Arrived...2023 Model Y in Black
05-26-23, 02:23 PM
#271
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i've bought weathertech for a few of my vehicles over the years, but because they're just molded plastic, i find the driver's one at least tends to eventually get distorted and not fit terribly well.
when i got my lc500 it came with lexus all weather HEAVY duty rubber ribbed mats, which are absolutely worlds better than weathertech.
so i won't automatically be getting weathertech on my next vehicle.
when i got my lc500 it came with lexus all weather HEAVY duty rubber ribbed mats, which are absolutely worlds better than weathertech.
so i won't automatically be getting weathertech on my next vehicle.
. I've never had that issue with WeatherTech Mats. But I do agree that the Lexus all weather heavy duty mats are world's better than WeatherTech. I had those in my IS350, and they are not cheap
05-26-23, 02:58 PM
#272
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i've bought weathertech for a few of my vehicles over the years, but because they're just molded plastic, i find the driver's one at least tends to eventually get distorted and not fit terribly well.
when i got my lc500 it came with lexus all weather HEAVY duty rubber ribbed mats, which are absolutely worlds better than weathertech.
so i won't automatically be getting weathertech on my next vehicle.
when i got my lc500 it came with lexus all weather HEAVY duty rubber ribbed mats, which are absolutely worlds better than weathertech.
so i won't automatically be getting weathertech on my next vehicle.
05-26-23, 03:09 PM
#274
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The old Lexus heavy duty all weather mats were very nice ribbed mats but I remember getting Lexus ones for my 2012 GX and they were thin and cheap unlike the older models in my 08 GX and 08 LS. If they went back to the nice heavy duty mats that is good because they were worlds better. My BMW mats suck too, I ended up replacing those with 3D Maxpiders too.
I've spilled stuff in my IS350 and it flowed over the top of the mat. You would have to spill a lot of stuff for it to flow out of the WeatherTech mats. WeatherTech mats also protect more area, including the sides
05-26-23, 03:50 PM
#275
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true they don't have the sculpted sides to hold a lot of liquid but thankfully i've never dumped that much in the car.
05-26-23, 03:59 PM
#276
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Well once we put a leaking container (we didn't know it was leaking) of Hot and Sour soup we picked up in the back, and almost the whole thing leaked out. Thankfully I was able to soak most of it up with a paper towel and then pull out the mat and wash it down. Doesn't happen often, but I like the extra protection just in case
05-26-23, 08:28 PM
#277
No, I added it to my current policy I have with Progressive. I'll probably shop around and see if I can get a better rate. It's probably my kids being on my policy that's making the premium so high. It's nowhere near what @patgilm mentioned he was previously paying
05-28-23, 12:43 PM
#278
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I can officially say that the EPA range numbers published by Tesla are BS. And that's being very generous 
. With my current driving style, on a 90 percent charge, around 230 miles of range. About what I expected. Still, efficiency is still very good at over 100 MPGe, so it's very efficient. The funny thing is, it's about the same efficiency as my brother in law's single motor Model 3, even though it's bigger, has more power, and dual motors. He's a little upset because he paid more for his base model 3 than I did. Oh well 😅
Tesla did a lot of clever engineering on even the little stuff. For example the rear cargo cover. At first I thought after pulling it out, how the heck am I going to put it back in? Than I discovered that they used strong magnets, so no clips, latches, or stuff that can break. Just slide it back in!
Everything was well thought out engineering this car. Yes there is some learning curve for those that came from buttons and ***** (my wife is an example), but now I can see why so many people love them and would continue buying them
. With my current driving style, on a 90 percent charge, around 230 miles of range. About what I expected. Still, efficiency is still very good at over 100 MPGe, so it's very efficient. The funny thing is, it's about the same efficiency as my brother in law's single motor Model 3, even though it's bigger, has more power, and dual motors. He's a little upset because he paid more for his base model 3 than I did. Oh well 😅Tesla did a lot of clever engineering on even the little stuff. For example the rear cargo cover. At first I thought after pulling it out, how the heck am I going to put it back in? Than I discovered that they used strong magnets, so no clips, latches, or stuff that can break. Just slide it back in!
