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    Australian Model Y Waiting Room

    Hi everyone, Im an Aussie who lives in Hong Kong (Hong Kong forum virtually non existent). The cars we get would be very similar spec to Australia. I just took delivery of my model Y standard range red on white interior on Saturday. I was constantly on this forum to see what people thought...
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    Australian Model Y Waiting Room

    Great to hear you got your car. Just one question - How did you find the suspension compared to how it felt when you test drove the vehicle?
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    Australian Model Y Waiting Room

    Thank you for sharing. Its really encouraging that the ride has improved.
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    Australian Model Y Waiting Room

    Congrats! How did you find the ride quality compared to when you test drove it?
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    Australian Model Y Waiting Room

    That is great news as I will probably put my order in by the end of this month…. Helps address the only real concern I had with the car
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    Australian Model Y Waiting Room

    Ok thanks that was helpful. Enjoy your new ride mate.
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    Australian Model Y Waiting Room

    How did you find the ride quality compared to when you test drove it? Trying to get hints as to whether the ones delivered in 2023 have the comfort suspension.
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    Describe your initial impressions upon new delivery of 2023 Model Y

    So I guess you just live with the tire pressure warning on all the time? The warning comes before 38psi according to my understanding.
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    Describe your initial impressions upon new delivery of 2023 Model Y

    I can understand if the performance model has stiffer performance but the regular models should really have it. Ironic that currently only the performance has it. Reviewers have said the ride on the performance was better than the RWD one they tested before.
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    Describe your initial impressions upon new delivery of 2023 Model Y

    One thing I am considering is tire pressure. Tesla recommends 42PSI. Interestingly the EV6 and Ioniq 5 recommends 36PSI and they are heavier cars…. Mercedes EQA is 40PSI and polestar 2 is similar to Tesla. Audi Q4 e tron is 32PSI as is the BMW ix1…. All of which are heavier than the model Y...
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    Australian Model Y Waiting Room

    I see quite a few of them on the road but they do prefer foreign brands though. Not sure if it’s a CCP thing or just a prestige thing to them. Every 2nd or 3rd car here is a Tesla. The financial and tax incentives to buy electric are huge here as taxes on internal combustion cars are huge as...
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    Describe your initial impressions upon new delivery of 2023 Model Y

    Hi everyone. I am very close to purchasing a model Y. Biggest concern is the ride. I was only able to test drive a 2022 build in HK. It is not confirmed by Tesla whether the 2023 Model Ys (right hand drive) exported from Shanghai to Australia, UK, and HK have the comfort suspension. We know...
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    Australian Model Y Waiting Room

    You know its funny....I keep test driving so many electric cars and they all have their issues or compromises (did the Kia and about to do the EQA Mercedes). The base Model Y seems to be the outright value proposition for me. - cost, practicality and I am used to the Tesla ecosystem already...
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    Australian Model Y Waiting Room

    I test drove one a few weeks ago but it was a 2022 build and the ride was too firm for my taste. I spoke with them and they cannot confirm the comfort suspension.
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    Australian Model Y Waiting Room

    HI everyone. When your Model Ys arrive, can you share your thoughts on the suspension and ride? Tesla has not officially confirmed that the new Model Ys out of Shanghai have comfort suspension for the export models (they started fitting the comfort suspension from January 2023 at the factory)...
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    Australian Model Y Waiting Room

    Hello. May I ask whether the suspension is different than the one you may have test driven before purchasing the car? I am wondering whether cars delivered now are the ones from Shanghai with the comfort suspension.
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    Will Tesla offer suspension upgrade ?

