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I had the same thing happen to our BMW 335D 6 weeks ago. Slowed down for the pack of deer and they went across the rode. The straggler ran into the side of the car (he bounced off and kept going). Not a scratch on the paint (deer is soft) but caved in the front fender. But the car is now...

We know these sites have connectivity. How about a WebCam at each location? That can tell a lot except if one ore more superchargers are down.

The cause at this point doesn't matter. The outlet is damaged and should be replaced. I was going to suggest this is a simple DIY but it appears that the outlet setup is something custom made and may not be as simple of buying the receptacle and screwing it in (of course turning the power off...

Same position as I am in which may be common in some areas with a house that has gas service. I also only have 150 amp main service. With all underground wiring and the transformer across the street, upgrading would cost almost as much as the car. My single largest electrical load is the A/C...

Certainly with all the electronics Tesla can definitely do better than this. It may be intentional as an energy saving ploy. In our BMWs we usually have the same temperature setting summer and winter. The only time it's not comfortable is if there is sun directly beating down on you through...

I'm not an automotive engineer (however I did stay in a Holiday Inn once), but it seems as the headliner just needs to be made 1/2" wider to stay tucked under the door seal.

I thought the idea was you would get your original battery back at some point or be charged a very steep fee. The precharged "loaner" pack was only to be kept for a short period.

Is this failure always just the 12V battery or the DC-DC converter? If it's just the battery I would think they would figure out by now how to change it in the field.

In most cases charging limitation is battery protection. I believe battery protection is a primary goal and one of the more unique elements of the Tesla design. For me Hamilton is already near my house and does not help. If I must avoid Bethesda then it's definitely 2 stops with a 70...

I'm all for more capacity as long as there is no weight penalty. With more superchargers (which are being added all the time), the need for increased capacity becomes less important. Most of the time extra capacity is being hauled around and is not used or needed. The only downside of less...

I have experience with these too. One building has a Carrier Greenspeed system which is a variable speed compressor and stepper motor operated expansion valve. It works "better", but with the intense winter we had here in NY state it still spent a good part of the time on the resistive (aka...

I'll chime in. With extensive experience with all heating mediums between houses I or my family live in and rental properties managed, electric heat is by far the most expensive energy source. Heat pumps essentially stop working once you get below freezing thus are not a good solution for the...

It sure seems as the 70 has generated lots of orders. While it definitely cannibalized some demand for the 85, I feel as Tesla has found that sweet spot to increasing overall sales. Currently not an owner, I'm little more interested as well. For me there would only be a few times a year where...

This is the dilemma for Tesla with rolling out constant improvements. Tesla most definitely has a progression plan. They are trying to walk the fence in rolling these out while at the same time not alienate recent purchasers. Thus they need to take incremental baby steps with the updates...

I would say this is more marketing than technical limitations. If the 70D has a lower voltage battery pack than the 85, it will reduce the max power available. If you do not get more with a more expensive model, no one would ever buy them. At this point anything in the 5 second 0-60 range...

Presuming true, it shows what can be done in a company as nimble and responsive as Tesla with something such as option packaging and pricing. Instead of spending months (years) on market research, they can literally do it on the fly.

Of course we're all just theorizing about what is happening inside the battery pack, but it's fun. Lets see 85 kwh X 1.167 =99.2 kwh. Pretty close to that magic 100 kwh mark. Just sayin...

The best fluid I ever had was the factory fill in our German made BMW. It was clear! Apparently US laws require that it be tinted blue so it's not mistaken for water and someone tries to drink it.

Nothing being said about guaranteeing, simply a discussion about marketing and what is likely to maximize sales or ASP for Tesla. Almost all who purchase a Tesla are technically savvy, and many I would venture to guess are in an engineering or other highly technical field. For this group price...

We all know there will be continual changes in the line-up. The 85 offers the same performance as the 70D but costs $5K more for 25 miles more range with no AWD, a terrible value. Even the 85D only offers 30 miles more range and a bit more acceleration for $10K more, not a terrific value...

Agree this is way too expensive for what you are getting unless it also included leather. The power liftgate should be included in the base price of the car for safety reasons. It should not cost $5000 to get this option which for shorter individuals may be a requirement not being able to...

I believe there are just 2 different motor combinations. The larger (original) motor (the 300+ hp variants) and the new smaller one (the 188-221 HP varients) which may have 2 different gearboxes for the front or rear applications. The differences in HP for the large or small motor is nothing...

Agree about keeping a good distance. A detailer once used a pressure washer too close on one of our vehicles (Ford) and blew the paint right off the plastic bumper cover.

Very nice! How did you come by a custom color? I had a '69 Cutlass painted with a very similar color called "caramel". Very high metal flake content using Dupont Imron Paint, which is hard as nails, and most likely no longer used because it's pretty toxic when applying.

Not to worry, no one is hurt and body repair is now a pretty exact science. When done it should look as good as new. How much it will cost, that's a different issue.

