Just spoke with my insurance company this morning and they explained that a higher deductible results in a lower premium. But not by much - a $1,000 deductible instead of $500 would save me only ~$100 over 6 months. So $200 savings per year would take five years to offset a $1,000 deductible (if I ever had to pay it). Not worth it in my opinion
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Well makes sense why they didn't say anything since my deductibles are less than that. I just changed over to Progressive from Geico and am saving a ton. Really recommend looking into them, plus the quote process is super easy!
Cho22
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An impossible taskI’m going to try my best to sit back, relax, and not check my Tesla app 10 times a day
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If someone hits me, I’ll get my deductible back when I sue them 
I say higher because my deductible prior was $2500
If someone hits me, I’ll get my deductible back when I sue them Tesla quoted me a ridiculous $150/month (so did state farm; Geico was $300+) despite my clean record. Costco insurance (Connect) was just $80/month. Anecdotal, but heard that Tesla's insurance is a nightmare to deal with when you actually need them. Probably better off going with a reputable insurance company
I took delivery today. 4 miles on the odometer. I couldn't find flaw with fit and finish. Driving it back to work there is a slight rattle on the passenger side and I'll need someone to sit over there to find it while it is being driven. No charging cable. Michelin tires. Rear plate holder in the trunk, no front holder. I don't know how to discover what chip I received.
Cho22
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Zane Liu
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Hmm, I see. Yeah I was surprised by the price of Tesla vs Geico/Liberty Mutual. Tesla was much cheaper so I was considering it. How's Costco so low? Wild.
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Accepted delivery yesterday. I arrived about an hour early to my 5pm appointment and they didn't have a problem with starting early; it was a slower delivery day they said. They let me have all the time I needed to look over the car, inside and out. I brought an official check cut by my brokerage house which they had no problem accepting for final payment. Matrix lights. It was charged to 95% when I arrived. 8 miles on the odometer.
Found one tiny paint bubble on the left rear quarter panel; they noted it for later repair but it's so small I'm not sure I want to have it fixed. Depends on how much paint work needs to be done to fix it. Panel gaps are consistent and the doors sit nicely flush. The frunk and trunk lids may need a little adjustment as they're both recessed about a millimeter or two compared to their adjoining body panels. There's a little wind noise in the driver's window that I'll have them look at. I'll schedule a service appointment after I live with it a few days to make sure I notice everything. Other than those issues, the car is something else! Totally happy so far.
Another note, my mobile connector ordered when I originally placed the M3 order in June shipped this morning. Not sure if it was a coincidence or if they were waiting for delivery.
Found one tiny paint bubble on the left rear quarter panel; they noted it for later repair but it's so small I'm not sure I want to have it fixed. Depends on how much paint work needs to be done to fix it. Panel gaps are consistent and the doors sit nicely flush. The frunk and trunk lids may need a little adjustment as they're both recessed about a millimeter or two compared to their adjoining body panels. There's a little wind noise in the driver's window that I'll have them look at. I'll schedule a service appointment after I live with it a few days to make sure I notice everything. Other than those issues, the car is something else! Totally happy so far.
Another note, my mobile connector ordered when I originally placed the M3 order in June shipped this morning. Not sure if it was a coincidence or if they were waiting for delivery.
Cho22
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Overseas model 3s are produced at the Shanghai Gigafactory 3. I used to work directly with Tesla in importing and exporting their parts to and from Shanghai
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Mine came with a front plate bracket (not installed thank god, in the trunk lower compartment). Michelin tires as well.
For anyone in the Bay Area, just secured financing from Star One at 3.39%. Pretty good rate for the current market!
They stopped that a while back. When did you take delivery?
Also, I did NOT receive a $200 voucher when I accepted delivery so both the mobile charging and voucher are now history.
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