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  1. vickh

    Seven Seat Interior give more room in row 2?

    Does the Seven Seat Interior give more room in row 2 due to the sliding row?
  2. vickh

    Tax credit 2024 [The tax credit discussion thread]

    Now that it's almost year-end, I thought I'd start a Tax credit 2024 [The tax credit discussion thread] Mods. Feel free to merge Q: Will TSLA be ready to apply 1/1/24? Should be easy since they have the F placeholder and they claim it later from Feds 5. Total Credits A. Deposit $ 0.00 (A) B...
  3. vickh

    How closely does Tesla look at trade ins?

    I have an old '11 Sonata paints pretty beat up/the window stuck/the AC not working in summer etc., but drives fine. I know TSLA gives auction value through the online calculator and doesn't resell. Do they care about cosmetic type issues and adjust at delivery or depend on the thoroughness of...
  4. vickh

    Switch from Y to 3 order?

    With all the recent price drops, I'm considering switching my Y order to a 3. Is that possible without a new $250 fee? I do have a VIN assigned
  5. vickh

    My teen son wants a new Civic/Corolla Hybrid but I want him to get a new/used RWD 3 ~ same price.

    My teen son wants a new Civic/Corolla Hybrid but I want him to get a new/used RWD 3 ~ same price. He's worried he'll get picked on/mocked/keyed etc at school. RWD 3 about 30K after credits, and dealers around here refuse to budge on Civic/Corolla Hybrid citing "inventory issues" Makes no...
  6. vickh

    12V failing :(

    I got a 12V failing notification on the app and a bunch of errors in car.Trying to get ranger to come by ASAP but app is forcing SC appt next week :( I don't want to risk being stranded by driving it. Should I try calling for roadside service?
  7. vickh

    Musk-says-in-email-he-must-approve-all-hires!

    Wow talk about micro management: “Think carefully before sending me a request,” Musk wrote in Monday’s email. “No one can join Tesla, even as a contractor, until you receive my email approval.” https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/15/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-says-in-email-he-must-approve-all-hires.html
  8. vickh

    Used 17 X thru TSLA

    Hi all, Just ordered this 75D All-Wheel Drive for $44,600! 2017 Tesla MX 75D in Rockville MD US listed at $44,600 Questions a: Do they warranty the battery capacity any differently than new? MCU1 ? It has EAP but can I upgrade to MCU2 if yellow screen/buggy under warranty? I wish I...
  9. vickh

    Tesla app to monitor power usage, after panel removal?

    Can I still use the Tesla app to monitor power usage, after rental panel removal. Seems to be working albeit with a delay. Is it syncing w/ utility smart meter?
  10. vickh

    More price drops coming?

    Anyone predict that this is the lowest we'll see for Q1 or more drops coming on the Y? For my 3 I had a fixed price target that Elon had announced for years $35k. It came just in time for tax credit phase out. I wonder if the SR Y will be make an appearance?? Your Model Y Model Y Long Range...
  11. vickh

    Tesla goes over cliff-pacific-coast-highway-California-miracle survivors

    Amazing survival story. Not sure if it's a 3 or Y? https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/01/03/tesla-cliff-pacific-coast-highway-california-survivors/10981909002/
  12. vickh

    Nuvision Windshield replacement

    Anyone here Nuvision Windshield replacement in AZ? . They claim to be familiar w/ TSLA
  13. vickh

    kbb.com/cars-for-sale/ 2016 Tesla Model X 90D 52,451 miles $53,500 !

    Saw this on .kbb.com/cars-for-sale/. Used 2016 Tesla Model X 90D 52,451 miles $53,500 ! Of course it's gone :( Wondering if anyone has luck with third party sites getting accurate inventory w/ TSLA? Also they no longer have a used warranty right just manufacturer...
  14. vickh

    Can't view TeslaCam in car

    Can't view TeslaCam in car, only thru PC etc. I get a black screen when I try :(
  15. vickh

    Best 3 row PHEV that qualifies for tax credit

    Wife doesn't want a pure EV and need more room. Safety and under $50K Ideally. something I can put a low deposit down this weekend eg this article says rivian is asking people to put down $100 deposits, b/f Biden signs on Monday. Any others? Automakers scramble to decode new U.S. EV...
  16. vickh

    "cushier" ride tires M3 RWD?

