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New Model 3, can feel the road from wheel
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Mrcarcrazy
In need of a shrinking gun to zap a plaid with.
What’s speeds? This can be indicative of a wheel balance issue. Or you could just be a bit crazy.
What’s speeds? This can be indicative of a wheel balance issue. Or you could just be a bit crazy.
I'd say anywhere above 40mph. My wife says she feels it too and it's way worse than her Mazda.
groovidad
Living the Dream!
Nah, if it's defective I just plan on returning it.
Still within the 7 day window. A repaired car is not a new car.
Mrcarcrazy
In need of a shrinking gun to zap a plaid with.
If you both feel it I’d bet a solid silver nickel that a wheel is off balance. (May have thrown a weight, or just never got properly balanced.)
If it is felt in the steering wheel it’s a safe bet it’s on the front end of the car but I’d check all four for good measure. Wheel balance issues are harmonic. So they show up at particular speeds. 60mph is a super common speed. The further off the balance the wider the range of speeds and the more severe the vibration.
Imo ask for them to check the balance on the wheels prior to returning the car (that would be the dumbest reason ever to return a car) It is possible it’s something more serious. But highly unlikely. I’m a Self proclaimed internet car expert.
groovidad
Living the Dream!
Didn’t realize you are in the “7 day” window. By all means, return it.
Mrcarcrazy
In need of a shrinking gun to zap a plaid with.
Huge pain in the ass if it’s just wheel balance.
groovidad
Living the Dream!
My concern is I'll take it for the service and they start taking it apart and now something else is wrong. And even then since it's an intermittent issue might take multiple visits to resolve. A new car should not need repairing...
Mrcarcrazy
In need of a shrinking gun to zap a plaid with.
True, but I cannot support stupid decisions.
Now if the SC refuses to do simple things like check the whee balance, or tries to delay it...by all means return the car to avoid more drama. Otherwise a balanced tire is hardly a repaired car.
Or if he’s feeling manly just rotate the tires himself front to rear. See if the steering wheel vibration goes away.
Then return it and buy a Toyota...we live in different realities.
Keep in mind if you return it you will not be able to buy another car in the same trim level for 12 months. And a refund will take up to 60 days so you will have a couple of month window where you have no car and no money. The “return it in seven days if you are not happy with it” is not turning out to be as great as it first sounded when Elon tweeted about it.
In your world it's legitimate that a $50K car has issues right off the lot?
If QC isn't there that's not my fault and I shouldn't have to waste my time for it.
My time is valuable too, and I doubt Tesla will offer any form of compensation.
meh that's fine. I paid too much to deal with this crap. Never had any issues with my Hyundai or Mazda. Maybe Tesla can hire some of their QC folks to help them out.
Dan203
Active Member
Also, the earliest appointment for service is after my return window.
So safest thing to do is return and avoid thr headache of dealing with it later...
groovidad
Living the Dream!
Well, regardless of what path you take, sorry for your inconvenience.
yerEVan
Active Member
I would not make a svc appointment then. Just take it in and tell them the problem. Usually a tech will take a quick ride with you and see for him/herself. Then they either make the appt or return the car. But at least let them try to see if it’s a simple wheel balancing issue, if you like the car enough i guess.
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