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    Why doesn't the M3 have WiFi and do M3 owners have to pay for OTA update data usage?

    Two topics in this thread: 1) Why doesn't the M3 have WIFI ability yet? What are the reasons it has not been enabled yet? 2) Do Model 3 owners have to pay for data usage for OTA updates?
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    What public testing forums does Telsa participate in?

    I've been looking for testing/verification of Tesla's safety features - but so far have not found any forums in which Tesla voluntarily participates in (apart for the required crash test ratings or 3rd party companies that buy Tesla's for testing like Consumer Reports)... All the other major...
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    Some videos from YouTube about other manufacturers

    The videos speak for themselves, do a youtube search for various manufacturers and see what you find ---
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    What is the M3 PUP seat adjustment options?

    Started wondering......haven't heard anything about it --- are seat controls implemented in the center screen? And what's the difference between PUP and non-PUP Also curious about the "premium materials" ---- This is the PUP:
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    Aftermarket steering wheel and seats

    Between this and the "premium" steering wheel (try not to look at the vegan(aka vinyl) material intersection at the very bottom of the wheel --- the carbon fiber at the top reminds me of the "active" spoiler on the MX) and the seat belt construction, and the headliner So what will the non-PUP...
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    I confused a Hyundai Sonata for a M3 yesterday --- then I started looking

    From the rear --- they actually look quick similar...The M3 tail lights are obviously "influenced" by the Sonata's.
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    Do you think Tesla/M3 will change the auto industry? I'm concerned

    I'm not a Tesla owner (yet), and I've been critical in postings about Tesla's continuing issues with quality control, "tech innovations" ---- but hear me out please (and don't block my profile, we're all adults) I read this article in the Wall Street Journal, and I think it is very telling of...
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    Model 3 Steering Gear Issues?

    Was watching M3 youtube videos like I so often do ---- and came across a video of a M3 owner who Tesla contacted (quite urgently) to have him take his car in to get the steering gear replaced.... Has anyone else had this?? Thank goodness they fixed it before he even noticed,but it surprised me
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    So Why Does the 12V Battery Die?

    In an ICE car - the 12V battery has two functions: a) power the vehicle control system/audio/etc; b) Physically turn the engine crankshaft at startup. The latter by far takes the most energy, albeit just for a brief period each trip --- however 99% of the times an ICE needs to be "jumped," the...
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    "The car adapts to you...." --- Quote from review of Kia Stinger

    Don't take this the wrong way --- I love cars and have been so excited about the Model 3....and I read/watch/listen to as many car reviews as I can.... Was watching a review of the Kia Stinger -- and during the interior/infotainment portion of the review I couldn't help but notice a quote from...
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    Model 3 PUP Headliner issue seems similar to Model X Adaptive Headlights issue

    Another Tesla Screw-up? (Three-position dynamic LED Turning Light) :cool:
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    Pioneer AVIC vs Tesla GUI??

    I'm a long time Tesla fan, have been dreaming about a Model 3 as my first Tesla.... I've owned two cars that have the Pioneer AVIC touchscreen system in the past..One car had a 2008-era Pioneer AVIC GPS/touchscreen which I really liked --- always worked and GPS was accurate.... My brother in...
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    Frmr AP Engineer on Brown Crash: Car thought Truck was a bridge - reason AP brakes for overpasses?

    When I read this - immediately thought this may be the reason why AP brakes for overpasses: "With the Brown incident, Kouri said, his Model S thought the underside of an oncoming truck was a bridge. If it had access to high-definition maps—maps that are constantly updated—the car would’ve...