I actually removed FSD. Right now autopilot is good enough for me.Instead of the $6k protection for a not so good paint job, maybe you'd have been better off buying FSD, at least that does come with a few party tricks. If you did pay for FSD too and this wrap... then why didn't you get a new S?
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- Thread starter Stickboy46
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Why not hold off on the wrap and ceramic work until after you have the car, think about it a bit more?
How I save money:
- Ordered Tesla Charger ($500)
- me: went with NEMA 14-50 charger. Installed plug myself. cost around $100.
- Ordered Keyfob($150)
- me: ok with phone key
- Ordered USB Drive for Sentry ($40)
- me: bought samsung T5 and USB hub cost around $80
- Ordered Wireless Charger ($40)
- me: GF bought Taptes for me cost $0
- Set up an appointment for XPel Stealth Full Wrap, Xpel XR+ tint, Ceramic coat exterior, Ceramic coat interior ($6000)
- me: full front Stek dyno. ceramic coat whole exterior cost around $1600+$100
I spent $500 on a ceramic coating. $6,000 on a wrap is ridiculous. You won’t get one penny of that back on resale. That is more than 10% of the purchase price. I’d rather have a Performance car for the extra money.
I tend to agree with this. If my car starts to look really bad I'll just get it repainted. The wrap and other stuff is more than a new paint job.
They can't get me in for 2 weeks after delivery so I kinda have some buffer room with that one. They have done the exact setup to another MSM model 3 and it just looks so good. Granted I'd have the 19s
Tesla Model 3 - XPEL Stealth PPF Wrap - Ceramic Pro Coating — Wichita Clear Bra - Ceramic Coatings, Paint Protection Film, and Window Tint
ElectricIAC
Good-Natured Rascal
Sorry, I just can’t see spending that much on protection film on a car that is just getting me from point A to point B.
How about just the bumper and the hood for the PPF? $6k is a little nuts.
Another point for not wasting money on the wrap: you said you haven't driven a model 3. Maybe wait until you live with it for a little while. I see so many who purchased a Model 3, end up selling it a few months later because the can't stand the harsh ride quality and cabin noise. Not trying to change your mind, but as it was said, that full wrap will be hard to sell if you want to get rid of the car at some point...
It's a stealth wrap... Have to do all or nothing or else it would look hideous
Good point. As I pointed out to the other guy, I have about 2 weeks before my appointment so hopefully I'll get a feeling for if any major things are bothering me and if I should hold off
And people tend to forget that clear bra doesn't last forever. If your car is parked outside during the day and/or night, it's going to start looking like crap and need to be replaced in about 5 years. It's no fun taking clear bra off just a front end job, so I can't imagine what it's like having to remove it from an entire car.
So add up the cost, $6000 for first 5 years of protection, then $xxxx to remove it, and $6000 for the next 5 years. Doesn't make sense.
Xpel does provide a 10 year warranty including labor against yellowing, bubbling etc
Well yea... But then you would have a Honda Civic...
And you will have a few sheets of sticky paper.
pl8dlikafiddle
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$6,000 probably almost buys a full multi-coat repaint that is better than factory, but I think the stealth wrap looks great. Whatever floats your boat - your car.
Well hopefully I never float my car.... Dont think the wrap protects against that!
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