    I live in Hong Kong and its also the same spec (Shanghai build). I test drove the base version with 19” wheels which was a 2022 make ( although he wouldnt say which month). I really liked the car but the suspension is what is holding me back. It’s way too firm! Way worse than my coil springed...
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    Model Y suspension for Hong Kong

    I am considering the new model Y. My biggest concern is the suspension. HK roads are amongst the worst in the world and I would take comfort over aesthetics and handling any day of the week. I understand that Tesla has been upgrading the suspension to “comfort” suspension especially for the...
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    Resale Value Guarantee

    So here is my latest Tesla drama. Since taking possession of my Model S in October, 2015, I have taken the car in 9 times! 8 of those times I had requested they service the vehicle in addition to performing the things that needed repairing. That means on average the car was being effectively...
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    Open letter to Mrs Carrie Lam - Support for electric vehicles in Hong Kong

    I can see an arbitrage here. If you own a 6 year old cheap car and had it for 3 years, you go and buy a Tesla and get a 250k discount. Register the car, and then sell it immediately for its market price without driving a single kilometer and make a handsome profit.
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    Better Way For HK Govt to do FRT

    That's what happens when you go from selling several thousand vehicles a year to less than 100.
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    Resale Value Guarantee

    Not yet but I plan on doing so this October. Plan on using the money to buy a properly built car.
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    Better Way For HK Govt to do FRT

    There is a lot of controversy over the decision the government made on FRT on Electric Vehicles - they clawed this back on the argument on congestion. But I actually think the government should put new vehicles into different bands based on emmissions. The current FRT system works like this...
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    Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

    I own a Tesla Model S (and live in Hong Kong). In Hong Kong, spotify is available to use on the Model S. Unfortunately, it is far from reliable and 50% of the time, it just won't play any music. I frequently need to reboot the system for it to work - even then it hardly does. When the...
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    Will the crony HK Gov reverse idiotic FRT decision?

    They won't change the decision. If anything they may reduce the waiver cap again. The FRT in my opinion should be formulated on emissions rather purely value (they use engine displacement for the licence fee). It should be a 50/50 weight based on CO2 and NOx emmissions per 100km. In the...
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    Wife's new car = ICE thanks to FRT

    The FRT decision has nothing to do with the idea of reducing congestion. It has everything to do with lost revenue. Effectively for every 700k Tesla, they were forgoing ~700k of tax revenue. If the average selling price of an EV eventually is around 350k (pre-tax), that would be ~300k in lost...
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    Relocating to UK - take Tesla with??

    I think you would need to pay some form of FRT which may mean buying one here in the used market is cheaper than bringing yours over. Not exactly sure, but that would be my gut feel.
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    So glad RHD model 3 won't be until 2019

    Mark my words - Buying the first RHD Model 3s is a recipe for DISASTER. Given their horrid reputation for quality - if you do decide to buy one, wait until 2020 when they would have ironed out all the manufacturing bugs.
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    Spotify problem - cannot log in as Tesla user after recent Tesla software upgrade

    Almost given up using Spotify in the Tesla. Works 50% of the time now. Just like most things with Tesla.
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    Spotify Tesla Account not working

    Spotify was never 100% reliable in my Tesla but since the latest software update, it hardly ever works. I don't think Tesla puts a lot of effort collaborating with Spotify to make this thing work. There are rumors that Tesla will have its own media streaming app - which I hope is not the case...
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    Wife's new car = ICE thanks to FRT

    I paid HK$680k for Model S 70D in October 2015. A similarly spec Telsar would now cost over HK$1.1m. At 680k it seemed like a bargain as it was roughly the cost of a bottom of the range E class and when you consider the guaranteed buy back price and lower running costs - it was cheaper to own...
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    Autotall not working - please help

    Can someone please show me a photo of how they installed the sticker autotoll on their model S? I had a Tesla guy install the first one and it didn't work. I have a replacement and I am scared of where to put it because I am hearing conflicting reports. If I put it in the bottom right hand...
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    Autotall not working - please help

    Hi everyone, After several years of procrastination, I finally registered for Autotoll. I was aware that due to the thickness of the Tesla Model S windscreen, you were supposed to get this installed in the nose of the car. However, Autotoll issued me with a a sticker. I gave it to Tesla and...
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    2017 FRT Renewal

