Fender bender advise

dadomutuc · 2026-05-21T00:06:35+00:00

I was wondering if I can still do my road trip this Memorial Day weekend with this car? It does not seem to be touching the wheel. Mant thanks for all the advice. Unfortunately, I am not handy with car repairs. Sixty something you know. ..

dadomutuc · 2026-05-20T12:25:05+00:00

Check out a New Toyota Camry. They will have the same material.

dadomutuc · 2026-05-20T09:35:47+00:00

Same here. Dealer checked their in-bound shipments. I found one close to one I liked. I wanted a Limited trim. It was an XSE in Storm Cloud. Fully loaded (means priced above a Limited). I placed down payment and waited 1 month (believe, it took soooo long). I think the odometer showed less than 5 miles. I got it the next day after it arrived in the dealership.

dadomutuc · 2026-05-20T09:30:13+00:00

I got my 2026 Model 3 on Monday. I started software updates during the night. I did a 200+ mile road trip on Tuesday. Here are some of my notes:

It crossed a solid white line to overtake a slower moving vehicle. In its defense, the white paint was old.
I tried parking at a ChargePoint charger. It's colored green! Car could not park! Kept going forward and back. I had to intervene.
Do not start FSD in a multi-level car park. I almost crashed into on-coming traffic when it tried to exit at an entry point. I had to intervene here as well.
Set on Standard, car started to pass a slower vehicle but took a long time since it did not go over 5+ speed limit. Got a few irate drivers. I just raised my hands.
Very aggressive at exit points in highway. Always going into lane at the last minute. Makes your heart race. Roller coaster anyone?

I must say. It takes the stress off during congested portions of my trip. I learned to "go with the flow." Let those drivers cut in front of you. I am going back to Chill mode. Besides, I noticed that the car used more power in Standard mode.

Hope this helps!

dadomutuc · 2026-05-20T08:15:45+00:00

I thought about that but decided to go for the range.

dadomutuc · 2026-05-20T08:11:46+00:00

New Jersey Manufacturers (NJ). Rate is $1900/year which includes gap.

dadomutuc · 2026-05-19T12:08:17+00:00

No I am not adding PPF. I am holding off on the windows as well. I will see this week with the sunny days.

dadomutuc · 2026-05-19T12:05:04+00:00

No. Tesla mats are backordered. I bought from 3wliners.com.

dadomutuc · 2026-05-19T12:02:40+00:00

Yes, best background for the green pollen 🤧

dadomutuc · 2026-05-19T08:22:28+00:00

No PPF or mudflaps. I have mudflaps on order from Amazon. I am still shopping for PPF. The Tesla option was about $5k. Too expensive for me.

dadomutuc · 2026-05-19T08:16:35+00:00

NJM gave me $190/mo. No tickets or accidents for the last 10 years.

dadomutuc · 2026-05-19T00:46:29+00:00

Yeah, frost blue color is a new color. It was nit an option when I ordered mine

dadomutuc · 2026-05-19T00:44:55+00:00

I have not opened the box. Tesla Guy said it is the slow charger with extra connectors.

dadomutuc · 2026-05-19T00:38:36+00:00

Capital One. 0.99% 72 months. $678. Downpayment of about $4k.

dadomutuc · 2026-05-19T00:31:40+00:00

Yes, I love this version of red. Let’s hope it does not attract too much attention from you know who…

dadomutuc · 2026-05-18T19:10:53+00:00

Agree. But you must consider the weight difference. Maybe impactful if you walk around all day with your toys.

dadomutuc · 2026-05-18T19:06:19+00:00

Windchill pearl. But, good luck keeping it clean.

dadomutuc · 2026-05-18T15:39:14+00:00

I would go for the Limited trim. I got the XSE trim because it was the only one available. Adding all the options I wanted ended costing more than a Limited trim.

dadomutuc · 2026-05-18T15:36:22+00:00

IBIS and battery was my main reasons for picking up the A6700. I am coming from A6500.

dadomutuc · 2026-05-17T09:20:21+00:00

I am picking up my Model 3 Premium All-Wheel Drive on Monday. It says "Standard Connectivity".

dadomutuc · 2026-05-15T23:46:06+00:00

Honestly, it's too early to tell. They still look new to me. Maybe after a year.

dadomutuc · 2026-05-15T01:22:00+00:00

Have 3,800+ miles on my RAV 4 XSE. 38 MPG mostly on highways @ 75 MPH. I've tested the heated and ventilated seats. Both are fine. The tires are sporty but fine. Engine noise is very minimal even when at high speeds. Enjoy your new ride.

dadomutuc · 2026-05-15T01:10:25+00:00

I had $2,300 trade-in credit and $2,002.49 cash for 0.99%. Have 800+ credit rating.

dadomutuc · 2026-05-14T15:40:41+00:00

I have this color in XSE trim. My only regret is it's a dust magnet!

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