Tesla Model 3 in Australia

[kieranu]

- other minor paint stuff

Yeah, I got a bit of that and a scratch on the front roof glass. Jumped on the booking when I got it on Friday. November 25th.
Apparently until recently there was one service tech in Perth, now I think they're up to three.

I seemed to get the car on the one week that you had to go to the depot to pick it up but on the plus side I got a 45 minute run through and nothing appears to be physically missing.

 

[bomidi]

Damn...So they're still pretty consistent with this deliver first and fix the damage later approach.

So, should they not deliver and defer until they fix every single issue? or should they deliver it as is, so that you can enjoy the car while fixing the issues?
I know what my answer is and I know what anyone who has had a chance to drive a Tesla 3 would say;-).

But I am still interested in your response.

 

[Candleflame]

anyone know how high we can inflate teslas michelin tires for maximum range (18" aeros)?
The tires are rated for 50 psi. The car sticker interestingly recommends 42 psi max pressure.
I'd be keen to go up all the way to 50 for driving through the outback...

 

[MonicaPlease]

So, should they not deliver and defer until they fix every single issue? or should they deliver it as is, so that you can enjoy the car while fixing the issues?
I know what my answer is and I know what anyone who has had a chance to drive a Tesla 3 would say;-).

But I am still interested in your response.

I mean yeah I don't think that they should be delivered if they're scuffed and have issues where the windows don't even work properly.

Do you think delivering brand new vehicles with these kinds of obvious defects is acceptable?
Because no, not everyone who's driven a model 3 is quite as accepting of this as you are.

 

[Brissienew]

So, should they not deliver and defer until they fix every single issue? or should they deliver it as is, so that you can enjoy the car while fixing the issues?

I know this was directed at another poster, but I will answer it as I feel quite strongly about this.
Yes, I think they should fix all the issues before delivery, i believe that's what buyers of brand new cars are entitled to.
The Tesla's way of putting the responsibility on the buyers to arrange for repairs themselves is simply not acceptable.
By the way, how can you enjoy the car while your car is with the panel beater to be repaired? It is even more inconvenient and worse than receiving the car later than promised.

 

[bomidi]

I mean yeah I don't think that they should be delivered if they're scuffed and have issues where the windows don't even work properly.

Do you think delivering brand new vehicles with these kinds of obvious defects is acceptable?
Because no, not everyone who's driven a model 3 is quite as accepting of this as you are.

I know this was directed at another poster, but I will answer it as I feel quite strongly about this.
Yes, I think they should fix all the issues before delivery, i believe that's what buyers of brand new cars are entitled to.
The Tesla's way of putting the responsibility on the buyers to arrange for repairs themselves is simply not acceptable.
By the way, how can you enjoy the car while your car is with the panel beater to be repaired? It is even more inconvenient and worse than receiving the car later than promised.

That was my personal view, but fair enough as I can also understand your frustration.

 

[korda]

You people make excellent points for and against.

So, should they not deliver and defer until they fix every single issue? or should they deliver it as is, so that you can enjoy the car while fixing the issues?
I know what my answer is and I know what anyone who has had a chance to drive a Tesla 3 would say;-).

But I am still interested in your response.

Yes it's an absolute dreamboat to drive, you got that right.

I know this was directed at another poster, but I will answer it as I feel quite strongly about this.
Yes, I think they should fix all the issues before delivery, i believe that's what buyers of brand new cars are entitled to.
The Tesla's way of putting the responsibility on the buyers to arrange for repairs themselves is simply not acceptable.
By the way, how can you enjoy the car while your car is with the panel beater to be repaired? It is even more inconvenient and worse than receiving the car later than promised.

You also make an excellent point. At some stage in the near future I will be carless for a while when they repair it and I hope they throw in a hire car or something. I can certainly say I've never had these kind of issues when buying from a dealership, zing!

Maybe this is a rare customisation opportunity. I could stick an offensive sticker where the logo isn't, or I could get the T E S L A chrome lettering like Franz's model 3.

