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    Autopilot Asking for Input Every 11 Seconds

    You do realize that even with our hands on the wheels, Autopilot prompts flashing and kicks into disable without audio beep? Some of us have a light touch on the wheel. Autopilot is fooled by a dummy weight on the wheel but fails to register light human touch. No matter how anyone spins it...
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    Autopilot Asking for Input Every 11 Seconds

    Seriously auto-steering (not FSD) has been in beta for nearly a decade! If Tesla is not confident enough to allow hands-free driving on open fwy, Tesla should stop selling Auto-steering option. I am on my 4th Tesla since 2014. I am positive that I will be on next vehicle before auto-steering...
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    Model X, 6 Seater Cargo Space

    I think of my MX 6 seater as a people mover. Not moving a rare large item mover. As a 7 seater setting, 3rd row has very limited leg room. A 6 seater allow some needed leg room for 3rd row passengers. Plus my dog loves that open space between two second row captain seats.
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    Model 3 WiFi Connection [Unable to Connect]

    It is buggy. I can connect to home Wi-Fi but Wi-Fi keeps turn off and will not auto connect or turn on automatically. Not major issue as I get good cellular connection at home for OTA Tesla updates.
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    Model 3 - Key Fob yes/no?

    Make fob an option. It is worst when you are carrying stuffs in both arms and have to fiddle with phone. You dont like fob? Dont buy it and stick with your phone/card. For anyone willing to pay more for optional fob, let us have it.
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    Ceramic coating - cost in SoCal?

    Chances are it will be cheaper to pay someone to do it rather than pay yourself to do it.
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    Not getting paint protection film for your Model 3?

    I am sure once Model 3 production is up and running you can easily get replacement center console cover. They are usually cheap to replace. My previous MS's center armrest wood trim was chewed up by my puppy. Ranger replaced it for a bit over $100. I too never wrapped, used clear bra, or...
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    Pleasantly surprised at how cheap I am able to charge my vehicle!

    Come to Pasadena. No off peak. Always flat $0.21-0.22 KWh....
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    New 100D MX owner of 2 weeks. 3 Service center visits already?

    Compared to GM from 80-90's, they can only improved!
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    New 100D MX owner of 2 weeks. 3 Service center visits already?

    They only have limited numbers of MS for loaner. I wouldn't bother for 1 day loaner. But if more than that, they will be able to put you in MS loaner soon. Just my experience with very busy Los Angeles SC in Burbank.
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    New 100D MX owner of 2 weeks. 3 Service center visits already?

    Like you said, your previous experience with GM made you vow that you will "never own a GM product again". As you know GM now has good reliability and QA/QC than before. You have good alternatives besides GM and you moved on. Tesla has a great opportunity with a fountain full of goodwill from...
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    New 100D MX owner of 2 weeks. 3 Service center visits already?

    Tesla is usually very good about putting you in good MS. If they don’t have one available that day, they will usually get you MS in soon.
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    Blog NTSB Says Tesla Was Dropped From Crash Investigation For Releasing Details

    Maybe driver survived that crash? Maybe barrier did it’s job? This crash made on NTSB radar as fatality occurred using a new technology. People die from heart attack every day. When someone dies from heart attack using a new technology medical device, FDA / CDRH gets involved.
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    Blog NTSB Says Tesla Was Dropped From Crash Investigation For Releasing Details

    Bottom line, we can not be certain if the driver had his hands on the wheel or not. Even if he had his hands on the wheel, we don’t know if he was or was not distracted. Problem is that Tesla is trying to shape the narrative of the event they are not certain about. Often I get AP flashing...
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    Blog NTSB Says Tesla Was Dropped From Crash Investigation For Releasing Details

    Think NTSB is interested in this crash since it involved AP with fatality. NTSB is involved in Uber’s crash in AZ also since there was fatality and self driving issue. AP, FSD, automous driving, and etc are new thus under closer scrutiny.
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    Blog NTSB Says Tesla Was Dropped From Crash Investigation For Releasing Details

    They can certainly limit how Tesla advertise AP. Tesla webpage fails to disclose that its AP is “beta” and that video of FSD is very misleading.
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    New 100D MX owner of 2 weeks. 3 Service center visits already?

    Yes, but clearly above poster’s insignificant post bothered you enough to post your reply when you have better things to do. I don’t think you can belittle others post as insignificant when OP’s MX clearly has many issues.
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    New 100D MX owner of 2 weeks. 3 Service center visits already?

