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Welcome to the show, Joe! Joe is a long-time listener, 3 months and 10k miles into Model Y ownership. In this episode, we cover:Joe's journey to Model Y ownershipLikes/dislikesWish listMods/accessoriesJuniperListener questionsGET 15% OFF AMERICAN-MADE TESLA ACCESSORIES AT ABSTRACT OCEAN WITH CODE “MY15” (ONE-TIME USE CODE! SO LOAD UP THAT CART):abstractocean.com/MY15LISTENER QUESTION/TOPIC/FEEDBACK SUBMISSION FORM:here!GET $500 OFF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF A MODEL Y, or $2,500 OFF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF A MODEL 3 BY USING MY REFERRAL LINK:https://ts.la/chad92045SUPPORT THE SHOW WITH A HAT OR T-SHIRT: whyteslamodely.company.site
Welcome (back) to the show, Tom DeLuca! Tom first joined us back in August 2024 on episode 28. In today's show, we cover: Is all still good 9 months into ownership? 10-hr road trip 3rd party app usage (ABRP) Tom's thoughts on the new Model Y Juniper vs. his 2024 MY (any buyer's remorse?) FSD vs. Enhanced Autopilot Service center trips GET $1,000 OFF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF ANY TESLA by using my referral link: https://ts.la/chad92045 Listener topics/questions/feedback? Submit them here! Hats/shirts: whyteslamodely.company.site
(2:25) EVERY change on new Model Y (14:13) Hands-on first impression of new Model Y (19:31) "Launch" series officially available for purchase. But what's the cost? (33:06) Former Tesla employee tips Listener topics/questions/feedback? Submit them here! GET $1,000 OFF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF ANY TESLA by using my referral link: https://ts.la/chad92045 Hats/shirts: whyteslamodely.company.site
(2:40) Listener question(s) (12:35) New vs. old (19:13) Nice-to-know: charge port heater (23:20) Best part of owning a Tesla Listener topics/questions/feedback? Submit them here! GET $1,000 OFF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF ANY TESLA by using my referral link: https://ts.la/chad92045 Hats/shirts: whyteslamodely.company.site
(2:20) Listener questions: Grok AI coming to Teslas, paint touch-up, and tire rotations (22:40) Model Y Juniper refresh is out now! (36:00) Ride quality improvement (38:37) Average price of a used Tesla over time (40:15) Supercharging only. Doable? GET $1,000 OFF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF ANY TESLA by using my referral link: https://ts.la/chad92045 Listener topics/questions/feedback? Submit them here! Hats/shirts: whyteslamodely.company.site
(3:20) 2024 Tesla sales (9:32) It finally happened (14:04) Autopilot save (17:47) Impressive roof strength (21:07) Locked out of car GET $1,000 OFF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF ANY TESLA by using my referral link: https://ts.la/chad92045 Listener topics/questions/feedback? Submit them here! Hats/shirts: whyteslamodely.company.site
(3:10) Happy customers (17:17) FSD improvements (22:48) Winter road trip (29:58) Supercharger cost changes Listener topics/questions/feedback? Submit them here! GET $1,000 OFF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF ANY TESLA by using my referral link: https://ts.la/chad92045 (expires Jan 1, 2025) Hats/shirts: whyteslamodely.company.site
(2:07) Model Q? (7:10) Losing our $7,500 EV credit? (15:25) Free supercharging for life! (22:48) Computer failures (30:39) Acceleration boost GET $1,000 OFF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF ANY TESLA by using my referral link: https://ts.la/chad92045 Listener topics/questions/feedback? Submit them here! Hats/shirts: whyteslamodely.company.site
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(1:15) Holiday update! (14:57) Gas station > Tesla station (19:17) What fits? Listener topics/questions/feedback? Submit them here! GET $1,000 OFF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF ANY TESLA by using my referral link: https://ts.la/chad92045 Hats/shirts: whyteslamodely.company.site
