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  1. Bardlebee

    San Antonio

    I would attend a (and my first) Tesla get together. I am moving to days now so I can actually see other human beings.
  2. Bardlebee

    San Antonio

    Oh hi! What part of San Antonio are you in?
  3. Bardlebee

    Ideas for Safety - For Those Who Drive Poorly

    But can you make it a permanent thing, such as music or navigation. Because you have to click, go through the menus, then select climate. I am just talking about a permanent stationary option like the distance or music for instance. Maybe I missed it if so.
  4. Bardlebee

    MotorTrend Reviews the P85D--Quickest 4-Door Sedan Ever Tested

    Favorite quote: The quickest-accelerating sedan in the world isn't German anymore.
  5. Bardlebee

    Sold my 2013 S85 to CarMax - Price Data Point

    I mean, I don't want to have this in the snippiness thread, but that is where this conversation is headed I imagine. In general, making sweeping generalizations of people is bad. Regardless of severity. I think its best we drop the topic of who is lazy over the internet and maybe realize we all...
  6. Bardlebee

    Ideas for Safety - For Those Who Drive Poorly

    I may get flack for this, but maybe there are some things that just don't work well when talking about the center console and a completely digital setup. David, you have a very good point and honestly the only way to fix it would to be to modify the dash speedometer area. This is why I am very...
  7. Bardlebee

    Ideas for Safety - For Those Who Drive Poorly

    I've done this more then a few times. And its honestly a natural progression. While the screen/buttons are huge, it still has to be LOOKED at and I feel that takes much more, albeit still small, attention off of the road. To hit the homelink button for your garage for example, you have to look...
  8. Bardlebee

    any real-world input on charging vs. driving time for road trips?

    This! Exactly this! I had the same experience with the superchargers and honestly its a no brainer. Sure, some ICE cars can go 400-500 miles then you have a 5-10 minute fill up. But, honestly its a road trip and I am comfortable waiting 15-20 minutes instead. As invisik mentioned, 30 minutes was...
  9. Bardlebee

    Sold my 2013 S85 to CarMax - Price Data Point

    When I was getting my Tesla I thought FOR SURE that no one would take my 2008 V6 Mustang for more then 5-7k.... they gave me 10k for it! I am for sure going to go to them again to sell our last ICE when the Model 3 comes out!
  10. Bardlebee

    Ideas for Safety - For Those Who Drive Poorly

    When I drive my Model S. I try to not touch the middle panel as much as possible, because frankly even though most things are in easy to touch spots, it still takes my attention off the road. Some examples could be searching for music via my voice. It pops up with different artists, etc which I...
  11. Bardlebee

    Recording Rated Range and Fluctuations (Submit Your Range)

    Ok, I have updated the spread sheet to allow ANYONE to edit it. Hopefully we don't get someone going in there modifying too many numbers. So upload your stuff on there folks! I am going to go ahead and add firmware version as well!
  12. Bardlebee

    Recording Rated Range and Fluctuations (Submit Your Range)

    Should I allow just anyone to modify the doc? Or should I only allow myself and a few modify entries?
  13. Bardlebee

    GM CEO Mary Barra on Tesla: 'We just want a level playing field'

    I guess even if every manufacturer were to start making electric cars, I would still buy a Tesla. In my opinion they seem to be the first actual electric car company that made it and frankly if you go with someone who invented the first compelling long distance car you can't go wrong. Unless...
  14. Bardlebee

    Color choice

    This is a great comparison shot. Just a hint of blue. Very cool look.
  15. Bardlebee

    GM CEO Mary Barra on Tesla: 'We just want a level playing field'

    Exactly! This is like an International Soccer player saying this about competing with a middle school little league team. It makes no sense and its clear its simply to stifle ANY competition.
  16. Bardlebee

    Decreasing rated range.

    !ATTENTION!: I really like the discussion in here. But I want to point your attentions to this thread I've created to help track our range, our variables, and hopefully a join consensus that there is utter chaos or nothing to worry about. Can everyone reading this post submit the info we need...
  17. Bardlebee

    Recording Rated Range and Fluctuations (Submit Your Range)

    Hi Tesla Friends! There was a short discussion in the Decreasing Rated Range thread to perhaps start up a tracker via a Google Document to better see the scope of range decrease. This objective that I am doing here has nothing to do with complaining, nor is it to highlight that there is or...
  18. Bardlebee

    Color choice

    I can agree that blue is dark. But I love my blue to death. I also agree you need good light to really bring out that blue, but when you are in the sunlight with it and its clean, it looks amazing. Its a beautiful deep blue, which you can see in any picture.
  19. Bardlebee

    What did you do with your old car?

