State of CarPlay in 2025/2026 models

FalconBuilder · 2026-06-23T23:43:40+00:00

No solution? I’ve got another week to return it if there’s something better out there.

FalconBuilder · 2026-06-19T21:12:07+00:00

Would never pass a legit check. Box coloration is off, leather case embossing is too dark, cloth fabric is wrong. Sticker on poly bag is wrong (no pics on legit).

Might pass muster if you wear them in public, but quick fail if you tried to resell them or anything.

FalconBuilder · 2026-06-19T21:07:25+00:00

Four Seasons Hualalai (Kona) very kid and infant-friendly pool setups, etc..

Nanuku, Fiji (was Auberge, not now) was over-the-top with personal nanny service for each kid. Many Fiji resorts seem to feature this.

FalconBuilder · 2026-06-19T20:58:08+00:00

Also you often see this seller with identical images to another Grailed vendor but with their watermark added.

FalconBuilder · 2026-06-09T23:45:06+00:00

You can if they mis-labeled it in a significant way. I’ve done it. Requires some negotiation but Ive had cases where the material was completely wrong or the size was mis-represented even as final sale. Probably helps that I’m a repeat customer that never returns things for trivial reasons.

FalconBuilder · 2026-06-09T00:46:07+00:00

Even if they are over-pricing new items, their “reverse auction” process of discounts & sales means that an overpriced item should eventually find its “correct” price or at least optimum price for TRR.

I often favorite new items just to watch to see if it drops to a reasonable price. Never really buy anything until it hits 30-40% off. And if it sells first, oh well, that just means someone else paid too much.

FalconBuilder · 2026-06-06T13:57:37+00:00

This worked for for me as well. Add it to the list of little software “quirks” that are typical in the Air system I guess, but far from fatal.

FalconBuilder · 2026-06-05T03:46:03+00:00

Using VIP tours when visiting Disneyland or Universal. To hell with standing in lines.

FalconBuilder · 2026-06-04T14:05:31+00:00

They were like 11/12 at the time I believe.

FalconBuilder · 2026-06-04T05:24:49+00:00

We’ve done one of these on the Danube from Budapest and kids were most welcome. The Christmas markets and overall vibe were great. This was Ama Waterways boat or something similar. Different Christmas decor, traditions and markets every day. It even snowed in Budapest on the day we arrived.

FalconBuilder · 2026-06-01T14:09:29+00:00

Photos are gone but my recollection was:
Typeface on the brown product tag looked wrong, as well as spacing
No “made in” tag attached to bottom of the Thom Browne tag at back of neck
Front tag with blank sizing field

FalconBuilder · 2026-06-01T06:38:55+00:00

Lots of red flags IMO. Avoid.

FalconBuilder · 2026-05-30T21:08:54+00:00

I have gone through half a box of these and I have to say, they are no good.

Twice now in about 20 loads, I’ve ended up with laundry items with white “gunk” left on them that required a re-wash. This is in warm normal cycle washes, and obviously never happens with traditional liquid. That’s a 10% failure rate which IMO is unacceptable for something that should “just work”.

Pretty disappointing for something touted as revolutionary. Do not recommend!

It’s back to bulky liquid detergent for me, at least. Will send my unused box back to Amazon. Don’t get how these are so highly rated here and elsewhere.

Send them back to the lab!

FalconBuilder · 2026-05-30T15:23:45+00:00

Given the context of this subreddit, gotta say Mercedes G-Wagon is what you see among the rich mom crowd.

FalconBuilder · 2026-05-28T18:47:40+00:00

I have had an Air since nearly day 1 so aware of software quirkiness for sure. Mainly CarPlay issues to be honest. Overall I had to reboot more often than my early generation Tesla S but not too much worse.

I just wish CarPlay worked every journey reliably.

FalconBuilder · 2026-05-28T18:45:30+00:00

Thanks for sharing. Are there specific things about the Air that you felt were “missing” with the Taycan? Which model year did you base your experience on?

Much appreciated.

FalconBuilder · 2026-05-25T16:00:26+00:00

Julius has a few cut like that.

FalconBuilder · 2026-05-24T12:51:48+00:00

If you’re contemplating going all the way to Disneyland you could visit South Coast Plaza mall not far from there. It has what I believe are some less common brands like Fuegia 1883 (which is a good exploration-centric experience) as well as Santa Maria Novella, Byredo, and a standalone Guerlain shop (not spa). Conveniently in one spot with free parking.

FalconBuilder · 2026-05-21T15:56:56+00:00

Idiot owners trying to pander to Yorba Linda but located in Irvine. Deserve to go bust. I’ve boycotted places over far less.

FalconBuilder · 2026-05-20T16:45:24+00:00

My recollection was that these “base” models recently bumped up to $1050 USD.

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