(1:50) New 5-star review (3:54) Listener questions (25:33) Selling, or just not buying? (33:53) Winter: comprehensive coverage Listener topics/questions/feedback? Submit them here! GET $1,000 OFF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF ANY TESLA by using my referral link: https://ts.la/chad92045 Hats/shirts: whyteslamodely.company.site
(1:05) Announcements (4:50) Purchase incentives through EOY (10:40) Sentry mode efficiency improvement!? (16:45) $7,500 EV credit at risk in 2025? (23:59) Winter: AWD necessary? Listener topics/questions/feedback? Submit them here! GET $1,000 OFF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF ANY TESLA by using my referral link: https://ts.la/chad92045 Hats/shirts: whyteslamodely.company.site
(3:41) Kia EV9 vs. Tesla Model Y (10:49) Buying used best practices (20:56) Cybercab on display (25:47) AWD vs. Performance (29:47) ICE vs. EV Listener topics/questions/feedback? Submit them here! GET $1,000 OFF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF ANY TESLA by using my referral link: https://ts.la/chad92045 Hats/shirts: whyteslamodely.company.site
(2:55) Sentry mode (8:22) $475 Car payment is SAVING money!? (12:06) Audio settings (15:37) Rear screen (21:02) Winter Tesla Listener topics/questions/feedback? Submit them here! GET $1,000 OFF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF ANY TESLA by using my referral link: https://ts.la/chad92045 Hats/shirts: whyteslamodely.company.site
(4:27) 0% financing, again! (6:29) HW3 to HW4 upgrade option? (14:48) ASS Crash (21:02) Hater turned owner Listener topics/questions/feedback? Submit them here! GET $1,000 OFF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF ANY TESLA by using my referral link: https://ts.la/chad92045 Hats/shirts: whyteslamodely.company.site
(1:40) Another free Full Self-Driving trial! (10:15) New 2024 MYLR for $38k (14:39) App update & watch app coming!? (18:16) Benefit of auto-recording dashcam GET $1,000 OFF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF ANY TESLA by using my referral link: https://ts.la/chad92045 Hats/shirts: whyteslamodely.company.site Listener topics/questions/feedback? Submit them here!
(2:28) New 5-star review (4:23) New listener topic (6:38) Robotaxi/CyberCab launch event! (36:15) First road trip reactions GET $1,000 OFF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF ANY TESLA by using my referral link: https://ts.la/chad92045 Hats/shirts: whyteslamodely.company.site Listener topics/questions/feedback? Submit them here!
(2:14) Listener-submitted: Unique/hidden features in car or app? (16:26) Listener-submitted: Tesla instructional videos (19:22) Listener-submitted: State EV tax (20:12) Another Juniper leak!? (27:23) Oct. 10th Tesla Press Event: Robotaxi rollout + more (31:36) Quick PSA - Inventory price cuts! GET $1,000 OFF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF ANY TESLA by using my referral link Hats/shirts: whyteslamodely.company.site Listener topics/questions/feedback? Submit them here!
(2:20) Listener feedback (5:36) Tesla is running away from me! (8:55) Additional registration fees for EVs (16:10) Theory on why rental companies are dumping Teslas GET $1,000 OFF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF ANY TESLA by using my referral link Hats/shirts: whyteslamodely.company.site Listener topics/questions/feedback? Submit them here!
(1:27) Most reliable car brands (10:01) Tesla has perfected the demo process (20:36) The touchscreen, and what to do while you wait (26:09) Voice commands GET $1,000 OFF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF ANY TESLA by using my referral link Hats/shirts: whyteslamodely.company.site Listener topics/questions/feedback? Submit them here!
