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Sounds crazy but I am thinking of adding FSD before end of quarter.
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Tbh I think it just got crazier when you kinda tried to imply that Tesla would have any meaning for the future....
It`s just another company.
pz1975
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It's true. No different than Exxon, Philip Morris, Monsanto, etc.
A little too much for me to buy nothing right now, if price doesn't go up. I'd rather wait until FSD features start appearing.
I did get FSD with the X because I would like to use it for road trips and it was cheaper to buy before delivery. And I figured it would be implemented piecemeal. Anyone who thinks FSD will do nothing until fully government approved for Level 4/5 should absolutely wait to buy it. I think we'll have something to show for it in less than a year. Probably just more driver assist stuff, like automatically stopping at stop lights, but the driver still has to monitor it just in case it doesn't stop. And it's fun to play with this stuff.
I did get FSD with the X because I would like to use it for road trips and it was cheaper to buy before delivery. And I figured it would be implemented piecemeal. Anyone who thinks FSD will do nothing until fully government approved for Level 4/5 should absolutely wait to buy it. I think we'll have something to show for it in less than a year. Probably just more driver assist stuff, like automatically stopping at stop lights, but the driver still has to monitor it just in case it doesn't stop. And it's fun to play with this stuff.
yep,
if you actively want to do sth for the environment give your money to the wwf or sth to buy another few m² of rainforest.
Jays200
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I'd like to, but.
FSD is AUD$6900 (approx USD$5000) which is half of my new, yet to be delivered, three phase Gateway 2, Powerwall 2, which I've had on order for almost 12 months and am still waiting "patiently" for.
It's also approx 10% of our 2.5 year reserved Model 3, which we won't see in Australia for another 12 months.
Can't be juggling too many Tesla balls at once
FSD is AUD$6900 (approx USD$5000) which is half of my new, yet to be delivered, three phase Gateway 2, Powerwall 2, which I've had on order for almost 12 months and am still waiting "patiently" for.
It's also approx 10% of our 2.5 year reserved Model 3, which we won't see in Australia for another 12 months.
Can't be juggling too many Tesla balls at once
I went with a P3D instead of a reg AWD one simply to maximize Tesla’s Q3. I say do it! You’re going to get it anyway
If you really wanted to help Tesla you’d order a Roadster.
adiggs
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Uncle Paul
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Like this concept.
Most of us have received constant free upgrades to our standard Autopilot package. It has gotten better and better (except the nag). We have been frequently given steps closer to full self driving.
When I first got my X (Jan 2017) I thought it was a clever package, but it seemed out to kill me if I did not pay it close attention. It wandered all over the lane was only useful on the well marked highway during boring stretches. It did the easy things well enough, but any deviation, poorly marked lane or interchange would turn it into an unguided missile. Best part of it was the cruise control which worked great in stop and go as well as on the open highway
Now it is much better. Locks itself into the center of the lane, give me warnings if I try to switch lanes with another vehicle in my blind spot. It smoothly changes lanes with the touch of the turn signal. It senses vehicles all around me. The lights turn from bright to dim automatically and the wipers speed up when the rain gets heavier.
The small incremental improvements have added up to a dramatic improvement in self driving and is far superior to any other system in commercial production.
Feel now that we are on the cusp of even more self driving features. Will consider it money well spent to be the first people on the planet to experience that, in my own vehicle.
Most of us have received constant free upgrades to our standard Autopilot package. It has gotten better and better (except the nag). We have been frequently given steps closer to full self driving.
When I first got my X (Jan 2017) I thought it was a clever package, but it seemed out to kill me if I did not pay it close attention. It wandered all over the lane was only useful on the well marked highway during boring stretches. It did the easy things well enough, but any deviation, poorly marked lane or interchange would turn it into an unguided missile. Best part of it was the cruise control which worked great in stop and go as well as on the open highway
Now it is much better. Locks itself into the center of the lane, give me warnings if I try to switch lanes with another vehicle in my blind spot. It smoothly changes lanes with the touch of the turn signal. It senses vehicles all around me. The lights turn from bright to dim automatically and the wipers speed up when the rain gets heavier.
The small incremental improvements have added up to a dramatic improvement in self driving and is far superior to any other system in commercial production.
Feel now that we are on the cusp of even more self driving features. Will consider it money well spent to be the first people on the planet to experience that, in my own vehicle.
vinny84
Member
I picked up my MX on 09/26 and asked them to add FSD on delivery day. Due to delivery rush they said they will honor $3K price in next month. My OA has confirmation from me. In NJ they charge 7% tax for FSD purchase.
adiggs
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Regarding the nag, I routinely drive a 30+ mile stretch of highway and don't see the nag ever. The key is realizing that the input being sought comes from twisting the steering wheel. A recent article suggested ~1NM of torque needs to be sensed by the car's sensors.
I generate that steady "I'm here" input by hanging my left hand by 1 finger hooked over the cross bar on the steering wheel. The hard part is really allowing your forearm and hand weight to rest on the steering wheel. (My arm is long enough, I can rest my elbow on the arm rest on the door).
As a bonus, having your hand in contact with the wheel with some weight / pressure on the wheel - you'll have immediate feedback anytime your car thinks of doing something unexpected and clever
. Like you, I've found that was more of an issue 6 months ago than today.Gripping the wheel makes little difference, as there are no pressure sensors for assessing your grip on the wheel. It's your resistance to the wheel turning that's being tested, and a steady weight on either side of the wheel will provide something for the autopilot to fight against, and will be used as confirmation that you're present and attentive.
In NJ there is no sales tax if purchased along with the car. Any add on after the purchase would be taxable. Had they let you add it to the purchase you would have saved the tax. I chose to get FSD with my MX (that will be delivered later this month) for 2 reasons. No tax and I will be purchasing it through my business and will be able to write off the entire purchase so if I added it I saved the sales tax and am able to include the 3k in the write off amount. Not adding it in my case would have been foolish but without those incentives I was going to pass until some features were introduced.
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