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Are most of you "supporting" Tesla in these tough times and ordering the m3p at current full msrp minus fed rebate ? Or are there people like me waiting for the next big gut punching price cut/in inventory deep discounts

Well. You worried about the tire when you should be worried about the rim size. For Chicago you will need 18" rims to really enjoy the ride. Lots of cool 18" rims out there. Get tires of your choice when get new rims.

Matter of time before Highland starts using 4680 cells that qualify for the full $7.5k fed credit. Definitely before year end. Thank you Cybertruck for turning into a massive dumpster fire.

Tweak the design a bit & you should have a hit product. Right now, with the garden hose setup most of us have we need to do a balancing act since the cord drops down if the heavy connector goes too far down while wrapping around the cord holder hook. We need something like the J or U hooks we...

2 predictions. 1) Elon does surprise Highland open for orders announcement alongside Cybertruck in this month end Austin event. 2) Highland starts taking orders after Cybertruck dust settles. Spring 2024. You have 7.5k for 2023 + 3.75k for 2024 federal cash + your state EV rebates to play with...

If the trade in value of iphone 14 is really good and you could get an phone 15 for little extra money would you not get the iphone 15 ? Same story here except the M3 depreciates like a rock. Most reviews so far have said the ride is more comfortable, refined, compliant etc. Is it more fun to...

Guessing all sourcing will remain the same. After reduced point of sale tax rebate they will just mark down in inventory cars further. The other possibility is that Cybertruck will be a big flop due to price being nowhere near $40k and then all those 4680 cells from Texas can be used to build...

M3 RWD , 18" wheels 8.5 wide. Considering OEM is 40mm offset how much can you stick out to be safe as far as suspension stress, handling impact is concerned ? Most after market wheels have 35mm offset which is fine but some I like are like 32 mm or less hence asking wheel junkies here. Thanks

I thought in CA joint filers can make upto $200k to claim poor status. Hence you can easily get both the state and fed rebate

what is the name of this wheel color ?

thanks for Avid tip. Never would have found. I only found the tire rack Enkei one's. I am guessing the pricey Gram light are direct fit right ? (no hub centric rings/adapter). Any reps you know that are direct fit to avoid any potential vibration issues. We have normal OEM creaks and rattles to...

Are there any cheap replicas or similar looking wheels like the TE37 ? Need for looks not racing. Thanks

Yes. Giving my case as example. Got RWD last year when it was $48k and did not qualify for $7.5k rebate (ouch) Took IL state rebate of $4k . Now down to $44k Gut wrenching $8k or so price cut by Elon. Now $4k in the hole not counting depreciation. Traded in this year and got same car. (Put 20k...

RWD is projected to be at $35k or lower come December. (in inventory). With the fed rebate that is $27.5k. Assuming you get $15k to $20k for your trade that is like getting a new M3 for $10k with all the RWD goodness, handling and LFP long term durability that NCA cannot hold a candle to. Plus...

Anyone got this installed on their Model 3 ? Fabspeed sells it. Please let me know where got installed and feedback on product. Chicago area. Thanks https://www.fabspeed.com/fabspeed-tesla-model-3-dual-speaker-active-exhaust-system/

Higland launch early next year in the US is a good thing price wise for us since the $30k before rebate Chevy Equinox EV will also probably come same time and put price pressures on Highland. $35k before rebate for the M3 RWD highland is my prediction in 2024

why didn't you wait few more weeks. End of quarter is typically the least price.

Another nice "safety" feature on the HW4 equipped Highland is the fact that Elon recently tweeted that Hw4 will lag hw3 by at least 6 months. After any feature is solid/tested on hw3 only then it will come to hw4. So basically use hw3 owners as guinea pigs. :)

Yes. For buyers who don't care about fun and need an even cheaper commuting appliance. Think VW Golf vs VW Golf GTI or VW Golf R

Most buyers buy the M3 for daily duty and the 275 miles range is more than adequate. Hence the single thing that will decide if highland will be a hit is the price. It better be way cheaper than the current $40k sticker on the RWD. Hope Elon is reading this. The average Tesla M3 buyer does not...

those like me who bought last year and got burned by the deep price cuts have learned their lesson. Not going to jump on the highland band wagon until a test drive proves it is more fun than current model. And if it is indeed worth the upgrade in spite of the drive by wire and what not then we...

End of every quarter Tesla sells their demo cars as "new" since they are not registered as demo. These are further discounted over other real new inventory cars. These are the best bang for buck when combined with rebates

Even if the fed rebate is cut in half in 2024 , when combined with your state rebates it can easily total about $8k. Here in IL another round of $4k rebates is expected to start anytime.. New Illinois budget includes $20.5M for more electric vehicle rebates

To those who can afford, anyone planning to use the rebates to stay current and trade in switch every year? It's cheaper than leasing for sure. In my case. Got 2022 RWD M3 last year, took the IL $4k rebate but there was no Fed $7.5k rebate at that time, then massive price cut, now maybe worth...

whole house surge protector costs about $50 at home depot. Fancy one's maybe $150 max. I have one installed and don't care about storms and surges.

