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    ADVICE: 2023 Long Range MY at Carmax or New from Tesla?

    We were in the same boat with qualifying for the tax credit, but when we went looking at a new Jeep wrangler Rubicon 4xe, we came across a pretty smart internet sales manager. By leasing and then immediately paying off the lease, we were able to get the full $10,500 in federal and tax benefits...
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    Ioniq 5 vs Model Y

    Then why does Tesla put an instrument cluster in their upscale models? At first, Tesla touted the "minimalist" design, but they know that the vast majority of drivers don't want to look to the right to find information, and that's why it's on the $100K+ models. It's purely a cost savings...
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    Time to DIY Ceramic Coating

    I have, over the years used dozens of different products costing from over $150 for a vial to consumer-grade products from Walmart. What I have come down to is doing a paint-correction type of detail when I first take delivery, followed by a good, long lasting product such as Collinite 845. I...
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    2023 Model 3 without USS and proximity functionality [park assist / summon not available]

    They're starting to make some pretty good deals on Ioniq 5's now because they don't qualify for the rebate. An SEL comes in at just about what a MY costs after the rebate if you can get a couple grand off sticker. It has great safety features and I actually prefer it to my wife's MY. Also...
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    Are all these new posters really real?

    Oh, I don't know, I think I agree with the train of thought that Tesla broke into a new stratum of owners 5 weeks ago with the price reductions and tapped a group of buyers that never would have bought a Tesla otherwise. I know my wife and I are in that camp. For the nearly $70k that a MYLR...
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    MYP vs Genesis GV60

    Several reviews I have seen note a lag on acceleration on the Ioniq 5. What I have observed on mine is that if set up correctly, there is no lag and I have consistently been able to get mid 4 second 0-60 times. You should be in regen level 0, have 80% or more, sport mode and traction control...
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    Common Safety and Related Features YLR Doesn't Have / Works Poorly?

    I think the blind spot detection feature you're talking about would not be available anymore because they removed ultrasonic sensors late last year and even disabled the sensors for cars that had them on software updates.
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    Parking assist

    This conversation has kind of gone off the rails. So, if I get the gist of what you're saying, the solution to Tesla removing safety equipment (USS sensors) that virtually every other manufacturer has installed for many years and still use, and disabling them on cars that still have them is to...
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    Common Safety and Related Features YLR Doesn't Have / Works Poorly?

    I would like like to comment in general on your concerns, because I shared them and after having the MYLR for several days and just having taken a several hundred mile trip today, I have some thoughts. I'm not going to go down the list as others have done, but in general all your concerns are...
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    Questions about delivery

    I've gotta say I was in the same boat as you, but ours was actually pretty good. I was so paranoid, I went over every millimeter of the car and the only thing I found was that the hood panel gap was ever so slightly wider on one side and the headlight on one side was not absolutely flush with...
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    Parking assist

    I don't know where you live, but our area has some very tight parking lots and often heavy traffic that would make "always" backing into parking spaces impractical and inconsiderate at times. Look, I've driven fire engines, semi trucks, ambulances and was a code 3 driving instructor, so I think...
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    Parking assist

    Too late, picked it up yesterday. And, btw, that disclaimer is mandatory to buy one now. We knew going in that it was not working yet, but like I've said several times on here, I would be inclined to sell it if the safety features are not returned in the next few months. Of course, it's my...
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    Parking assist

    Yep, my biggest concern is backing out of congested parking spaces like Costco where you are wedged in between 2 cars and can't see much except straight back. Even cameras will not see this well until cars are really close. The ultrasonics really help here. Anyway, they moved our delivery up...
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    Just ordered my first Tesla

    We ordered white with black interior LR AWD on Jan 13th in the evening. Got our VIN about 2 weeks later (28th) and delivery scheduled Feb 5th. We are on the Central Coast of CA. The first thing we noticed was they gave us a more accurate ETA, got the VIN the next day.
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    Parking assist

    Ok, ok, let's all take a breath here. First of all, who said we were trying to make a statement here? It's just a car. It's a commodity for me. I buy a new car for either my wife or I every couple of years. The point I was trying to make was that I really hope Tesla comes through on its...
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    Parking assist

    Well, first of all, this car is for my wife and she trusts and relies less on this tech than I do, so she is not as uncomfortable with it as I am. If it were up to me, I would buy another Ioniq 5 which is what I drive and feel is a vastly superior car, but Limited I5's are still very hard to...
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    Parking assist

    Nope, not unless you bought it specifically to resell.
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    Parking assist

    We are due to pick ours up Sunday. Like many, we were tempted by the massive price drop and reluctantly pulled the trigger on a MYLR. Just want to echo that this had better not be another of Elon's empty promises to fix with Telsa Vision soon or we will definitely sell ours quickly. In this...