That is could lose a solid third of it's value in well under a year of ownership,
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What's the most surprising thing you've found once you got your Tesla?
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Ok thanks! This looks like a worthy winter projectI found a video on how to remove the dashboard grill which doesn't look too hard.
Yea, getting the dash grille out is amazingly easy. Overall, it's a really easy car to work on.
There’s a separate button in the air conditioning screen controls (bottom right) to activate the rear AC vents even if no one is sitting in the back!
I was always under the impression that the rear vents activated only if someone was sitting in the back. I was so happy when I discovered that button/feature
I was always under the impression that the rear vents activated only if someone was sitting in the back. I was so happy when I discovered that button/feature
SoCalDude
Life is good!
How weird it feels to get into 20th century transportation. It seems quaint to the me now. My friend made fun of me for having an EV, now she's taking 2000+ mile road trips in her LR RWD and says her next car will be a Model Y or nothing.
I second this. I didn't really test drive one before I got mine, I bought it for the technology but the performance is like magic. . .then there was the 30 something woman standing and looking at it in the Home Depot parking lot, hands folded at her chest who said "is this your car? I love it!" I resisted asking her if she want to go for a ride to experience the magic (I'm 69).
Too numerous to count. I've never been remotely as excited about any car. To add a few to this thread;
I had no idea how safe Tesla's are. Big plus.
Next time you are going above 40 with no traffic, flip into neutral and be amazed how your Tesla coasts and coasts forever.
Didn't know the battery could last so many miles.
Rarely needing to press the brake pedal because of regenerative braking.
I had no idea I would turn into such a big Tesla geek. I occasionally get asked if I work for Tesla.
I had no idea how safe Tesla's are. Big plus.
Next time you are going above 40 with no traffic, flip into neutral and be amazed how your Tesla coasts and coasts forever.
Didn't know the battery could last so many miles.
Rarely needing to press the brake pedal because of regenerative braking.
I had no idea I would turn into such a big Tesla geek. I occasionally get asked if I work for Tesla.
will try that. Does it save the battery? Hypermiling Tesla style..
I have only done it for fun, but I suspect you could set some records using neutral intermittently. I believe regenerative braking returns less than 70% of energy back to wheels because of inefficiencies in even the best systems. When you coast, you eliminate all these inefficiencies and only have friction. Let us know what you discover please.
Glamisduner
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All the hate from petrol heads wasn't something I was expecting.
AC blowing on my hands through the steering wheel is nice
Not carrying Keys anymore is better than I thought.
AC blowing on my hands through the steering wheel is nice
Not carrying Keys anymore is better than I thought.
iwannam3
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Press the right steering wheel button and say Bug Report and without pausing report the issue. It seems to not like any pause between report and the next words.
fajitamondays
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Ha, yes. Agreed. Another thing that gets me fired up is when I keep seeing the word "rim" used. It's a damn wheel! The rim is the, well, rim of the wheel.What a fun idea for a thread, @DopeGhoti . You guys/gals have covered pretty much everything I could think of to add.
I'm right there with ya, man. I guess we're (maybe just "I'm"?) old. These kids nowadays with no chrome 'n black wheels, listenin' to that thumpin' bass music... GET OFF MY LAWN!
That's hardly unique to the Tesla.
Thread tax: After driving CVT cars for a decade, I was surprised how little time it took me to get used to Creep Off and one-pedal driving, thanks largely to Hold getting engaged anytime you do brake to a stop.
iwannam3
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Kleenerth3
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Besides the thrill of driving it, the absurdly low cost of operation and never stopping at a smelly gas station... Hold!
The coolest thing ever at those long signals or RR- X's. And as soon as I log out, I'll think of something else that is unique and bitchinly rad about my 3.
The coolest thing ever at those long signals or RR- X's. And as soon as I log out, I'll think of something else that is unique and bitchinly rad about my 3.
New discovery: It's slowly curing me of being an introvert. I'd never strike up random conversations at gas stations, but I've been enjoying talking to other EV owners at chargers and the like.
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