smsprague
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I am really happy with the NVX. It really helped. It just would have been easier to get the UHFS out of the box.
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I am really happy with the NVX. It really helped. It just would have been easier to get the UHFS out of the box.
tstafford
Active Member
Pano is a waste for me - never use it.
UHFS - wish I'd gotten it. Never listened to music in the car before so I convinced myself I didn't need it. Now I love listening to Slacker and chilling while AP does the hard work!
UHFS - wish I'd gotten it. Never listened to music in the car before so I convinced myself I didn't need it. Now I love listening to Slacker and chilling while AP does the hard work!
smsprague
Member
I also skipped dual chargers. This was a good call for me, in 20 months of ownership I have never been in a situation where I would have used the second charger.
I really enjoy the pano roof.
I really enjoy the pano roof.
tstafford
Active Member
I think the pano is one of those things that either people (like yourself) love or people (like me) rarely use it. I wasn't sure which I was so I got it. No big deal. Better to make that mistake than regret not getting it, I guess.
Bimbels
GoldMember
Despite living in NE, we opted not to get the Cold Weather Package. Even after the recent deep freeze, we found preconditioning enough. That said, we also have had rear seat passengers more in our Tesla than any other vehicle since we end up driving most of the time now - either because we just want to drive the car or because we are doing test drives. And since I usually end up in the back seat.....rear heated seats would have been nice.
Husband would say it's not worth the extra $ for the few times we'd need it. I'd say it's not that much in the overall price and we DO live in NE, so get it.
Husband would say it's not worth the extra $ for the few times we'd need it. I'd say it's not that much in the overall price and we DO live in NE, so get it.
Do you really NOT use the pano? Unless you purchased the inset to completely cover it, you are using it -- experiencing the feeling of openness -- even when you keep it closed, IMO. That is its advantage over sunroofs.
I rarely open mine but I would never buy a Tesla without it.
I go back and forth about the RFS.
Sometimes I reget buying them, other times it's nice to have. Necessary? Absolutely not.
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Agreed. I never open mine, and I'm not a sunroof person; but my wife and kids love having the pano in the car. I probably wouldn't buy a Model S without one.
Kalud
Active Member
I removed them (only two bolts), huge gain in space and you can re-install the seats in less than 10min if needed.
I would have skipped the pano roof, I've actually opened it less than a half dozen times in 20,000 miles. I'm a bit conflicted about the sound system; it would have been cheaper and better to use an aftermarket option, as I have done with several cars, but I was leery about installers knowing how to do it safely in the Model S. I would also have changed the upholstery color from gray to tan.
P85DBeast
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I regret getting the 21'inch wheels. ONLY because they are terrible on roads with potholes!!!! AND because I have to get a new tire every 5k to 6k miles and I've already blown 2 tires..... :crying:
You're gonna hate me but I got power lift gate for free! It was a part of a package that I did not order but my car still had it. It was a sweet surprise on delivery day. It has really come in handy.
I'm in the same boat as you. All previous cars were slower, but I would do the opposite if I had to do it over again. I'd go 70 w/o dual motor and pocket the cash or get premium interior or something. I live in SoCal so traction is not that big a deal. Also there have been a few times the extra fronk space would have been nice.
My only regret is not giving more consideration to the air suspension. I find the steel coils to provide a ride that is firmer than I like, and uncomfortable on roads in poor condition (which are plentiful in our area). I would have spent some time testing a car with air suspension to see how much better it was. Still might not have sprung for it, depending upon how much difference it makes.
Still, "regret" might be too strong a word for that. Most of the time I am quite happy with the ride, and my passengers have not complained.
Otherwise, I am happy with the choices. I could have lived without the premium interior, but I use the power liftgate constantly, and enjoy the extra interior lighting (but would like more and may enhance it further some day) and like the lighted door handles. Love the paint and upholstery colors, content with the audio (but recognize the UHFS would be better), and enjoy the sunroof even when it is not open. Could have lived without the cold weather package but do enjoy the heated steering wheel, and occasionally use the rear seat heaters. Have not had occasion yet (mild winter so far) to test the windshield wiper heater but I expect that could be very helpful.
