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    Is there any way to get in the car without waking it up?

    Open the door. Power off. Exit the car. Close the door. The car will stay powered off and instantly go to sleep.
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    Newby here - Just got a Model S

    The worst advice I could ever offer is to set Require Lane Change Confirmation to Off. Your car will surely automatically lane change into oncoming traffic or into a concrete barrier whenever construction exists. Or, it'll miss the road debris in the passing lane or the car speeding up to pass...
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    Do Not Disable Passive Entry!

    I already stated that four clicks will work - but that only works if someone is getting in the car with you. But if you're sitting in the car waiting to pick someone up, you'll need to dig out your key fob again and do the six click dance if you want to let them in. In a real world scenario...
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    Do Not Disable Passive Entry!

    I agree with everyone about double clicking the Park button to unlock all the doors. That works. However, it also locks the car again and presents the Unlock to Start message thereby requiring two more clicks on the fob. End result is still 6 clicks to unlock the passenger door. Clicking the...
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    Do Not Disable Passive Entry!

    I've been using Passive Entry happily until I read the articles about hackers intercepting the broadcast signals and stealing cars. So, I thought I'd turn it off and experience the difference. My car has Auto Unlock Driver Door Only On and Auto Present Handles On which works fine for me as I...
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    Auto Pilot Does Not Like Railroad Crossings!

    No need to be such a a**, Electroman. I was simply sharing my experience with other owners so that they can be aware when in the same situation. As it turns out, this problem happens at every railroad crossing that is identified by striped, angular while lines painted in front of the tracks...
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    Auto Pilot Does Not Like Railroad Crossings!

    Yes, a highway is not the same as an expressway. Most highways have railroad crossings, at least in Illinois. I drove the same route today and Jhelin might be correct. As I approached the tracks, my car followed the painted diagonal lines in front of the tracks into oncoming traffic. Since I...
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    Summon works, but app has issues connecting to the car.

    I have the Google mesh router system with three units. The app still doesn't work - never has. Always says "Connecting ..." no matter where I'm at. Guess I'll just stick with the keyfob.
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    Auto Pilot Does Not Like Railroad Crossings!

    Auto Pilot Does Not Like Railroad Crossings Submitted by rweggert on October 5, 2018 While driving north on a quiet 4 lane country road with Auto Pilot and Auto Steer set at 45mph, I approached a railroad crossing and was curious how the car would respond. The crossing was a double track, fully...
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    What Would You Expect When Buying a Demo Car?

    Did they provide you with all your paperwork, especially the Bill of Sale and Odometer Disclosure? I also need the Certificate of Origin. I specifically asked the delivery agent for copies of everything I signed but she outright refused claiming they are property of Tesla. When I disputed her...
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    What Would You Expect When Buying a Demo Car?

    I took my delivery two weeks ago and was mostly satisfied with the conditions. The problem areas were minor (chipped windshield and defective headlamp) but they ordered replacement parts to be installed soon. There were some minor scratches and blemishes but I think these were acceptable...
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    Purchased Demo Car From Out of State ...

    UPDATE: I took delivery of my demo car last week and was mostly satisfied. Although the car had very minor nicks and blemishes, which I sort of expected with 5,000 miles on it, I was very pleased with the delivery. I noted the car was driven an additional 400 miles AFTER I purchased the demo car...
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    Financing

    I got 1.74% last week from Tesla Finance. Approved. Have you checked with them?
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    Purchased Demo Car From Out of State ...

    You will qualify for the tax credit because an inventory car has not been registered yet. You are technically the first owner. As long as you complete the sale before the end of the year, you will receive the $7,500 tax credit - for any loaner/demo/inventory car. The unwritten formula is...
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    What Would You Expect When Buying a Demo Car?

    I'm glad you had a good experience - it makes me feel much better that mine will be a better experience too. My situation might be a little different in that I live 2,000 miles away from where I will take delivery of the car. (The car is in Colorado, I live in Chicago and the sale is happening...
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    What Would You Expect When Buying a Demo Car?

    Model S 100D. It has virtually every option included (probably typical for a demo car). I'm glad the warranty extends because the car would already be 7 months old otherwise. I'm just concerned with what is reasonable to expect for normal wear and tear before completing the purchase. They...
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    Purchased Demo Car From Out of State ...

    How much "wear" is acceptable on a 6,000 mile car? If this car arrives with minor dings, scratches or chips, would you find that acceptable? What if the seats are scuffed or torn or the carpet stained? I'm really starting to second guess my purchase even though I am saving $12,000......
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    Purchased Demo Car From Out of State ...

    Thanks, Lasttoy! I'm not buying the car until it has been delivered to my dealer and then inspected. I would never buy a car sight unseen. My biggest concern is about how much wear and tear I should expect on a dealer owned car that has been driven 7,000 miles already. They already promised...
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    Purchased Demo Car From Out of State ...

    I absolutely will go pick up the car and give it a full once over before completing the purchase. It's not paid for yet. The car is in Colorado and I am in Nevada. I'll wait until the car arrives here before deciding to complete the purchase. My biggest concern is: How much wear and tear...
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    What Would You Expect When Buying a Demo Car?

    I'm taking delivery of a dealer owned 2018 Model S in two weeks that has 7,000 miles on it. The car is 1,000 miles away so I am unable to look it over first. What would your expectations be of the condition of the car when it arrives considering I would be the first owner and it's not a CPO car...
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    Purchased Demo Car From Out of State ...

    I just placed a deposit on a demo/loaner/inventory Model S that is out of state and may take 2-3 weeks for delivery. Since the deposit was made three days ago, the car was driven an additional 300 miles beyond what was quoted. I took a screen shot of the vehicle when it was offered to me and...
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    Advice Needed on Selling... Tax Credit

    Take the tax credit yourself and then give the new buyer an additional discount of up to the $7,500. You might make yourself a small profit.