longer random

    Amen, sing it. I have noticed this too. It is absolutely a problem. And as a once upon a time programmer, this is just unbelievable to me. Even if there is no true random number generator in the Model S Firmware, it shouldn't be very hard to use the microseconds since the year 2000 modulo the...
  41. cschock

    Media player in 8.0 actually got worse (for local music)

    Update: I figured out how to do the above. Normally when you pick a song and it starts to play, the interface continues to show the two column song list and a small bar at the bottom of the app will show a skip backward, pause, skip forward, the non existent album art and the name of what is...
  42. cschock

    App Display in 8.0

    I think his point was that the behavior is different and not ideal for some use cases, not that you can't (eventually) make the interface do what you want. I noticed this too today and was annoyed by it. Could not understand why apps were not showing where I wanted them (I was used to single...
  43. cschock

    From TDI to Tesla

    We cannot in good conscience drive our 2009 Jetta TDI unless we absolutely must. Our Model S is thus getting more use now, but we really need two vehicles. We plan to sell back the Jetta to VW as soon as it becomes possible and use the money to replace it with a used Volt, Leaf (or if we can...
  44. cschock

    Media player in 8.0 actually got worse (for local music)

    Very funny, but that is more or less what they've done in practical terms. I'd also like to point out they have effectively disabled the Ultra High Fidelity Sound System as well, since the only real way to feed it high quality input is through said USB port. Considering I plunked down a couple...
  45. cschock

    Media player in 8.0 actually got worse (for local music)

    I agree with all of this and let me add a few items: When you get in the car it takes quite a long time EVERY TIME to load the USB stick, at least for me. It used to just start the music when I got in the car, now I am blocks away before it begins playback. Annoying. Shuffle doesn't seem to be...
  46. cschock

    Volt now, M3 later, no garage! Help!

    I would consult with an electrician, but I think your best bet would be to install a charging station such as a Clipper Creek or similar. Depending on the available space/amperage in your circuit box of your house you may be able to do as little electrical work as installing a new breaker and...
  47. cschock

    Extended warranty and pre-paid maintenance

    No reason to exclude brakes, they would hardly be used by most people with the way Tesla does regenerative braking. My 3.5 year old 43K+ mile Model S shows no signs of needing even new brake pads, let alone anything further than that. In answer to the original question: I bought both the...
  48. cschock

    Volkswagen Is Ordered to Recall Nearly 500,000 Vehicles Over Emissions Software

    I bought the stupid thing to help the environment. I would just feel really bad if we kept driving it while it belched toxins all over my neighbors. So off it goes and never another VW group product for us (2 VW and 2 Audi before between my wife and I.)
  49. cschock

    Average Annual Mileage

    We're all over the map. You see some people with 2000 miles a year (tops) Garage Kings and then you have those that put 40K or more on them with epic every day commutes. I am betting the "average" Model S owner comes in around the average for the fleet as a whole in the US. That would more or...
  50. cschock

    Volkswagen Is Ordered to Recall Nearly 500,000 Vehicles Over Emissions Software

    On the other hand... I am not thrilled with the monetary compensation for the cars. Using the NADA trade in value as a basis is a bit disappointing, since we all know how dealers low ball the value of a trade in. It's not a bad deal for newer TDI vehicles, it appears most people will come out...