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My wife scraped the passenger side of my Model 3 on a concrete post (see picture). I’m no expert, but it looks to me like a toss-up between repairing and replacing the door panel. Am I best off taking it straight to Tesla, or is there another good place in the Dallas area I should try first?

I have a 2021 Model 3 AWD. It makes a whirring sound when in reverse, but no sound at all in drive or park. My old 2018 Model 3 LR RWD didn't make the whirring sound. Does the sound have to do with the AWD, or should I be concerned that something is wrong with my car? Thanks.

I usually prefer to choose my own music - rather than letting an algorithm predict what I will like. When I'm using Spotify on my phone or laptop, if I search for an artist, I have the options of playing entire albums by that artist, or their "top tracks". If I search for a song title, I...

Original poster here. What I'm referring to is how hard the cold air seems to be blowing on me (my vents) when I'm trying to cool down the car quickly after it has sat in the hot sun. The A/C also seems to be louder compared to my 2018 M3 - despite not blowing as hard. Boourns - I'm...

Well, I tried the charging cable that came with the new car - with the NEMA adaptor I've been using for 3 years with the old car - and the charge rate immediately went up to 32 mi./hr. with 232 V and 32/32 A (whatever that means). Does that all sound okay and nothing to worry about? I...

Also, the Charging screen on my app shows: "16 mi./hr. 236 V 16/16 A".

Frank99: Thanks for your response. I'm actually using the old charging cable that came with my 2018 LR RWD. Should I try the one that came with the new car?

Well, I may have found the answer, but I don't understand it. On the touch screen there's a warning notice: "Charge rate reduced - Wall plug temperature high. Wall outlet and wiring inspection recommended." I guess I need to call an electrician, but my new question is: Why would this...

My Model 3 LR AWD was delivered late last week. I'm charging it for the first time today, and it's showing 17 mi./hr. charging rate. I'm pretty sure my 2018 Model 3 RWD charged at a much faster rate - seems like it was around 30 mi./hr. Does 17 mi./hr. seem slow? Thanks.

My 2021 LR AWD was delivered yesterday. This is a replacement of my beloved 2018 LR RWD, which got totaled in an accident a few weeks ago. I live in Texas, so this time of year my A/C is running almost constantly when I'm driving. After 2 days, it seems like the A/C in my new car is...

My LR AWD was delivered today. I punched it a couple times on the freeway and I’d say it’s plenty quick for me for now without the boost. Maybe I’ll give myself a Christmas present in a few months.

My at-home delivery is tomorrow morning. Any advice on what to do if I find something wrong during delivery? I assumed I would point them out to the delivery person who would document them for repair, but it sounds like maybe not.

The TeslaOwnersOnline forum did a poll back in 2020, and about 80% of the respondents said the boost was worth it to them.

I'm picking up my new LR AWD Model 3 on Thurs. I'm intrigued by the acceleration boost option, and from what I can tell, a strong majority of eligible Model 3 owners bought it and are happy with it. I'm leaning toward buying it, but I'm wondering if there's a period of time in which I can...

It's a little frustrating that they won't refund the $250 deposit. The Tesla guy who was helping me search for an inventory car said if I had called him and asked him to "transfer" the deposit to the new car, it would've been no problem. But inventory cars are being snatched up so quickly, I...

Thanks. .6 secs. is pretty significant. I think I'll wait and drive the new car for a bit before deciding on the performance boost.

Thanks for the advice. As luck would have it, earlier today I stumbled upon a new LR AWD in inventory in the exact color combo I want. I immediately ordered that car and canceled my M3 P order (which caused me to eat the $250 deposit - GRR!). My car is going to be delivered early next week...

Thanks. Does anyone know how that compares to my 2018 M3 LR RWD? I know I got a S/W update at some point that sped up the car a bit, but I don’t know the official 0-60 estimate.

I just stumbled across a Model 3 LR AWD in inventory and I jumped on it. The listing shows the standard 4.2 acceleration. So now I'm debating over whether to spring for the performance boost. I've seen different reports on exactly how much the boost brings down the 0-60 time. Can anyone...

I'm agonizing over this as well. I can't wait 2-3 months for a custom-ordered LR AWD (my M3 was totaled and the insurance company will only pay for a rental car for a few more weeks). So, my options are (1) M3P and hope that my delivery doesn't get delayed, or (2) keep close watch and snatch...

Congrats! How did you find you existing inventory car? I'm feverishly looking every day, but no luck yet. Great looking car, by the way.

Is the radar/vision thing only important when it comes to assisted driving functions, like early warning, adaptive cruise, autopilot, etc.?

What's the "new Tesla vision thing"?

Really basic question: How do we know when the VIN has been assigned?

I had never heard of PPF - or ceramic coating (is there a difference?) - until I started looking at this forum. How much does it typically cost for a Model 3? What are the main benefits - protection from chips and dings, or just appearance (shiny, etc.)? Thanks.