    Long term I 100% agree that its inevitable that EVs take over even if there are zero subsidies, waivers etc compared to regular ICE vehicles. A lot of the research I have done suggests that in the next decade, EVs will be competitive with ICEs even at price points below US$40,000 and offer...
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    2017 FRT Renewal

    This is quite sad especially since Hong Kong clearly has a roadside pollution problem. The change in FRT laws is quite drastic as it effectively increases the price of a Tesla by around 70% on average. I thought they would have phased this in over time - i.e you only get 50-75% of the...
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    2017 FRT Renewal

    So in the competitive market place in HK, the Model S goes from competing with an E class to competing with an S class or Panamera type of vehicle. The Model 3 will compete directly with a 3 series. US$45,000 equates to ~HK$475,000 (via the FRT tax calculations etc) or HK$400,000 for a 40k...
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    2017 FRT Renewal

    Even though most Tesla owners (including myself) stand to benefit financially by this decision, I think its the wrong move. However, just for some context here. Most governments around the world have some form of EV subsidy - in North America that is around US$7,000 for instance. While...
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    2017 FRT Renewal

    WOW! So I paid 685k for my Model S 70D in Oct 2015 and after March 31, the same car would cost close to HK$1.2m!!!! Wow, could I actually MAKE money if I resell this car this year?! Amazing.
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    Supercharging Idling Fee

    I don't have a problem with the surcharge - I think its a good idea. Those saying that its not enough, should remember that 1 hour is HK$186 - not exactly pocket change. That would be more than double the price it would cost to charge the car using spot electricity prices in HK. The...
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    2017 FRT Renewal

    Any updates on this? I understand there will be a key decision made by March this year on whether to extend the FRT exemption or change it somewhat.
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    Would you buy another Tesla?

    Everyone buys Tesla's because of the driving experience - primarily. The thing is the competition is catching up. Jaguar will sell the I-Pace all electric EV in 2018 and the specs are very similar to the Model X without the nonsense doors. VW will have the ID concept in production by 2020...
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    Would you buy another Tesla?

    Well, supposedly, their quality keeps getting better all of the time. Perhaps I just had bad luck with mine and you will only have some small issues. But just be prepared, because almost everyone I know who has a Tesla has had to send it to the service centre at least once within the first 3...
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    Would you buy another Tesla?

    Hi everyone, I raise this question to get a gauge with the level of customer satisfaction. Customer satisfaction levels are typically high in North America, but I have a suspicion it may be much lower in Hong Kong due to service issues. Service issues matter more for a Tesla compared to...
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    Tesla OS 8 Update

    I don't have autopilot so no comments on that feature. However, I do like the new user interface. An added bonus is with the Music app. Spotify integration is better and I also noticed that my USB stick music is better organized too. Finally, a software upgrade that I actually like.
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    2017 FRT Renewal

    Anyone heard any updates on this? I know a couple of guys who may be interested to buy a Tesla but it may be risky if the delivery is post March 2017 and they have to pay much more than they expected based on some form of FRT being introduced for EVs.
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    Model S60 for Hong Kong use

    Answer to all this is "depends". However, I think for 60kwh, I would probably suggest making sure you can charge at home. Other thing is, if the 60kwh model is basically using a 70kwh battery, you could probably charge it to 100% which would mean that its range would not be too different to...
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    Questions for Drivers of Teslas

    1) Tesla car reviews. Performance, cost of ownership in HK given high gas prices, zero FRT, resale guarantee program. 2) Yes. Although was becoming more aware at the time of researching the purchase. Always looking at ways to clean up the environment so that my kids live in a better world...
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    Restrictions on Hong Kong Model S spec

    I think Tesla is an easy target. If the car did not have software updates, it would still be there. Most cars have their software (if they even have software) updated when you do a service. So someone at the Transport department needs to come up with these rules to justify their existence...
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    Restrictions on Hong Kong Model S spec

    Having a pretty lady sitting next to you is distracting too but they are not banning that.
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    Restrictions on Hong Kong Model S spec

    This is strange to say the least. Best thing to do is simply not update the software. However, in my case that may not be an option given that my car is at the service center - (as per usual)