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    2021.4.12 odd glitch [with power steering]

    Moderator note: The first four posts in this thread are a merge of two threads on the same topic. Hey Everyone, Ever since receiving this update, I am having issues with my power steering. The amount of assist varies as I drive. It is not huge, but noticeable. Basically, it will suddenly...
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    Savini 20 inch wheels on my Model 3

    This is a comprehensive tutorial on my journey installing 20s in my Model 3. Matt
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    Tesla mobile service........

    Tesla mobile service is at my house right now servicing my Model 3. I will keep you posted on how it goes. Matt
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    Video of my model 3 journey

    This is a video I uploaded last night explaining my Model 3 journey. Just thought you guys might get a kick out of it. Matt
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    Everyone wants to race me......

    As the title suggests, it seems like everywhere I go in this car somebody tries to race me or at least get around me. I had a motorcycle today try to race me and a modified pickup truck. Neither of them could get around me. :-) does anyone else find that the model 3 draws street races? Matt
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    A quick perspective on Model 3 build quality concerns.......

    Hey Guys, After 2,000 miles of Model 3 ownership, I have to report that I love the car. I have had a couple minor issues, though; #1 My phone was not syncing to make calls (this turned out to be my phone, not the car). #2 My GPS stopped working (that went away after letting the car sit for...
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    Ipod as key-fob

    Hey Guys, My phone is a Note 8. It is freaking HUGE especially with a protective case. I have always hated using my phone as a key because it is so big and, also, because I use my car to visit clients. I would rather leave my phone in the car while I am visiting clients. I began looking for...
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    12 days and 1,900 miles on my 3 so far!

    Hey Guys, As the title says, I have had my 3 for 12 days and have put 1,900 miles on it. I gotta say, this is a very different experience! This car reminds me of a semi-exotic like a Lotus in that it has a bit of minor build/design quirks and overly chintzy items in the interior, but a...
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    1 week old, GPS antenna has failed.

    As the title suggests, my car is 1 week old today (1,160 miles so far) and the GPS has ceased showing any movement on the screen. Tesla support said they can see on their end that my car is not reading the satellites. They will be sending out a mobile tech to look at it soon. First world...
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    Hybrid owner switching to a Model 3

    Hey Guys, I drive a huge number of miles (around 40,000 per year currently) for business. My current car is a 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid. It had been a great car and still is. But, with 184,000 on it, the time has come........ Anyway, my Model 3 should be here in a couple weeks and I am really...
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    Saw my first Model 3 in the wild today!

    It was a black car with 19 inch wheels. I drive 145 miles per day and this the the very first Model 3 I have seen on the road. I live in northern illinois. There are very few Model 3s here. I see numerous Teslas every day (S & X), but never a 3 until today. I actually got goose-bumps when I...
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    Exact cost and financing info

    For those newcomers who are curious about the numbers, I have my financing arranged and I wanted to share the exact cost for me; Car cost $56,000 (long range, PUP, AAP, white color, standard wheels). $1,000 deposit paid 3-31-16 $2,500 order payment paid 2-22-18 when the car was configured...