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Old Feb 7, 2025 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by swajames
My wife is away for the next week and a half. I see some test drive opportunities ahead of me.

None of the "cons" are really issues for us. We almost exclusively charge at home, get no benefit from a heat pump, would mostly drive this locally and I'm not a luddite.
It actually looks really good to me, my hold back would be the price. Most trips we do are in the Y. The 2025 Sienna is also overpriced, so between this and the Sienna would be a no brainer....I would take the ID.Buzz
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Old Feb 7, 2025 | 04:21 PM
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My local VW dealer still isn't allowing test drives on the Buzz. They've had the same 4 parked outside their dealership for 2 months now
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Old Feb 8, 2025 | 03:31 AM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
I totally agree having a recording system in your car is really valuable.
And if the cameras are already there for 360 exterior view, the production cost to add recording capability is very close to zero.
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Old Feb 8, 2025 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by geko29
And if the cameras are already there for 360 exterior view, the production cost to add recording capability is very close to zero.
If you want good visibility you do need a different camera. My S580 for instance has a forward camera that records from up at the top of the windshield like any aftermarket dashcam, and then it uses the surround view cameras to record if any impact is registered. Thats good enough that I haven't installed the dashcam I had in my previous two cars, but I would rather it also had a regular rear camera.
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Old Feb 8, 2025 | 11:09 AM
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Every new car IMO should have 360 cameras, and with inexpensive USB flash drives record at least every drive. My daughter a few years ago got into an accident that from appearances looked like it was her fault, and the driver could have easily twisted the narrative, but she happened to be a young doctor (moved here from Iowa) who was honest to the bone
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Old Feb 8, 2025 | 06:33 PM
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I keep meaning to install my old dashcam in the Pacifica...
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Old Feb 8, 2025 | 08:19 PM
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According to CR, Tesla has the fastest supercharging. And yes, my brother in law still gets the magazine 🤣


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Old Feb 8, 2025 | 08:46 PM
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The GM engineer did tell me charging is slow when he uses Level 2. I’m sure part of that is due to how large the battery is right.
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Old Feb 8, 2025 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by BayeauxLex
The GM engineer did tell me charging is slow when he uses Level 2. I’m sure part of that is due to how large the battery is right.
Yes, the bigger the battery, the longer it takes. My Model 3 has an 81 kWh battery pack, it would take about 6 hours to 8 hours charging at 9kW
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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786
Yes, the bigger the battery, the longer it takes. My Model 3 has an 81 kWh battery pack, it would take about 6 hours to 8 hours charging at 9kW
What amp breaker are you using with your new Tesla charger?

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What amp breaker are you using with your new Tesla charger?
50 amp, so the Tesla charger runs at 40 amps. If up it to 60 amps, I can get Max 48 amp which would give me around 11kW
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Got referral #3 today. Maybe #4 later this week. Working hard to make sure Elon can feed all those kids.
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Old Feb 9, 2025 | 12:59 PM
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Got referral #3 today. Maybe #4 later this week. Working hard to make sure Elon can feed all those kids.
You're ahead of me . I have two referrals, and a third outstanding. You're going to be swimming in Tesla cash soon. You can also use the referral link yourself, and use the referral credits on that sweet 2025 Lunar Silver Plaid
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Old Feb 9, 2025 | 01:27 PM
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You're ahead of me . I have two referrals, and a third outstanding. You're going to be swimming in Tesla cash soon. You can also use the referral link yourself, and use the referral credits on that sweet 2025 Lunar Silver Plaid
Bob is coming back to gas next. C8 Z06 or ZR1
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Old Feb 9, 2025 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by BayeauxLex
Bob is coming back to gas next. C8 Z06 or ZR1
Bob is unpredictable, you never know 🤣
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