 

[Stratman]

anyone know how high we can inflate teslas michelin tires for maximum range (18" aeros)?
The tires are rated for 50 psi. The car sticker interestingly recommends 42 psi max pressure.
I'd be keen to go up all the way to 50 for driving through the outback...

I would not recommend running a tyre at its max inflation pressure. It removes all flex and makes it more likley to blow out under certain conditions.
I ran a tyre (perfect condition) at its max pressure and it blew out and disintegrated after about 6 hours on a perfect road surface. The tyre only felt just warm at each 2 hour interval.
Baffled, I contacted the manufacturer whose engineer advised under no circumstances run the tyre at the max pressure. I was well under the max load figure for that pressure too.

 

[HighlyCharged]

I was actually toying with the idea of removing my badges, partly as I like being minimalistic and partly to deter casual car keyers who just hate Teslas and/or EVs in general.

I might even get an old-fashioned Turbo badge for the lolz.

 

[Xylarr]

I might even get an old-fashioned Turbo badge for the lolz.

Porsche beat you to it

 

[vindicatorsk]

anyone know how high we can inflate teslas michelin tires for maximum range (18" aeros)?
The tires are rated for 50 psi. The car sticker interestingly recommends 42 psi max pressure.
I'd be keen to go up all the way to 50 for driving through the outback...

The car sticker recommends 42 psi *COLD* pressure. The pressure will increase as the tyres get hot.

 

[Priit]

anyone know how high we can inflate teslas michelin tires for maximum range (18" aeros)?
The tires are rated for 50 psi. The car sticker interestingly recommends 42 psi max pressure.
I'd be keen to go up all the way to 50 for driving through the outback...

My 18" aeros came with 42psi in them, now on a cold morning they tend to actually show 40-41 psi. When I did a bit longer drive with the car after about 100km I checked and they were showing 44 psi, so the temperature and driving makes the actual pressure fluctuate a bit. I would not recommend pumping them to the tire maximum rating when cold, as from my experience they can easily fluctuate by 10% between cold and warm driving conditions, probably more if you do very spirited driving.

 

[Kiwiadventure]

I was actually toying with the idea of removing my badges, partly as I like being minimalistic and partly to deter casual car keyers who just hate Teslas and/or EVs in general.

I might even get an old-fashioned Turbo badge for the lolz.

Remove the badges as who needs to know it's a "Duel Motor" who even needs more than a Model 3 Standard Plus Range. Remove the black licence plate surround if it has Tesla on them.

 

[kieranu]

Awesome. Buys Tesla. Removes anything that can identify it as a Tesla. Though the massive screen and lack of exhaust or grill could be a bit of a hint.

 

[HighlyCharged]

Awesome. Buys Tesla. Removes anything that can identify it as a Tesla. Though the massive screen and lack of exhaust or grill could be a bit of a hint.

I guess some of us don't care what other people think. That includes about you.

 

[kieranu]

I guess some of us don't care what other people think.

Yeah, that's why you want to remove stuff to avoid being keyed because of what other people think??? Just enable Sentry and enjoy life.

If its genuinely out of a minimalist aesthetic then fair enough.

 

[MonicaPlease]

Yeah, that's why you want to remove stuff to avoid being keyed because of what other people think??? Just enable Sentry and enjoy life.

If its genuinely out of a minimalist aesthetic then fair enough.

Fair enough whatever their reasons may be, you do you.

 

[Roddy54]

Saw my first M3 in the flesh today on Berrigan Drive in Perth at about 0815. White. Std number plates. It's, in the flesh, a beautiful car, certainly no picture or video I've seen of it does it justice. Nicely hunkered down and 'mean' looking. I LIKE !

 

[Priit]

Awesome. Buys Tesla. Removes anything that can identify it as a Tesla. Though the massive screen and lack of exhaust or grill could be a bit of a hint.

Just from observation... Most people cant take a hint even if you hit them on their head with it, so don't worry about subtle hints like that.

 

[Tigger]

I just noticed that my SR+ has the reverse (white) light on the passenger side only.

Can other owners please chime in? Is this normal or do I need to book in a service check?

Edit: confusion ensues after checking that our Model X has reverse lights symmetrically on both sides.