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Seems like we are joining the Tesla owners club

Discussion in 'Tesla' started by mikefocke, May 5, 2023.

  1. mikefocke

    mikefocke Prius v Three 2012, Avalon 2011

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    Son just put a deposit down on the LR Y. 6 week wait. Yet the web site says what he wants is available now. Ah well. Deciding factor was fun and different. Kinda the same reason I got my first hybrid. He had rented one as a trial. Told it was a 12 month wait on a PIP. He has no idea what battery tech he will receive or even what castings. Nor does he care. Has a 20 mile commute. Replaces the PIP that ran over the ladder.

    So we will have 3 hybrids, a plug in Ford and a Tesla EV in the family.

    I only post this because I've posted about the Y not fitting my needs even though I am fascinated by the technology (and the stock valuation up 5.5% today when the market was more like up 1.85% even as reports surfaced of order backlogs dropping).
     
    #1 mikefocke, May 5, 2023
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  2. Trollbait

    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    Long range would be a 'typical' Li-ion battery. LFP for that range wouldn't fit in the battery case.
     
    #2 Trollbait, May 5, 2023
  3. bisco

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    how far will he have to drive for service?
     
    #3 bisco, May 6, 2023
  4. mikefocke

    mikefocke Prius v Three 2012, Avalon 2011

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    And then today I'm on the other side of our little 30k-people town of Sanford and see the new Tesla charging station. 12 stalls, 400 yards from about half way between Raleigh and Pinehurst via Rt 1. Makes sense as I often see Teslas on that route. Though I sure hope that can do that transit without charging. Grocery and Starbucks in close proximity. And a rumored Panera Bread.
     
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  5. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    sometimes you get caught flatfooted and have to leave with a partial charge. the more public charging, the better
     
    #5 bisco, May 6, 2023
  6. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    A Tesla owner with over four years and 105,000 miles, let me answer:
    • Minor maintenance, a Tesla technician drives to your home with a service truck. For example, my 12V battery was replaced on the driveway by the mobil service technician.
    • Recurring maintenance, service probability is a function of moving parts ... Teslas have 100-500 fewer moving parts and no drivetrain lubricants or filters that need replacing. So my most frequent recurring maintenance is adding windshield washing fluid about 2-3 times per year.
    • Windshield cracks, tires, windshield wipers, washing, cleaning ... done by local shops.
    • Self-maintenance is an option.
    Bob Wilson
     
    #6 bwilson4web, May 7, 2023
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