With the Leaf, I have always plugged it in when I got to work,
or in one case where I had a long commute, both at work and at
home. Never had a battery problem. Except during really cold
weather but all Leafs have that problem.
Looking forward to the heated battery. Not understanding if I
should not charge the Tesla every day as my daily commute is
about 14 miles RT. I like having it topped up every day so that
I can go wherever I want. But if that is hard on the battery I
will have to change the way I charge.
*From:* Darin Steffl
*Sent:* Thursday, May 26, 2022 3:11 PM
*To:* AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group
*Cc:* Chuck McCown
*Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] LENT
If you're not looking at the exterior with a microscope, you'll
be VERY happy with your M3 over the Leaf. It's faster, more
range, bigger, and more fun. The infotainment is awesome too.
Let us know your review of the car once you get it. Their
charger network is the largest in the world too so road trips
are quite easy even with lower range. You have the smaller
battery in that model so charge time will be under 20 minutes to
add 70-80% of the total capacity on each charge. You should not
charge to 100% unless you absolutely need that range to get to
the next charger. I recommend only charging to 80% on road trips
to keep the charge times down. Like any battery, the charge rate
decreases the closer you get to 100%. It drops pretty quick
after 80% so trips can be made faster if you charge from 10% to
80% than if you charge from 40% to 100% for example.
For your daily charging at home, they recommend no more than 90%
full to maintain the range of your battery. If you charge more
than that, plan on driving the car within a couple hours so your
car doesn't sit charged above 90% for an extended period of time.
But if you ordered the RWD small battery version, I think you
get the LFP battery which means you can charge to 100% with no
concerns about hurting the battery. The link below will help you
determine if you have the LFP battery. If you do, you can charge
to 100% at home but you do not need to do so on road trips using
superchargers because it takes too long to hit 100%. Just charge
until you have enough range to reach your next stop or
destination. Also download Plugshare and you can find Level 2
chargers all around the country that aren't listed in the Tesla
map. Many are free so you can find spots like restaurants or
hotels that offer free charging.
https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/model3/en_jo/GUID-7FE78D73-0A17-47C4-B21B-54F641FFAEF4.html
On Thu, May 26, 2022 at 2:43 PM Chuck McCown via AF
<af@af.afmug.com> wrote:
I am not terribly anal for fit and finish issues. A car is
a tool, not a trophy. It is an expense, not an investment.
A tesla is an extravagance, not a need. But I sure hate
buying gasoline, so since my Leaf lease is expiring I needed
to get something. I am buying this and I bought an airplane
once. Only two times I have bought something I didn’t
really need.
*From:* Bill Prince
*Sent:* Thursday, May 26, 2022 11:42 AM
*To:* af@af.afmug.com
*Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] LENT
Tesla's in general do not have a stellar reputation for
"reliability" or build quality. That said, the M3 scores
high, followed relatively closely by the MY. The two share
80% of their components.
If you drill down on the reliability complaints, it is often
to do with niggling little things like door handles and
retracting rear view mirrors and the like. The MX is
horrible for the X-wing doors. There are also on-and-off
issues with build quality (except for the ones made in
China). They have been getting steadily better, and the
really new ones I've seen look almost perfect WRT fit and
finish.
bp
<part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com>
On 5/26/2022 10:11 AM, Chuck McCown via AF wrote:
Is this coming from a Tesla owner?
Tesla owners I know don’t say anything bad about the car or
company.
*From:* Ryan Ray
*Sent:* Thursday, May 26, 2022 10:45 AM
*To:* AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group
*Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] LENT
Are you not concerned at all regarding build quality or
longevity with a company that hasn't been forthright about
existing issues, poor warranty experiences, and don't seem
to generally care about their customer service or customer
in general?
On Wed, May 25, 2022 at 5:47 PM Chuck McCown via AF
<af@af.afmug.com> wrote:
I am starting to have second thoughts, maybe try to buy
a used one... I have some time to cancel this order...
I am a cheap bugger. This might be the last car I ever
buy, so maybe I do want the new one?
*From:* Robert
*Sent:* Wednesday, May 25, 2022 6:28 PM
*To:* af@af.afmug.com
*Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] LENT
We will be coming on the end of our Model 3 lease in
September, which, after so many delivery date changes (
one of which would have been three months ago! )
corresponds to the delivery date of the Model Y.
Getting into and out of the 3 was just too much for
these knees, which are now being replaced. We have
really enjoyed all of the Model 3 features and I think
the full autopilot is just another Musk Troll that
fanboys are willing to throw money at. I am seriously
tempted to flip it, if the prices for used stay this
high. $20K over our price would be hard to refuse,
with the likely reduction in lead times in the next
year or so as the factories ramp up.
On 5/25/22 5:04 PM, Tim Hardy wrote:
Glad that shit is over. You’ll be happy with your
Tesla, our Model Y is is 2 years old today and its
been a great experience. The wife’s car and I still
have the gas guzzling 911!
Peace out.
On May 25, 2022, at 6:35 PM, Chuck McCown via AF
<af@af.afmug.com> wrote:
Model 3 They predict Sept to December delivery. $46K
375 mile range I think. I really like the cruise
control. It does lane keeping so I really don’t see
a use for an autopilot.
*From:* Cassidy B. Larson
*Sent:* Wednesday, May 25, 2022 4:31 PM
*To:* AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group
*Cc:* Chuck McCown
*Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] LENT
Which Tesla did you go for? What are they saying for
lead time?
On May 25, 2022, at 4:28 PM, Chuck McCown via AF
<af@af.afmug.com> wrote:
Sorry, I started it.
Sometimes it is amusing to watch the Jaime and Steve
show. Ken and Lewis used to join in too but they
couldn’t take it anymore. But we do have the OT in
the subject line so you can filter this kind of crap
out.
But yeah, I think we have all vented now, and
trolled the guys that need trolling. Steve and Jaime
got to make their hyperbolic comments.
So it is now dead until Lent is over. Next year’s lent.
BTW everyone, I ordered a Tesla. My 4th Leaf lease
is coming due in July so I took the leap. Did a
test drive today and really loved it. I loved the
last 10 years of Leafs too but man this is a quantum
leap of enjoyment.
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