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  1. Mike728

    FSD free trial is over

    We still haven't received the free trial. 🤷‍♀️
  2. Mike728

    Ordering Connectivity after trial?

    I was paying over $20/mo for SiriusXM for my previous vehicle. This was a no brainer, for the music and convenience of not having to tether, alone.
  3. Mike728

    Buying a used Tesla and I have concerns.

    How much are you supposedly paying for it, and how many miles are on it? Does it have any SW enhancements installed, like FSD, or AB? With the current pricing on new Y's, it would take a great deal for me to ever consider used.
  4. Mike728

    Am I crazy? Model Y without home charger...

    You must be fun at parties.
  5. Mike728

    Am I crazy? Model Y without home charger...

    The mobile connector is not hardwired, so max current allowed is 32A.
  6. Mike728

    Am I crazy? Model Y without home charger...

    That's how we started out. It's better than nothing, but that's it. If you're driving 400 miles per week, you would need to charge for ~130 hours. That's assuming perfect conditions, which are rarely met.
  7. Mike728

    Am I crazy? Model Y without home charger...

    As is your post. How much is your cheapest "off peak" rate? How much are they charging per kWh and where at?
  8. Mike728

    Am I crazy? Model Y without home charger...

    I would not have bought our Y, if I couldn't charge at home.
  9. Mike728

    Weird phone call from local Tesla rep

    Did the rep who called you already have that info, or did you disclose it during the conversation?
  10. Mike728

    Holding off payment until last minute - how long can you wait?

    I paid through the app while picking it up. It makes no sense to pay ahead of time.
  11. Mike728

    Do you normally use "CHILL" mode or "NORMAL" mode with your model Y?

    I use Normal, but my wife uses Chill.
  12. Mike728

    Why is Tesla Wall Connector not on Energy Star list?

    My city just wanted confirmation it was UL certified. There was no mention of Energy Star. I already received my rebate, so I'm happy.
  13. Mike728

    With a carbon fiber spoiler, do you go to an automatic car wash anymore?

    What part of my reply was a personal attack? If saying I'm old and you're young seems like a personal attack, I apologize. I'd be more than happy to trade ages with you. :)
  14. Mike728

    With a carbon fiber spoiler, do you go to an automatic car wash anymore?

    LOL - From the looks of your profile pic, I have more years driving and maintaining vehicles, than you have years since birth. I've learned from experience, having taken cars with better paint than a Tesla, through automatic washes. I personally don't care what you do with your vehicle, but...
  15. Mike728

    With a carbon fiber spoiler, do you go to an automatic car wash anymore?

    I'll guarantee your paint is swirled, or you installed a complete wrap of the car. The darker the color, the more noticeable it is. Not everyone is anal with their vehicles, which is why they are still in business.
  16. Mike728

    Order before March 1 or wait until end of Q1

    It would cost them money to lower the APR. I'm actually glad that Tesla doesn't play those typical dealer mind games.
  17. Mike728

    With a carbon fiber spoiler, do you go to an automatic car wash anymore?

    Anymore? I don't have the spoiler and would never take any of our vehicles to an automatic car wash.
  18. Mike728

    Order before March 1 or wait until end of Q1

    How does it make any difference? As I shared above, you can lower the monthly payment by lowering either the price, or finance rate. Lowering the price makes it more transparent and actually lowers the taxable amount of the vehicle. It benefits all, not just people financing.
  19. Mike728

    Model Y Black to White Seats swap after Purchase

    This guy was willing to upgrade to please his wife. :) https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/trade-my-white-seats-for-black-ones-2024-model-y.322737/
  20. Mike728

    Order before March 1 or wait until end of Q1

    Tesla offering a $5k discount, is basically the same as offering 0% for 60 months if looking at $40k loan. They've done that recently. I know some people like to think their loan doesn't cost anything, but it's really just the dealer moving money around.
  21. Mike728

    Order before March 1 or wait until end of Q1

    That's no different than lowering the price.
  22. Mike728

    Planning a Road Trip & Cutting it Close

    It doesn't seem to take rain into account. I had it tell me I would arrive with plenty to spare (~15%) on a 130 mile trip. It was pouring out. During the drive the vehicle instructed me to slow down to 55 in order to make it, but I was in a 70MPH zone, so no way was I going to put our lives at...
  23. Mike728

    Order before March 1 or wait until end of Q1

    It was our second place vehicle last year, too. I hated the 2 window switches for 4 windows, and the cap-touch buttons on the steering wheel. Were you looking at a '24? The top trim '23's were all missing the 360 cameras, which was also disappointing. Congrats on the new Y!
  24. Mike728

    Don't drive my Tesla in heavy rain due to battery damage???

