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(1:15) Personal life (8:07) Listener Mailbag(14:38) Wish you'd known?(27:40) New Model Y Performance!?
(2:31) New review(4:49) USED Clean Vehicle tax credit(10:00) Listener mailbag: All the mods(19:01) Listener mailbag: Most popular accessories, battery dynamics, & roadside assistance(38:40) Long-range RWD(40:42) Tesla MY Safety(42:39) Most significant Juniper updateLISTENER MAILBAG SUBMISSION FORM: here!15% OFF AMERICAN-MADE TESLA ACCESSORIES AT ABSTRACT OCEAN WITH CODE “MY15” (ONE-TIME USE CODE!): abstractocean.com/MY15TESLA REFERRAL PROGRAM: https://ts.la/chad92045
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(4:20) Honda Tesla Civic(6:50) Kia capitalizing on controversial Musk(9:51) Cheapest vehicles to maintain(12:57) New MY Juniper AMA(22:41) Juniper body kit(28:20) New Tesla owner tipsLISTENER MAILBAG SUBMISSION FORM: here!15% OFF AMERICAN-MADE TESLA ACCESSORIES AT ABSTRACT OCEAN WITH CODE “MY15” (ONE-TIME USE CODE!): abstractocean.com/MY15$500 OFF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF A MODEL Y, or $2500 OFF A MODEL 3 BY USING MY REFERRAL LINK: https://ts.la/chad92045
(2:57) Listener mailbag(10:57) 2024 Top 10 best-selling vehicles worldwide(13:58) Basic Autopilot vs. Full Self-Driving(19:20) Lift gate needing alignment(22:49) Community waveLISTENER MAILBAG SUBMISSION FORM: here!15% OFF AMERICAN-MADE TESLA ACCESSORIES AT ABSTRACT OCEAN WITH CODE “MY15” (ONE-TIME USE CODE! SO LOAD UP THAT CART): abstractocean.com/MY15$500 OFF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF A MODEL Y, or $2500 OFF A MODEL 3 BY USING MY REFERRAL LINK: https://ts.la/chad92045
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(5:52) I stopped by a Tesla showroom (15:53) Unsupervised FSD will require HW4... (21:13) Supercharging speed - false advertising? (29:52) Juniper 7-seater & Performance variants are coming! (31:44) Juniper specs/test drives on Youtube (33:40) Remote startGET 15% OFF AMERICAN-MADE TESLA ACCESSORIES AT ABSTRACT OCEAN WITH CODE “MY15” (ONE-TIME USE CODE! SO LOAD UP THAT CART): abstractocean.com/MY15GET $500 OFF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF A MODEL Y, or $2500 OFF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF A MODEL 3 BY USING MY REFERRAL LINK: https://ts.la/chad92045LISTENER QUESTION/TOPIC/FEEDBACK SUBMISSION FORM: here!SUPPORT THE SHOW WITH A HAT OR T-SHIRT: whyteslamodely.company.site
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)