I bawt a Tesla - Page 2

glatt · 07-22-2020, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

it's all on the touchscreen. The air vents are hidden and, like everything else on the car, are controlled by that screen.

How is the user interface on the screen? I remember you criticizing a Ford touch screen about ten years ago.

I understand Teslas can assist you with driving, so is hunting around on the touch screen not a distraction because the car will take care of you while your eyes are off the road?

I have a 2009 Accord, and there are still little things that annoy me about the controls, like the A/C button doesn’t light up when the A/C is on. You have to glance around on the display screen to find that information, and it isn’t very prominent.

Griff · 07-22-2020, 06:28 AM

Good question. I have a touch screen in my Subaru which is my only complaint about the vehicle. My generation will be dead pretty soon though...

DanaC · 07-21-2020, 01:58 PM

Very cool!

BigV · 07-21-2020, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

Ask me anything.

~~Where in the heck have you been?!?!~~

1 -- Welcome back! (not a question, I know).

2 -- Does it include "Ludicrous speed"?

3 -- How do you charge it? 110 / 220, did it require any adaptations to your home electrical service?

4 -- Have you had the opportunity to park it somewhere that has a public charger? Pay or free?

5 -- Are your cheeks cramping up from smiling so much?

Undertoad · 07-21-2020, 02:35 PM

1. Not really back

2. No, that's for the expensive Model S. But my partricular Model 3 does have a faster mode. If I ever get tired of a 4.4 second car, I can upgrade: another $2000 turns it into a 3.9 second car. Via software!

3. So far I have only charged it with 110, which adds about 4 miles range per hour. That's more than enough to recharge from my daily commute overnight (once we begin commuting again). I do have a 220v dryer outlet and a $75 extension cord I can run out a window, if I ever need to charge faster at home.

But also, I got a deal: since I bawt an end-of-quarter car from inventory, I get free Tesla Supercharging for a year. That would be nicer if there was a Supercharger within 20 miles, but in any case, it's a thing. They are planning to put in a Supercharger near me... hope it happens within that year...

I am finding the 110v is plenty. In the winter, when it's less efficient, that may change.

4. My four Supercharging sessions have each put about 150-200 miles on, in about 25 minutes. I investigated a free charging station at the next building over at work, but it only has enough juice to put on 12 miles per hour, and it's about a quarter mile walk away... not the best conditions.

There are also for-pay third party chargers near me. All charging is cheaper than gas. At this time I've calculated that I'm paying 3.7 cents per mile to fuel it. Gas is about 10 cents per mile. Not including oil/filters.

5. Yes. I'm not over it. This thing is freakin' amazing.

sexobon · 07-21-2020, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

1. Not really back

Undertoad did an Ibby!

DanaC · 07-22-2020, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

1. Not really back

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Tease!

Diaphone Jim · 07-21-2020, 02:37 PM

Are the brakes iffy or did you intend to overshoot onto the grass?

lumberjim · 07-21-2020, 02:43 PM

they have a 4yr 50k basic and 8 yr battery warranty. I think I'd def extend that. what do you have to service other than wiper fluid and tire rotations? Is there any kind of a cooling system service?

Undertoad · 07-21-2020, 02:53 PM

Intentional: I have a shared driveway with the folks next to me. I put one tire on the grass so they can get their rear car out more easily.

I hardly ever touch the brake pedal. The car has regenerative braking - when you take your foot off the gas, the car uses its forward momentum to recharge the battery. This slows the car considerably -- enough to handle 95% of slowdowns/stops.

Undertoad · 07-21-2020, 03:01 PM

Wiper fluid and tire rotations is exactly the entire user maintenance.

The first scheduled maintenance is at two years. That maintenance is: inspect the brakes and change out the cabin air filter. That's IT.