Still, "regret" might be too strong a word for that. Most of the time I am quite happy with the ride, and my passengers have not complained.
Otherwise, I am happy with the choices. I could have lived without the premium interior, but I use the power liftgate constantly, and enjoy the extra interior lighting (but would like more and may enhance it further some day) and like the lighted door handles. Love the paint and upholstery colors, content with the audio (but recognize the UHFS would be better), and enjoy the sunroof even when it is not open. Could have lived without the cold weather package but do enjoy the heated steering wheel, and occasionally use the rear seat heaters. Have not had occasion yet (mild winter so far) to test the windshield wiper heater but I expect that could be very helpful.
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I wish I had initially ordered the 21" wheels instead of the upgraded 19" Cyclones for our P85D.
About a month after I got my car last year, a local person was selling a set of non-staggered 21" wheels/tires/sensors that he had taken off his new Model S, so I bought and installed them. I figured the 19" Cyclones and all-season Michelin tires I removed could be used as my winter tires.
Guess what? The 21" wheels and tires (ContiSilents with foam liners) are just as quiet, don't make the car ride any worse, I've (so far) not hit any huge potholes, and I absolutely love the looks and handling of the 21" wheels/tires. So much so that I've left the 21" wheels on for the entire winter. Because they are non-staggered, I can even rotate the wheels for more even tire wear. If it snows I prefer to leave the Tesla in the garage anyway to avoid all the nasty road salt, and I have a 10-year-old SUV I can drive instead.
So I may just put my 19" Cyclones wheels and tires (nearly-new with less than 1000 miles) up for sale to gain back space in the garage.
The only other thing I regret with our yellow leather interior is choosing the light Alcantara headliner instead of black. I figured the light headliner would match the yellow leather and make the car feel more spacious and cooler in the summer. But now I think that a black Alcantara headliner would better match the black Alcantara dashboard and make the interior seem better integrated at the B-pillars.
About a month after I got my car last year, a local person was selling a set of non-staggered 21" wheels/tires/sensors that he had taken off his new Model S, so I bought and installed them. I figured the 19" Cyclones and all-season Michelin tires I removed could be used as my winter tires.
Guess what? The 21" wheels and tires (ContiSilents with foam liners) are just as quiet, don't make the car ride any worse, I've (so far) not hit any huge potholes, and I absolutely love the looks and handling of the 21" wheels/tires. So much so that I've left the 21" wheels on for the entire winter. Because they are non-staggered, I can even rotate the wheels for more even tire wear. If it snows I prefer to leave the Tesla in the garage anyway to avoid all the nasty road salt, and I have a 10-year-old SUV I can drive instead.
So I may just put my 19" Cyclones wheels and tires (nearly-new with less than 1000 miles) up for sale to gain back space in the garage.
The only other thing I regret with our yellow leather interior is choosing the light Alcantara headliner instead of black. I figured the light headliner would match the yellow leather and make the car feel more spacious and cooler in the summer. But now I think that a black Alcantara headliner would better match the black Alcantara dashboard and make the interior seem better integrated at the B-pillars.
Tellotes
Member
I contemplated not getting this (and few other options) to go for the bigger battery pack, but ended up with a loaded 70D after taking a weekend test drive in one. amazing ride. How much was the install? I figured if I did get the NVX it would end up being the same price was installed....
smsprague
Member
The whole package installed was about $1,600 out the door. I had it done at the Sonic Electronix factory/warehouse in Chatsworth, CA. Took about 5 hours.
Tellotes
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smsprague
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I regretted getting the UHF sound, though the comments in this thread make me feel otherwise. I haven't felt like it was anything special, but maybe the stock system is worse.
I use the pano, I use the child seats, I use the air suspension. I probably would have liked the red calipers, but I don't mind that I passed on them.
I'm definitely glad I got the 85. I use the range a lot.
I use the pano, I use the child seats, I use the air suspension. I probably would have liked the red calipers, but I don't mind that I passed on them.
I'm definitely glad I got the 85. I use the range a lot.
dweeks
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AWD was introduced just a few days after I placed my S85 order in September 2014. I could have changed it, but did not.
That's my only regret; not getting AWD.
That's my only regret; not getting AWD.
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