I had a 2018 Model 3 LR (not Performance). I was okay with the suspension, but if it was any stiffer that would've bothered me. Can anyone weigh in on how the 2021 Model 3 Performance compares with my '18 LR in terms of stiffness? Thanks.

I'm trying to make sure I understand the order and timing of what's required when, so that I don't delay my delivery. Here's my understanding: (1) Fill out initial information (design details, registration info, financing info/approval); (2) wait for VIN to be assigned by Tesla; (3) once...

My Model 3 is supposed to be delivered by late September. I'm glomming onto this topic to see if anyone has heard any rumors about updates/improvements that are imminent, that might make me want to push back my delivery. Thanks.

Is there a way to do a nationwide search for new cars that are currently available? When I go on the website to search, the system will only let me do a 200-mile search. Thanks.

Thanks, J. I hadn't thought of it that way. In a fit of uncharacteristic impulsiveness, my wife and I decided to splurge on the Performance version and take advantage of the quicker delivery. Now I'm getting excited.

I'm the guy whose 2018 Model 3 (LR RWD) was crushed by a guy who ran a red light. I found out today that the insurance company is declaring it a total loss and is cutting me a check. As I see it, I have 3 options for a new car: (1) Order a new LR AWD and wait until November (at the...

Okay, thanks. Does the boost decrease battery range? All the M3's with the faster acceleration also show less battery range (353 versus 322). Thanks.

Thanks, GtiMart - good point. How much does the boost cost?

My beloved 2018 Model 3 was broad-sided the other day, so all of a sudden I'm in the market for a new one. I noticed that the acceleration and battery range for the 2021 Long-Range AWD Model 3 are 4.2 secs and 353 mis, but the 2020 used cars of that exact same model for sale on the Tesla...

Me again. Thanks for pointing out that the used cars on the Tesla site have FSD included. I have zero interest in FSD. Do you think there's any chance I could get Tesla to remove that from a used car and knock $10,000 off the price? Thanks.

Thanks for the responses. Truly a weird market right now. I'm gonna have a timing situation, given that I will have no car to sell. Assuming my car is totaled, the insurance company will probably cut me a check next week, and I can't imagine them paying for my rental car for much longer...

My beloved Model 3 was t-boned the other day, and I'm thinking the insurance company will declare it totaled. So, I've been looking at my options. I configured a new Model 3 online (LR, AWD) and the price comes to about $50k. Then I checked the used inventory and saw that Tesla is...

Okay, thanks. I'll look into setting up a USB once I get my car back (or my new car if mine is totaled).

I've never done anything to install cameras in the car, and I've never changed whatever the standard settings are for any cameras that are part of the car. I've just heard before that Teslas have several cameras onboard and I though one of those might be positioned in such a way that it recorded...

I was in an accident in my Model 3 last Thursday. A guy ran a red light and "T-boned" me. The next day I learned that he's claiming his light was yellow (which is a lie). This would, of course, mean that my light was red and would make me liable for the wreck. I know Teslas have several...

Is there a way to disable the "honk" notification for when the doors are locked? I live in between two elderly couples, and I worry that my car is disturbing them late at night and early in the morning when I leave my car. Thanks.

I've had my Model 3 for about 2 and a half years (25,000 miles), and I still haven't been contacted about being due for any sort of scheduled maintenance. Does anyone know what the recommended timetable is for scheduled maintenances for my car? Also, what's the recommended mileage for a...

Just to make things easy, I used avg. gas mileage of 20 mpg. My old car was a 5-Series, which is probably a little better mileage, but there have been many times the last two years when we drove my Model 3 instead of my wife's SUV, which is obviously lower mpg. 20,000 miles divided by 20...

Thanks for the response. According to my trip computer, my kw/mi. for the life of the car is 266. If I multiply that by 20,000 (my approx. mileage when I hit the 2-year mark in a couple weeks) I get 5,320,000. According to my electricity bill, our rate is $0.113439 per kW/Hr. When I...

Really basic question here. I'm coming up on my second anniversary of buying my Model 3 and I'd like to get a sense for how much I've saved in fuel costs. The math on estimating what I would have spent on gas is easy. But I'm having a hard time figuring out how to estimate what I have...

Okay, I just checked and it looks like my avg. Wh/mi. is 232.

Sorry - I'm not familiar with that term. Obviously "mi" is mile. What does "Wh" refer to?

A few weeks ago I noticed that the range started showing as about 265 miles with a full charge (which I have set at about 90%). For the first 15 months I owned the car, a full charge to 90% was more like 285 miles. Around this same time I also noticed that the battery seems to run down...

Ha - well, I with I could say my rim rash was caused by other drivers, but .... So I'm guessing I should sand down the rash before I touch it up? Any advice on how best to do that?

Thanks for the quick response. So that color matched really well with the metal rims underneath the plastic ones?