    My rear tread warning light came on and they're down to 2.25? Front are at 5 so don't need to replace those yet. Can I wait and do 2 at time? Any advice on buying something other than OEM for 18 stock that would give a "cushier" ride w/o sacrificing treadwear or efficiency? Don't care much...
  17. vickh

    Removing rental panels

    Selling house and Removing rental panels. they did a great job installing (no leaks). Hope they have a good crew. Anything to watch for while they're removing? I tried to find out how much to buy out rental but no luck hearing back from TSLA :(
  18. vickh

    Tesla-owner-mines-bitcoin-ethereum-with-his-car

    https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/08/tesla-owner-mines-bitcoin-ethereum-with-his-car.html He's essentially using free SC for free power. (don't agree with that/time consuming) But this other dude might be on to something, if the browser can run in the background all the time. He used the built-in...
  19. vickh

    how-to-recover-your-tesla-slacker-account-on-model-3

    Has anyone tried this ? So just signing up for premium and canceling triggers Slacker? https://graydonschwartz.com/how-to-recover-your-tesla-slacker-account-on-model-3-model-y/
  20. vickh

    Tesla-whistleblower-on-solar-fires-interviewed-in-cpsc-probe.html

    I knew about the WM fires. But according to my unbiased installer, WM had a dispute of some sort prior to the reports, and commercial installs are a different beast. Any risk of residential fires with the new panels on tile roofs...
  21. vickh

    Ample-opens-5-ev-battery-swapping-stations-for-bay-area-uber-drivers

    Hmm. Wonder how they're dealing with degraded batteries? If successful this could be a game changer similar to BBQ tanks https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/03/ample-opens-5-ev-battery-swapping-stations-for-bay-area-uber-drivers.html "Musk claimed that customers weren’t even interested in swapping...
  22. vickh

    Overnight test drive 3 row Y

    Doing an overnight test drive 3 row Y. Thinking of upgrading from my 3 SR Seems really tight for my 5'7 son but great for my 5 yo . Anything else that I should check out/ interesting to post on YT?
  23. vickh

    Ohmconnect and PG&E, SDG&E, and SCE customers

    Does anyone here use Ohmconnect for TOU savings? A free service helps you use energy when it's cleanest and rewards you for saving when it's dirty. The business model seems to be an intermediary for clean energy credits and most of here do TOU anyway. Only some CA utilities ( PG&E, SDG&E, and...
  24. vickh

    New Slacker sign up?

    Do I need a livexlive premium acct. for the car? LiveXLive Membership Options - LiveXLive Premium Live Music student acct ok?
  25. vickh

    Will Tesla move panels/ change the mounting angles after install?

    I'm barely getting 5kwh a day and paying $50/month for my unobstructed 12 panel rental. It was up to 20kwh over the summer. Problem is that they face NW. If it doesn't improve much by next summer, I'm debating having Tesla take them down (zero removal fee). Is there a way to move panels/...
  26. vickh

    Toyota-president-tesla-valuation-doesnt-reflect-real-world-business.

    Sour grapes? Why Toyota won't do more plugins is beyond me, esp for Lexus. Rav4 has a huge demand. Toyota president: Tesla has 'not created a real business in the real world yet'
  27. vickh

    Any tax credits for solar rental payments?

    Any fed or AZ tax credits for solar rental payments? It's about $600/year so no big loss either way
  28. vickh

    Rattle behind the monitor?

    12K miles and noticing a rattle behind the monitor? Tapping it doesn't help :) Is Tesla covering issues under warranty these days?
  29. vickh

    Solar Edge app vs Tesla app

    Worth installing Solar Edge app? What would I gain over Tesla app
  30. vickh

    "not trying to be super profitable"

    Why I love to buy Tesla products, not sure about TSLA long term though... We need to not go bankrupt obviously that’s important because then we will fail in our mission,” Musk said during the earnings call Wednesday. “But we are not trying to be super profitable either, if profitability is 1%...
  31. vickh

    Panel Pests?

    I have pigeons nesting under my new rental panels. Are we responsible for Pest abatement or can I have Tesla put in some nets etc?
  32. vickh

    Wifi Streaming not working

    Tune-in etc and FM are working fine but wifi Streaming not working for song searching/playing. Tried different wifi. Anyone else? Just got back from service too and it was a mad house. Hope solution is OTA/Mobile
  33. vickh

    $400 Tesla Service Uber credits.

