This review is written from the my perspective so take it at that... This is my first Tesla and first EV. My goal was to have a modern luxury touring vehicle with above average performance.
Despite having a great team at the SC, they were not told anything by the mothership so they had very little good information, Tesla had very poor communication throughout the process. The entire wait and delivery involved a monkey and a football.
Vehicle: LR Blue/Black/21"/FSD
VIN: 432xxx
Build: 6/8
Delivery 6/29
Driving:
- 60% interstate/highway
- 30% mountainous/hilly and inclement weather
- Spirited but controlled and smooth starts from stops
- No track or race type driving
Issues:
- Driver's side mirror vibration in glass: Replaced entire assembly. New mirror still has it. SC to report issue to Tesla for direction.
- Frunk sensor defective: Waiting part to be replaced. Occasionally shows notice but lets me drive the car safely.
- Tri-zone temp malfunctional: Fixed with 24.3 update
- Rattle in rear hatch area: SC found rattle and has order parts to be replaced in two weeks
- Slight vibration during acceleration (35=34mph): Confirmed by SC and Tesla is aware/working
- Park Assist: Randomly becomes "unavailable": Confirmed by SC to not be defective hardware and Tesla is aware/working
- Dent in dash speaker grill: Waiting for part and scheduled for September fix at SC
- Lower screen toolbar covers certain apps: Software fix needed
- Phone as Key: Would not connect. App update fixed issue.
- WTF ANC?
Exterior:
- Panel gaps excellent
- Paint excellent (few spots from semi throwing gravel at me on interstate)
Tires/Wheel/Suspension:
- Excellent smooth ride. No tracking or balance issues.
- Low noise
- At 8/32" on all four (start 9.5). Wearing evenly.
- All four at 41psi cold
- Concerned about winter season and lack of A/S in this size - have a couple months to figure it out
- Air suspension has been a must in my last several vehicles so it seemed normal. This one works quickly and seamlessly - you do not feel the porpoise effect.
- Never a track car but easily handles my "spirited mountain roads and off-ramps.
Interior:
- No parts missing or damaged
- Seats comfortable for long drive (2-3 hours between stops). Easy to adjust just right.
- Wood trim in perfect shape and as expected for open pore wood.
- UI has been reliable and have had several updates since delivery.
- Satnav needs waypoints and street alerts (wave type) to be complete. Lack of waypoints very inconvenient for my trip style.
- Satnav ending trip percentage spot-on - even in the mountains. Range anxiety has all but disappeared.
- Use Teslawaze on some spots for additional driving information
- Spotify/Streaming work as purposed. Have had a few spots out of coverage where I was forced to listen to the non-existent XM or BT to my phone's music. No big deal.
Yoke/Buttons:
- Yoke is a huge non-issue. Adapted quickly - I have always been a 9/3 driver. Love the open view. No issues.
- Buttons overall a non-issue but the turn signals need the 3-blink option.
- Sometimes hit buttons when using scroll wheel
- Use voice command for wipers
- Autowipe a little over zealous but works well.
FSD/Autopilot:
- When it is working, love it. When Park Assist is not working, most FSD is not working.
- Goes in spells of phantom braking and the set speed dropping to 55mph. applying brakes, and then going back to set speed without me touching anything.
- Took time to trust the on/off ramp and tight lanes - but now very reliable
- Always have at least one hand on the wheel so the nag system alerts if not a tight enough grip but overall a non-issue.
- Use it 80%+ while on interstate
Efficiency/Charging:
- Primary is wall mount at home. Supercharge when on road trips (approx 40 stops)
- Total efficiency is 290w/mile
- No frame of past reference, but seems to have fast charging.
- I charge often above 80% at superchargers because I am eating or watching a movie
- Use free destination charges at hotels frequently - key to easy travel - wake up with a full tank
Verdict:
- Should have done this earlier
- Do not see going back to ICE (but will never give up the Jeeps)
- Would buy this vehicle again.
- Do not regret getting the LR (instead of the Plaid)
Bottom line is that I look for reasons to drive it. Just smile each time. In the end, I love the car and have forgotten how many times I was ready to quit and go somewhere else.
