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What's the most surprising thing you've found once you got your Tesla?
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Chopr147
Active Member
Reminds me of my Corvette. Anyone who knows, knows Corvette's run HOT! I started leaving it in the driveway to cool off because I didn't want the house burning down
Garage would heat up in the summer over 100 degrees!Related, before I got my car I sort of considered this a gimmick. Now I think it's one of the best features.
And now it's amazing how foreign it is to drive my wife's ICE, having to remember to grab keys, unlock the car, and start the engine. And then do it all again when I stop!
There are folks out here who would love a car that would cool the garage down to a mere 100 degrees
Chopr147
Active Member
Had my S since 8/2016
MOST surprising thing?
Hmmmm, not acceleration because the test drive took out the surprise on that I was so wowed I placed an order the next day.
No gas: Not a surprise
The nausea goes away.........
Maybe: How knowledgable I am on the car. Not to be a "know it all" but I have gotten so many questions on the car over the years that I feel like I know this car better than any car I have ever had in 40 years of driving. A large thanks goes to this forum for that
MOST surprising thing?
Hmmmm, not acceleration because the test drive took out the surprise on that
I was so wowed I placed an order the next day.No gas: Not a surprise
The nausea goes away.........
Maybe: How knowledgable I am on the car. Not to be a "know it all" but I have gotten so many questions on the car over the years that I feel like I know this car better than any car I have ever had in 40 years of driving. A large thanks goes to this forum for that
Chopr147
Active Member
There are folks out here who would love a car that would cool the garage down to a mere 100 degrees
Maybe in Phoenix, but not NY
SalisburySam
Active Member
Sadly, my biggest surprise has been phantom braking. My 2nd biggest surprise is that it is still a thing in v32.2.2 and just will not go away.
I like being able to take my foot off the brake pedal at stop lights ( H )
Chopr147
Active Member
Really? I have had that happen to me only twice in 3 years. It's shocks the hell out ya!
It's even better if you turn off Creep- it automagically engages every time you brake to a complete stop.
IF you're on level ground or pointing uphill. If you're downhill, it doesn't auto engage.
How much extra items are needed and though they are not very, very expensive they do add up over time
1. All weather mats for cabin, frunk and trunk
2. Wireless charging for M3.
3. sunshades for roof.
4. Special floor jack pucks and jacks.
5. 14-50 adapter.
6. Electrician to install the 14-50 receptacle in garage.
7. Tesla wall charger in new home as permanent solution.
8. extra key cards
Some were totally not needed but it was better to have, some might have been needed in a ICE car but usually came standard when buying in this price range and some clearly needed for EV. I have held off on screen protectors, Center wraps and other small items let alone things like PPF or other paint protection add-ons
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1. All weather mats for cabin, frunk and trunk
2. Wireless charging for M3.
3. sunshades for roof.
4. Special floor jack pucks and jacks.
5. 14-50 adapter.
6. Electrician to install the 14-50 receptacle in garage.
7. Tesla wall charger in new home as permanent solution.
8. extra key cards
Some were totally not needed but it was better to have, some might have been needed in a ICE car but usually came standard when buying in this price range and some clearly needed for EV. I have held off on screen protectors, Center wraps and other small items let alone things like PPF or other paint protection add-ons
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Interesting, I do not have this behavior. Though I have not tested it on a steep decline.
joebruin77
Active Member
With the recent attack on the Saudi oil refinery, people at work were worried about gas prices going way up. I realized that with my Tesla, I am not as vulnerable to the geopolitical risks of OPEC countries and the Middle East.
A few months ago, there was a strike by Petrol truck drivers in Portugal. People had to wait in long lines just to fill up their gas tanks. Drivers in Teslas would drive right by without giving it much thought.
A few months ago, there was a strike by Petrol truck drivers in Portugal. People had to wait in long lines just to fill up their gas tanks. Drivers in Teslas would drive right by without giving it much thought.
This is more of an irritation, but after all the miles I've driven, I still don't seem to be able to cancel the right turn signal without turning on the left signal ... there's gotta be some sweet spot I'm failing to find.
... there's gotta be some sweet spot I'm failing to find.
Chetanh
Member
Surprisingly bad:
Poor sound system SR+
High road noise o highways
Cannot child lock a single door.
Finding out that the dealer does not stock 14-50R adapter was SHOCKING, Its a small part that they can easily carry.
Surprisingly good:
No need to carry fob
Mirrors fold based on GPS
Autopilot
The kids love the arcade, scribble pad, fart sounds etc. I had no idea it would be so popular
HD radio has better reception than my previous car
Good and Expected
Fuel savings compared to ICE
Good acceleration
Bad and expected
Cost to install outlet in garage
no floor mats
Poor sound system SR+
High road noise o highways
Cannot child lock a single door.
Finding out that the dealer does not stock 14-50R adapter was SHOCKING, Its a small part that they can easily carry.
Surprisingly good:
No need to carry fob
Mirrors fold based on GPS
Autopilot
The kids love the arcade, scribble pad, fart sounds etc. I had no idea it would be so popular
HD radio has better reception than my previous car
Good and Expected
Fuel savings compared to ICE
Good acceleration
Bad and expected
Cost to install outlet in garage
no floor mats
Chetanh
Member
For me it does not autoengage when drive manually and i hit the brake lightly. I have to hit the brake slightly harder for it to engage.
It only engages in autopilot.
See page 13 of the owner's manual:
Child-Protection Lock
Model 3 has child-protection locks on the rear
doors to prevent them from being opened
using the interior release buttons. On the
touchscreen, touch Controls > Locks > Child
Lock.
This is more of an irritation, but after all the miles I've driven, I still don't seem to be able to cancel the right turn signal without turning on the left signal
What seems to work for me is doing a half-signal in the direction that's already being signalled. It's been 100% reliable for me notwithstanding the occasional argument with NoA.
For me, with Creep off, it's been 100% reliable regardless of the degree of slope: it engages automatically anytime I use the brake to come to a complete stop. If you only slow down, it does not engage; you must actually stop and then it instantly goes into Hold, whether I'm facing the car uphill or down.
I believe the person to whom you were replying was pointing out that you seemingly cannot, for example, engage a child lock on the rear left door but not the rear right door.
This is more of an irritation, but after all the miles I've driven, I still don't seem to be able to cancel the right turn signal without turning on the left signal
I think this is instinctive for me, because almost all the BMWs I had over the past 15 or so years had a turn stalk that operated exactly the way the model 3 one does. BMW changed this on 2018 and 2019 model cars back to a more traditional turn stalk that actually stays when you push it up, instead of returning to center like all their older ones (and the model 3) does.
In my early "driving bmw" days, it was a pain to get used to, but its ingrained in my memory now so I was happy the model 3 was like this. Does take some getting used to.
