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    Insurance costs?

    Do you mind sharing the 6 month cost for your model 3? I have the same company mine is 732.87 semi annual, annual 12k-15k mileage usage, tenure multi vehicle, good driver discounts I shopped around and other companies were much higher, Wawanesa was lower by $6 so wasn't worth it to switch...
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    If I purchase AP thru website, how long will it take to become operational

    Purchased Friday morning, activated Monday when I got into the car to leave work, no wifi or charging
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    P3D Highway Passing Speed.

    strongly disagree based where the OP is located dime in a dozen to come across these type of cars, socal drivers in general are very aggressive on the fwys, what's the saying $$$ can't buy class I'm sure the OP's question has already been answered but I think fwy/hwy passing in general is okay...
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    Stock tires wearing faster than expected?

    Just did a tire rotation at 6200 miles, all four measured 6/32 around the edges, 7/32 near the center. On the stock 18" aero/tires,LR model. Mostly freeway driving with the occasion brisk acceleration at traffic lights.
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    $2500 CA Rebate Experience?

    another data point submitted 08/09 approved 10/15
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    Making the Model 3 trunk lid close more easily

    I never stated that I couldn't close the trunk with the RPM tailgate with one hand. I choose not to due to reasons that I mentioned in my earlier post mainly the screws at the bottom of the license plate.
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    Making the Model 3 trunk lid close more easily

    I installed this 2 weeks ago, I would say it's still a two hand effort to close the trunk lid. One hand is grabbing the area inside the trunk and pulling the trunk lid down and at the last 1/3 of travel other hand presses down onto the tailgate handle to finish the job. I don't feel comfortable...
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    3M Crystalline vs PINNACLE vs Suntek CIR vs LLumar CTX vs Wincos Tint

    installed xpel plus everything but the front windshield this is my first vehicle with a ceramic film, went with 45%. I feel a huge difference between this film versus my other vehicles with non ceramic tint. I don’t feel the burning sensation on my skin while waiting at an intersection...
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    Does tinting the roof reduce the heat?

    I ordered the roof shade I leave mine on all the time big difference blocks the heat and glare. Noticed a difference in the front seats it's darker/more shade than the rear seats. Rear window is tinted one piece 45%. You do lose about 2 inches with the shade installed but head room is a non...
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    Southern California (Orange County) Tesla Model 3 Tint/PPF Group Buy

    That was me BTW thanks for posting. It's been bugging me I got ceramic tint done the four side windows plus the tiny back windows have this blueish tint color 45% is what I picked and for reference I'm sitting inside the car, the rear window also 45% but it looks brownish to me and not blueish...
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    Recommended PPF installer in So Cal? (West side)

    Could you try to recreate that 1st pic shot but from the driver's seat? The 1st pic is to up close for me to judge the gradient difference. Thanks
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    Recommended PPF installer in So Cal? (West side)

    can you post pics of the rear window tint ? similar view point from inside the car
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    Recommended PPF installer in So Cal? (West side)

    Not a dumb idea, I had this method applied to one of my cars that has a front PPF, just clean up/trim off the "snaggy" area, apply a patch over it. Still holding up after 6+ years no signs of dirt getting in since the edges haven't lifted. Only can tell if you are right up on it.
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    Southern California (Orange County) Tesla Model 3 Tint/PPF Group Buy

    Could you comment on how the rear window tint compares to the rest of the side windows in terms of color appearance when sitting in the driver's seat? Is there any color difference?
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    3 Year/36,000 report, my experience w/ Tesla

    why is this thread in a model 3 forum?
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    Rejected delivery today, Costa Mesa, CA

    Update: Finally 3rd times the charm, build date was 05/18, brought her home 08/05. I was nervous will I get the last minute cancellation notice but it turned out to be a pleasant experience. It was super busy, it took about 1.5 hrs to drive off the lot. I had to wait for 15 mins before I was...
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    Tesla ditches reservations, opens up Model 3 car sales to all customers in North America

    Tesla ditches reservations, opens up Model 3 car sales to all customers in North America I actually went through the process of configuring a model 3 trying to find out the price of EAP after delivery, then was about half way through and was thinking wait don't I need a reservation to be able...
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    Rejected delivery today, Costa Mesa, CA

    I’m upset on how it went from locking in a delivery date back in June 20 for today, they did good to get me another vehicle that fast. To an email from the delivery advisor bascially congratulating me 2 days prior to today, reminding me balance due, etc. Okay this is still good I’m getting my...
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    Rejected delivery today, Costa Mesa, CA

    Update, I got ‘tesla’ again for the 2nd time, received yet an expected voicemail prior to tomorrow’s delivery appointment. My car is still at Fremont not even on a transport truck. I get an email from my delivery advisor yesterday saying how excited he will be to see me in 2 days, final balance...
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    Recommended PPF installer in So Cal? (West side)

    how far does the rear window tint go up to? end of defroster lines? entire rear window including rear roof to avoid seeing the gradient difference
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    VIN Assignment

    new VIN 25664, after I rejected 21643 on 4/14 MSM aero, kinda scared of getting passed a rejected VIN
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    Rejected delivery today, Costa Mesa, CA

    got an update, new delivery is July 7th, VIN 25664 anyone know the history on this one? seems kinda of low to be freshly built from the factory
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    Rejected delivery today, Costa Mesa, CA

    Well here is my experience with vehicles gettting repainted with a metallic finish it never looks uniform/blends in with the original paint from the factory. As mention before in the post above mine any competent appraiser can take a paint thickness meter and figure out a vehicle has been...
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    Rejected delivery today, Costa Mesa, CA

    About 1 hour prior to my delivery appointment I get the dreaded voicemail about a last minute final inspection revealing my vehicle had scratches on the frunk, headlights, trunk, door sil, and rear bumper. I was not really surprised Tesla would pull this maneuver due to reading the stories...
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    4/18 Invites

    Which pickup center? Excellent color choice
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    VIN Assignment

    edited my post to include aero wheels and premium upgrade package should I be concern with my low VIN#? seeing folks with 31xxx in the recent posts
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    VIN Assignment

    Got my VIN email notification. Invited: 4/18/18 Configured: 4/22/18 VIN : 6/4/18 (216xx) MSM, LR RWD, PUP, AERO Southern California
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    Order estimate pushed back

    Invite 4/18 Configure 4/22 Delayed into July Not happy about getting that email. They should allow people in this situation to reconfiguration options if he/she chooses to do so without penalty.
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    Recent Deliveries

    Do you have a link to this checklist?
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    Wiki Model 3 Order Tracking Spreadsheet

    Just added my info the model 3 invite page I've read a few post with folks referencing a checklist when accepting delivery I can't seem to locate that list any help would be appreciated.
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    Recommended PPF installer in So Cal? (West side)

    Glad I found this post looking to do a 360 PPF, tint, and center console wrap once I take delivery. I haven’t nailed down which shop will do it yet still researching.