OP, have you done the math on trading in for a new RWD M3 with the $3,750 rebate and any additional your local state rebates? Granted your out of pocket will be more than just the cost of buying extended warranty but in return you get another 4 years bumper 2 bumper warranty and all the new car...

EV market shaping up similar to mobile phones. Tesla going the Android way -- cheap , good EV's for the masses The Taycans and like going the Iphone way The rest like BYD/Xpeng going the super cheap Chinese phones way ...Xiomi/Huawei Hope Tesla opens up their parts/service to independent...

People in the market for used model 3 . Don't overlook your state EV rebate fine print. For e.g., here in IL you get $4k EV rebate for new or used as long as price is under $25k. No one bothered until now since used M3's were no where near the $25k mark.

Those who got 2022 RWD M3 like me lucked out since it got least hit.. just $3k price drop. Maybe that's how much those ultra sonic sensors cost parts/labor which new buyers will not get.. :)

Just curious. Which model ? RWD with the LFP battery ? Thanks

Another gear tip. Many first time Tesla owners come to a full stop when going from R to D. Try this... reverse at any normal speed when getting out of your garage but do not press on brake or let go of the throttle when time to shift to D. Just tap the stalk and go to D. Notice how it smoothly...

Have you extensively driven the M3 RWD ? Track mode is no good if you mostly do street/daily. The RWD M3 is imho the most fun, nimble/tossable comparable to the Cayman S which is slower and cheaper than the 911. (typically called the poor man's 911).. Same story here. The poor man's Tesla is the...

For that price you should be able to find a clean title , well maintained older year Model S that has all the known issues addressed. High miles preferred since known issues would be fixed.

I have a 2022 LFP SR (USA).. I see no major loss in regen when I charge to 100%.. Maybe Tesla has some built in buffer now to capture regen. I just plug in whenever it is low or convenient like not using car for few hours and don't worry about 80%, 90%.. I also test drove non LFP used older SR...

Yes. They work and have saved me thousands of $ in tickets in my past cars. I am not reckless and do only spirited safe driving when road opens up , no school zone etc. Here in IL .. most cops use KA and laser only so typically I disable all other bands. Disabling all other bands boosts...

Good point for folks buying for tax rebates and ignoring safety. The Ford Escape PHEV is sold as the Kuga in other countries. You can just google for "Ford Kuga fires"

Hello, planning to Blendmount radar and saw this grill behind the mirror that radar detector will be very close to after hardwiring and mounting is done. What the heck is this grill ? (some kinda heat exhaust or cooling fan or part of sound system ... .?)

TSLA can get the max rebate if from now thru December end TSLA adjusts the pricing and battery sourcing to align with the Climate bill requirements and also work on classifying the Model Y as an SUV if it does not right now. Regarding value the SR RWD is still king with or without the rebate...

Cheapest may not be the safest or best fit depending on each situation. Would you want a Chevy with a history of fires that gets the full rebate or a Tesla that has a relatively safe track record and is way more fun to drive but may or may not get the full rebate ? Research LFP and other Tesla...

What will Tesla do now ? 1) Change M3 RWD battery to US made one (say 4680 or NCA/whatever in MR LR right now) and increase MSRP but still keep under $55k 2) Offer a cheaper less range version of LR with US made battery priced at $55k 3) Both 1) and 2) Hope Elon reads this. I am old school...

:) Yes maybe cause Iam in the Windy City.. also roads here not that good. Maybe that's the reason

Wow that's pretty cool but can be easily missed if there's nothing flashing or some visible indicator like tmps low tire pressure .. But now that I know they LED and last long time I don't have to really worry about it since I will be trading in to new Tesla before 4 year warranty runs out. As...

Thanks Guys. Nice to know. Previous car BMW e92/N54 manual had bulbs and codes I mentioned hence asked. First EV. Cancelled my BMW I4 E40 order and got the M3 RWD instead for its nimble handling. E40 was too heavy , failed moose test, first year model -- hence many bugs will be expected and then...

Hello , new to Model 3. Coming from German ice cars that always threw a code on the dash when any bulb went out. The code would even tell which bulb is out (like left brake light, right side repeater indicator bulb etc). Does something similar happen in model 3. Will get some warning on the...

Does Tesla do ppi's ? Can the owner/dealer schedule a ppi for peace of mind of buyer ? What is the approximate cost and do they check report on things that matter like any suspension issues that need to be fixed, pending recalls not done, report of how many super charging's were done, how many...

New member from Chicago. My EDD is around oct-dec as well for RWD Aero. If you want 2023 i would book now with sport wheels and as you come closer to december just downgrade wheels to aero. That way you will be in line even if they stop takin orders if wait times get too long..