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    New LR Model Y (Dec ‘23) - losing tire pressure every couple days

    Have a new LR Model Y (Dec ‘23). It’s got close to 1k miles. Have been noticing I need to add pressure to one of the tires (goes down to 39ish PSI after I fill it up to 44-45 hot). This is with in town drive (<50 miles for daily work drive). I have to inflate it every other day. This is with...
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    Do you recommend new MY alignment or other immediate service?

    For a newly delivered MY (Dec 2023) - what would be the immediate service items? Given this is around Holiday times when shops are super busy - what would be immediate checks/service you would look to get done on new Y? Is wheel alignment advised? Any other potential service? TIA! -...
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    Plates? - Selling 3rd party and picking new at Mt Kisko

    Hello to all forum members! I’m looking to sell my current Model 3 to Carmax (or Vroom - awaiting offer) and picking up end of the week at Mt Kisko MY LR Based in Wilton CT. What do I do about the number plates (want to keep the current plates that I have and use it on new car) ? One Tesla rep...
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    Feedback on delivery date Dec 2023 LR Y

    Requesting feedback from any member who’s taken delivery very recently. Ordered LR Y 7 seater couple days back around Dec 4th (site showed “Arriving soon”). Expected delivery now says Dec 23-Dec 30. I may have to travel around that time but would love to take delivery like around 20th (or may...
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    Is there an option to swap Black with White seats (after purchase) or vice versa (meant Tesla upgrade or similar option, and idea on cost). TIA!

    Is there an option to swap Black with White seats (after purchase) or vice versa (meant Tesla upgrade or similar option, and idea on cost) I only found some 2021 threads and would be great to know of current options (esp. if Tesla does it!?). White seems more in demand. And longer wait as well...
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    Please suggest wheel size LR 19” vs 20”

    Hello all, kindly suggest 19” vs 20” experience on LR Model Y (any pros/cons or personal recommendations around this) I may have to make a last min decision and had only test driven 19” Y a while back. Even 19” wheel had a lot of road feel (bumps and uneven roads were not great) that too...
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    CT and Federal incentive?

    On Tesla site for new Model Y LR it’s shows 2250$ ‘ CT Incentive’… over Federal rebate of 7,500? Is this new in CT (and does it work on top of 7,500$) ? Bit stumped. CT had not had any additional rebates/incentives and quite unlike other states like say NJ. So just want to know more before...
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    Good site for used Model X (no accident history, defects, extended warranty?)

    Hello all, Could someone suggest and share their experience (if they did purchase) - where to buy used Model X. I’ve never purchased a used car before. My main concern is getting a used car that has physical defects (and not knowing it’s battery condition). I am aware of CarMax and Carvana...
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    Can someone help compare 2021 X vs 2023 Model Y

    I’m in a bind. Model Y offers (may be new HW4), and potentially better charging but X seems desirable for change in personal scenarios now (garage and other issues), and need for better 3rd row/overall space. Plan it to keep it for long. Could someone please help compare the 2021 Model X vs...
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    For new Model Y (7 seater, Fremont?) - expected motors?

    Hi, What would be the expected motor type (front/back), infotainment processor, and “Low Voltage Battery Type”, “Cabin Heater Type” ? My current 3 shows Induction and Permanent Magnet, and Intel Atom, Lead-acid (12v battery I believe), “Resistive” respectively. So just checking what’s the...
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    Can use some input/help. TradeIn stuck for paperwork/delivery

    I have my delivery text earlier today for Y (tri state area, Mt Kisko center) I am looking for trade in of my Model 3 (2019, AWD, LR). Have a quote from Tesla in the app. But just realized earlier this week I’m missing title, and will take 3-4 weeks for duplicate title to come in mail to...
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    Model Y 2023 vs Model 3/2018 - paint quality compare

    Could I please request some thoughts/first hand experience for anyone with 2023 MY (either Fremont or Austin builds) exterior paint quality - vs 2018/19 Model 3 exterior paint With Model 3 - basic car wash or even very well prepped hand wash - I just could see the “whirl” marks, I’d say bit...
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    Used model X (2020 or 2021 for eg) rebate 7,500$ in May 2023

    Is there 7,500$ rebate on used Model X purchased in May 2023 with price below 75,000$ range
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    Kindly help - X (2019-2022 range) differences esp vs Model Y ‘23

    Hello All, apologies for another “differences” thread at the outset. I’m very familiar with 3 and Y but clueless with Model X in general, and esp 2019-2023 upgrades (falcon wings and that no-stalk, and yoke wheel… drew me away) Can I request what I may miss if going for used 2019/21 used X. I’m...
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    Is it ok to get 1 new tire in back/passenger non-repairable flat (AWD model 3)

    Is it ok to get 1 new tire for back/passenger non-repairable flat (AWD model 3) ? Tire shop (reputed shop) immediately indicated flat not repairable (understandable, had tear in side wall) . Had gotten earlier tires from them (within last 1 yr - in otherwise good condition). I had a similar...
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    Carmax, Vroom etc Model Y used catch/experience

    Has anyone purchased used Model Y from sites like Vroom, Carmax.. any catch to their listed prices/experience? Any recent (Dec 22 - Jan 23 onwards esp) experiences you can share? What research if any to make a purchase with them? What would you look out for. Cheers & Thanks!
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    Model 3 2019 AWD, Black/Black, South CT/NY, 33k miles

    Model 3 2019 AWD, Black/Black, South CT/Fairfield/NY region, 33k miles I’d also be helped with any suggestions for where to get the best quote (Jan 23) - and what I can expect if I need a quick sale. EVs and esp Tesla seem unique - I don’t see there is any degradation (except for some maybe...
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    Loss of value with Model 3 (Sept '22 to Jan '23)

    Hello all, We were rear ended by heavy F150 truck (other driver older person, driving son's pickup and not on insurance). Other party accepted full liability. So it's not-at-fault on our side (documents confirm this). This was Sept '22 and now in Jan '23 after repairs got done (close to 20,000$...
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    Not at fault rear end accident in CT - repairs/process help (model 3, AWD, 2019)

    Hey all forum members. Wife driving with kids in the back got rear ended bit nastily by unlicenced driver (using son's pick up truck) on I95 (has State Farm insurance). Model 3, 2019, AWD. I'd appreciate any help, info and guidance on how to proceed with repairs (Tesla SC calls were unanswered...
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    Scratch (shopping cart type), no ding, back bumper - kindly suggest

    Dear fellow Tesla owners - kindly suggest ways to fix the paint scratch issue (back passenger side, length of about dollar bill) - is paint shop the only solution (or suggested option.. it’s Black M3)? I’m totally new to this issue of getting paint (rather scratch fixed). It’s not a dent...
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    Spare Tire EZ Spare Allow Wheel 145/60D17 model 3

    Hi, Does anyone have experience/feedback on how this spare tire does for Tesla Model 3 (AWD, 2019 - though fits most model 3s) EZ Spare alloy wheel Is a donut I believe - 145/60D17 (55mph) Looking for spares on eBay — don’t want to look at Modern Spare (popular and seemingly the only one?)...
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    First 2000+ miles road trip with family

    Wanted to share my thoughts from our 1st road trip in 2019 M3 (AWD) and general summary concerns with Tesla. (It’s a fantastic car for family - yes tight in space but other things make up for it). Having said that I’ll list the negatives here (for others to point workaround(s), or user error to...