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Breathing some life into this thread…. I’ve searched and I don’t know enough about the hardware or vehicle differences. Maybe someone can help me out and tell me if there is a soft-close option for 2021 Model S? I would REALLY like this. I hate how the doors close on the model S. Plus the...

For sure… no denying that. It has definitely helped ease the tension. 😊

Haha much appreciated!

Wow, 😯 I literally said “ F-U-D-GE “ aloud when I saw that. Damn. Good reminder it can always be worse. Turbo S also…. Ouch. I’d be curious to see how that turns out, for obvious reasons. LOL

You are probably right… BUT I’m the one taking the risk on the money of this car. It’s easy to just dismiss the concern when your money isn’t in it. Just makes me feel a bit uneasy. I’m going to look at the car when it’s ready, express my concerns to Tesla. I’ll go from there and see what...

I understand what they are saying. IF it was discovered that there is paint/body work who knows what I would be covering up. Also, the damage would be unknown at the time and worst case they could assume the car got side swiped or t-boned. An extreme granted but seeing the damage AS-IS would...

This made me literally LOL. Much love and much appreciated. =)

It’s pretty crazy though bc I think we can all at least agree on the fact that there would be some form of diminished value if I would take this new car, trade it into a dealer tomorrow and the different levels of thickness on the paint would be discovered. Its not right they can sell this car...

This is more along the lines of what I was originally thinking. I’d bet most people that are saying that $10k is ridiculous aren’t really considering that it’s only like 7% of the value of the car. If this was a much less expensive $40k Model 3 , then I would absolutely agree that NO it’s not...

I am feeling a little bit better about everything after venting and getting some perspective and positive input. Thanks again

Thanks again for all the advice. I will definitely be taking a looooong hard look at the vehicle, and Ill bring along an experienced and discerning friend with me as well. I’m also going to get a paint depth meter gauge and take that as well. Paint depth is irrefutable to say there isn’t...

Thank you to all those that have provided input, experience, perspective and opinions. It has given me a good foundation to build upon regarding this. Mostly, thank you for being a soundboard to my frustration and disappointment. Just needed some like minded individuals to talk with a little...

@glide “Go buy a mini.!?” “How many times does it have to be stated.!?” LOL What aren’t you following? Are you even reading the comments? All of this has been covered, awhile ago. Dude straight up… you’re a F’n TROLL. You offer no valuable input and seem to write on here just to write and...

I appreciate the comment and please don’t misunderstand… I am not MAD. I AM at this point dissatisfied, disappointed and frustrated as I feel most would certainly be in the same scenario. I’m not an a$$hole nor would I ever approach a scenario as one without cause. Likewise, I am far from a...

Soo I wonder how it’s going to work when the assigned vin car has been paid for in full, and they’ve already got temp tags on the car for me based on my insurance coverage for the car. I think it’s going to get messy if/when I refuse the car. I don’t know how all that works from a legal...

These are my thoughts EXACTLY

Teslas process is very untraditional and much different than any other car buying process. I got a message on the app and it requested payment for the vehicle before delivery. I don’t know, I was just following along with the steps on the app to get my car. Like I said I’m brand new to this...

Lots of good information from the past 4 posts. Thank you for your time and responses to help paint a better picture for me. I guess I’ve been lucky enough not to experience something like this before… of course this happens on probably my most anticipated vehicle. Sucks.

I think at this point I have enough bad taste in my mouth that I’m leaning on not accepting the car.

I really don’t get what you are saying… I could just not buy the car altogether or any Tesla ever for that matter. I could sell all of my holdings of stock in their company and never buy that again as well. I understand overall 1 car/individual/action will have little to no impact but over time...

Good question and a big reason for my concern. Tesla told me this was going to be body and paint repair. I don’t know… I guess I l will just have to see once the repair is complete as to how they ended up completing it.

I honestly wonder IF I were to reject the vehicle… would they disclose both paint and body work done on the car to the new buyer? I think that’s my problem. Touching up a paint scuff is one thing… doing the body work of remaking the crease in the door, then repainting it is significantly more...

I’m not going to explain AGAIN why I don’t won’t to reject the delivery and wait months and all the problems associated with all the words written above this post. About the second bit… Challenge Accepted.

I do really appreciate the feedback and input. I do honestly feel that you might have a slightly different opinion if this were to happen to you directly versus reading it on a forum online by some dude you don’t know. Again, I don’t mean to be obstinate or ungrateful towards your input. I know...

Alright… sooo add into the fact that this was a brand new $130-150k car with close to no miles. You’re telling me that it would have no impact on value.!? Diminished value is a real thing. I’m also pretty sure a lawyer would think so, regardless of if it shows up on a vehicle history report or...

I can’t say I fully agree. If you were at say Lowe’s and the employee hit your car with a forklift, or even the employee collecting carts hit your car with a cart while pushing them into the store from the parking lot it would be a Lowe’s thing. Lowe’s would still be responsible for the damage...

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. That said, the FSD would not cost them $10k, it’s basically free for them to enable it on my car. I also have to disagree that this is just a “door ding”. It completely bent into the body line of the door. That’s body work, not just paint repair.

[I am a new member here, and to Tesla. I apologize if this isn’t posted in the appropriate category. If that is the case, could a moderator please relocate to the correct location.] I am soo frustrated, irritated and upset. Literally minutes (less than an hour) before my new Tesla Model S PLAID...

Much appreciated

Tell me more about this foam!! I like to buy my tires as Discount Ture bc they are everywhere. I’m hoping they will be able to source this as well. I wonder if they can get it in a 305 or if it has to be closer to OEM sizes?

Well said

Good point. I know they are supposedly going to release a track pack or zero-g wheel option. I think this is the wheel setups they are making records at the Nürburgring with. Who knows if they are forged, lighter, more expensive or when.

Sounds good but… 1) you didn’t answer my question directed to you in the previous post. 2) Still not showing much (if any) performance gains in time or mph by saving 15+ lbs of rotational mass in the wheels of a Tesla Model S Plaid. Personally for me I’m not sure if saving ~4 lbs or less per...

*25 vs 45

I wanted to get an update on these wheels from you. Still happy? Any vibration or complaints? Did they provide hubcentric spacers with the wheels or are they made to fit perfectly? Any performance run/range comparisons? I’m seriously considering these wheels over the Signature wheels which cost...

Any updates on this? I am looking to buy wheels and tires from you and I am wanting to know the best 20” combo for the Plaid that puts things in this order of priority: 1) Aiding to the Fastest Acceleration 2) Ride Comfort 3) Range A specific wheel and tire combo would be great appreciated...