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    How to deal with phantom braking?

    What is your follow distance set to ? Try 5 car lengths - I only use tac on highways in FL - try chill mode - very smooth
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    question on home wall connector and mobile connector

    Hopefully picking up a MYLR in December. I ordered in in early April before the mobile connector was excluded from the purchase price Member ordered in early April -
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    Serious Issue with our 2021 Model 3 - Reported to TSB

    I was concerned about sudden braking when I got my model 3 - a recent trip to teslacon Florida let me try out tap - I set it to 5 car lengths and 5 mph over speed limit - no problems on turnpike - I tried the autopilot steering but was jumpy on 95 highway that was in bad shape -
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    question on home wall connector and mobile connector

    The mobile connector should be in the trunk - in a bag -
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    $3500 price difference for Model 3 Long Range AWD vs Performance. Which one should I go with?

    The standarmodel 3 is great - LFP battery goes to 100 percent - if you want the Ev tax credit for 2023 keep the car under $55k - I did add the 19 inch wheels
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    Battery range

    This is good advice - I just went to teslacon 2022 in space coast - about 250 miles from boynton beach - coming home just said - navigate home - the car suggested a 20 min charge at Port St. Lucie - the chargers were at a large service center - that allowed for clean bathroom / and DD breakfast...
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    Politics - Quarantine Thread

    Elon has gone full tilt - by requoting conspiracy theory - then deleat- so now you can put anything on twitter- the guys from GM with their jet planes are no treat - keep the tesla it’s amazing modern car
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    Model Y acceleration pedal

    I think I ment you can change stopping mode -
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    Model Y acceleration pedal

    You can turn off the regen braking on the highway - your car will coast like ice car - put it back on for around town
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    Charge at 100% once per week? [LFP RWD model 3]

    I was able to charge my new model 3 to 100% with the mobile charger in a standard 120v outlet - it’s really slow but starting at 9 pm - my florida off peak rate - it was full at 9:00 am. What I have read was LFP. Likesfull charge once a wk - estimated 260 miles range
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    Confused between rear wheel vs long range

    I did splurge on the 19 inch wheels - as I think it adds a big upgrade to the cars look 🎩
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    Confused between rear wheel vs long range

    I just got model 3 - came with LFP battery so can charge to 100%- it’s had plenty of power- and even put it on chill mode - especially parking in garage - and on A1A in Florida - with strict speed limits passing the mansions - I thought I would also want the better sound but the included system...
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    Bottom dropping out of used market?

    A lot of Ev buyers waiting for the 2023 rebates - even used teslas can have up to $4000 rebate - I don’t expect to see any price reduction but one - somehow they have to model 3 - long range under $55k to qualify for possible 2023 tax savings
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    Regrets [Anyone regret trading in their ICE for their Tesla?]

    I tried chill in my model 3 and really liked it - also helpful pulling into my tight two car garage - smooooth
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    Regrets [Anyone regret trading in their ICE for their Tesla?]

    I agree - many of my friends with Ev also have ice car -
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    Traded my M3P for an RS3 - My thoughts on both cars for what it's worth

    Nice article and lots of replies - I just got my model 3 in Florida and enjoying it - I still look at the Porsche in a lot in Delray Beach - kind of like flirting when your cars not looking - dealing with getting charger installed - many electricians don’t want to open a permit - or charge up to...
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    Battery drain after 2022.24.8 Software update?

    Why get into your upscale car at 105 degrees ?
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    Battery drain after 2022.24.8 Software update?

    I suggest putting back the overheat protection - you don’t want the display and other parts to overheat - a few percent in really hot weather is normal
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    Teslacon florida

    ok see you there - I am a new owner model 3
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    Roof glass cracked on delivery

    I agree and feeling a lot of heat from the roof in Florida - may order sun shades with clips ?
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    Just come across the phantom braking issue, considering canceling my order

    This blog has had a huge response from wild to mild - I also thought about canceling my model 3 due to PB braking issues - I don’t rely on cruise control - but having your foot ready to intercede the car makes no sense for me - I do want to try it sometime with no traffic -
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    SR/SR+ (Model 3 RWD) Waiting Room

    Was your car built in ca ?
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    SR/SR+ (Model 3 RWD) Waiting Room

    Got model 3 this wk in Florida came with standard headlight - I think only offered on performance model - did come with new wood door trim. - also we get basic sound system - I did upgrade to 19 inch wheels as they upgrade the look -
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    SR/SR+ (Model 3 RWD) Waiting Room

    Today was the delivery of my Model 3 in West Palm Beach FL . Everything went well except the bluetooth connection needed some assist from a tesla rep. Pearl White with black seats.. it did have some xtra wood trim on the doors. I have heard reports of some bad sales and service so decided to...
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    Awful delivery today

