My friend performed option #2 from this link. With his warranty coming to an end I think he’s getting everything checked out.

 

His battery/Drive train warranty won't end until 8 years/120k (whichever comes first), he can extend his other service warranty for $2k before it expires

 

I think he was just curious about the battery health. He didn’t mention about extending his warranty. I think he’s going to roll the dice & let it ride. 🎲🎲

He did have to get a headlight replacement covered under warranty I believe he said cost somewhere around $1200-$1300 if that sounds right which sounds crazy to me. I told him to change it himself or I would help him.

 

what kind of car?

 

That is crazy, the headlight assembly is probably $400 OEM, I wouldn't go aftermarket, I can always tell when people install aftermarket lights, they are way too bright, and I can see them flickering in my mirror

 

Tesla parts are easy to find on Ebay and generally not expensive.

 

Tesla M3LR. Tesla replaced it under warranty

 

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• The 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance benefits from myriad updates, including making more power longer to help hit 100-plus mph much quicker.
• Compared with its predecessor, the new M3P is 3.9 and 8.7 seconds quicker to 100 and 150 mph, respectively, in our testing.
• Priced under $57K, the 510-hp Model 3 also has nearly identical test results to an all-wheel-drive BMW M3 Competition that now starts at around $86K

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a6...-acceleration/

 

My friend’s M3LR is in service to fix couple squeaks. However his loaner he says has MASSIVE RATTLES (his exact words via text). I assume Tesla doesn’t have time to repair their loaners if they are always loaned out. I remember last year he had a loaner Y and the HVAC stopped working during the summer in the south 🥵

Anyone else have bad experience with Tesla loaners? I hope the Model 3 I have reserved for upcoming vacation is problem free. It’s a 2023 base. Also any way I can check if I make it from Vegas to Los Angeles on single charge or how’s the charging infrastructure along that route?

I just found an EV6 available if I decide to change my mind.

 

A couple weeks ago I had a Model 3 rental from Avis (I didn’t even request and EV but I was happy to get it) and it had about 30k miles on it. The wind noise from the drivers side window was awful and I kept checking to make sure the window was all the way up. The plastic trim under the left side bolster was separating from the seat too. Still a good rental since I didn’t have to recharge before I turned it back in.

 

I've only had one Tesla loaner, a 2018 Model 3 base, and it was fine, no issues except it was pretty beat up and limited to 80 mph.

You'll have zero issues going from Vegas to LA, but you are going to have to make one charging stop. I've done almost 25k in my Model Y, two hot summers and a bunch of trips with no issues at all. HVAC works perfectly, even on a day that reached 112 F.

Unless you're hotel has charging, Tesla would be the only EV I would take on trip. Although Tesla has now opened super charging for Rivian, Ford and GM

 

Ket me check their rates and compare it to what I have.

I will be SC’ing unless the Airbnb has an EV charger. Yeah my friend informed me the EV6 can charge at 350kw but told me good luck finding a charger capable of 350kw. I may be sticking with the Tesla. I prefer a LR but ones I’m seeing are 2020 models. I’ve only rented 2022-2023 models as the 2021 and older have the older chip (not sure I would notice the difference) guess you can say I’m accustomed to 2022+ models.

 

I'm betting that's from people opening the door using the manual latch instead of the button, which doesn't lower the window, which can cause damage to the weather stripping. A couple of weeks ago a couple of us went to lunch, and my passenger opened the door using the emergency latch twice. I had to tell him to use the button or he would damage the weather stripping

 

KITT car costume . Gen 2 gets the cooler lights because their front light bar is full RGB but there was also a bug in the Gen 2 that turned off all exterior lights if you didn't deactivate via the app before shifting out of park. I think the fix was a soft reset but not a good situation

 

Along a similar subject, do you know anyone that has done something like this for soundproofing. I just ran across it randomly. My car is so quiet already that I thought the previous owner might have already done it, but he didn't. I might try it just to see how quiet I could make it unless there is some downside that I'm not considering. Can always remove if there is something I don't like. Several kits out there, some at a much better price.

Road Noise Reduction & Weatherproofing Kit for Tesla S, 3, X, Y – Tesla Hubs