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  1. J

    Stock suspension drop on LR AWD?

    I noticed on the configuration page that there is a noticeable suspension drop on the car image when switching from SR+ to LR AWD. There is another smaller drop from LR AWD to Performance. I recall the P models getting a slight suspension drop but I don't recall hearing any difference between...
  2. J

    How long to get $1,000 deposit back from request?

    Mine was refunded within a day of request.
  3. J

    The Volt is dead, long live the Volt!

    I have a 2013 Volt. Probably the most reliable car I have ever owned. Hardly use gas, so the engine must be in pristine shape. Two oil changes have been the only maintenance costs, plus tires. No range loss that I can tell. Eventually I bought a Tesla Model S, and so my wife took the Volt. Then...
  4. J

    Oregon EV Tax Rebate

    From the description of the program: "Eligible vehicles must have a base MSRP of less than $50,000" Do all Model 3s have a base MSRP of 35K?
  5. J

    Three weeks and my biggest disapointment in the Model 3...

    The Unplugged Performance folks in another thread have said that the stock springs are single rate. It is hard to believe that stock wouldn't have dual rate springs to minimize high frequency bumps. I wonder if the suspension upgrade for cars built after Dec 27 have gone to dual rate springs?
  6. J

    Model 3's Ride Quality

    Are the factory springs really single rate??
  7. J

    Three weeks and my biggest disapointment in the Model 3...

    I just hope the 3 doesn't trigger low tire pressure warning below 40 like the S does.
  8. J

    Model 3's Ride Quality

    When I owned my S, I took it to the service center 3 times in the 15 months I owned it to try to diagnose harsh ride. They were never able to reproduce it, one problem being the newly paved smooth roads around the service center. I asked them point blank to replace the suspension to see if it...
  9. J

    Non-owners, did you get invite to configure?

    Not sure if this scenario has been mentioned yet, but I've been invited to configure and I sold my S 6 months ago.
  10. J

    Model 3's Ride Quality

    I've used the same term 'jiggliness' to describe the harsh ride on my S. It's an unpleasant constantly jiggling ride. I did not feel the same problem on the variety of loaners I drove, so I think it was specific to my car. I've always wondered if there is some quality issue on the dampers or...
  11. J

    Model 3's Ride Quality

    Agreed. It may be awhile.. I could roll the dice and sell if I'm not satisfied. I just don't want to lose on depreciation. Depreciation on the S sale was brutal..
  12. J

    Model 3's Ride Quality

    If you head on over to the S forums you'll see that there are numerous threads about bad ride quality, regardless of the setup. I had 19" wheels and air suspension, supposedly the smoothest option. I sold my S a few months ago partly because of the horrible ride. I have a 3 reservation so all...
  13. J

    Rough ride

    I no longer own my Tesla for this and other reasons. In the end, I was frustrated with a $100K car that wasn't perfect and decided it wasn't worth it. But, the suspension issue was pretty frustrating. All the loaners I got all handled differently. The smoothest car I drove ironically was a P85+...
  14. J

    Model 3 interior

    Anyone notice any speakers? I think I see grills on the front doors but doesn't look like rear doors have any grills and no tweeter grills in the A pillars.
  15. J

    Sold my MS, Referral Link Deactivated, No Access to Ref Info

    Seems like a valid response from Tesla. Similar to losing your company stock options when you quit.
  16. J

    Elon says no Central Speedometer

    I had a Nissan Quest which had a central speedo and nothing in front of the steering wheel except storage. I had no problem with it. However, apparently most people did because Nissan went back to a traditional speedo behind steering wheel after a couple years. It seems like some manufacturers...
  17. J

    Did Tesla make a weirdmobile? Comparison 3 BMW 3 dash

    I wonder how long it'll take before someone knocks the lower left corner with their knee hard enough to break it loose.
  18. J

    Devaluation of HW1?

    I think YMMV with Carmax. I got a really lowball offer of $58K on my 2016 85D. They told me they don't sell directly, and so offer based on what they might get at auction. However I've also heard here that some Carmax's sell Tesla's directly and offer a more competitive bid.
  19. J

    Model 3 Seats

    They are pretty stiff and there is lumbar support. I do not know exactly why it hurts my back, but after a year of ownership and trying various positions, I could never find something that alleviates the pain.
  20. J

    Model 3 Seats

    I hope Tesla focuses on comfort over sporty for the seats. I have the Next-Gen seats on my S and they are pretty uncomfortable. I've never had back issues sitting in cars my whole life, but after 20 minutes sitting in my car, my back starts screaming.
  21. J

    What happens to reservation order if I sell my Model S?

    I apologize if this has been discussed already. I recently sold my Model S but have a day 1 model 3 reservation. I recall reading that current S owners would receive some line priority. Now that my S is gone I wonder if my spot will be bumped down the line? Or (hoping) perhaps the spot was fixed...
  22. J

    2016 Model S 85D - $75,000

    Car is sold.
  23. J

    Anyone else tired of the "anti" selling of M3?

    I think there are quite a few S owners (including me) who can afford an S but never expected to spend nearly 6 figures on a car. The first test drive really gets you. But, it's a lot of money and now with the 3 around the corner, there's a more economical alternative. So all those folks who are...
  24. J

    Just venting ...

