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    It takes a lot of energy to preheat the battery in the morning, maybe I shouldn’t?

    Exactly. I preheat every morning before my commute, but I installed a level 2 at home. If not plugged in, maybe just preheat for 5 min before you leave??
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    Water in trunk. Like inside the metal trunk body panel...

    Water is caught between the sheet metal panels that form the trunk lid. When I open the trunk water goes down the wire loom and into the trunk. You can hear it sloshing. Googled it and found threads discussing this issue back in 2020. After two failed service visits, I will correct it myself.
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    Water in trunk. Like inside the metal trunk body panel...

    2023 RWD. Commuter that is stored outside. Zero water in trunk storage area after it rains. Pop the trunk, then water pours, not leaks, pours into the trunk from the passenger side. Took it to Tesla service. They thought it was leaky hinge bolt holes. So they added sealant. Problem remained...
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    multiple systems disabled

    Rabbit bit my rear left ABS sensor wire. $300 later car is all good. Crazy problem.
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    multiple systems disabled

    Dropped car back off. My appointment was over 2 weeks away and I didn't want to drive it in its current state of messed up. Was given a courtesy car, and told the repair will be done in in 2 days. I guess complaining does work sometimes. TBH, they should have been more proactive when they saw it...
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    multiple systems disabled

    Got my.car serviced. They replaced a rear ABS sensor, I drove it home all was working. Parked it for a few days, went to go use it today. Everything messed up again. Immediately scheduled service again... (here we go again) Very disappointed
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    multiple systems disabled

    This just happened to me this morning. Drove around the block, drives fine. But no systems. Service will be available to check it out in 2 weeks... till then I will drive my other car. Crazy
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    2023 Model 3, less than 2 months old, never been through a car wash, and the black trim has gotten weird - see pics.

    I have the same markings on my 2023 M3 SR. Not sure when the markings showed up but I did notice last time I washed it. Doesn't come off with soap and water. I never use car washes. Only hand wash. Will try clay bar one of these days.
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    2023 Model 3 without USS and proximity functionality [park assist / summon not available]

    Why do some people act like they are just learning about no USS after taking delivery of the vehicle? There are clear disclosures about the removal of USS and how that impacts other features... As a product development engineer, I 100% understand the removal of the USS. The cost savings and...
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    Can't find Tesla Level 1 changer. Thoughts on Lectron NEMA 5-15 Charger 16Amp ($185 on Amazon)

    I priced used items I sell and buy the exact same way! Makes sense about items being at a premium simply cuz they are available. Happy to be able to use a Tesla product to charge my M3.
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    Can't find Tesla Level 1 changer. Thoughts on Lectron NEMA 5-15 Charger 16Amp ($185 on Amazon)

    Ok, got a confirmation from Tesla that the mobile charger has shipped. Returning the Lectron tomorrow. No idea why people are buying the Tesla chargers on eBay for $60 over (some are selling new for $300) so odd.
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    Can't find Tesla Level 1 changer. Thoughts on Lectron NEMA 5-15 Charger 16Amp ($185 on Amazon)

    As the title says, can't find a Tesla level 1 charger. Picking up Model 3 tomorrow. Getting a Level 2 charger installed in a month. Not my primary vehicle, but figure at some point down the road I will want a "mobile" charger. So figured I can just supercharge as Plan A, and trickle charge as...
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    Getting ready to buy my first Tesla... What to know...

    Tesla charger will be hardwired. Sorry if I made it seem like it wouldn't. That's always been the plan
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    Getting ready to buy my first Tesla... What to know...

    Wow, forgot to check back on this post for a couple days and BAM, all kinds of activity! I am taking delivery of my M3 SR RWD on Friday. Zero options. Paid $39,740. Before taxes and stuff. Car will be used to commute and that's it. Getting a 200AMP service upgrade and putting in a dedicated...
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    Getting ready to buy my first Tesla... What to know...

    Great info here! Thank you all. Feeling better and better about this potential purchase.