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  1. mdk1a

    2017 Model S 19" Slipstream wheels and Nokian WR G4 All-Weather Tires

    Selling a set of 4 19" Slipstream wheels and all-weather Nokian WR G4 245/45 R19 102V XL tires. No TPMS. Never had an issue with these, selling them because I recently upgraded to 20" wheels and tires. Asking $1000 for the entire set. I live on the Eastside in the Seattle area and would prefer...
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    2017 Model S OEM Floor Mats

    Bump. These are still available. Lowering asking price to $30 now.
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    Selling Signature Wall Connector

    Got this from a referral award. Brand new in box. Asking for $450. Local pick-up if you're in the Seattle area. Otherwise, willing to ship at additional shipping cost to you.
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    No auto lane change on 520 bridge with V9?

    I'm on 2018.39.6 8377b4d with my AP2.5 S75D and ALC worked fine for me on 520 when I tried it out today(*). Was able to go from middle to right-most lane and then back again, in both directions. (*) My first attempt when Eastbound did fail as it went halfway and then bailed out with no other...
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    Is it smart to buy FSD for $5k while it’s still available for MX owners?

    There's the question of purchase timing (buying it now to potentially save vs later), but if you do it now, I think there's also the question of what exactly does it include and when will you actually get it. For example, if your intention is to really buy "FSD" now, doing so may include HW3 for...
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    How Long Will You Keep Your MS?

    It seems like there are a couple of aspects to this topic: 1. The "when" (will you replace your S) Looking back, and on average, I own my cars for about 6-7 years before I sell them. Upon further reflection, there's a correlation with how many miles I typically drive per year and wanting to...
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    Destination Charging Feedback?

    Are you referring to the Plaza Inn & Suite? We stayed there as well recently on the return leg of our road trip with our X. I agree that the access was definitely pretty narrow. I didn't quite have a problem with it, though I did have to go super slow and be extra careful with my angles. If I...
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    Software Update 2018.39.6 8377b4d

    Finally tested the dashcam feature after I got a USB drive (*). Thoughts/observations: 1. As described in the v9 release, the system splits the recordings into 1-minute clips, which is not ideal but something I can live with. However, what I found to be really annoying is how it would lose 1-2...
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    Software Update 2018.39.6 8377b4d

    Got this version last night for my S75D (Dec' 17 built, AP2.5, MCU1 w/ EAP) and took it for a spin earlier this morning. Quick impressions: 1. I thought the UI is an improvement overall. It just feels cleaner and better organized. Some of the menu items as far as their new location will take...
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    Woot! 1st Referral...Now What?

    The referral program is by far the most (and perhaps the only) negative aspect of my Tesla ownership experience thus far. As an existing S75D owner, I referred myself when I ordered my X100D at the end of April this year, which was delivered at end of June. As a referee, I was supposed to get...
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    Seattle vs. Bellevue SC's

    In terms of service work, I’ve only used the Bellevue SC and couldn’t say enough good things about them. The best compliment I can probably give them is that they always make me feel like a valued customer. I’m big on communication and they do a really good job there, even on little things like...
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    Avoid RPMTesla...

    RPMTesla’s customer service has certainly taken such a nose dive. Scratch that, it has pretty much evaporated. I was originally a fan of them earlier in the year. Bought tons of stuff from them: various CF wraps and decals, CF cubby drawer and trunk organizer, among a few other smaller things...
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    Did you name your Model S, and if so, what?

    With the addition of the Model X 100D a month ago to the Model S 75D in my family, we couldn't just refer to "Tesla" anymore and know what we mean, so we decided to name them. We're a bit of a sucker for superhero movies, so we thought we'd use that theme and after wracking our brains, decided...
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    Ceramic coating for Tesla 3 in Redmond, Bellevue, or Kirkland

    PPF = Paint Protection Film. A popular brand is XPEL, though for my S I use STEK DynoShield (I do use XPEL Ultimate Plus for my X). Overall job for my S took 3 full days, which included full front PPF, CeramicPro Gold treatment as I mentioned earlier, and window tinting for 4 side plus rear...
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    Ceramic coating for Tesla 3 in Redmond, Bellevue, or Kirkland

    I would recommend APC AutoSpa (they're in Woodinville and not the 3 cities the OP mentioned, but really not that far). I went with their CeramicPro Gold package for my S and I thought they did a really good job. You should be able to get some discount if you also have them do PPF (like I did for...
  16. mdk1a

