Long Term Ownership.
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I've yet to see an electric car that I liked except for the Model S / 3.
Hopefully they look better in the future.
Hopefully they look better in the future.
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Re: Long Term Ownership.
Not to disrupt the thread, but has anyone here had their exhaust get louder? Got in it today after a few days standing and the exhaust seems noisier. Can’t see any holes or damage on the ramps and it’s quiet at idle but noisier on acceleration. It’s also not in sport mode.
It’s done 5500 miles so I’m assuming it’s either due to cold temperatures or it’s run in now as fluids and everything are fine. Just wondered if anyone else had this after a certain mileage?
It’s done 5500 miles so I’m assuming it’s either due to cold temperatures or it’s run in now as fluids and everything are fine. Just wondered if anyone else had this after a certain mileage?
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This thread might be useful: viewtopic.php?f=71&t=73177lancslad1985 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 07, 2021 3:48 pm Not to disrupt the thread, but has anyone here had their exhaust get louder? Got in it today after a few days standing and the exhaust seems noisier. Can’t see any holes or damage on the ramps and it’s quiet at idle but noisier on acceleration. It’s also not in sport mode.
It’s done 5500 miles so I’m assuming it’s either due to cold temperatures or it’s run in now as fluids and everything are fine. Just wondered if anyone else had this after a certain mileage?
Mine went through this for the second time the other day (9500 miles). Exhaust gets louder, DSG becomes even more jerky, MPG drops, fans are louder and sometimes there's a burning smell.
Took it out for 20 minutes while hammering it a few times and it fixes itself.
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Re: Long Term Ownership.
A deeper exhaust note has been experienced by some owners when the car’s performing a GPF regeneration, so could that be the reason?
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Cheers S94. Have to go give it some welly in manual then this weekend and try not to get pulled over for going out!S_94 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 07, 2021 3:52 pmThis thread might be useful: viewtopic.php?f=71&t=73177lancslad1985 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 07, 2021 3:48 pm Not to disrupt the thread, but has anyone here had their exhaust get louder? Got in it today after a few days standing and the exhaust seems noisier. Can’t see any holes or damage on the ramps and it’s quiet at idle but noisier on acceleration. It’s also not in sport mode.
It’s done 5500 miles so I’m assuming it’s either due to cold temperatures or it’s run in now as fluids and everything are fine. Just wondered if anyone else had this after a certain mileage?
Mine went through this for the second time the other day (9500 miles). Exhaust gets louder, DSG becomes even more jerky, MPG drops, fans are louder and sometimes there's a burning smell.
Took it out for 20 minutes while hammering it a few times and it fixes itself.
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It’d be the Polestar for me if I was in the market for an EV and money was no object.Andy Beats wrote: ↑Thu Jan 07, 2021 3:52 pmShows you how tastes differ, the M3 reminds me of a 1990s Chrysler Neon and I wouldn't have one because of it.
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There's something nice about the Tesla's they look good in person. Shame the interior is boring though.Andy Beats wrote: ↑Thu Jan 07, 2021 3:52 pmShows you how tastes differ, the M3 reminds me of a 1990s Chrysler Neon and I wouldn't have one because of it.
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No problem let us know if that sorts things.lancslad1985 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 07, 2021 3:56 pmCheers S94. Have to go give it some welly in manual then this weekend and try not to get pulled over for going out!S_94 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 07, 2021 3:52 pmThis thread might be useful: viewtopic.php?f=71&t=73177lancslad1985 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 07, 2021 3:48 pm Not to disrupt the thread, but has anyone here had their exhaust get louder? Got in it today after a few days standing and the exhaust seems noisier. Can’t see any holes or damage on the ramps and it’s quiet at idle but noisier on acceleration. It’s also not in sport mode.
It’s done 5500 miles so I’m assuming it’s either due to cold temperatures or it’s run in now as fluids and everything are fine. Just wondered if anyone else had this after a certain mileage?
Mine went through this for the second time the other day (9500 miles). Exhaust gets louder, DSG becomes even more jerky, MPG drops, fans are louder and sometimes there's a burning smell.
Took it out for 20 minutes while hammering it a few times and it fixes itself.
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First time seeing that after a Google search. That's a nice looking car, looks good in grey.SRGTD wrote: ↑Thu Jan 07, 2021 3:57 pmIt’d be the Polestar for me if I was in the market for an EV and money was no object.Andy Beats wrote: ↑Thu Jan 07, 2021 3:52 pmShows you how tastes differ, the M3 reminds me of a 1990s Chrysler Neon and I wouldn't have one because of it.
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Spot on! Good old Neon, I think they were all 3 speed auto?Andy Beats wrote: ↑Thu Jan 07, 2021 3:52 pmShows you how tastes differ, the M3 reminds me of a 1990s Chrysler Neon and I wouldn't have one because of it.
Some of the more modest Tesla do look a bit 90's Ford Probe / Neon from a distance.
The Model X seem ridiculous like something from Transformers.
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Yes, it looks good. I doubt I’ll ever have one though as I don’t need a car that large. Maybe they’ll have developed a model for the small car segment by the time I’m ready to go all electric .S_94 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 07, 2021 4:03 pmFirst time seeing that after a Google search. That's a nice looking car, looks good in grey.SRGTD wrote: ↑Thu Jan 07, 2021 3:57 pmIt’d be the Polestar for me if I was in the market for an EV and money was no object.Andy Beats wrote: ↑Thu Jan 07, 2021 3:52 pm
Shows you how tastes differ, the M3 reminds me of a 1990s Chrysler Neon and I wouldn't have one because of it.
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The Polestar is a gorgeous car. They had a tour thing where they brought the car to various places, they brought it to the Trafford Centre. I overcame my intense hatred of that place and went to have a look- it's gorgeous and the interior is lovely.
Had a look at an ID.3 in Berlin too, and whilst the interior isn't amazing, it's not bad. It's definitely minimalist, but it's relatively sensibly laid out and felt solid. Whether the lack of real HVAC controls is a good idea or not I'm not sure though. Mind you, that seems to be the way the industry is going unfortunately.
Had a look at an ID.3 in Berlin too, and whilst the interior isn't amazing, it's not bad. It's definitely minimalist, but it's relatively sensibly laid out and felt solid. Whether the lack of real HVAC controls is a good idea or not I'm not sure though. Mind you, that seems to be the way the industry is going unfortunately.
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I can confirm after going the long way down the motorway, sticking it in manual and revving up to 4000 rpm before taking my foot off its back to normal.S_94 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 07, 2021 3:59 pmNo problem let us know if that sorts things.lancslad1985 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 07, 2021 3:56 pmCheers S94. Have to go give it some welly in manual then this weekend and try not to get pulled over for going out!S_94 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 07, 2021 3:52 pm
This thread might be useful: viewtopic.php?f=71&t=73177
Mine went through this for the second time the other day (9500 miles). Exhaust gets louder, DSG becomes even more jerky, MPG drops, fans are louder and sometimes there's a burning smell.
Took it out for 20 minutes while hammering it a few times and it fixes itself.