    We took our delivery of 2018 MX 100D about 3 weeks ago. Ours has been in Tesla SC and Tesla body shop for twice for about 2 weeks out of that 3 weeks. Just brought it home last PM also. 1st visit (4 working service days): 1) Loose clip in the driver door causing rolling around in the door...
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    Does anybody regret buying Model X for your main car?

    We replaced MS with MX. We do prefer MS over MX for day to day driving. MS has nicer ride, handling, and more manageable size. So if we had to have one Tesla, it would be MS. However for us, we went with Model 3 and MX as our Model 3 provides more manageable size to get around and MX...
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    Model X Crash on US-101 (Mountain View, CA)

    Well, it seems that government may step in and decide for us. "If you don't like its design then don't buy it and save your money" doesn't work. If government thinks it is not safe, it will get pulled. Multiple medical devices get pulled often when unintended mortality is recorded even if...
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    Automatic Lane change in EAP - does it check for other cars before changing?

    Always double check. If you trust AP and gets into accident, Tesla will shift the responsibility to you as AP is in "beta" phase. Currently I use AP mainly as more advanced TACC.
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    New Tesla Owner - Model X Delivery & Post ownership experience of 5 days

    We too took delivery of MX 100D last week. MX fobs come by themselves. So we kept leather fob ring holders from our old MS. As for QA/QC, not much has changed from 2015 MS we had or 2018 Model 3 delivery we took in 2/2018. 2018 Model 3 has multiple unresolved issues with front hood...
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    Is Tesla the "Apple" of automobiles?

    No. Apple is about meticulous manicured user experience and unparalleled manufacturing quality standard. Any initial product defects are fixed or replaced. Yes there are defects that surface over few years like peeling laptop screen. But you won’t find Apple products with Tesla’s QA/QC issue...
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    Fremont delivery - car refused

    Dan You did a right thing by not accepting a vehicle to your satisfaction regardless of car’s price. Many earlier buyers were caught between the dilemma of not getting a car or getting a car not meeting standard industry expectation. Now more Model 3s are available, and its availability will...
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    TESLA employees admit churning out flawed parts...

    I cannot just write off this as UAW or disgruntled workers. Both my MS and Model 3 have QA/QC problems. Model 3 has sunken hood which is out of Tesla's parameter. They sent it out to local Tesla certified body shop but it made no improvement. Many interior seat finishes not really acceptable...
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    I go to my S 100D today. No vanity mirrors or upgraded MCU

    Tesla may offer MCU upgrade for fee if technically feasible. Tesla does offer 3G to LTE upgrade for MS for fee.
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    Sunk-in hood

    Problem is the hood itself is out of alignment/shape. Front edge and back edge align with body, but middle portion is sunk. So adjusting bolts/strikers wont make difference. Hood needs to be reshaped. I dont trust a local body shop to do it. If you force Tesla, they offer to replace it with...
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    should i wait for the new porsche or i-pace to come out?

    Not for Jag I-PACE. Bad memory of Jag... Yes for Porsche Mission-E. I would place deposit today if I could and replace my current MS.
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    Sunk-in hood

    My Model 3 was sent out to local Tesla approved body shop for 4 days. It came back literally same. Not much improvement. I don't trust local body shop enough to push them to reshape the hood. Basically, no effective solution.
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    Silver or White? Help!

    Silver or Midnight Silver all the way. White reminds me of old people's Lexus LS color. Worst color is deep blue metallic for Tesla. Never liked that on MS also.
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    Video - Model X vs Jaguar I-Pace drag race commercial

    I think the important point is not if I-PACE is faster or not. The main point is that other big automotive manufacturers are getting into EV game with new ground up designs (not like ICE converted Ford Focus). This should be recognized as "a warning shot across the bows." Tesla still has...
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    Sunk-in hood

    Past weekends. VIN# 6xxx
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    Sunk-in hood

    Same issue here. Taking in to service center in later this week.
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    Am I wrong? Tech package now $7,500?

    @Luvnmyts. Yes. Necessary hardwares are already there. But you are paying for "auto pilot" software development, Tesla's liability coverage for "auto pilot", warranty support, and etc.. Not just turning on sensors. If all softwares are free, there will be no Microsofts, Oracles, Google...