    Sold my mustang to help pay for the Model S. Never driving an ICE again! (Unless my wife has the Model S). Can't wait to get a second Tesla, which will be the Model 3.
  20. Bardlebee

    Decreasing rated range.

    If I maintained a google doc with maybe a help of a few others on the board, do you think I should make a separate thread about it? To start from scratch?
  21. Bardlebee

    Decreasing rated range.

    This is a really, really large thread with a HUGE amount of information. Would it not be beneficial to have a Googly Document to record everyone's mileage/current range/last time range charged/how often rang charged/climate/etc??? I think this is a fabulous idea (maybe one that's been brought...
  22. Bardlebee

    how many kept your old ICE around as a backup? And how long before selling it?

    I think its gotten to a point where me and my wife say to each other on a weekly basis "Man, I wish our other car was a Tesla as well." When one has the car, the other has to suffer with the ICE. There is just not competition.
  23. Bardlebee

    Is it time for Tesla to do traditional model years?

    I think if they change something like the exterior, they should hype it up with actual online facebook pictures and social media advertising in general 6 months prior to production. Anyone planning to get a Model S will then either wait or so they don't want to wait. I don't know if they would...
  24. Bardlebee

    Is it time for Tesla to do traditional model years?

    So guys, I was thinking. Would people be as pissed if they said models have had the autopilot since 2-3 months ago of production and it just wasn't enabled yet? I wonder if people would be as upset then, realizing they already got their car and people 6 months with their car may not be as upset...
  25. Bardlebee

    TeleforceOne Perpetual Motion

    Don't listen to others who want squash your passion. Everyone told me not to waste my 20's going to school and work full time. Everyone told me not to waste my money on a Model S when I got lucky enough to afford one, due to me "wasting" my time in school and work. They said the same thing about...
  26. Bardlebee

    Is the Supercharger option worth $2,000?

    If you'd like further insight on Superchargers and how they affect long distance driving. I made a very wordy post on reddit about it. Basically, I wouldn't even consider the Model S without Supercharging: Driving Long Distances - A Tesla Owners Experience : teslamotors If nothing else, I...
  27. Bardlebee

    Is the Supercharger option worth $2,000?

    Quoting for truth, and honestly if you can swing it, that is why the S85 sells so well. Because now its "just" an 8k jump to the 85 with more range and supercharging capabilities and other stuff.
  28. Bardlebee

    P85D vs 85D + $30k

    I can't agree more. This can't be said enough, honestly. Everyone and their mother are going bonkers on the new P85D and wanting it. I am concerned because I doubt the majority of people have the ability to handle that power. Perhaps the responsibility to use in an open road, but no the ability...
  29. Bardlebee

    P85D vs 85D + $30k

    I would be surprised if you could NOT get after market better seats that are the same. You could likely just order them from Tesla themselves, so I don't think this will be a factor. If one wanted they could email Tesla and ask that very question. For me, 30k is pushing it. If you have the...
  30. Bardlebee

    Will the base Model 3 be front wheel drive and the high end version all wheel drive?

    I don't think Dual Motors will be on a base Model 3. I think the Model 3 will be base mileage of 200 miles and then the Dual Motors will be an add on that will hopefully add 30+ more miles. I could see it being a huge benefit to revenue as I would think most would get the AWD especially if it...
  31. Bardlebee

    S Observations with the D

    I bought my Model S four months ago. From the stock I paid off half the car and used what was left for savings and taking a trip to Italy. Unlike most that are on this forum I don't make a pile of cash. Don't get me wrong, me and my wife are in very respected fields and we make really good money...
  32. Bardlebee

    Thoughts on the All Wheel Drive Option for the 85 vs. the Standard Single Motor?

    If you TRULY get 30 extra miles from dual motors, its a no brainer for me. I mean going from a 60 to and 85 is worth the increase. Getting AWD and getting more range for 4k is a great price. Especially since it dropped by 1k! If I was able to do it, I would purchase the 85D
  33. Bardlebee

    So how disappoionted are you that the D event wasn't also an X event?

