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Good point on the CarFax. You are correct, there is some paint work. The $3K quote I got from a non-Tesla shop was to remove the fender, straighten it out, sand it, and paint it. One thing that is odd is that I feel a little alignment issue that just came on the last week or so. Since it...

We have a very narrow (18') two-car garage that is about 100 years old and probably built for a Model T. My wife pulls in frontward and I back in so both driver doors can swing open to the center. Anyway, long story short, I clipped the garage pillar backing in and dented the front-right...

Did you get an estimate for this? If so, and you don’t mind sharing, I’m curious what it was. I have a similar issue. In my case the dent isn‘t as bad, but I have some paint damage. I took it in for an estimate at a Tesla authorized place and the estimate was $6K. i am in shock and wondering...

No problem. It also matched the stormtrooper colors of my Model 3 😄

I ended up going with the RTIC 45 and received it yesterday. It fits perfectly. You can even open it a bit to access the contents without pulling the cooler out of the trunk. I didn't want a super long cooler and from the reviews/tests I saw online, it will keep things cold for a very long...

I noticed that, too...which is why I was going off the dimensions on Walmart.com. Maybe Igloo has replaced the model? Here are the links that The Wirecutter article has: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Igloo-Maxcold-70-qt-Hard-Sided-Cooler-Blue/47501131 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01265YO1W **...

I can’t confirm as I am looking for the same thing, but one of the Wirecutter’s picks…the Igloo MaxCold 70 may do the trick. https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-hard-cooler/ The Walmart site has the dimensions as: Assembled Product Dimensions (L x W x H) 29.50 x 16.50 x 15.88...

I don't want anything that pulls power from the car. I don't want another way to worry about battery drain. I am debating between the RTIC 45 and the COHO 55 Quart Rotomolded Cooler from Costco. Both are just under 16" tall so they should fit in the trunk.

Thanks for posting this. I really want to buy an RTIC 52 but I went out to measure and came to the same conclusion...the trunk is 1/2" too short.

I noticed the exact same thing yesterday. I had to double-check to see if the climate was even on because it was not blowing warm air.

C) Naked 18s

If Elon put out a car with oval wheels, how many would he sell?

i think you made the right call. This reminds me of Apple removing function keys for the Touch Bar thingy and pushing everything to dongles…..why? It’s almost like the designers have wagers to see how far the sheep will follow them. I would try it, but I doubt I would thrown down cash for half...

I assume it’s volume. It a measure of economic impact. The S&X probably don’t move enough units.

You are the first person I’ve come across that classifies an S&P 500 index fund as “conservative.”

Quite an edge case, but interesting nonetheless! With BMWs, I just hope it connects properly when I am sitting in the car. It’s about a 50/50 shot. With my Model 3, no issues so far.

I bought Model 3 LR in March for $1500 less than I would today. Pulling the trigger in March almost paid for my full front ppf and window tint.

I feel you. I slightly curbed my back right wheel the other day with 400 miles on the car. I was in a rush to get out of traffic. Luckily, there was zero rim damage...only a little rubber scuff. I have 18" wheels with the aeros off. I am guessing that if I had 19" or 20" I would have got...

I agree. I think MSM is better for the rocker and back when driving in the rain. After driving in the rain, my white was pretty dirty in those two spots but otherwise hid the rain spots well.

First, I wish Tesla offered a proper silver like BMW....but since they don't... I went white and I am very happy so far. I was torn between Blue and White, then when I went for a test drive I took a stroll through the lot. We had just had three straight days of rain. Every car in the lot...

I much prefer the 2021 look but, IMO, I think it now makes no sense to get the 19" Sport Wheels.

That is my thinking as well. I washed the car yesterday and I did not notice any problems. I plan to go talk to the installer in person to understand what he thinks is needed or if he just doesn't want to get involved in it at all. I can understand people wanting to specialize, but I don't...

I have a new white 2021 LR. I have an appointment to get a full front PPF in about a week. The installer I chose is also going to tint my windows. He came recommended by a friend for tinting and has hundreds of glowing reviews so I have no reason not to trust him. When I spoke with him I...

I have no idea. How can I check?

I've been driving my new Model 3 for a week now. Today, I drove my wife's X3 for the first time since getting the Model 3. I was just on a mindless drive on the interstate with the X3 when I realized....man, it's loud compared to the Model 3. I have not done any scientific tests but I think the...

Anchorage via Hawaii... Interesting route! Sounds like an ol' mileage run to pad the frequent flier miles.

I just looked at the bottom of the main screen in the Tesla App on my phone. See attached.

my software version is 2021.4.15.

I have driven BMW 3 series and X3s exclusively for 23 years....until today when I took delivery of my Model 3. My initial impression of the Model 3 is that it is quieter than my 3 Series...but my opinion is still forming. There are pros and cons each way. My guess is we will hedge for years to...

Thanks. I was fully prepared for a late May, early June delivery so I was surprised when I got a VIN so fast. I was also happy the VIN was a high number (943xxx) so I had a reasonable hope it wasn’t a reject. I used the standard Mobile Connector that comes with the car. I went from 80% to 90%...

My doors are not sporting wood. Kind of glad, to be honest, though I would have been happy either way.

I had a very similar situation. The prior owners put in a DIY workbench in the back corner of the garage. Long ago I slimmed it down so my BMW would fit. Today I finished the job so the Model 3 would fit. It wasn't a hard decision :)

FWIW, I picked my Model 3 LR today and it has a heated steering wheel. VIN 943XXX, born on date of March 2021 (USA).

Picked up my Model 3 today (ordered 3/26). It was in excellent shape. I'm super happy. They fixed one paint issue where their was some rail dust on the hood....but nothing major. I feel lucky. A guy picking up the exact same car (White/Black/18") as me at the same time had frunk alignment...

What are the first three digits of your VIN? Based on my discussions with Tesla, they aren't committing to a heated steering wheel in the Model 3, so it's luck of the draw.

Who is currently selling the ELITECT mats for the Model 3? The only place I can see them for sale is a random 3rd party seller on Amazon with poor ratings. Add me to the list of people who do not want a shiny logo on my floor mats. I am debating which floor mats to buy. The logo and...

I ordered 3/26/21 and got my VIN exactly one week later on 4/2/21. I order completely stock....White/Black/Aeros. I don't put a ton of miles on my cars so I buy a car about once per decade and keep it. I have extended that with my current car, a 2004 BMW 3 series....so I am due for an upgrade. I...