    Elon Musk

    I've seen all of Musk's tweets since he was first asked to help (and yes, he was initially asked by a Twitter user who I think is a Thai and not formally associated with the rescue process. Never said otherwise. I just said Musk didn't ask to be involved, but rather was asked first and later...
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    Elon Musk

    Yep, I'm aware of Musk's retort to the former governor. I had no issue with that whole exchange. Both guys simply stating their opinions and I think stayed above the fray. I don't know Musk nor the whole situation enough to be able to claim that Musk pushed back against all his critics here...
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    Elon Musk

    This whole spat is really unfortunate. Musk's "pedo" comment is clearly unacceptable and is likely going to result in unnecessary and potentially costly distractions for him, Tesla, rest of his companies, and I believe indirectly us Tesla owners too. Issuing a sincere and unconditional apology...
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    2018 Model X 7 Seaters OEM Floor Mats

    These were replaced with 3rd party ones when I picked up my new X about a week ago (end of June), so still quite brand new. They are based on the 7-seaters config for an X. Asking for $60 OBO + buyer pays for shipping. Happy to meet somewhere locally if you live in the Seattle area. Please PM...
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    2017 Model S OEM Floor Mats

    I replaced these with 3rd party ones on the day of delivery back in December 2017 (been procrastinating but finally decided to do a bit of garage cleaning) and they've been in a box and not been used since then, so practically new. Asking for $50 OBO + buyer pays for shipping. Happy to meet...
  21. mdk1a

    Model X Insurance Rates

    That's interesting as I just went the exact opposite. I have a Dec 2017 S75D and a 2018 X100D that I just picked up last week. I was with AllState and they were going to charge me $1680/6 months (or $3360/year if rate doesn't increase for the last 6 months, which never happened) for those...
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    Did Tesla just kill the Model S 75D?

    First of all, I happen to own an S 75D, and I think the two cars mentioned here are great cars and best in their respective classes. But that's just it; they belong to different classes. It's sort of weird to compare them, but I'll play along. Based purely on the figures you listed, then there's...
  23. mdk1a

    Just bought an X. My first Tesla. It'll be the family beater and we'll ignore it. Suggestions?

    I've been so happy and impressed with my late 2017 S 75D that I've decided to replace our ICE SUV with an X 100D due in June. Based on what I've applied to my S and what I've learned in the past several months owning it, here's what I'm planning on doing with/getting for the X: 1. +1 to the...
  24. mdk1a

    Long Commutes: Has autopilot helped?

    My commute is about 20 miles each way and AP has absolutely been a huge help for me. The highways are an obvious example of where as others have stated here, but I also use it in most stop-and-go situations. I would not want to go without something like it for my primary car from now on. There...
  25. mdk1a

    Your Tesla's value just dropped about 4-5k overnight

    They don't apply to me. I do touch the MCU for a few other things that I didn't specifically mention earlier (e.g. opening/closing the trunk, extending the door handles when I'm inside, checking out the manual, etc.), but these are few and far in between, which is why I said "on average". And...
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    Your Tesla's value just dropped about 4-5k overnight

    On average, I touch the touchscreen around 2 times a day (coinciding with the start of my commute in the morning and evening) only to change the Slacker station under my Favorites. On some days I don't even do that. I used to touch it more to enable the heated steering wheel and/or seat, but...
  27. mdk1a

    Sudden Unintended Acceleration

    @Ying, first of all sorry to hear that your wife had this accident. It sounded like she was/is OK physically, which is the most important thing. Damage-wise, $4K isn't a small amount but, for a family who lives in the Bay Area and could afford 4 Teslas, I'm guessing that you guys will probably...
  28. mdk1a

    From Love to Hate in one Roadtrip

    Thanks. I appreciate the suggestions, but I'm still not convinced I have the same issue, if there's even one in my case. I've been able to charge at home pretty much every day for over a month now with practically no issue. And it took me 1-2 seconds extra to make it work at not one, but two...
  29. mdk1a

    The Seattle Area Needs More Superchargers

    Whoa... that was fast :) Thanks!
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    From Love to Hate in one Roadtrip

    The charge port for my S75D also built in December 2017 has been fine for me. Tightness when plugging the charger in just has never been an issue. Pulling it out did require some getting used to for a few days. I did also run into the issue with the UMC box flashing red at home a couple of...
  31. mdk1a