    I don't understand why these cars don't hold their value even better than they do. I bought my car new 14 months ago and currently in the process of selling it. I have kept great care of it and it looks new inside and out. The buyer is getting a fantastic deal and I'm happy for him. If I ever...
  25. J

    2016 Model S 85D - $75,000

    Sent you an email.
  26. J

    2016 Model S 85D - $75,000

    Bump. Lowering price to $70K. Most likely going to vroom.com if I don't get any offers in the next few days.
  27. J

    85D 0-60 times 5.2 or 4.4? Tesla CPO site says 5.2?

    There is a video posted somewhere here showing someone doing a bunch of 1/8 mile runs at the track in his 85D with 19" wheels. He was able get several 0-60s in the 3s. And, my 85D is for sale :)
  28. J

    2016 Model S 85D - $75,000

    Bump. Willing to entertain serious offers. PM if interested. Thanks!!
  29. J

    I was skeptical...

    In my S, I have accidentally either left TACC on or engaged TACC without realizing it. There is no audible alert like AutoSteer. If I am behind a car and not needing to touch the brake, then take a right turn at a light for example, as soon as the car in front disappears from TACC, the car will...
  30. J

    2016 Model S 85D - $75,000

    Correct. I guess I should've stated that in the original post.
  31. J

    2016 Model S 85D - $75,000

    Sorry for the confusion. I've lost 0 miles of range. My 90% charge is 247 miles and my 100% charge is 271 miles which is the same range I got when I picked it up March 2016.
  32. J

    2016 Model S 85D - $75,000

    Exterior shots
  33. J

    FS: 2015 70D Obsidien Black Metallic/Black $62k

    58k from tesla? That seems really high. I concur take that deal asap.
  34. J

    Air suspension settings

    I spent all of the first year of ownership with my car on Standard essentially riding as if it was on High because it wasn't calibrated correctly. My car was almost an inch higher, and the rear was higher than the front. If you check out my posts you will see I've been complaining about...
  35. J

    2016 Model S 85D - $75,000

    May not get to take exterior pics this weekend due to rain. Will post when I can. Thanks for looking.
  36. J

    OMG! My Tesla Model S P100D Was Involved(*) In a Car Fire!

    Chipotle. Definitely Chipotle.
  37. J

    tips on how to sell Model S without too much hassle? Trade-in options?

    You will always make more money trying to sell privately but it's not easy. Carmax and Tesla offered an embarrassingly low value for my like new 2016 85D. I've got a post on the for sale forum here. I'll probably also go the eBay and Craigslist route if I don't get any interest here.
  38. J

    2016 Model S 85D - $75,000

    Here are some interior pics. Will post exterior pics after washing this weekend. Interior and exterior are flawless. Dropbox - Tesla
  39. J

    2016 Model S 85D - $75,000

    Deep Metallic Blue AP1 Free supercharging 19" 5-spoke, Michelin Primacy tires White alcantera headliner Tan Next-gen leather seats Piano black accents Panoramic roof Smart air suspension Cold weather package 13,500 miles 247 miles @ 90%, 271 @ 100%. -Zero- battery degradation since new. Car is...
  40. J

    Motor Trend H2H Tesla SP100D vs. Audi RS7

    Anyone else cringe when he closed the frunk with one hand?
  41. J

    Carmax lowball offer

    Definitely lesson learned. It would have been nice for them to tell me up front that they will be offering wholesale values and do I really want to wait for the offer? I sat there for over an hour.
  42. J

    Superchargers super-slow

    One pattern I saw on a recent road trip was to see the rate quickly ramp to say 110KW when first plugged in but then immediately start dropping and find a stable point in the 70s or 80s. If the car thinks it should be charging in the 70s or 80s why ramp up to 110 in the first place?
  43. J

    Carmax lowball offer

    Who do I call at Tesla? I definitely want to hear what they offer as well.
  44. J

    Carmax lowball offer

    If/when I sell I plan on trying private party first, but given it's such a big expense, I wanted to see if there was another option if private party fails.
  45. J

    Carmax lowball offer

    KBB trade-in is $71k for my car, $75 for private. Would Tesla offer something between those two? Can one sell to Tesla without having to buy another car?
  46. J

    Carmax lowball offer

    After hearing the success stories on the forum, I took my 2016 85D in excellent condition to carmax for a quote. They offered $58K. They said they don't directly sell Teslas so they offer based on what they could get from auction. I was shocked. My price guarantee from Tesla at 3 years is higher!
  47. J

    Rough ride

    About 5.625" from ground to lift pad on standard. Looks nearly perfectly centered in the wheel well. Prior to the calibration it was very obviously not centered.
  48. J

    P85+ loaner vs 85D

    I had a chance to drive a P85+ loaner with air and 21s while my 2016 85D (air and 19s) was in service. Just wanted to give some reactions. This was an older non-AP car, VIN 23XXX. With the + suspension I was expecting a pretty uncomfortable ride but man that thing drove so well! Sure footed, but...
  49. J

    Model S Price Cut: How Telsa treats new owners

    Every time I buy a stock, it tanks the next day. I've emailed the SEC asking for a refund, but they never respond :)
  50. J

    Does my S sit too high?

    All 4 corners are about 29" for me now at standard height. Maybe an 1/8" difference between front and rear.