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    Replace power strut liftgate

    I just had my failed liftgate power strut replaced on my 2013 Model S by Tesla Mobile Service today. He said he would have been done sooner but it only opened half-way. He said that since the replacement part is a newer revision, he had to access the car's system to re-program and recognize the...
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    My Tesla Story - and why a Model S is less expensive than a Honda Odyssey

    I came across your cost of ownership article and thought it was great. If you are comparing an electric car with an ICE, you should consider adding in value of time to your cost somewhere. If you own a Tesla, time is probably worth a lot to you because of your profession. As we get older, our...
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    Winter Tires - Michelin X-Ice Xi3 vs. Nokian Hakka R2

    Hi...I've decided to get the Michelin Xi3 tires, however, what are your thoughts/concerns that these are not run-flat tires? My one worry is I'll be somewhere stuck with a Xi3 flat. Do you just plan for an emergency tow or get a tire repair kit (if they're any good) to leave in the car?
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    Light from USB Port when MS Locked Up

    I have my MS locked up in my pitch dark garage. I can see light coming from the USB port. Any reason why there would be light? Is this an energy vampire? Do you see light in yours?
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    To New Utah Model S Owners - Things I Learned Along the Way

    What did you Utah/SLC locals buy in the way of prepaid service plans and extensions? How about the ranger service? How many times have you had a ranger come work on your car since owning a Tesla? I need to decide by tonight...ugh! I am thinking just the 4-year plan and optional Ranger Service.
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    Thoughts on 4-Year Extension

    What are your thoughts on the 4-Year Extension? Worth it or not? Pros/Cons? I am considering the 4-Year Plan and debating on the extension.
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    Opti Coat Really Needed Due To Paint Defects

    I recently took deliver of my MS and a few days later had XPEL paint protection installed on my whole front hood, fenders, rocker panel area, and pillars. I am thinking of getting Opti Coat. Question is, is it better to have had the Opti Coat applied before paint protection or is it OK to apply...
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    To New Utah Model S Owners - Things I Learned Along the Way

    Utah's first Supercharger station! ...in Blanding!?!? http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/money/57395822-79/tesla-station-charging-blanding.html.csp
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    How to convince a wife that a tesla is a great addition to my garage?

    Brittt1, from a financial standpoint, like a few have similarly describe, even though you make "high six figures", how is your net worth? Do you have lots of stuff and no savings to show for? You can be a doctor making $300K/yr with $600K of debt or a doctor making $300K/yr with only a mortgage...
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    What's a good length for NEMA 14-50 Extension Cord?

    Thanks for helping me save $60, Jerry! Good to know. I had the electrician place the outlet front middle of my 2-car garage. The Tesla cable has just enough length to reach my car, even with a folding table between the wall and car. I think a 15' extension would come in handy if I ever get a...
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    What's a good length for NEMA 14-50 Extension Cord?

    Looking at Amazon today, I see there is a Camco 15' and 30' NEMA 14-50 extension cord: http://www.amazon.com/Camco-55194-Po...extension+cord http://www.amazon.com/Camco-55195-Ex...extension+cord My question is, which length would be more useful when I take my MS on road trips? I am thinking...
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    NEMA 14-50 extension cables

    I was thinking of way to get more distance with my Model S charging cable and came across this thread. Great info! Looking at Amazon today, I see there is a Camco 15' and 30' cable...
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    Confirmed!

    My car finally arrived yesterday!!! Ordered this car sight unseen, never driven and I want to thank everyone on this forum who helped answer my questions and put me at ease! MC Red is definitely beautiful! This couple from this transport service delivered THE most excellent job!!! They took...
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    Spoiler removable?

    Given a factory-installed spoiler on MS, can it be easily removed in the future? Is there any damage to the paint when removed?
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    Keys with your FOB?

    Seeing your picture made me think...is it easy for someone to make a copy of keys with a picture?
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    Keys with your FOB?

    Do you attach your FOB to your keys? Do you protect your hot wheels remote or not?
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    Ceiling Install of NEMA 14-50 Outlet?

    Has anybody installed a NEMA 14-50 outlet on their ceiling? I'm trying to decide to to best locate it. I have a two-car garage with single garage door and entry door towards the garage door. I've always parked straight in rather than back in. If installed front center wall, I wonder if it would...
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    Gas Equivalent of 85 kWh Battery

    The energy burned from one gallon of gasoline is 33.7 kWh of electricity. So the 85 kWh battery has the equivalent of 2.52 gallons of gas?
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    Relevance of Model S car color in accidents

    One thing's for sure, the more expensive your car, the more likely you're a target and everyone wants to hit you!
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    Confirmed!

    Thanks everyone! Here's my order history: 10/19 Ordered, Estimated Delivery: Late November 10/23 Confirmed 10/24 Sourcing Parts, VIN 26677 11/1 In Production
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    Is anyone still in Sourcing Parts status???

    I was in source parts and now it went In Production yesterday morning.
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    Model S Insurance Sticker Shock

    With a $2000 deductible, I will be paying $313 every 6 months for P85+.
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    Confirmed!

    Having seconds thoughts on the high power home charging option and asked about it before but didn't think much about road trips. Right now, I rarely go on road trips....maybe once a year. The new Tesla could change that with the twin chargers. My current house is older and as has a 100A at the...
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    Pros/Cons of Standard and Performance Seats

    So I ultimately went with Standard leather seats. It's interesting that all of the YouTube videos of test drives that I've recently seen have cars with the Performance Seats.
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    Confirmed!