Think about the last 10 services you had on your cars. Now think what they would be if the motor was electric and the car had no transmission. Reported services are on other sections of the car, and some of those are kinda of major - like, someone said their front radar malfunctioned. (They could still drive, but couldn't use Autopilot) Still, my expectation is way less service will be needed, that is part of the Hope.

lumberjim · 07-21-2020, 03:35 PM

I want a Tesla Ford Bronco right now.

Griff · 07-21-2020, 03:37 PM

I'll take a Tesla Tacoma.

lumberjim · 07-21-2020, 03:54 PM

One of my salesmen just bought a new Tacoma. I like it. It's cool looking

Griff · 07-21-2020, 05:03 PM

My knock around truck is a 2011. Reliable vehicle but maybe drop the body on an electric..

07-22-2020, 06:28 AM	#2
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Good question. I have a touch screen in my Subaru which is my only complaint about the vehicle. My generation will be dead pretty soon though... __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

07-21-2020, 02:43 PM	#9
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	they have a 4yr 50k basic and 8 yr battery warranty. I think I'd def extend that. what do you have to service other than wiper fluid and tire rotations? Is there any kind of a cooling system service? __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

07-21-2020, 03:35 PM	#12
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	I want a Tesla Ford Bronco right now. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

07-21-2020, 03:37 PM	#13
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I'll take a Tesla Tacoma. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

07-21-2020, 03:54 PM	#14
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	One of my salesmen just bought a new Tacoma. I like it. It's cool looking __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

07-21-2020, 02:35 PM	#5
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	1. Not really back 2. No, that's for the expensive Model S. But my partricular Model 3 does have a faster mode. If I ever get tired of a 4.4 second car, I can upgrade: another $2000 turns it into a 3.9 second car. Via software! 3. So far I have only charged it with 110, which adds about 4 miles range per hour. That's more than enough to recharge from my daily commute overnight (once we begin commuting again). I do have a 220v dryer outlet and a $75 extension cord I can run out a window, if I ever need to charge faster at home. But also, I got a deal: since I bawt an end-of-quarter car from inventory, I get free Tesla Supercharging for a year. That would be nicer if there was a Supercharger within 20 miles, but in any case, it's a thing. They are planning to put in a Supercharger near me... hope it happens within that year... I am finding the 110v is plenty. In the winter, when it's less efficient, that may change. 4. My four Supercharging sessions have each put about 150-200 miles on, in about 25 minutes. I investigated a free charging station at the next building over at work, but it only has enough juice to put on 12 miles per hour, and it's about a quarter mile walk away... not the best conditions. There are also for-pay third party chargers near me. All charging is cheaper than gas. At this time I've calculated that I'm paying 3.7 cents per mile to fuel it. Gas is about 10 cents per mile. Not including oil/filters. 5. Yes. I'm not over it. This thing is freakin' amazing.

07-21-2020, 02:37 PM	#8
Diaphone Jim Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,122	Are the brakes iffy or did you intend to overshoot onto the grass?

07-21-2020, 02:53 PM	#10
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Intentional: I have a shared driveway with the folks next to me. I put one tire on the grass so they can get their rear car out more easily. I hardly ever touch the brake pedal. The car has regenerative braking - when you take your foot off the gas, the car uses its forward momentum to recharge the battery. This slows the car considerably -- enough to handle 95% of slowdowns/stops.

07-21-2020, 03:01 PM	#11
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Wiper fluid and tire rotations is exactly the entire user maintenance. The first scheduled maintenance is at two years. That maintenance is: inspect the brakes and change out the cabin air filter. That's IT. Think about the last 10 services you had on your cars. Now think what they would be if the motor was electric and the car had no transmission. Reported services are on other sections of the car, and some of those are kinda of major - like, someone said their front radar malfunctioned. (They could still drive, but couldn't use Autopilot) Still, my expectation is way less service will be needed, that is part of the Hope.

07-21-2020, 05:03 PM	#15
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	My knock around truck is a 2011. Reliable vehicle but maybe drop the body on an electric.. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

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