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Ah, I thought maybe this had been beaten into the ground 1,000 times over. I try to avoid spending too much time here, because every time I read about a problem, my car mysteriously develops it.

Alright, I'll take my punishment :( - can someone elaborate?

Here are some quick photos. This was done by the dealer in about 15 minutes, so I doubt any other measures were taken beyond adding the 2 pieces of foam to the driver and passenger wells. With Minnesota ice, snow, etc, I don't know how long these will hold out, but it seems easy enough to add...

I apologize if this has been covered a dozen times over, but in case it helps someone like myself I want to share this info. I had a strange wind noise coming from around my A-pillars/side mirrors that was a buffeting sound similar to loose trim- kind of like if you had a couple small birds...

Did you clearcoat before or after the vinyl?

I'm sure this question has been discussed/answered etc multiple times here, but I have missed it: My understanding is they are taking open orders currently regardless of line waiting etc, so are all "line wait reservations/$1000 down" meaningless now? Would line waiters somehow get a first...

Between this site and my beer hobby, I sometimes can't keep track of all these acronyms. SD LR SAP NEIPA BCBS SAS IPA TFDLBBAH KBBS CBS AAP ETC. The beer dulls what capacity I have left to recall this stuff, and I spent most of it deciphering the FSD thread. I'm not too proud to admit I have...

[Hangs head in shame], I got in trouble for slowing down the rest of my party just to get the photo. This was after they had run a marathon and they felt they deserved to eat or something.

First 3 I've had the chance to admire in Minnesota. Random stranger, you have a nice car.

That red paint with the black trim + golden time of day= wow.

I'm always bewildered at how many people say their car comes back with a scratch etc after service at a dealership or shop. It would make my blood boil, but sometimes the end result of addressing it is not greater than effort involved. I bought a new Triumph motorcycle years ago, and it came...

I think that's a fortunate place to have a scratch if you are going to get one. It's low on the car, likely hard to see, and probably an easy place to get another scratch so paying any significant money to have it fixed is likely not worth it. I'd carefully touch it up, forget about it, and...

Minneapolis line waiter, got my invite too. :) Bittersweet, as I am likely to get the SR. *edit- man, it is so tempting to order now and sell one of those redundant extra kidneys.

I wish Tesla would just break up with me instead of stringing me along. I see you driving 'round town With the car I love and I'm like, Forget you! Oo, oo, ooo I guess the change in my pocket Wasn't enough I'm like, Forget you! And forget current owners too! Said, if I was richer, I'd still be...

Thank you sir! Because of your comment I got to see & sit in my first Model 3 today before heading home to Minnesota.

I know! I'm not sure how your wisdom & empathy arrived so misunderstood for that one guy. I knew exactly what you were saying. Sorry you had to wait over a year. I will pray for you. Defense wins championships though. You are soundly wrong on that point.

Disappointed to read this, I've appreciated your posts here. I wish you fun pursuits in your next vehicle endeavor.

As somebody else who is waiting for the SR, and has same timing as you, I share in your frustration. I have the distinct feeling that those of us who want SR cars are in for more heartache. My LR timing went from Dec-Feb to March-May. Patience isn't an issue, but I have to admit, my...

Can there be exploitation of intent? Why is Musk offering 3 deliveries to previous owners ahead of non-owners? Is it so they can turn a dandy profit? Yes, its to reward the faithful, although if you argue Musk doesn't care, I think you're being disingenuous. 100% right on the "market...

I'm in the camp that has irrational* irritation with S owners who want a 3. The 3 is likely going to be a great car, but the S is a higher optioned, roomier, faster car with sexy pop out door handles. Be happy with your S and X, let us fiscally-challenged people feel special with our 3. Or...

FWIW, you did say "what do you think?" at least twice. He was more or less sharing your bitter brew, and you kicked him in the berries. It's easy to read these things in the wrong tone. If I imagine your posts being spoken by "The Dude" from The Big Lebowski, or Mr Pink from Reservoir Dogs...

No sir, 342,500,000 storm troopers can't be wrong. The Empire's Model 3 is nice.

I agree with this. I'm also in the group that cringes when I see most aero wheel pics though.

As someone who does not wish to spend 9K on a larger battery, probably not. 9K is a tough pill to swallow, even if the euphoric results last longer.

Sidetrack- how does one ensure organic honey? Bees go where they want, they cover a staggering amount of territory and gather nectar & pollen from many different types of plants let alone locations. Just wondering. To tie this into Tesla: bees drink water. They are likely drinking it...

