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Constructive criticism rant: If I were asking $44K for a 23 L.R. M3, and if I only posted one photo, I would make sure it’s an immaculate photo, where the car is clean, washed, and photoed in good sunlight where it really shows off the condition of the paint. The OP’s Photo looks terrible, and...

The Midwest needs to catch up quick. Like…today already. I live in a major city, and none of the key player Hotels( Hilton, Double Tree, ect.) have any chargers whatsoever. It’s ridiculous. I’m just dumbfounded how behind the infrastructure is here in the Midwest, almost to the point where it’s...

This is the exact same argument when auto manufacturers switched from physical buttons to touch capacitive buttons for environmental controls/U.I. The reality is, it doesn’t work for everyone no matter what someone chooses to have ‘stalks’ or not, physical buttons touch capacitive, etc. What...

Yup. I agree that if there was some type of policy or procedure where Tesla has to buy FSD back from the driver, if XYZ happens or where it’s not what the owner thought it would be based on their geographic, ect.

Don’t you think that argument gets a little old though? Sure, new ‘tech’ could have some tweaks, but that applies to anything related. I mean, I realize in the earlier M3’s had issues with paint and build quality, etc. But it seems it’s becoming more of a rarity with issues with manufacturing...

In fairness, the Prius has the one of the highest resale popularity used markets over any vehicle on the road today (With Honda also right in line with other Toyota models.) Heck, a Prius with over 200,000 miles still has dealer attraction, even over domestic cars with significantly less mileage.

This. Guidelines are just a metric from the manufacturer. But they don’t take into account that everybody drives differently variably on road conditions, speed, and temperature that will affect treadwear. I’ve had Pirelli P-0 tires that were supposed to be only good for 10,000 miles, and I...

Same. The downside is I found there can be a slight lag in service or some devices are ‘confused’ when counter switching between devices, that requires a manual reset.

Polestar had a similar-ish offer that expired in July. Lucid is in the luxury EV car segment in terms of being unobtainable for the majority of consumers. $750 a month for 36 months? (I didn’t check the initial funds due at signing.) Heck, that’s the average lease payment that members are...

That looks terrible. I’d be curious to know how you drive. That type of wear definitely isn’t an anomaly. So I would safely assume you do a lot of highway driving and/or you drive at ‘higher’ rates of speed quite regularly for that type of wear to occur. Your tires are almost shredding in that...

Which is probably a contributor to your driving behavior and speeds. You should be able to easily achieve ~25,000 miles on these tires, assuming the alignment is accurate and spec’d. Heck, there’s models for sale on this very forum with the original tires at ~40,000 with major wear.

It does though. Your quote below is inherently false you posted to that member. . You stated: “However, if you trade it in to Tesla they will give you zero for it as they simply remove it and then resell the car without it.” I would suggest to check Teslas used inventory. Many of their ‘used’...

On a side note: The Prius Prime and RAV4 Prime are so underrated. Probably two of the best hybrid vehicles available on today’s market. Heck, the Rav 4 Prime, we were considering buying a couple years ago, but you couldn’t even get one. Not only that, but the mark up is like $7,000 on those...

That’s a pretty significant upgrade, especially with the range on the L.R. The whole ‘stalkless’ transition is something I’m already accustomed to on our Model S, with a short learning curve. The one new feature I like, is definitely ventilated seats. That’s like the perfect trifecta with the...

Second this. As a ‘performance guy’ myself, to knock down 4.2 to 3.7 in a N.A. Vehicle, you’d be spending over $2k with an upgraded throttle body, fuel rail/injectors, map sensors, tune, etc. With the acceleration boost, it’s applied like in 20 minutes or less with no aftermarket tuning...

Not necessarily. Mutli-coat has multiple meanings. For example, Ford has a multi-coat known as ‘white-platinum-metallic’. It’s three different shade applications of paint, that gives it a glossy – glittery-pearlescent shine. I think it’s far more complicated than just assuming it multi-coat...

That’s unfortunate. The ‘deep blue metallic’ was my first choice for a color. (Actually, pre-ordered a M3, but ultimately went with solid black.) Blue is the one color that shifts hues on various days with more sun or cloud cover. It still looks great on the road, though.

That looks freakin’ terrible. It almost looks like something was resting on the paint and was dragged on the car. It’s one thing if it was like a slightly used model Y with that type of marring, but being new with those type of imperfections? Absolutely not. But depending on how much time you...

Well, I never said it was ‘unusable’, you interjected that unnecessary adjective, because you’re clearly miffed over this whole RWD debate. But yes, I have experience with RWD in colder climates, and it’s just not desirable, nor ideal. I’m repeating myself again, but there’s a reason RWDs are...

I’ve been ceramic coating all my vehicles for the last 10 years. And I am partial to using G-Techniq. Gtechniq - CSL Crystal Serum Light - Ceramic. Amazon.com This is a great product. But like any product, you have to have knowledge of how to use the application properly. So definitely watch...

That’s a terrible offer. I’m curious though, if they’re factoring the OP’s has FSD. I mean, Tesla’s trade-in should be higher than that. But no logical person is paying $38,000 for an 18’ with almost 100,000 miles. That’s just not a realistic price point. Especially with the refresh being...

You’re welcome. Thanks for the discussion!

It’s all mutually related. And that was the point countering what that member said in relation to the ‘plenty’. Had. You must’ve gotten bored of it. Try the L.R.