    Autopilot False Positive Braking

    Not all stop-and-go traffic are alike. There's the more typical go 15-25 mph for a short distance and then stop, rinse, repeat. And then there's what I'd consider a trickier one at a higher speed (typically around twice the aforementioned). Not sure which one you encountered here. You also...
  32. mdk1a

    The Seattle Area Needs More Superchargers

    Personally, I would be happy if they opened just the following 7 in 2018: Kirkland, Seattle (U Village), Snoqualmie, Wenatchee, Chelan, Forks and Spokane. I'm not counting the Vancouver one because I also think that one is going to open soon. Outside of WA, it would be fantastic if they could...
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    Autopilot thoughts

    I suppose one's happiness level with AP comes down to what their expectations are. I sometimes see posts where they expect/equate it to FSD (gulp) or that they simply demand perfection even within the boundary of its limitations. Seems to me that these people are either misinformed or...
  34. mdk1a

    A Tesla Owner with Cancer's Dying Dream

    Having recently lost loved ones to cancer, I know first hand the ordeal that Dr. Chan and his family must be going through. I'm a bit choked up seeing how uplifting it was for him to have realized one of his dreams. They say that it's the little things that really matter, and it was great to...
  35. mdk1a

    Prospective owner questions

    Wanted to share the options that I got (and didn't get) and motivation behind them. This probably won't be useful to you anymore, but hopefully it will be for others when considering what options to include. These are the options that I went with: 1. Midnight Silver Metallic color. See the...
  36. mdk1a

    Buy the Model S Now or Wait 3-4 months?

    To be honest, I don't quite get the fascination with anticipating/guessing when the interior refresh or some sort of upgrade will happen. We know it's not a question of if, but rather when. Regardless, you'll still be driving the best EV ever invented whether you buy it now or 3 months later...
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    Lower Income model S owners

    I'd echo many have said here that income by itself isn't a sufficient indicator of affordability. W/r/t car buying, I usually ask two questions that I think have served me pretty well over the years (these generally apply to other things, but I'll keep them confined to car buying here): 1...
  38. mdk1a

    Maintenance Plan or Extended Service Agreement

    It seems like there are 2 angles to your question: 1. Should one buy the ESA and pre-paid maintenance plan early (e.g. presumably around the time you got the new car)? I would personally not do it. The savings are minimal and in case of the ESA, I have all the way until 30 days after the...
  39. mdk1a

    Out of curiosity, what do you hate about your Tesla?

    Not sure if this counts, but what I kind of hate about my Tesla is how it has made me obsess over learning every single thing about it, and wanting to continue to do so, since I started looking into getting one around 4 months ago. As an example, my pre-sleep routine of reading my eBooks has...
  40. mdk1a

    Autopilot slammed on breaks in middle of highway

    My biggest fear when driving is getting rear-ended, likely stemming from the fact that all but one of the accidents that I've been involved in has been exactly that. These accidents have mostly occurred not during a 25 mph stop-and-go traffic variety (which I have minimal concern about as even a...
  41. mdk1a

    Need Guidance on Ordering Model S- 75 vs 100

    I was in the same boat when I placed my order in late October '17 and probably spent too much time researching and deliberating between the two. I ended up going with S 75D and having owned the car for almost 3 weeks now, I still think I made the right decision. For me, it came down to a couple...
  42. mdk1a

    Wiki Model S Delivery Update

    Good things come to those who wait :). Congrats!
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    I took my friend for a ride and his Neighbor asked "why on earth did he buy a Tesla"

    I was attracted to Tesla due to the following factors (in order of importance): 1. I have a tech background and I've been really intrigued with all the tech that Tesla brings. 2. Its combination of performance, handling and safety. 3. Its range for an EV is large enough and one that I'm...
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    Question to those who chose the Midnight Silver Metallic color.

    I picked Midnight Silver Metallic because I prefer darker color for my cars and among such colors offered, I found it to be the best one. The color accentuates the contrast with the snow-white liner of the headlights and makes for a really nice combination that can't be beat by a different one...
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    Wiki Model S Delivery Update

    My car went into production a few days after yours (12/11) and I already took delivery in Bellevue on 12/22. Everything went very smoothly for me, so it's weird to hear about "logistical" issues for another PNW delivery with what seems like very similar timeline. But be that as it may, it sounds...