    Thanks for the ride Denarius! It's all your fault!!!
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    Confirmed!

    I decided to pass on Performance Seats too. I'll have a clear bra installed locally.
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    Hello all!

    Congrats on your new purchase! Pictures!
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    Confirmed!

    Thanks to everyone for all their thoughts and opinions in helping with my decision. After some further waffling, I finally confirmed my order for a P85+! YIKES! My biggest new car purchase ever!!! 21" Grey Turbine Wheels 85 kWh Performance Model S Alcantara Headliner All Glass Panoramic Roof...
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    Pros/Cons of Standard and Performance Seats

    Those who have both kinds of seats or seen both in-depth, performance seats don't have any more material than the standard seats, is that right? They are both just as comfortable? Debating on going back to standard again to save $1000!
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    Premium Interior Lighting

    About the interior lighting with a pano roof, the MS doesn't have any lighting in the center area or sides, right? What about reading lights in the front? I forget if there were any. What about light for the backseat area? Is there enough lighting at night? I'm wondering if the Premium Interior...
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    Let someone drive your Model S?

    Have you let your friends or strangers go on a test drive in your Model S? Would you or have you let them?
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    Tech Package Price Increase

    Looks like the Tech Package went up from $3500 to $3750. Something new added or just to adjust cost?
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    Pros/Cons of Standard and Performance Seats

    I went performance. Then standard. And now back to performance. Your thought helped me. Plus I got to see Denarius' MS in person. Thanks a lot!!! It probably doesn't do much, but I think performance seats look nice! I am kinda worried about the piping eventually fraying or the red fading over...
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    Opinion on CF Spoiler

    For me, yeah, there is something about that spoiler. Getting the CF spoiler. Thanks for everyone's thoughts!
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    Relevance of Model S car color in accidents

    I had a Nissan 350Z and where I was lightly bumped from the rear TWICE and a person pulled out in the dark and hit my door. It was grey/silverstone. I'm wondering if darker cars get into more accidents. Red cars look black at night.
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    Relevance of Model S car color in accidents

    Here's a curious question I have about Model S owners who have been in an accident, which probably has no meaning. What color is your car?
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    Opinion on CF Spoiler

    CF spoiler or no spoiler on a MC Red P85+ ? I've seen all the various pictures on here (at least with it) and I'm still torn on this $1500 item...
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    Durability of 21" tires

    How much $ are we talking about Michelin PS2s for the front and rear tires of a P85+ ? Where has the best price to get them? Guess I'll just keep my 96 Jeep Grand Cherokee for winter driving!
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    Pros/Cons of Standard and Performance Seats

    What are the the pros and cons of Standard seats and Performance seats for a P85+? I haven't read anything that showed Performance seats to be worthwhile. It seems a pro of Standard Seats is saving $1000...though I do kind of like the red piping. Besides that, any other reasons I should consider...
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    Durability of 21" tires

    Will the 21" Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires on a P85+ wear out quicker on road trips? Would you get an extra set of 19" wheels/tires for road trips every once in a while? Debating on the P85+ with 21" or P85 with 19"...
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    Premium Interior Lighting

    Good advice. I don't know if I care to have the foot/puddle lights for the back. Though the door panel lights look nice and useful.
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    Premium Interior Lighting

    I'm in the same boat as Dylan on deciding. Does the Model S have any dome lights on the roof? I assume with the pano roof, there probably aren't any...or are there some on the sides? Would that explain the benefit of having premium interior lighting? Slightly different note...do the sun...
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    Red or Grey Exterior?

    fiksegts, your pictures are the best and have me wanting red! What are your pros and cons comments of each color?
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    Red or Grey Exterior?

    Red or Grey? Looking for pros and cons. I'd be ordering P85+ with pano, grey wheels, CF spoiler, and plans to tint windows. I've downloads pics of red and grey cars from here and view them constantly and I still can't decide. Maybe it's because the pictures of red and grey aren't very good at...
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    Financing options

    I just called Jon this morning. The promotional rate of 1.39% ended a few weeks ago due to increasing rates of late. Current lowest rate is 1.99% for up to 60 months.
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    To New Utah Model S Owners - Things I Learned Along the Way

    Hello fellow Utahns! Would any of you have recommendations on an electrician to install a 240V NEMA 14-50 in a garage in the SLC area?
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    Design Studio Options - Yea or Nay?

    Thanks for the comments. After seeing some pictures of the back, I decided the parcel shelf will come in handy as security. That spoiler seems interesting and I liked the look at first, but is something I can live without. The hatch looks nicer with "less" I think and I save 1500.
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    Performance Plus Package and 19" Wheels

    Why does the Performance Plus package require 21" wheels? Or is that a marketing ploy to get you to buy their 21" wheels? What happens if I buy 19" wheels for the wintertime? Will that break anything? Will I get almost as good performance with 19" wheels with this Performance Plus? Things...
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    Design Studio Options - Yea or Nay?

    Why don't Tesla Service Centers just have superchargers at their facilities?
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    Difference Between Michelin Primacy and Pirelli Tires

    I'm thinking of getting a Model S with 21" Wheels and then buy the Pirelli Winter Wheel and Tire Set from the Tesla Gear store at a later time. I noticed that if you order a Model S with 19" wheels, it will come with 19" Michelin Primacy tires. Anybody know what the differences are between these...