Everything was well thought out engineering this car. Yes there is some learning curve for those that came from buttons and ***** (my wife is an example), but now I can see why so many people love them and would continue buying them
05-28-23, 01:39 PM
#279
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so 230mi. from 90% charged. i still don't really understand charging levels because "what you're supposed to do" seems to vary depending on brand. hyundais for example seem to be fine charging always to 100% because they have a 'reserve' amount of battery so you're not always 'actually' charging to 100%. teslas on the other hand apparently "shouldn't" be charged to 100% unless you need maximum range. is that about right?
if you did charge to 100% instead of 90% then, do you think you'd get about another 23 miles or so? or is 23*10/9 or ~25.5 more?
it may cost me more, but i still prefer my 350-400mi. ice range.
if you did charge to 100% instead of 90% then, do you think you'd get about another 23 miles or so? or is 23*10/9 or ~25.5 more?
it may cost me more, but i still prefer my 350-400mi. ice range.
05-28-23, 02:38 PM
#280
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so 230mi. from 90% charged. i still don't really understand charging levels because "what you're supposed to do" seems to vary depending on brand. hyundais for example seem to be fine charging always to 100% because they have a 'reserve' amount of battery so you're not always 'actually' charging to 100%. teslas on the other hand apparently "shouldn't" be charged to 100% unless you need maximum range. is that about right?
if you did charge to 100% instead of 90% then, do you think you'd get about another 23 miles or so? or is 23*10/9 or ~25.5 more?
it may cost me more, but i still prefer my 350-400mi. ice range.
if you did charge to 100% instead of 90% then, do you think you'd get about another 23 miles or so? or is 23*10/9 or ~25.5 more?
it may cost me more, but i still prefer my 350-400mi. ice range.
For me it's not about saving money, or I would have bought a Corolla
. It's about a vastly superior driving experience, having more power, a smoother drivetrain, and doing it more efficiently. Saving money is just a side benefit. I'm willing to make that 20 minute charging stop when I occasionally travel
05-28-23, 03:55 PM
#281
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thanks. this article's a couple of years old but says 80% probably better than 90%. how did you decide on 90%?
https://cleantechnica.com/2021/05/01...-or-90-or-100/
https://cleantechnica.com/2021/05/01...-or-90-or-100/
05-28-23, 04:14 PM
#282
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I also charge to 90% based on my research and also talking to a Tesla tech as well when I checked on my battery degradation to make sure I should be charging to 90% and he confirmed to charge to 90%.
05-28-23, 05:27 PM
#283
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thanks. this article's a couple of years old but says 80% probably better than 90%. how did you decide on 90%?
https://cleantechnica.com/2021/05/01...-or-90-or-100/
https://cleantechnica.com/2021/05/01...-or-90-or-100/
05-28-23, 06:46 PM
#284
I can officially say that the EPA range numbers published by Tesla are BS. And that's being very generous . With my current driving style, on a 90 percent charge, around 230 miles of range. About what I expected. Still, efficiency is still very good at over 100 MPGe, so it's very efficient. The funny thing is, it's about the same efficiency as my brother in law's single motor Model 3, even though it's bigger, has more power, and dual motors. He's a little upset because he paid more for his base model 3 than I did. Oh well 😅
Tesla did a lot of clever engineering on even the little stuff. For example the rear cargo cover. At first I thought after pulling it out, how the heck am I going to put it back in? Than I discovered that they used strong magnets, so no clips, latches, or stuff that can break. Just slide it back in!
Everything was well thought out engineering this car. Yes there is some learning curve for those that came from buttons and ***** (my wife is an example), but now I can see why so many people love them and would continue buying them
. With my current driving style, on a 90 percent charge, around 230 miles of range. About what I expected. Still, efficiency is still very good at over 100 MPGe, so it's very efficient. The funny thing is, it's about the same efficiency as my brother in law's single motor Model 3, even though it's bigger, has more power, and dual motors. He's a little upset because he paid more for his base model 3 than I did. Oh well 😅Tesla did a lot of clever engineering on even the little stuff. For example the rear cargo cover. At first I thought after pulling it out, how the heck am I going to put it back in? Than I discovered that they used strong magnets, so no clips, latches, or stuff that can break. Just slide it back in!
Everything was well thought out engineering this car. Yes there is some learning curve for those that came from buttons and ***** (my wife is an example), but now I can see why so many people love them and would continue buying them
05-28-23, 08:40 PM
#285
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The 230 miles is only a guess based on 90 percent SoC charge and my driving style. Until I've actually driven more, I can't really say, but I can say that with my driving style, it won't go 330 miles on a full charge. That said, no car gets the EPA rated range unless you drive a consistent 50 mph on good flat roads