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    Nagging issues

    Definitely an increase in motor whine with the latest update. To sacrifice tranquility for a few milliseconds of acceleration is not a welcomed trade-off. If acceleration was so important I would have purchased the P. Give us back our sanity and keep your Sport Mode.
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    Upgraded 85D?

    Has anyone noticed a slight increase in motor whine (not in Sport mode) with the latest addition of Sport mode? I can hear it even with the slightest acceleration.
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    P85D: Screw on top of folding mirror arm??

    The screw might have been added to simplify repairs to mirror. Not about to unscrew it to find out.
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    Tracking Model S 85D Delivery Thread

    This was definitely worth the wait...but now I have to wait a few more days for the XPEL and Crystalline. Picked her up Thursday at Palm Springs, put ~20 miles on her as my wife and I celebrated her (my wife's) birthday lunch at Cheesecake Factory, and went for a few store visits. Most of what I...
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    Tracking Model S 85D Delivery Thread

    Mine is a "Manager Delivery Experience". Like to see Tesla's orc chart.
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    Trusting Tesla Autopolit

    One of the most common accidents, at least in my experience. Is when someone makes a left turn when it is not safe or clear, cutting off an oncoming car. Why can't the sensor(s) detect that when you have your left turn signal on and you are accelerating, to check for oncoming car(s) and if not...
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    Tracking Model S 85D Delivery Thread

    Taking delivery Thursday...seems to be the day for a few of us. Yep, this last 3 days are the hardest...for sure! Taking it 11 miles to get tinted and XPEL, this take another week. The 11 miles of fun will have to tide me over, maybe I will take a "short-cut". :tongue:
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    Mid life crisis??

    Been to both the Brea (Ray) and Palm Springs (Steve). The Brea mall is always busy and difficult to navigate, parking is crazy. Palm Springs is much better. Not busy at all. Back road test. Watch for the beyond mid-lifer's, there are plenty driving around. The most difficult choice for me were...
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    I'm thinking we're a spoiled bunch

    Imagine a world with no Tesla. The competitions EV's are only where they are today because of Tesla. Go back 10-20 years, nothing would have changed since then. They were destroying their own EV's let alone advertising them. The future of automotive evolution should of been years ago and the...
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    I've got a P85D test drive scheduled for tomorrow--what should I pay attention to?

    Is it normal to not actually drive your new car before taking delivery? I have yet to find a video of this occurrence.
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    Tracking Model S 85D Delivery Thread

    My Tesla now shows outline of purchase agreement balance with link to complete 10 page document; same end of March delivery.
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    Tracking Model S 85D Delivery Thread

    Delivery set for end of March. Concerned about the end-of-quarter-crunch; quality and all. Makes me want to spend some extra time at delivery checking for flaws. I know Tesla will back their work, but quality should come before earnings. I would hate to find something a few weeks later, knowing...
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    Next Gen Seats for $3500 - Good value or spend it on a new sofa and loveseat at home?

    After a test drive in a PD yesterday, I am 100% convinced that the NextGen seats are not for me. The leg movement is to confined and was unconfortable after a short time. Could not emagine a long trip in them. My outer thighs are wide. If I lost 50lbs then maybe, not that motivated. If you weigh...
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    New Sale on P85D Showroom Cars?

    I found it difficult to find even a used MS with the options I wanted, even then the saving was negligible with the tax incentives of a new purchase. Still have 3 weeks after 9 weeks of waiting. Glad I decided to wait to get the options my way. Time goes fast enough. Good luck.
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    Tracking Model S 85D Delivery Thread

    85D delivery scheduled for last week in March. To change to the next-gen seats would add an additional $250 for the increase in paint cost since original order, plus $ for the option(s). Any change at this point will trigger current pricing. Also, back seats would be the old style seats unless I...
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    California: Living on the other side of the law - (car pool stickers)

    A few years back, I had this same dilemma with my HCH (Honda Civic Hybrid). So, I purchased some magnetic sheets. Stuck the stickers to one side, cut around the sticker, and stuck them to the car. I would seldom drive on a highway with HOV lanes but when I knew I was going to or might hit...
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    Model S Inside Temp / solid roof vs PANO

    I went with the pano. Not just for the added head room but glass does not stain, fade, and is more scratch resistant than paint. One negative I read is it reflects sound waves wear the liner would absorb the sound. Test drove both.
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    Tracking Model S 85D Delivery Thread

    Eco, fantastic buy. Look forward to your upcoming impressions. Can you hear the front motor during acceleration? If so, describe the sound if you can. How does it sound as highway speeds? Is the frunk as small as the P85D? From Breser's car it is difficult to tell. Thanks for the photos...all.
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    Is this a P85D+?

    Do the yellow lines glow in the dark?
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    Rented 85kw for 3 days during Super Bowl.. Opting NOT to buy

    The OP is comparing 400 miles per tank with 260 miles per charge. To fairly compare ICE with EV you should add the cost of a gas tank, pump, permits, and delivery costs for your garage to be equal. Oh, and don't forget the fire suppression. I agree that range should be a propriety over HP if the...
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    He's bored with his Tesla...

    He thinks he's bored now. Wait until all cars drive themselves, you can't drive them due to liability, and they are owned by corporations. There might be one lane left for freight and rebels but they will be going 55mph at best. My 2mil$ transporter gets me anywhere on the plant in 3...
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    Got the 'rear seat' call today... Will NG rears fit carseats ok?

    During a test drive session, my son (20yrs) and I sat in a P85D with front and rear NG's; him in back, me in front. Aesthetically, neck safety, and maxed resale value I would get the NG's. functionality looks to be the same in many regards. The NG seats might make wide child seats awkward as if...
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    Tracking Model S 85D Delivery Thread

    S85D Ordered: 12/27/2014 Confirmed: 1/8/2015 Estimated Delivery: Late March 2015 Scheduled Delivery Date: April 2015 Actual Delivery Date: ? Delivery Location: Palm Springs, CA Color: Grey Metallic Wheels: 19" Standard Wheels Interior: Black Textile Seats, Black Piano Decor, Black Alcantara...