While I do not have Tesla (yet) my experience from our BMW's is I only open it fully maybe 2-3 times a year, at night. I am follically challenged and would have to wear a hat during the day. I do tip it up for ventilation frequently, several dozen times per year. However I can see a MPG drop...

IF I spring for the Tesla, it replaces a BMW 540iT, (V8 powered Station Wagon with M-sport suspension). The Tesla meets or exceeds all the room, capacity, speed and luxury of the BMW, which already was a very practical vehicle (I'm not a SUV person). For a 16 year old car with 155K miles, it...

This would also offer a less expensive option for those who want Satellite radio, which now requires the pano roof.

I see the hanging tennis ball has already been suggested. In the past I have used a vertical black line on the wall (magic marker) that lines up with a reference inside the car. I've used the door lock handle in other cars, but as the Tesla does not have that sticking up, the edge of the...

One of the things that set's Tesla apart from other BEVs is battery protection. I would suspect reduction of max power at a lower charge state is just part of this. When you want to impress your friends, just make sure you have a good charge, all controllable.

Tesla would hopefully not do something stupid. If suddenly all the 120KW chargers became 60 KW, and that short rest stop on your trip now became more like an hour+, it certainly would not help sales. I could understand them limiting the output of superchargers near your home as I'm sure the...

I am using simple logic that a $100K+ Tesla should have at least the same if not better quality paint as my $50K BMW. In reality pollution regulations very much dictate what can be used in automotive paints. Here we are talking about the clear coat and my understanding is they are all very...

Ditto. Cloth will always be more comfortable than leather. Much lower thermal mass and will conform better to your body. We would have taken a cloth option in our BMWs but was not offered. The smell of the plasticizers in BMW vinyl (aka simulated leather) made me ill thus leather was my only...

Today's modern paints are pretty hard. I'm not a Tesla owner but I would expect the clear coat to be as hard as on my BMW's. I take mine though a regular car wash all the time (in the winter when my outside water is off) and have never had any issues. The dealer has an onsite touch (cloth...

Plus I bet it does a real number on your ears with the sudden pressure change inside the car.

I am in a similar position. Our larger car is 15 years old 155K miles and is due to be replaced. The S does fit the bill perfectly except for the $$$ and the fact my SO is not one to accept the trials and tribulations of being an early adopter (whenever anything goes wrong, the car usually...

Maybe some models but my 2011 BMW is fixed at 3.

Agree except I expect the Tesla BMW 3 killer will be in the $50K area when option the way most people would want it. No different then the cost of a BMW 3 series.

With no advantage (ability) to ordering a 2nd charger from the factory, most people would likely do a wait and see, I know I would (I'm only a lurker not an owner). If I went a year and only had one or two opportunities where a 2nd charger would have been useful, then I probably would not...

Wow, those rates really help the BEV economics. Here in NJ with gas service, my electric usage is much lower (like 1/10), but my rates are much higher. My last bill works out to be .1765/kwh. Looking at a summer bill with A/C it's .1826/kwh! I've already checked out what I could do for...

For me if we'e talking a new car it's always been a 2 year process so nothing will happen that fast in my household. But I am almost 1 year in! JMG, if you are trying to do the math with detail you indicated a very low electricity rate of .0678kwh. I suspect this is just the raw energy...

Even for those of us unable to make the leap, discussing on these boards is still very enjoyable, there is a lot to be learned, and common sense does prevail. About running out of electrons, I read that AAA was considering having truck mounted generators available in some markets for BEVs...

You think just like me. I never test drive a car unless there is at least a possibility that I may purchase it. Tasting forbidden fruit can be extremely dangerous. Both my wife and I have test driven a P85 about 6 months ago. She DID like the experience but the $$$ was still an issue.

Hello JMG. I have other posts also pondering the purchase of a vehicle costing 2X more than any other car investment. Some immediate differences I am currently in a BMW family, and nearly twice your age. As far as the elitist effect, not much you can do about it unless you can convince those...

Not Japanese cars! On my son's former Acura, the oil filter was on the bottom back side of the engine, mounted horizontally pointing to the rear of the car. Not only did you end up having the dirty oil run down your arm after crawling underneath, it pours all over the halfshaft and the frame...

There lies the problem, can't wait forever, I may be too old to drive (or certainly appreciate) a Tesla in 2030. I do see BEV in our household, eventually. Our large car (already at 155K miles) is due to be replaced soon, our smaller car in about 3 years. The S is the perfect functional...

As a matter of fact I can say yes to the 3 statements. But it's still the other um "uncontrollables" that make this difficult. Cheers!

I don't know why this popped into my head (maybe because the Daytona 500 was today), but, Moonshine!!

While this thread is off the original topic, as a car enthusiast, I am up to a good discussion. Status had absolutely nothing to do with my decision to originally get involved with BMW's 15 years ago. If anything, typically I would make the opposite choice if it involved status. I purchased a...

I'll agree BMW as lost sight of being the ultimate driving machine and it as shifted to the masses. But they certainly aren't bad cars. I've belonged to the BMWCCA for 15 years and while I do not participate in the performance driving events I've had many years of enjoyable social experiences...