    Seems like a waste to not use them, but I thought I'd ask here if someone could use 1st b/f posting elsewhere.. Not sure if transferable, and they expire Mon 6/15 Thanks!
  34. vickh

    Subscription Agreement v1.3.0 vs 1.4.0

    Question re: I have two one says free removal (special deal last year) other is standard you pay removal (one was signed be me, one my wife). Should I have Tesla clarify/remove the later version or just use the 1.3 if needed in the future (might move in a year or so) -Subscription Agreement...
  35. vickh

    Mobile Ceramic coating?

    Getting Ceramic coating put on in my garage. It's going to be hot too, but installer said no problem. Any do's or donts?
  36. vickh

    solar Referral Q

    I see an 11/19 solar referral finally posted but how do I use the $250? Placing an order on tesla.com did not auto use the $250 :( Also anyone have luck using it for car OTA upgrades like AP etc
  37. vickh

    Solar rental installs?

    Are they still going on? After a lot of paperwork and follow up my SA seems to have disappeared. Not sure if related to covid or company-wide issue I did get a utlitly/APS confirmation last month and would like to get them up b/f summer to avoid TOU issues now that we're stuck at home.
  38. vickh

    Screen went dark while in drive thru/ streaming

    The screen went dark while in drive thru/ streaming. the podcast started stuttering, Scary b/c I couldn't get the T sign by resetting. (Push and release right?) Luckily by the time I paid it was back on. I wish 3 at least has app HUD as a back up (like the S does) I just hit the 10K mark...
  39. vickh

    Rotate tires during this time?

    As luck will have it I'm approaching 10K on my SR. Should I rotate tires during this time? We're not shelter in place in AZ... yet
  40. vickh

    Shore Power SS2-50P/ Generator CS6365 Locking Plug to NEMA 14-50

    No longer need. $70 shipped https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BHGY95S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  41. vickh

    Any test drives at stores yet?

    If not what's a good ETA given what happened with the 3. AZ Store wasn't sure...
  42. vickh

    Charging interrupted due to birds/ alarm went off?

    Charging interrupted due to a bunch of birds on the car . I believe the alarm went off? I tried resuming charging through the app, but it wasn't responding. Then it resumed by itself as I walked back to check (i thought someone unplugged me) Debating whether it's worth turning off...
  43. vickh

    $250 Referral credit for 3 premium LTE service?

    Can we use the $250 Referral credit for 3 premium LTE service monthly sub.? My sales adviser didn't know
  44. vickh

    SR Y ETA?

    Any updates or still 2021? Also want the 7 seater version. I'm hoping it will be software locked but more range than my SR 3
  45. vickh

    Diecast 1:18 Scale Red Model 3 $200 OBO

    Cheapest Model 3 you can buy besides the SR ;) Haven't taken it out of the box. $200 OBO or will trade for a UMC. Diecast 1:18 Scale Model 3 Diecast 1:18 Scale Model 3
  46. vickh

    frost/ cold battery icon?

    I'm in PHX and it was in the 40s last night. The frost/ cold battery light came on when I left the garage door open :( Anything I need to do b/f driving or charging? I realize that regen might be limited. Since I don't have to go anywhere I can just leave the car be till it warms up.
  47. vickh

    Standard connectivity & hotspots

    RE: Standard connectivity & hotspots is there a way to NOT have to connect to wifi while in drive. I connect before leaving but it switches to LTE. Then I have to change settings to get to the hotspot. Intentional or a bug? I would keep it connected to my hotspot all the time if possible.
  48. vickh

    2.0 vs 3.0 USB?

    keep getting a speed error on USB. Does 3.0 USB make a difference ? or is it another spec? Which one of these would you recommend 128gb Flash Drive - Office Depot
  49. vickh

    Referral for Cybertruck?

    FYI Was able to modify the url for a 3 referral. But not sure if it will work. Design Your Cybertruck | Tesla Anyone able to get any referral/incentive to order in store? Maybe a SA can chime in?
  50. vickh

    SR Truck avail to order, but not the Y?

    Curious why the SR Truck avail to order, but not the Y? Also no referrals for Y or truck?