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Yes, great points! Thank you so much.

Wow, that's amazing how bad the pothole damaged two wheels! Sorry to hear that. Thanks for all the feedback here, I appreciate it.

Than you for sharing all of this! Yes, I considered that Pittsburgh jack for awhile, before finally just saying: "let me get the jack that Tesla service techs use, and be done with it." Agreed, 10 lbs lighter (and less bulky) is a huge advantage of the Pittsburgh jack. Sorry to hear about the...

Great points! This is what I was struggling with as I tried to decide the best path forward. I've seen threads in the forum here on higher quality jacks that came OEM from cars like Porsche, Audi, etc. Some of them even have a little dimple on the top that can be modified for the Tesla Model 3...

Yes, very good point. For the trips I take with the Tesla, they aren't vacations that require luggage. So I would put the floor jack in the lower trunk, and the tire in the main trunk area. Still enough room around that for a couple boxes or backpacks. Plus the frunk and rear seats (if unoccupied.)

Thanks! Yes, I had already purchased all the other accessories awhile back. I went... overboard with it all. But, I learned a lot in the research process, and now I'm prepared! The plug kit is something I have too. I just have a hard time envisioning me trying to plug a tire on the side of the...

I just spent a ridiculous amount of time researching all of the options for a spare tire for my Tesla Model 3, so I wanted to share my experience in case it benefited anyone else. What I'll cover: 1. The options for getting a spare tire for a Tesla Model 3. (this is mostly applicable to other...

Thank you -- good advice!

Thank you @Tam ! Do you mind me asking how much you paid for the full-sized spare? I'm trying to find a way to justify in my mind the $800 quote from Tesla for this, vs around $400-500 for the ModernSpare alternative.

That's really helpful, thank you. My model 3 has all-season tires now. The idea of going for snow tires is my least favorite option now. I appreciate your feedback.

Thank you! Yes, the benefit of Modern Spare is just the simplicity. It's almost double the price for me to get a full-sized spare. So I'm weighing "Do I go with the complete solution," vs "Don't overthink it! The Modern Spare is good enough for the emergency you want to prepare for." Glad you...

Thank you! Yes, part of this conundrum for me is: "Ugh, do I really want to spend $2,250 for winter tires, then twice a year deal with having to change them." All of this is expensive. The cheapest option ($500), the next level ($800) and the solving for everything ($2,250.) But I suppose...

Smart idea about using a 5th tire in rotation. Right now I'm stuck between: 1. Going the cheapest route (modern spare.) 2. Vs talking myself into the value of having a full-sized spare because it isn't a 1-time use item like ModernSpare, and how many stories I hear in the forums of people who...

I love that idea except for the effort to try to find and coordinate it all! Thank you.

So I'm trying to decided between three options for getting a spare tire. Trying to think through all of the "what ifs." These are my options, which do you think is most reasonable: #1: Modern Spare $477 with shipping. #2: New wheel/tire/TPMS from Tesla: $815 with tax #3: Buy a Tesla winter...

I graduated from this forum yesterday, picking up my Model 3. I just want to thank all of you for sharing your experiences and insights. It's been incredibly helpful in so many ways. In the end, this was my journey: M3 Dual Motor, White, 18" No FSD OD 1/12/22 1/13 EDD: Mar 30 - 31 1/20 EDD...

Yes, I purchased the Wall Charger already. The quotes I received aren't even including the cost of that. I like the idea of the full Wall Charger so that I can keep the other plug in the car at all times for emergencies.

Quotes I have gotten for installing the Tesla Wall charger have way more expensive than anticipated. Thousands of dollars.

Thanks! White exterior, black interior.

They sent me a text. Good luck!

YAY! I just received my VIN!!!!! M3 Dual Motor, White, 18" No FSD OD 1/12/22 1/13 EDD: Mar 30 - 31 1/20 EDD: Mar 2 - 30 2/13 EDD: Feb 28 - Mar 14 2/18: EDD Mar 4 - 8 2/18 VIN assigned 182XXX

I'm curious if anyone has advice based on their experience. If I had originally selected to pay in cash, but plan on switching to a Tesla loan, should I wait until I receive my VIN to do so? Just so that there is no chance that my account says "incomplete" before I have a car assigned to me? Thanks.

Got a welcome updated on my estimated delivery date: M3 Dual Motor, White, 18" No FSD OD 1/12/22 1/13 EDD: Mar 30 - 31 1/20 EDD: Mar 2 - 30 2/13 EDD: Feb 28 - Mar 14 Also, spoke to my car insurance, the Model 3 will cost $400 more to insure than our other gas powered car. That was not...

I have a question. Why do some people hold their order or reject a VIN they are given? Is it because they are waiting for a car that a certain new update, such as the AMD chip? Or are there other reasons. Just curious. Oh, my OD was 1/12 with a Mar 2 - 30 delivery date. (M3 LR AWD, White...