(1:50) 5-star review of the month (4:06) Personal anecdote - solid service center experience + a M3P loaner! (17:07) Most comfortable? Model 3, S, or Y? (24:15) First look at the Tesla CyberCab/RoboTaxi GET $1,000 OFF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF ANY TESLA by using my referral code: https://ts.la/chad92045 Hats/shirts: whyteslamodely.company.site
(1:09) Shocking Tesla pricing history (10:45) Tesla feature roadmap through rest of 2024 (18:08) Impressive full self-driving overview videos (23:09) Autopilot unbearable? GET $1,000 OFF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF ANY TESLA by using my referral code: https://ts.la/chad92045 Hats/shirts: whyteslamodely.company.site
(2:27) 5-star review (4:48) New Model Y coming early 2025?! (13:23) ChatGPT car roasts (19:15) Model Y names (23:30) Final thoughts & rapid-fire topics Get $1,000 off Tesla purchase price using my referral link: https://ts.la/chad92045 Hats/shirts: whyteslamodely.company.site
Welcome to the show, Tom DeLuca! Tom is one of our podcast listeners and also a new 2024 Model Y owner, just over 3 months in. In this episode, we chat about the following:All about his 2024 MY (trim, color, length of ownership)EV thoughts Likes/dislikes so farWish list items?Issues within first 3 months?Service center experiencesMods/accessories? Are you now an EV-lifer? GET $1,000 OFF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF A NEW TESLA (no strings attached): https://ts.la/chad92045
(1:10) 5-star review of the month (4:55) Turn signal failure!? (12:40) New wish list (24:38) Stigma (32:13) Service appointments...
(1:09) 569 miles on a single charge!? (6:43) Best (cheap) accessories (14:16) Performance or long range? (26:03) Weather forecast, redesigned climate controls, & parental controls?
(1:47) Juniper leak! (16:54) Energy boost upgrade? (25:57) Has Sentry Mode made you paranoid? (35:55) Service center mishap (48:33) The real MVP
(1:07) Scorpion in the Y! (10:26) Unknown Tesla feature (17:34) Valet mode!? (20:39) Mainstream adoption is a good thing!
(2:17) Front camera coming? (6:27) New IOS app update (9:01) New update now has weather forecast...? (12:15) Use cases for frunk? (23:05) 2020 Y going strong (30:50) Desperate for sales
(0 - 6:05) Producer notes & first appearance on Apple Podcasts recommended tab (6:06) New Model Y Refresh Sighting!? (18:08) Basic autopilot lane change game-changer (24:09) Garage charging solutions (28:57) Aggressive start/stop on Autopilot (34:51) Supercharger vending machines? **No podcast next week!** Will be back in 2 weeks with episode 23.
(1:09) Beach buggy supercharger racing! (4:07) Progressive Insurance done with Teslas? (6:59) Lesser known perks of Tesla (23:16) Tesla owner demographics (per Hedges & Company) (33:18) Supercharger safety (38:48) Y of the week: Cyber Y!
(1:12) Y'all rose to the challenge (6:11) New or used? + Pricing updates! (17:53) Theft attempt (24:16) Dog-Mode Malfunction w/ latest update (28:44) Y of the week, "tasteful"
(1:17) Newest Tesla accessory (6:40) Just a broken bone... (13:10) From Model Y back to ICE... (25:15) Worth it?
(1:23) 2024 Model Y Juniper Refresh? (10:38) PPF/ceramic coating - worth it? (17:37) Premium Connectivity - worth it? (30:00) Storage capacity - Road trip w/ family of 5
(1:12) Another new software update!? (8:35) Polestar 4 (19:30) Now we have a problem, Rivian (24:05) Car washes (31:27) X vs. Y
(2:06) Must-haves in the car at all times? (6:43) "2 weeks into ownership, many were wrong..." (15:12) Charge port issues? (19:39) NEW black OEM Gemini wheels (27:21) Y of the week: Exploded view
(1:17) Welcome to everyone buying at 0.99% (5:01) Spring software update - Ryzen vs. Intel (15:46) 2,694 mile cross-country drive for $97! (20:36) Juniper sneak peak? (25:46) Tips to avoid break-ins
Tesla Model Y financing - interest rate of 0.99%! Snake in the car! Dog mode Underrated - ease of interior cleaning Y of the week (hint, quicksilver)
Most useful features nobody told you about Custom lock chime? The MY saved my life Tesla Roadside Assistance experience...
Quicksilver in US Steering modes? S3XY Knob reviews Does EV make sense? Must-have accessories