This sounds like extenuating circumstances, but cars break. It's what they do. My wife and I once loaned a car to a friend I would trust with my life, and during that 24 hours 2 things broke! I'm positive he did nothing wrong and it was just bad luck. All I'm saying is, make so much money...

Wrap those door handles in black too. Dark metallic gray rims? Go the distance! :)

Because the wheels shown in the initial picture are from the S, are they available now, or is it a size issue? edit- that off white 3 is a nice look.

Sorry, I'm with the OP on this one. Elon was very specific about the 3's horse-towing capabilities, and I expect him to deliver.

The 20 inch wheels with red calipers look amazing. 20 inch dark grey wheels with red calipers look even better. Warrior poets have written great songs dedicated to such things. "You can find me in a Tesla rolling on dubs Smoking on dubs in clubs, blowing up like Cocoa Puffs Sipping bub...

I figured there was a good reason for it, just wasn't sure what that reason was. So it's the kind of thing where it's too easy for the eye to notice if it's a little off, so you intentionally design it a fair distance apart? Vern- I've been substituting all that with beer, but it's just not...

Concerning body panels, I keep wondering why this trunk line was placed where it was. The pic on the left is unmolested, the right is a photoshop that my OCD wants to be true. Yes, I've been looking at this car way too much.

Doh! I should have known absence of arrows on the side of the scroll wheels was a giveaway. I'm more pleased with this, I'd post a game of thrones style walk of shame but that would rapidly get me banned.

My initial reaction to the Model 3 steering wheel via pictures is still a bit tepid. I can't help but think a bit more chrome or richer looking materials would have gone a long way, particularly around the wheel buttons and lower base. The center "cap" of the steering wheel also has faint...

If I could afford an S, I wouldn't be pestering you fine folk here in the Model 3 forum. Holy mother of acceleration and 21" wheels, why must you forsake me?

As long as we are rehashing some earlier posts- when you said previously you are "getting a new car for the son", are you getting a car for your son to drive, or are you saying you need a new car due to the fact you need something to transport younger kids? I'm confused at how much thrashing a...

We are the music makers, the dreamers of dreams.

"Once the little people realize they can drive and indulge in dessert at the same time, their lives will surely never be the same. Let them drive and eat cake! Let them eat cake I say!!" -Marie Calisnow

The autobahn is a good enough reason to rethink your resistance. Oh how I miss that feeling. :D

It's funny how much the extended range option has ruined the base for me. I felt the base was fine (and likely still is) until I saw what the big battery option could get for me distance wise. Essentially Tesla has created range anxiety for me that wasn't there until yesterday. I realize this...

I liked your comment. Where we diverge is Tesla is marketing the 3 (and I'm paraphrasing) as the "everyman's EV, one for the masses) etc. Part of the problem is a fair chunk of the masses don't actually like driving. They want an electric car that gets them from point A to B, yet has all this...

In the motor trend article about the Tesla 3 that was released today, they did admit to softening the nose some which I found interesting.

Apologies for leaving you in a baffled condition. I look forward to earning message board enlightenment around post 300. ;)

Get him a tired, old Camry or old Volvo station wagon that some architect used to own. It will break, make him wrench on it with a friend who knows these things. He will love that car, and hate it too- but it will forever be burned into his memory as one of the best cars he ever owned. Give...

Minneapolis? Did you drive down with your wife by chance??

Tread lightly in the "unequivocal" minefield my friend. [ducks for cover] :p

I can't tell if this comment is sincere or designed to stir up the pot. Most kids young enough to damage stuff should be in the back seat anyway, but even this Tesla fanboy (who digs the "star trek" feel of the Model 3) gets cold sweats about knocking that Model 3 screen accidentally himself.

Correct, I have seen nothing to indicate otherwise. It just felt logical, desirable, and my personal hope was for that element to be a surprise plus at release. I realize it's one of the hot-button topics and you are likely tired of its mere mention. I knew it likely wouldn't be changed to an...

I was really hoping the screen would have been placed on some manner of swivel, giving the driver the option of rotating it for portrait or landscape. The pictures I have seen strongly indicate this is not an option.

I know smaller wheels have advantages, but I just can't get past how much better bigger wheels look. After they reversed out the lighter black vs darker black areas on the Aeros and made them smaller, they just don't have the same appeal and it is bumming me out.