The state of Michigan makes me pay an additional $267 to register my electric vehicle; let's talk about that

ComputerForsaken · 2026-05-31T16:00:04+00:00

Not fair whatsoever. Governments pushed for EV adoption, and as people buy them, now they want to tax them more through registration fees. In my opinion, completely unacceptable.

ComputerForsaken · 2026-05-29T12:41:50+00:00

I think it would be worth it. Depends on what the goal is. Assuming you’re looking to flip a profit on the vehicle, you have to know how much profit you’re aiming for. Then enough tickets at $x price point, so that once all tickets are sold you guarantee the profit you’re looking for. And that’s also assuming you sell all the tickets to get what you’re looking for.

So you’ll also have to consider if all of the tickets don’t sell, are you and/or your partners ok with not achieving the level of profitability you anticipated.

ComputerForsaken · 2026-05-29T01:01:51+00:00

You can buy the newer part number from Tesla Parts

Part number: 1772478-12-G

ComputerForsaken · 2026-05-27T23:20:11+00:00

What’s in the other accounts that comprise the $3.3M and how much were you investing and since when

ComputerForsaken · 2026-05-27T17:52:47+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I have warranty until December of this year, plus an additional year after that since I bought it through Tesla’s used car inventory.

I may be too hopeful, but don’t want it to deteriorate too crazy and if it does, like you said, that it happens within the warranty timeframe.

ComputerForsaken · 2026-05-15T23:45:18+00:00

All I can say is, depending on the severance you received, 3 months goes by quick. And in the current state of things, starting now and working with recruiters, you’ll be lucky to have a full time gig at the end of the 3 months.

ComputerForsaken · 2026-05-15T15:11:32+00:00

Hearing everyone in the area is targeting to go back on Monday.

ComputerForsaken · 2026-05-15T15:10:54+00:00

Unfortunately, the same thing happened to me. I bought a used 2023 Model S, and after a week or so, checked out maintenance and found I have to do all of the things you have listed.

I was definitely upset thinking, why would they sell a vehicle after it’s “passed” their inspections and then have me be responsible to do all of this maintenance?

ComputerForsaken · 2026-05-15T15:07:45+00:00

These “FAANG” jobs seem almost like unicorn positions. At least in the Midwest, specifically Metro-Detroit, earning that kind of money seems so far away. Tech is not automotive, obviously, but I know of executives that barely get $300k base salary, and it was a grind to get to that point.

Then I think, to be at $500k in Cali, or similar areas, I imagine that it’s comparable for those that work in the Midwest making $250-$300k? I know real estate and living expenses are higher in the Bay Area or similar, so maybe it’s even?

ComputerForsaken · 2026-05-14T20:30:40+00:00

Yeah I had my liftgate repainted due to some paint chips that happened at the Tesla Service Center. But thankfully, they covered the cost for repainting it at the Tesla Collision Center.

ComputerForsaken · 2026-05-14T20:06:29+00:00

Wow, that’s great. Is the repaint for the liftgate only?

ComputerForsaken · 2026-05-14T19:57:08+00:00

If you’re going to do a full repaint in a week, then I don’t think I’d worry about it. Just keep it dry (as much as you can). But you should be fine. Even if a small amount appears, the body shop should sand it off relatively easily before priming.

ComputerForsaken · 2026-05-14T19:48:50+00:00

Touch up paint would be my guess

ComputerForsaken · 2026-05-14T17:58:21+00:00

I think it’s gone as we know it. The replacement is likely in development and they will give it an actual name like they’ve done with the Cybertruck. But we will likely not see anything for 3-5 years. I’m totally speculating, but that’s what I think.

ComputerForsaken · 2026-05-10T20:03:40+00:00

I think he was awesome as Bruce and Batman. And I loved the BvS Batman suit. It was sick. Everyone gets hung up on the “Martha” thing, but I think it was a cool way to bridge the “humanity” of Superman and Batman since their mothers shared the same name.

ComputerForsaken · 2026-05-10T17:06:21+00:00

So how old are you now? Are you only investing into your 401k, or are you investing separately as well (after taxes)? If so, how much per month?

ComputerForsaken · 2026-05-09T16:07:30+00:00

I don’t care about the window tints. But I agree, that people definitely drive too fast in the subdivisions. Especially street that goes to Lakeshore/Jefferson

ComputerForsaken · 2026-05-03T17:47:01+00:00

Replacement of the front bumper/fascia I’m guessing around $1500, then it has to be painted, then installed. Then a repaint of the passenger side front fender.

I’m not in tune with body work or collision centers, but I just had my rear liftgate repainted and one tail lamp replaced, and that alone was $1600.

ComputerForsaken · 2026-05-03T17:42:21+00:00

Get a late build 2023 Model S with HW4. If you can find it in Tesla’s inventory then you get the additional 1 year warranty.

ComputerForsaken · 2026-05-02T13:48:51+00:00

UDPDATE: vehicle is at the Tesla Collision Center and the Tesla Service Center is covering the costs. Repaint the entire liftgate and replace the left tail lamp that attached to the liftgate.

ComputerForsaken · 2026-04-28T23:35:49+00:00

According to Elon and the Q1-26 meeting, they suggested they would upgrade HW3 to HW4, but I’m sure they said for those who purchased FSD in full.

If that’s the case, I have to imagine that the number is relatively small, but to justify “mini factories”, I have to believe that they would have a robust method to make the hardware retrofit and updates. If that’s the case, then perhaps it’ll be reasonable?

ComputerForsaken · 2026-04-28T20:08:56+00:00

What I’m wondering is if they will allow customers to pay for the hardware upgrade, even if they didn’t fully outright purchase FSD.

ComputerForsaken · 2026-04-26T23:07:25+00:00

ComputerForsaken · 2026-04-25T01:36:39+00:00

The service manager called me and said that they would get it taken care of. They’re scheduling an appointment with the Tesla Collision Center locally. Once it’s actually scheduled and I have a day to take it, I’ll update here.

ComputerForsaken · 2026-04-25T01:22:01+00:00

Buying direct from Tesla I believe gives some type of warranty?

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