Recent content by KerrySkates

I rented a 2022 Model Y late last year and drove it ~1700 miles. I enjoyed it and it was essentially a bigger Model 3, but that also means its got similar issues to what I mentioned in the conclusion for my car review. The 3fresh Model 3 didn’t solve any of the build and material quality issues...

Seems people are being a bit bullish and trying to read between the lines on the comments made by Tesla. I’m more skeptical of what is actually happening. It’s not clear that the Model 2 is indeed coming in the near future. They chose their words carefully on the investor call to avoid...

If the prev performance averages 11.5s 1/4 mile run, then my WAG for the new model would be between 10.5-11s depending on the >60mph throughput. I would hope they have been able to get it <= 11, at least. Seems we can assume that 11.3s would be the worst case based solely on the 0.2s difference...

I’m not going to trade up, but if there’s an option to install the new front seats in my “old” M3P, then I’d consider that option - once I get to demo the new seats and see how they feel in comparison. I’d like to hear from people who spend time at the track. Is the new M3P any better outside...

You’ll get better at figuring out the most efficient way to charge your car over time. Once your car hits 80%, the curve dips and it’s a very slow process getting to 90% and even slower from 90-100%. Watch the kW value while you charge. You will see how it behaves and get used to it. Make...

“Sometimes” being the keyword. I used my portable charger, but only had access to a standard 120v outlet. An overnight charge wasn’t even close to giving me enough energy to get around.

I’m a little overdue for this review and it may not be fully comprehensive of all my thoughts, but here it is… My 1st year review of purchasing and owning a Used Tesla Model 3 Performance. Order Date: Feb 8, 2023 Delivery Date: Feb 27, 2023 Odometer at time of Purchase: 30562 Miles Driven Since...

Tesla has lowered the monthly subscription price from $199/month to $99/month. Still higher than most would prefer, but half the cost should move the needle a bit. “Only” $1200/year now. https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/12/24128806/tesla-fsd-subscription-price-cut

The price is 💯 why the majority of people don’t even bother. There’s enough skepticism to make a $200/month or $12k-to-“own” purchase unjustified. A demo drive and a free month isn’t going to change that perspective. $200/month for 5 years = $12k. The least Tesla could do is say it’s a...

If true, the cancellation of the low-cost, mass-market vehicle is a huge disappointment. Especially to also continue with the launch of a new Roadster - a vehicle 1% of people can and will buy; a toy for the wealthy; the complete opposite of a “$25k” car. 🤦🏼‍♂️ Why tf even announce the...

It’s not a trial. I “own” FSD. The point of my complaint is that I shouldn’t have to go into the menu and switch profiles. I should be able to configure the stalk so that I can easily set it up to behave the way I want and how it works when I use the AutoSteer profile. Locking me into a preset...

When a previous update gave us the Single Pull vs Double Pull options, I left the settings alone so I could use Single Pull for cruise control and double pull to add lane keep. FSD v12.3.3 was installed and my car was automatically set to use it. I get that they want to encourage people to use...

It is a hardware and intelligence problem. Human drivers don’t face the same challenges presented to the cameras on existing Tesla vehicles. There is no hardware to clear the vision of the cameras. There is a wiper to clear the field of view for the human. A human with good eyesight or a proper...

When it snows, the cameras are covered. I constantly get warnings about my cameras. FSD would never work in the snow for a Vision-only system. Even if the cameras had heaters, it would be difficult to clear them enough for proper visibility. I have similar issues in the rain and fog. So long...

I tried FSD for the first time since getting my Model 3 in Feb 2023. 12.3.3 “Supervised” version. I lasted ~1.5 miles before giving up. immediately almost hit another car around an S curve where I started attempted to go 35mph over multiple, large speed bumps Cut into the wrong lane during...