Despite having a great team at the SC, they were not told anything by the mothership so they had very little good information, Tesla had very poor communication throughout the process. The entire wait and delivery involved a monkey and a football.
Vehicle: LR Blue/Black/21"/FSD
VIN: 432xxx
Build: 6/8
Delivery 6/29
Driving:
- 60% interstate/highway
- 30% mountainous/hilly and inclement weather
- Spirited but controlled and smooth starts from stops
- No track or race type driving
Issues:
- Driver's side mirror vibration in glass: Replaced entire assembly. New mirror still has it. SC to report issue to Tesla for direction.
- Frunk sensor defective: Waiting part to be replaced. Occasionally shows notice but lets me drive the car safely.
- Tri-zone temp malfunctional: Fixed with 24.3 update
- Rattle in rear hatch area: SC found rattle and has order parts to be replaced in two weeks
- Slight vibration during acceleration (35=34mph): Confirmed by SC and Tesla is aware/working
- Park Assist: Randomly becomes "unavailable": Confirmed by SC to not be defective hardware and Tesla is aware/working
- Dent in dash speaker grill: Waiting for part and scheduled for September fix at SC
- Lower screen toolbar covers certain apps: Software fix needed
- Phone as Key: Would not connect. App update fixed issue.
- WTF ANC?
Exterior:
- Panel gaps excellent
- Paint excellent (few spots from semi throwing gravel at me on interstate)
Tires/Wheel/Suspension:
- Excellent smooth ride. No tracking or balance issues.
- Low noise
- At 8/32" on all four (start 9.5). Wearing evenly.
- All four at 41psi cold
- Concerned about winter season and lack of A/S in this size - have a couple months to figure it out
- Air suspension has been a must in my last several vehicles so it seemed normal. This one works quickly and seamlessly - you do not feel the porpoise effect.
- Never a track car but easily handles my "spirited mountain roads and off-ramps.
Interior:
- No parts missing or damaged
- Seats comfortable for long drive (2-3 hours between stops). Easy to adjust just right.
- Wood trim in perfect shape and as expected for open pore wood.
- UI has been reliable and have had several updates since delivery.
- Satnav needs waypoints and street alerts (wave type) to be complete. Lack of waypoints very inconvenient for my trip style.
- Satnav ending trip percentage spot-on - even in the mountains. Range anxiety has all but disappeared.
- Use Teslawaze on some spots for additional driving information
- Spotify/Streaming work as purposed. Have had a few spots out of coverage where I was forced to listen to the non-existent XM or BT to my phone's music. No big deal.
Yoke/Buttons:
- Yoke is a huge non-issue. Adapted quickly - I have always been a 9/3 driver. Love the open view. No issues.
- Buttons overall a non-issue but the turn signals need the 3-blink option.
- Sometimes hit buttons when using scroll wheel
- Use voice command for wipers
- Autowipe a little over zealous but works well.
FSD/Autopilot:
- When it is working, love it. When Park Assist is not working, most FSD is not working.
- Goes in spells of phantom braking and the set speed dropping to 55mph. applying brakes, and then going back to set speed without me touching anything.
- Took time to trust the on/off ramp and tight lanes - but now very reliable
- Always have at least one hand on the wheel so the nag system alerts if not a tight enough grip but overall a non-issue.
- Use it 80%+ while on interstate
Efficiency/Charging:
- Primary is wall mount at home. Supercharge when on road trips (approx 40 stops)
- Total efficiency is 290w/mile
- No frame of past reference, but seems to have fast charging.
- I charge often above 80% at superchargers because I am eating or watching a movie
- Use free destination charges at hotels frequently - key to easy travel - wake up with a full tank
Verdict:
- Should have done this earlier
- Do not see going back to ICE (but will never give up the Jeeps)
- Would buy this vehicle again.
- Do not regret getting the LR (instead of the Plaid)
Bottom line is that I look for reasons to drive it. Just smile each time. In the end, I love the car and have forgotten how many times I was ready to quit and go somewhere else.
