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All this talk of dead, and what constitutes "dead" made me remember...

Dec 2014. When they went to transport it to my region they found the MCU had failed so while it delayed my delivery one of my biggest concerns (MCU failure) has already been addressed and the replacement unit has LTE too. My car also came with 4 brand new tires and it looks like 4 new 21” rims...

I ordered what was listed as a P85D in late July before all the web changes. Although listed by Tesla as a P85D with no mention of Ludicrous it has the badge on the rear and the underline shown on the MCU and IC. When I picked up the car it is indeed a P85DL. I’m loving it.

I'd hope this Tesla & dog owner knows now to leave a note with your name and phone number.

Tesla doesn’t negotiate on their cars. They do run promotions from time to time (usually last month of the quarter) but all cars tend to get the same promos. Since taking it off new cars Tesla has periodically offered FUSC to the first owner who buys a new car but it’s no longer transferable...

I've been following this car as it has been dropping in price. It previously had location listed as Atlanta but back then was lower miles too. Not listed as Ludicrous but has that badging so maybe post-sale retrofit not in factory config listing. Solid roof, Midnight Silver with Black...

As much as possible it would benefit all MCU1 users to keep and trash/destroy these old MCU1 units. So long as Tesla can reman them they have little incentive to build a retrofit MCU2/3. If Tesla can no longer supply reman MCU1 units because they’re all gone/destroyed, only THEN will Tesla be...

This issue of well intentioned people not knowing about dog mode isn’t an average thing. Average Americans don’t get mentioned because they either were minding their own business, or fully understood the situation and kept on going. It only takes 0.01% of people doing something stupid to make...

Was Seller first/only owner? Just wondering if he bought it used in or after 2017.

I was under the impression that rear facing seats were still possible to order off menu by phone or in a showroom. Has anyone tried in the past 6 months?

I’ve been a member of this site for a year and a half as an aspiring Tesla owner. I finally pushed “Buy” and will pick up my CPO/Used 2014 P85D(L?) in a week and a half. Forums like this one are useful resources for those like Petrocelli and myself that want to research before spending a large...

I think we’re all in agreement that functioning HVAC creates a comfortable temperature that is safe. If a vehicle or house has functioning HVAC I see no moral or legal reason for intervention by the “well-intentioned”.

Your state doesn’t have a Constitution?

Not in this case. A pet in a locked house with HVAC is just as safe and comfortable as a pet in a locked vehicle with HVAC. We are discussing vehicles that are operating as intended with functioning HVAC. If HVAC fails at my house or in a vehicle then I agree it’s cause for concern and perhaps...

I Disagreed because it’s perfectly safe for me to secure my Honda Accord Hybrid but a temperature display isn’t readable and shouldn’t have to be. If a vehicle is air conditioned you can put you hand on the glass and feel it. There shouldn’t be any legislation necessary but if something...

What happened? Did cops or anyone break a window or was it an informational conversation? I think in America today people call the cops for just about anything. It’s like people don’t know how to have a conversation or disagreement with someone without a referee. I’m with you, a quick call may...

If animals are in danger it’s a judgement call. Had the owner left a sign/note with their name and number opening their car may not have been necessary. LEAVE A NOTE if your animals will be in your unattended car. I’m not aware of a non-destructive way to open a car window unless you have a...

It’s not just Tesla’s and Dog Mode. We have moved across many states many times and had to have our dogs with us on the cross-country road trip. Long story short for the well-intentioned, you don’t know the story of the vehicle, the owner, or the pet. Just because an animal is in a vehicle...

Simil similar problem with Hondas. Our 2017 has a failing DRL, and Honda already replaced it once. I recently received a notice that Honda was extending the warranty for these DRLs. Look at the Accords with the huge chrome bar in the front grill and notice that the DRLs are probably failed...

I ordered after they dropped FUSC and get the same general feeling. Tesla used car sales is definitely broken. It’s slow, with little and often poor communication from different people who don’t seem to be on the same page. I’m still waiting for my P85D. Story I was told was that when...

Tesla really should make this certification checklist available to the buyer. I can’t see any reason not to do so. If Tesla is declining to use the term CPO for a paperwork reason I don’t see how that’s any meaningful detraction from CPO. I’ll still call these CPO because they meet the common...

I’ve been unable to find any such law, other than that the vehicle can’t have a branded title. If you’re going to make this claim please cite CA Vehicle Code or CA Statute that specifies what constitutes a CPO (other than have a clean title). I’ve looked and been unable to find anything. You...

Hi everyone. I’m looking for something pretty specific. I’m looking for an S with dark gray exterior, and either black or gray interior with next gen seats, PUP, AP. I only want a D model Performance model would be nice but not necessary Rear jumpseats wanted.

Also we’re barely past the middle of the quarter. I don’t expect Tesla to start throwing any great deals out the door until second or third week of Sept.

Since the web redesign in the last week people have been saying their portals show incorrect information about warranty status.