    Sounds like a rough delivery - I got my model 3 today - and all went well - got help from staff for Bluetooth not connected- I brought logo pads and pens and snacks for sales and service so they know Alan g. - well appreciated
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    SR/SR+ (Model 3 RWD) Waiting Room

    i am getting my model 3 thursday so i will let you know about frame. I asked my rep about the headlights coming in on model 3 standard recently. she gave me an answer the sounded like it was written by a lawyer: " to the effect they use several different type of headlights on this car . so wont...
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    SR/SR+ (Model 3 RWD) Waiting Room

    You should check now - the bank might do a hard pull credit check so may may want to limit your application- A recent tesla loan is at 4.49% - it went thru Wells Fargo that only finances with tesla and dealerships- ask your rep. To open the tesla finance portal - you can use the slide etc to...
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    My MX smells like something died in it

    This is very clever. Just don’t spray on seats or dash -
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    SR/SR+ (Model 3 RWD) Waiting Room

    Got a text my model 3 has shipped from factory - I assume CA and on the way to FL - so updated this time two weeks sooner - once you get your vin - decide on. Financing and get quotes on insurance - tesla insurance in fl starts October so starting w Allstate and then will check pricing
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    SR/SR+ (Model 3 RWD) Waiting Room

    There is a push at the end of each quarter to push out more cars. - Elon likes the pumped up figures - as soon as you get your vin you can final decide on lease or purchase - I changed from 3 year lease to 5 year purchase - in just a few minutes - time to order your car mats - cup holders -...
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    Tesla Sold Me A Wrecked M3 As New

    Great detective work 👍
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    SR/SR+ (Model 3 RWD) Waiting Room

    After complaining for months that the model 3 was the tesla stepchild - I got vin today for white - black seats -19 in wheels - decided to look at buying instead of leasing I signed up for - the finance calculator is easy to use - I was amazed when approved by Wells Fargo in only 30 seconds 🔜
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    Electrician and work recommendation

    I agree - I checked w west palm beach inspection Dept and yes required - one electric quoted $350 for permit - another said he would not do a permit for “such a small job”— if you file it yourself aprx $100 but some liability/ and you have to call them for a final inspection
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    Tesla Sold Me A Wrecked M3 As New

    I would deal w tesla first - a Lawer may want a big percent of any winnings - or money upfront - I would post on the tesla sights recommended to get their attention - keep it brief and state your giving tesla a chance to make good on their error -
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    Model 3 2023 updates? Or what would you guys like to see?

    I wish they would fix the phantom braking
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    Teslacon florida

    Anyone going to teslacon in space coast Florida in October ? Sounds interesting. - would drive from boynton beach Alan g https://www.teslaownersflorida.org/event-4886195
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    Has Tesla Build quality improved on new Model 3s in 2022?

    They were carrying a $10000 surcharge in Delray Beach - you still have to deal w gas stations but Prius get great mpg - I’m also a senior with model 3 coming soon - go for tesla -
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    California DMV complaint over Tesla Autopilot/FSD

    There are so many owner like my friend dc who loves fsd. I won’t pay for it on my new model 3 - I’m cautious about AP due to reports of phantom breaking etc - I’m ok to drive it like a car that you plug in.
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    Amending Model 3 Order

    I updated my model 3 to 19 inch wheels no change in est delivery - on model 3 and Y the more options and cost generally will speed delivery
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    Amending Model 3 Order

    My model 3. White - black updated 30 days sooner to palm beach Florida - Ordered 3-25-22 delivery est 9-1-22. Did upgrade 10 19 inch wheels. Still trying to decide to lease or purchase from Tesla ?
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    SR/SR+ (Model 3 RWD) Waiting Room

    I just bought my Tesla $400 worth of presents for its arrival in September? I’m trying to convince my wife it’s a lot less then a mistress 😝
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    What will be the advantages for Tesla users if all Tesla charging stations become publicly available?

    Just saw an amazing free Tesla charger in islamorada Florida https://www.moradabaykeys.com/dining/pierres-restaurant/ Pierre’s restaurant had two free Tesla charges in their parking lot
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    New headlights retrofit

    I agree I think the headlights should be ok on my new M3 - this car will not have some of the deluxe features - like new lights - better sound system. - and some others - I don’t want to spend more so I’m excited to get delivery September?
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    SR/SR+ (Model 3 RWD) Waiting Room

    Are you using Tesla financing ? - I looked at a loan calculator on a credit union Webster - the best rate was for 36 months / then they increased the interest rate for a longer loan -
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    I hate my Tesla! Don’t buy one!

    I agree with some of your issues and haven’t even got my M3 delivery yet - yes everything is about money to Tesla - I don’t think you will see a front driver display in a model 3 or Y - mr musks reply is just spend more for a S or X. If you miss your standard gauges - by offering only a middle...
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    Vendor Everything you want (and don't) to hear about the new 4680 Tesla Battery - An in-depth look: brought to you by TeslaShields.com

    Here is an update my M3 with LFP now estimate two months sooner 😎9-1-22 thru end of sept - I thought Tesla gave up on me ! Glad I got the 19 inch wheels - my only option -