Ceramic coating is definitely something to look into. The key is, is shop around. The cost of the ceramic material/solution itself is not expensive, it’s the labor. If you know someone ‘on the side’ that can ceramic coat properly, and that is trained, you probably can score a deal where you’re...

I could make the counter argument ‘A lot people don’t want the RWD version’ too. Like I said, it depends on your geographic location if the rear wheel driving application is specific to your climate. For others, long range might be pricier, but more justifiable if they want it for various road...

<Snipped the juvenile ad-hominem attacks.> Thanks for agreeing. And nothing I said was untrue about the price of that car. And I’m entitled to make any comment on a public forum regarding my opinion on that. It’s overpriced and no one in there right mind would pay that. I have no problem...

I actually G-Technique ceramic coat all my vehicles, and I can personally attest it makes a significant difference in minor damage with chips. As for PPF, I find most owners don’t go that route, because they don’t even know that option exists for a car and/or they’re not willing to protect a car...

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Pass. No one wants the RWD version. And the value declines heavily on these. Even dealers won’t buy the RWD version in my location.

You can sorta short-cut that price by opting for Long Range, add acceleration boost being comparable in the performance numbers not being drastically different. (Accel boost is essentially free if you have referral credits.) I mean, unless someone really wants the larger 20” wheels...

The Police Pursuit EV Blazer is basically the civilian SS Blazer that’s happening. It was demoed last week and shows how much potential tech is moving forward. I suspect Ford should be demoing the Explorer EV this 4th quarter as well. [The video link from YouTube can’t be posted here. Type in...

Same as ucmndd. I’m not waiting for the whole hyped ‘Highland refresh’. In addition to my Model S, I just scored a barely used, super low mileage L.R M3, loaded (No FSD). The only downside, is I didn’t want black for the exterior color, given I’ve owned many black cars over the years, [They...

It hasn’t actually. (Your comment doesn’t contribute to anything, though.) But this thread actually does discuss a lot of intricacies of battery, technology and efficiency, improvements in terms of handling dynamics, range, code, ect. I mean, have you sifted through all 58 pages? Because I have...

I share your thoughts on this. I don’t generally like to buy the first model of a refresh. Mainly because I do want to see what others experiences are, initial glitches or hardware faults that need to be worked out, etc. It’s fairly standard that most new GEN products have to mature a bit first.

To be honest, my experience with my Model S was actually second nature when just using the toggle on the steering well with the haptic feedback. I can understand why the ‘stalks’ are an important experience for others, because they’re generational, but I also found it completely natural to be...

My take on your accident, is that you should really hope that it’s totaled. I would not want my insurance company repairing that catastrophe. I can tell you right now, if they decide to ‘fix’ your car, it will never be the same in terms of how it handles, and you’ll likely notice intricacies of...

Generally speaking, ‘Refreshes’ are minor overhauls with cosmetic tweaks, specific software features, ect. ‘New batteries’ isn’t minor to any degree. If you look at Apple in comparison to Tesla, they’re both very similar in terms of how they ration their updated features on products. I suspect...

Because…. they are. I mean, I’m not speaking generally for every location. But my region specific, M3 prices are being reduced greatly. Both from private sellers and dealerships, where they’re just sitting with no traction. They don’t sell, because partially of what I already mentioned about...

Pretty obvious your logic is flawed. Anyways…… So 3 points to counter your flawed post: 1.) Depending on your region, M3’s prices are being slashed like a horror movie. And the M3’s I’m referring to, aren’t high mileage. They’re like low mileage, 21/22 Model year with owners that have the...

I’d expand on that. It’s way more than just interest rates halting consumer spending. It’s everything coupled together with inflation, the tax credit that destroys resale value on older model Teslas, and just simply because of market saturation with consumers dumping used models in lieu of...

So bizarre the OP (Saabtastic) won’t reply to other members, when inquiring if the car sold or not. I mean, how hard is that? (And he’s been online multiple times.)

No one is disputing a seller can’t offer a price they want. And that wasn’t the point of my reply. (FYI, the buyer can only offer a price if the seller is willing to accept ‘OBO’. Some of these listings state that and others don’t.) Nope. Nothing says I have to ‘send a private message’ on...

Right, Some people lack the sense to differentiate between ‘constructive criticism’ and ‘being rude’. But that’s to be expected when dealing with those who are uneducated on the Internet. I’ve noticed a trend on this site with M3 sellers, and it’s a hard sell with used Teslas, especially...

Outstanding price for what you’re offering, other than the harsh curb rash on that front driver side wheel.

Why would you start a duplicate thread of the same car you’re selling? Late 2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance with FSD - $38k (Texas) I mean, your first thread didn’t get much traction because of your high price, and your $38,000 price tag is the same in this thread, so what would lead you to...

Yikes man. I’m gonna be honest with you, I think your price is high for approaching 100,000 miles. Now, I understand every market is different, but I just scored one with 13,000 miles for the same price. (Although, it doesn’t have massaging seats like yours has.) I do hope you’re able to sell it...

You’re missing specifically how many miles the car has currently.

WelI, I mean… I keep hearing the whole ‘Highland’ update is imminent. Like, people have been saying that for months, and it hasn’t happened. I understand it’s all speculation, but to say it’s imminent doesn’t really show its trajectory. I will agree with you on one thing, that I see a lot of...

It’s funny. I heard someone else say that they disliked the RWD variant as well, before migrating to the LR—M3. It’s just not popular, and they can be acquired for mid-20s with low mileage in my area. I’m wondering if consumers just don’t want to spend the extra money, and settle for the RWD...

Good luck with your sale. But I’m not in the market for an RWD.