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Taycan has a 2-speed gearbox which gives a slight gear shift feeling when accelerating. Gives me that connected feeling I was missing with the tesla. There are obviously pro's and con's to this approach but I like it. Same with sport sound. It was a $600 gimmicky mp3 option that just pumps the...

I have a 2022 Tacan 4S. EPA range 230 miles. Real world range (drive with a lead foot) - 275 miles on the performance (93 kw) battery. Never miss my model S. The gears and sport sound along with handling are beyond this world. I gave up my free supercharging and connectivity. Do not regret a...

Car died in garage when charging overnight. Got an update from SC that HV battery is dead (after 5 years). They’re replacing and will take 3 weeks to get the car back. Apparently factory did not hook up some drainage hose from the frunk properly and it had been dripping water over the battery...

As we’re talking here my 2018 model S decided to die on me yesterday. Everything opens except the IC screen. Possibly the 12v battery is dead but nothing happened when I tried to use an external battery. Roadside was useless. Asked me to call service center. SC asked me to call roadside. After...

EQS is definitely new and there have been issues (esp with the hyper screen, or some other electrical gremlins). Over here in orlando, I had the chance (in June 2023) to lease a base EQS 450 for $750/month for 12k miles/year for 2 years. Almost bit the bullet but decided to hold off until the...

I have a 2018 100D model S and a 2022 Taycan 4S. I understand there are some upgrades to the suspension in the plaid. I test drove a plaid model X a few weeks ago. I would take a Taycan over Tesla any day of the week. Ride quality and build quality is beyond comparison. I charge mostly at home...

OP here. Sometimes the need for a loaner is due to childcare obligations. I am fortunate enough to have 3 cars (will be soon selling the Tesla- so will be down to 2 cars). When the Tesla is in service for something mundane and takes 3-5 days before the Service center even starts working on it, I...

I have a 2018 Tesla Model S 100D for sale. Switched to Taycan for now. Will return to brand in a few years. Asking $65K Multi-coat red Premium sound Enhanced Autopilot AP 2.5 38,000 miles (Currently just under 38K) 19" wheels. Michelin Pilot 4 all seasons with about 10K miles on them. Have FUSC...

Good to know. I personally submitted the cancellation form at the service center so I don’t have an email trail but I will take a screen shot of the service message chats that state the ESA cancellation form was submitted. Do you remember how long it took to receive your refund?

I’m trading it in at carmax. They don’t care about the added value for ESA. Selling privately is too much of a hassle with my schedule.

I have a 2018 Model S 100D that I'm going to sell soon. Bought the ESA for peace of mind but now I do not need it. Paid close to $5700 (after taxes) just over a month ago. Tesla is making it deliberately hard to cancel anything. The ESA page on Tesla website mentions that I have to reach out to...

I have a 2018 Tesla Model S 100D for sale. Switched to Taycan for now. Will return to brand in a few years. Asking $65K Multi-coat red Premium sound AP 2.5 38,000 miles 19" wheels. Michelin Pilot 4 all seasons with about 10K miles on them. Have FUSC for first owner only - so you will not...

My car is currently in for the ANA6 recall which updates the PCM (infotainment) to the latest version (matching the 2023 model year). So they are making some progress with software updates. From what I can gather, this update might enable real OTA updates in the future. The current model...

I would agree with every post here. Our model S has never stranded us in the middle of the road but I can say that for most other cars I've owned. It does not have any major electric gremlins. Build quality has improved significantly since I bought mine in 2018 but still not par with true luxury...

You’ll be sorely disappointed with Tesla service. That’s pretty much my only advice to you. If this is going to be your kid mover, think about the fact that Tesla does not give out loaners for service visits or in the likely event of build quality issues needing repairs. Chances are still...

I guess it depends on the dealer then. I must have lucked out so far until now. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

Never ran into this problem with any of my other cars. Even my 10 year old BMW used to get a loaner vehicles when I brought it in for service. I can understand not giving out loaners for cheaper/generic cars such as Honda, Toyota, Chrysler or Ford]. Even Chrysler gives me a ride home or...

My warranty expires in a few weeks. I have a 4-year annual service planned tomorrow. I was notified by service team of the new loaner/uber credit policy (see screenshots below). Basically, if your $120k car is out of warranty and you bring it in for repairs/service, you will get diddly squat -...

I have to second everything that you say. My 2018 model S is now relegated to Costco runs and hauling kids from school to home in the evening. Model S has more space than Taycan but we have a minivan for those weekend beach trips. She hates driving the sedan (without birds eye 360 view to...

EQS SUV being released tomorrow. May not match the performance of the Plaid X but Luxury and interiors are to die for. Exterior is likely going to be "Meh" but so is the model X :) I'm waiting for the pricing and availability to be announced before thinking about trading in my model S and...

It has a weird regen system. there is the physical brakes which mostly use regen. You use actual physical brakes only when you need braking more than 0.3G or something like that. In addition, the system will always use physical brakes for the first 1-2 min of drive to prime the pads/clear...

I appreciate the input. I’m definitely in the honeymoon phase with the Taycan right now. I’ve heard about build quality problems with the 2020 and 2021 Taycan models. Even the dreaded interior alarm for the cross turismo. I’m hoping I don’t have many issues but only time will tell. For now, I...

Just came back from Carmax and was given a lowball offer of $58,000 for the car with 35,000 miles. I’m sure I can sell privately for a little more but not sure if it’s worth my time. Currently debating on keeping it versus selling it Similar prices for vroom as well as Carvanna. Any pointers...