As bad as it is to not list location, they still erroneously advertise bad info. “Transport to any Tesla location available for $2,000 (continental US only)” Only after I ordered did I learn that used cars can only be picked up at certain select delivery centers. The Service Center in my state...

What color is it? Hard to tell from pictures on a cell phone whether it’s black, obsidian metallic black, or midnight silver metallic.

Volts x Amps = Watts 12v x ?? Amps = 1000 watts 1000/12= 83.3 amps 83 amps is more than most car alternators. Maybe in a diesel pickup, RV, etc as those tend to have bigger alternators. I believe you’ll kill the donor car’s 12v battery pulling anything more than about 50 amps, which is only 600...

When going down a mountain use what’s appropriate for the grade. You can always have it set to Standard and just apply a little pressure on the accelerator pedal to vary the amount of regen for the situation

Is there a different Service Center you can try?

HV battery may be at 0% and 12v may be low. Is the car where you can plug in the UMC? Put a battery charger on the 12v too.

No. Chances are good they’d refund your deposit if you put one down, but that’s all I’d expect.

Just the general idea you can tow the car to charge it. Yes, that’s technically possible if the car is already above a minimum SOC and regeneration functions, but I can’t see a use case for it unless you’re in the Australian outback trying to go 500 miles between charges and have a buddy with...

This won’t work in the described situation. Once your Tesla shuts down at zero miles of range, there’s no regen available. So if in the OP scenario you do try to tow a low/zero SOC Tesla there won’t be any regen. Towing with a tow strap just to relocate the car may work, but only so long as the...

One thing to consider is that the Taycan too is a new low-volume (at least initially) car. If you have to have it repaired in the first year you may/may not have any body shops who know how to fix it and parts may be hard to come by. We all hope Tesla speeds things up but I’ll stick with my...

I believe Tesla has again started posting locations on some cars listed. You can always search by your local zip code and it should show you “local” cars. Or click the button and get a call from a Tesla sales person and just ask where a particular car is. Though that’s a pain, and I do hope...

Exactly! There’s no legal or even auto industry agreement on what constitutes a CPO program. Each automaker sets their own program. The above article goes on to say “Because warranties, vehicle inspection points, and other program components will vary, prospective buyers would be wise to...

That’s a start. That’ll test one 120v leg/phase off your panel. See what the results of that test are. Either good or not it’s all more data to help narrow down your symptoms.

That’s a pretty good suggestion. Also try both 120v legs off different phase. Might just be one side/leg that’s affected.

Every Tesla car I can find listed in their Used section of the website says, “This Model S has passed a full 70 point mechanical and cosmetic inspection Mechanical inspections include: Confirmed odometer of less than 100,000 miles No evidence of structural repairs Tires (4/32" minimum)...

That’s not coming anytime soon. I live in MS. There’s no/nada/zero EA chargers anywhere in MS and per an email with them (can’t remember if it was EA or EV-go I emailed), none are planned soon. They will build out the network where the cars are, in CA and other major metropolitan areas. True...

No it’s not a big difference. The commonly accepted understanding in America is that CPO means a manufacturer has checked the vehicle over, assured it meets a set of manufacturer-derived standards and thus qualifies for a new warranty upon sale to a new buyer. So Tesla sales ARE CPO by...

I think previously Tesla was just replacing affected screens quickly and with no hassle. The policy change to deny replacement is why the issue has gathered so much attention here in the forums.

Whether either are a good deal comes down to personal factors for you. Do you love the color or hate it. Do you care that it was immaculately detailed every week or are you ok with paint scratches/chips and windshield chips/pits? That’s a personal decision. True spontaneous failures of the HV...

Personally I’d say less than $45k with AP1. More for AWD or P Less than $38k if it doesn’t have AP1 Cheapest from Tesla right now is a 2014 S 85, no AP for $34,600. That includes a 2y/limited mileage warranty direct from Tesla. Find it and others at https://ev-cpo.com/hunter/

Falling behind as compared to what? My 2015 Accord only has Lane departure warning, no steering assist and no active steering assist/intervention. My 2017 Accord has active lane departure correction and vibration and stupid basic Lane Keep Assist that only works above 40MPH or so. An AP1 can...

Congrats on trying a Tesla! I did much the same last month when via Turo I rented a ‘15 S 85D and then a 3 RWD to compare them. I too have been interested in a Tesla for years and was blown away. Ordered a used S P85D two weeks later and I’m excited to take delivery. Regarding #2, back into...

Supercharging as a whole is probably a big loss/expense for Tesla. There’s still a lot of S/X cars with FUSC which is a real $$$ cost, plus the build out, upgrades and maintenance of each location. There’s a huge list of planned and in-process new locations. Add up all the costs (land lease?)...

Facelift?

I have 3, and the 5 year old loves the jump seats but they’re rare. We rented an 85D on Turo for a 24h test drive and the novelty of riding backwards in the trunk was a big hit for her. Still, our oldest is 19 and it is rare when we have 5 in the car at once. With the center cup holder/armrest...