    This embodies my believe as well. :)
  34. Bardlebee

    For every who has not yet received their a p85

    I totally agree its a steal! Hah. However, not to play a violin of tears over here, but some people find 15k to be a lot of money no matter what it is. Its the sole reason I didn't go full P85, which I am still happy about but the price was the determining factor.
  35. Bardlebee

    For every who has not yet received their a p85

    I got my Model S in June. So I could trade mine in, but I would be losing money on it. There is no point. I am going to drive my Model S into the ground and own this baby for 7-10 years. And when Tesla is a large company rivaling Ford and the other autos that couldn't keep up, I will then buy...
  36. Bardlebee

    For every who has not yet received their a p85

    Its nearly 15k more for dual motors on a P85D, that is not small. However for the S85 its only 4k, which I found to be a very, very fair price. Especially since it looks like they dropped the overall price of the car by 1k.
  37. Bardlebee

    About time to unveil the D and something else

    I feel like there may be something surprising. Like Dual Motor will be standard across all models, maybe except for S60. Wouldn't that just drive sales even that much more? That would be crazy and would further incentive the S85 and above... of course I don't believe this would happen just due...
  38. Bardlebee

    About time to unveil the D and something else

    On reddit, someone pulled code and it mentioned the dual motor was "included"... maybe included for performance... or even all cars?
  39. Bardlebee

    About time to unveil the D and something else

    What if... they announce that the "D" will be standard across all models. Or perhaps standard on performance models? Imagine the trade ins!
  40. Bardlebee

    How long is your wait at a supercharger?

    For me, in Texas at least, there has been no wait and the stalls tend to have maybe one or two filled out of like 8.... so yeah no wait. If they proceed with the rate of charger releases, I can't imagine a Model 3 owner would ever experience a wait, honestly.
  41. Bardlebee

    What If Tesla Announces Model 3 Tomorrow, Who Will Order?

    Just a fun poll. It would be interesting to see how many on this forum are waiting for the Model 3 that does not have a Model S/Roadster and also it would be interesting to see who would get a Model 3 because of the Model S. For me, I don't think I am going to own anything but a Tesla for...
  42. Bardlebee

    How long is your wait at a supercharger?

    Its funny this topic came up. I thought about this long and hard. I tried to imagine what the world would look like with EVERYONE driving an EV. I think the truth is it would be a lot easier then we think. If we are worried about lines with the Model 3, I would not be. I think Elon is quoted as...
  43. Bardlebee

    Hello from Austin

    I would like to ask, why wait? You can call the gallery in Austin or simply have tesla call you from their website. They can setup a date and time and you can specify you want to drive the Performance or the 85 or 60. And its in a mall so its not like your day will be wasted. I say don't wait...
  44. Bardlebee

    Hello from Austin

    Welcome! If you're interested and haven't done a test drive I could offer one. Though since I am in San Antonio it may be easier to go to their Gallery there in Austin. You should really test drive the Model S if you have not, for the very least so you can understand what you are in for. :)
  45. Bardlebee

    Am I alone?

    Perhaps many are in the US and not the UK, such as in my situation. I have an 85kwh but didn't vote just because I am not in the UK. Also the title says "Am I Alone?" and not "Am I Alone In The UK?" Maybe garner more UK interest and less from other countries?
  46. Bardlebee

    Production complete according to DS but not Dashboard?

    Not being a smart ass, but someone may have not hit that button to change the status. It may be simple as that and the DS's job to do so. :) It's likely a drop down for the DS to handle and select the current state to show the customer.
  47. Bardlebee

    About time to unveil the D and something else

    Looking at these videos... remember when they were revealed? Remember feeling like Tesla and Elon were like modern day magicians? The excitement and appeal of Tesla was palpable. Not saying they aren't now. But back when super charging was revealed everyone was like "WHAT!? Impossible!" Now the...
  48. Bardlebee

    San Antonio

    Whoops, how silly of me, I thought it was the EV get together he pointed out in a previous post :P
  49. Bardlebee

    San Antonio

    Never been to one of these before, what does it mean to be a volunteer? Will you be showing your car? Can I show my car? :P I am super late clearly to this invite... must have missed it months ago :(
  50. Bardlebee

    25 reasons why I love my Model S

    Yeah I agree, those who do not have problems with their car are usually NOT going to post about the issues with it, or lack there of. No one has ever posted "My car has no blemishes!", it just doesn't happen. But when you have rare cases where a charger goes out, which seems rare because I...