I’m in Orlando FL, so range during cold weather is practically unknown. With my 3.5 year old model S 100D (Rated range of 335 miles), I get a theoretical range of 302 miles at 100% capacity (battery degradation). However, In real life driving (50-50 city-highway) with Michelin PS4 all seasons...

It was even better. I had a white BMW X3 (sold a few days after Christmas), blue Chrysler Pacifica, red Tesla and green Taycan. 😛

I can tell you that there are pros and cons of both. Software is not Porsches forte but the driving experience makes up for any shortcomings that the software may have. Once I start driving, I completely forget that I have to fiddle around with any software. Wireless CarPlay has been flawless...

I got the 4S fully optioned. It cost me the same amount as a plaid Rear wheel steering, sports Chrono, PASM air suspension, extended battery, full leather interior, personalized stitching, personalized seat belts, massaging seats, Passenger display, HUD, sound insulated glass, etc to name a...

You only live once and there is no need to pledge allegiance to one car brand versus the other. I personally like the Taycan right now and will be driving it for the next few years to come. The plad and newer models of Tesla definitely have build quality upgrades when compared to my model S...

I’m actually enjoying a Taycan 4S in my driveway and a 2018 Model S 100D. The Tesla used to be my go to car but it hasn’t seen a single mile put on in the last 45 days since I’ve taken in the Taycan. There were a few initial hiccups with the Taycan which was quickly fixed with a software push...

One of the horrible “improvements” for me is the removal of STOP button during easy entry profile change. I sometimes take both my kids in the car in their car seats. In the past, as soon as I hit park or open the door, the easy entry profile would be automatically selected. It usually sends...

I currently have a 2018 Model S 100D and a 2022 Taycan 4S in my garage. While these cars are not comparable to the original post (plaid vs Taycan turbo), I thought I'd share my 2c. Please bear in mind that both these cars are being used to drive mostly around the city. We use our minivan for...

Yes. Still available. Turns out Florida has a long list of items to check off before selling the vehicle. This will include trips to the DMV with both seller and buyer. If you are willing to proceed, I can start the legwork.

Going with a Porsche Taycan (for build quality and driving dynamics) until there comes a time when I want to move back to a Tesla 2018 multi-coat red model S 100 D 28,700 miles Free unlimited supercharging Enhanced auto pilot 19 inch wheels Accessories include sunshade and rear tailgate cover...

Have been using heat shield shades (2 parts) since 2018. Also use the Tesla shade to mask the unsightly suction cups of the heat shield shades. https://www.heatshieldstore.com Will be ditching the car soon and getting a taycan. Opted not to get the all glass roof with the taycan to prevent...

***Sorry about creating a double post. Not sure how to delete a duplicate post*** I have a 2018 Tesla Model S 100D for sale. Currently in SC for wheel alignment. Pics to come soon. Switching to Taycan for now. Multi-coat red Premium sound AP 2.5 Free unlimited supercharging. 27800 miles 19"...

Early models possibly had HID lamps (not sure when they changed). The newer ones have led lights which are piss poor for night visibility. Even the IIHS gives them a poor rating. I rarely take my Tesla for night drives. Now the model 3 and Y have the updated lights which are better. the white...

Dreading my 3rd visit to the service center tomorrow for front suspension rattle on my 2018 Model S. Here’s what has been fixed so far in my 27 months of ownership. 1. Bad paint job on front number on delivery day. They just buffed them out (I guess) 2. Front DRL went yellow. I’ve had 4...

I’ve had nothing but problems at the Orlando service center. The staff is great but clearly overwhelmed with all the model 3 and Y deliveries and their post delivery repairs. My 2018 model s has had suspension rattle for which I’ve been these 3 times. Each time, they will or commit to a loaner...

Still available? I’m located in Orlando FL. Would you be able to ship?

Is it still available? I’m located across the country in Orlando though.

I would recommend the Chrysler Pacifica (gas or hybrid - depending on your pref). Life happens and get the car that meets your needs. You can always buy a Tesla or another EV later. Personally, I have the model S (mostly for commute), BMW X3 (for the mrs) and Pacifica minivan for the weekend...

Great informative video David99 You mentioned something about finding only left side gloves in the video. I just wanted to point out that the “L” in gloves it’s not for left or right but rather your hand size as in small, medium or large. The gloves are universal. You just flip them over to...

Check your storage bag. The tabs are shipped loose in the bag. They are black and very small - very easy to miss. Then again, this is Tesla we’re talking about. They may have not bothered to ship them as well.

I purchased the panoramic sun roof sunshade/cover a few months ago. Last week, while trying to reposition the sunshade, one of the little plastic tabs that keeps the shade in place broke off. My shade is now held in place by 3 tabs (1 in the back and 2 on the sides). The front is literally held...

I know rated range is different from ideal range But perhaps Tesla may be already shipping battery packs with somewhat updated range. I just bought a 2018 100D (sept 2018) and have a range of 330 miles at 80% battery SOC. This would mean I could theoretically get close to 400 miles on a full...

Whatever mothership issue caused this seems to have been resolved as far as my car goes. I drove back home this evening and AP was working again (tracking vehicles, lanes, pedestrians, TACC). Still very scary that a server issue can disable crucial (taken for granted) safety features like...

Can confirm that autopilot, TACC and regular cruise control is disabled/gone this morning. 2018 model s (sept 2018) with v9 Tried rebooting, drove multiple trips. Nothing. Even emergency braking (collision alert) is not working. Called the mothership and they tell me several people have...