I took delivery in March but I waited until 6/4 to register thinking that I would get the 1% reduction. No such luck. I was charged the old rate of 6.6% at the Paradise Ln Scottsdale location.
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I took delivery in March but I waited until 6/4 to register thinking that I would get the 1% reduction. No such luck. I was charged the old rate of 6.6% at the Paradise Ln Scottsdale location.
irishstoutaz
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We have been comfortable with ours and have it set to 73... It is a bit loud when first starting it so best to precool from the app before getting into the car but does quiet down after about 5-10 minutes. I am not sure it ever registers the interior temp much below 80 via the app but feels fine. Would highly recommend tinting as well and will be posting a few pics of our recent tint/wrap.
ZBB
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AC works great... I flip mine between 71 and 72. I'm doing a test of the "range mode" setting today (which reduces the power avail to the AC unit) -- was fine this morning and will be interesting to see how it works on the way home this afternoon... Seems to have used marginally less power -- ranged dropped 21 miles for my 28.5 mile commute in, while I usually see range dropping 23 miles. Will see how it goes this afternoon -- all uphill back home...
I had my windows tinted shortly after delivery -- went with 3M Crystaline. Makes a big difference -- much less heat coming though the side windows. Once the car cools down, the fan goes to a lower speed than pre-tinting also...
I had my windows tinted shortly after delivery -- went with 3M Crystaline. Makes a big difference -- much less heat coming though the side windows. Once the car cools down, the fan goes to a lower speed than pre-tinting also...
Has anyone had any municipalities in the Valley go after you for use tax or other privilege tax on your Model S purchase? I'm in Scottsdale and when I registered at DMV in Scottsdale back in January I was charged 6.6% sales tax (which was the then state sales tax rate). I just got a letter from the City of Scottsdale this week saying that I now owe them use tax of 1.45%. In looking at the City of Scottsdale Code, it appears that there is an exemption for alternative fule vehicles, but, based on the way it reads (see below), not sure that it would be applicable. Has anyone had to deal with this?
"Sales of motor vehicles that use alternative fuel if such vehicle was manufactured as a diesel fuel vehicle and converted to operate on alternative fuel and sales of equipment that is installed in a conventional diesel fuel motor vehicle to convert the vehicle to operate on an alternative fuel, as defined in A.R.S. Section 1-215. "
"Sales of motor vehicles that use alternative fuel if such vehicle was manufactured as a diesel fuel vehicle and converted to operate on alternative fuel and sales of equipment that is installed in a conventional diesel fuel motor vehicle to convert the vehicle to operate on an alternative fuel, as defined in A.R.S. Section 1-215. "
Havent had Tempe come after me for their portion of the sales tax. NOt sure if they will. But suppose they might. As for the part you quoted from Scottsdale code, that would NOT exempt the MS. The MS is alt fuel to start. That code (and similar language in AZ code) is antiquated alt fuel incentives for gas-to-alt fuel conversions.
Ya, unfortunately, its letter of law vs spirit of law. Letter of law wins. Its the same reason I can't drive my Volt in the HOV lanes in AZ, even though I haven't used a drop of gas in months with it. But Prii who have the original blue plates can.
Sousaphil
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Yes, I just got this letter too. I guess I had just assumed that the MVD in Scottsdale would charge the proper tax based on the home address in the registration. I really hadn't expected another tax bill, suppose that's what I get for not being more detail-oriented.
gimmee2
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Scottsdale Use Tax
The Scottsdale Use Tax thing is a bummer and something I was afraid of (attached post was from 2/8, page 17). At least now we know for sure...
The Scottsdale Use Tax thing is a bummer and something I was afraid of (attached post was from 2/8, page 17). At least now we know for sure...
Yup. Got the unexpected love letter the Phoenix yesterday asking for their 2%. Looks like the tax code is the same for Phoenix as it is for Scotssdale, ie, City Code > Chapter 14 PRIVILEGE AND EXCISE TAXES > 14-660 Use tax—Exemptions, section kk is identical.
AhwatukeeDad
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Anybody here own the dark blue Model S I saw on Ray rd in Ahwatukee today?
wonder how the AC was holding up for the passengers today. Hot one out there.
Bob
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Ouch. 2% hugs. It was less in Chandler when I bought my H2 in Texas.
Bob
wonder how the AC was holding up for the passengers today. Hot one out there.
Bob
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Ouch. 2% hugs. It was less in Chandler when I bought my H2 in Texas.
Bob
NuclearPowered
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It could be me, was on Ray Rd yesterday heading west around 11:40am.
We used the app to turn on the A/C 5 minutes before getting in the car, by then the cabin was quite comfortable. The only downside is the door handles are scorching hot, almost burn my hands even though i touched it for less than 2 seconds.
I tested the temp of the door handles and it read 153 degrees . . . Ouch! I got some self-adhesive felt blankets at Home Depot and cut them to fit on the inside of the door handles. It works nicely provided that you use the proximity sensor or key fob to extend the handles. It was an easy and inexpensive fix.Did any one make any mods on door handles? My car is parked outside all day at work and when I get back around 5.30, they are extremely hot, can't even touch themI wish the precooling the car via cell phone would cool the handles as well.
Interesting idea, do the door handles still flush with door after putting felt blankets? I was not sure if there is enough space to put the anything inside.