    $15k sounds like a really great deal! Check out the stories of an Ionic 5 battery replacement. What did you sell it for? The new owner should get many years of enjoyment, now that it has a new battery.
  25. Mike728

    Tax credit 2023 [The tax credit discussion thread]

    THIS post was very helpful in finding out that I wasn't eligible.
  26. Mike728

    Trade my white seats for black ones - 2024 Model Y

    It's not "my opinion" that they will show their age quicker, or that they cost more than the black. But, yeah, I agree with your wife that they're ugly. :)
  27. Mike728

    Trade my white seats for black ones - 2024 Model Y

    I never understood why they charge extra for those. Besides being ugly, they'll show their age much quicker.
  28. Mike728

    Software Update Any Problems?

    Our wipers will detect rain only after I trigger them manually. Then, they work for awhile and stop again. This has been going on for over 5 months. I've never experienced a dry wipe.
  29. Mike728

    I’m scared to drive my new Tesla in the winter

    Our 23 MY does not have this option. The only time we get reduced regen, is if it's below ~30 degrees, or it's charged over 95%.
  30. Mike728

    Software Update Any Problems?

    Those are pretty much just auto wiper complaints. My auto wipers have sucked for several versions of SW. They did work well for about a month, but were then broken again around an October update.
  31. Mike728

    Software Update Any Problems?

    The update states "minor fixes". Why would you think you would have problems after installing it? I've had it for a couple weeks and see no issues.
  32. Mike728

    Model Y Performance - Incognito?

    Do you really think the spoiler is functional? :)
  33. Mike728

    Hips...Easier to get in and out of a Model Y than a Model 3/

    Are you asking if it's easier to get in and out of a MY, vs a M3? The answer is an obvious "yes".
  34. Mike728

    Can Y open garage door without myQ?

    I've been using MyQ now since August and am very pleased with it so far. It sometimes gets confused when the car switches between wifi and cellular, but it recovers within a few seconds. I've never had to perform any resets, it just works. However, I do not use the proximity feature, as it...
  35. Mike728

    Credits: Enticing us to get Acceleration Boost?

    A .5 second 0-60 time improvement would cost way more than that on an ICE. It's actually priced pretty well, for those who want it. If I had those credits, it would be a no-brainer for me.
  36. Mike728

    From Y to Audi e-tron: a Comparison

    I appreciate your comparison remarks. Some here are just a little "cultish". :) We looked at the Audi before purchasing our Y, but we couldn't justify the price difference. I hope you enjoy it!
  37. Mike728

    Tesla Newbie - PPF Necessary?

    Probably less than 1%.
  38. Mike728

    Picture of your Model Y - Right Now!

    South Barrington and no front plate? Do you work for the city? :) I've been driving around for over 40 years without a front plate in IL. Only South Barrington and Buffalo Grove seem to care about it.
  39. Mike728

    Tax credit 2023 [The tax credit discussion thread]

    Did you buy a new Tesla in 2023? https://fueleconomy.gov/feg/tax2023.shtml
  40. Mike728

    Tax credit 2023 [The tax credit discussion thread]

    You're able to fill out the charging station rebate with Turbo Tax, but they don't verify your location. I ended up removing it from my filing, since they consider my Chicago suburb (Naperville) an urban area and didn't want to risk any delays. Do they not consider Woodstock urban? Edit: I just...
  41. Mike728

    Do MLY come with matrix headlights?

    I wish they worked as designed. I could care less about the light show "feature".
  42. Mike728

    I left my lights in overnight

    Interesting. There's an old thread on this, where the OP wanted to leave them on but couldn't. How did you get them to stay on? https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/sometimes-i-want-headlights-staying-on-when-im-out-of-the-car.104366/
  43. Mike728

    Buyer Beware! Tesla Ups Price on order by $1790.00 and And Does not Refund Order fee of $250.00!!

    So, you placed an order with a non refundable deposit. Didn't sign the contract in a timely manner and are now upset that they kept your deposit and cancelled the order? In your mind, how long should they have pulled the vehicle out of inventory for you to think about? If you wanted to wait...
  44. Mike728

    Buyer Beware! Tesla Ups Price on order by $1790.00 and And Does not Refund Order fee of $250.00!!

    OP, did you happen to read this when you placed your order? Motor Vehicle Order Agreement
  45. Mike728

    Can Y open garage door without myQ?

    MyQ is not as smart as you're implying. It is just an interface between your opener and the app. The status shows either "open", or "closed". It is not integrated with the garage door's internal computer, like the safety sensors that came with the opener are. If my door senses an obstruction...
  46. Mike728

    Can Y open garage door without myQ?

    No way is that an issue with MyQ. More than likely, it's an issue with the obstruction/safety sensors that work on infrared.