New Tesla - Slap Some Sense Into Me

[audreyh1]

The other side of FOMO is the nearly 40% of my equity being TSLA. I try to sell some but I end up buying it back when it dips.

Lord almighty!

 

[aja8888]

Lord almighty!

Ditto!

 

[Midpack]

Lord almighty!

Ditto!

Ditto!

 

[joesxm3]

So you can see why I am so interested in monitoring FSD progress first hand.

Not my fault that the stock has done well

I ran my AGI up into the 2nd or 3rd IRMAA tier last year taking profits and even disqualified myself for the EV credit based on 2024 income.

I will try to force myself to sell some.

PLTR went up a lot more than TSLA and I thought that was more hype and bubble so I sold almost 2/3 but as it turned out quite a bit too early.

 

[audreyh1]

Timing those hot stocks is really tough!

 

[RetMD21]

I'm satisfied with my 2023 Y for now. I'll wait on the sidelines for full autonomy before making a decision on buying FSD and possibly a new car. I think if you have that much of your new worth in Tesla stock you might put a new car in the investment research budget category.

I was surprised that MB has had fully autonomous driving available in the US although with a lot of restrictions.

 

[aja8888]

Timing those hot stocks is really tough!

"Can make for bad sleep nights"

 

[Midpack]

I was surprised that MB has had fully autonomous driving available in the US although with a lot of restrictions.

Restrictions? Only on approved highways and not over 40 mph. Where does that condition exist? So totally useless…

Required operating conditions

Building over a century of trust in drivers across the globe begins and ends with safety. DRIVE PILOT is ready to chauffeur you under conditions that help ensure a secure ride. Conditions include:

• Clear lane markings on approved freeways
• Moderate to heavy traffic with speeds under 40 MPH
• Daytime lighting and clear weather
• Driver visible by camera located above driver's display
• There is no construction zone present.

DRIVE PILOT Automated Driving

Check out the new Mercedes-Benz automated driving system, DRIVE PILOT, which uses advanced sensors, a high-definition map, and more for your driving safety.

www.mbusa.com

 

[RetMD21]

Apparently you can use it on the I 15 to Las Vegas and some other CA freeways but I couldn't find specifics. The 40 mph limit isn't great. I think it is 95 kph in Germany which is still slow since it is limited to highways.

 

[Midpack]

Apparently you can use it on the I 15 to Las Vegas and some other CA freeways but I couldn't find specifics. The 40 mph limit isn't great. I think it is 95 kph in Germany which is still slow since it is limited to highways.

It would be completely unsafe to drive 40 mph on an interstate - so it’s a feature with zero use. At least GM’s Supercruise and Ford’s BlueCruise and several others are actually useable today on highways. Presumably Mercedes will reach parity with them, but promoting the current edition is tantamount to misinformation.

 

[RetMD21]

You know that you can turn it off, right? Supercruise isn't level 3. If you want to complain about the approval or promotion take it up with California, Nevada, and MB.

 

[Midpack]

You know that you can turn it off, right? Supercruise isn't level 3. If you want to complain about the approval or promotion take it up with California, Nevada, and MB.

Of course, states approvals has nothing to do with this. Not the point. Tell me when you would EVER use the current MB level 3 feature as it exists today?

 

[audreyh1]

Of course. Not the point. Tell me when you would EVER use the current MB level 3 feature as it exists today?

My understanding is that MB level 3 is only for driving “suitable freeway sections” but it won’t exceed 40mph. Is that correct?

 

[Midpack]

My understanding is that MB level 3 is only for driving “suitable freeway sections” but it won’t exceed 40mph. Is that correct?

MB link provided post #58.

 

[audreyh1]

Yes, but approved freeways only? In other words can’t be used off the approved freeways? I imagine that also excludes exits.

 

[Alex The Great]

Tesla Model Y is a nice car. But the problem is in suspension. The ride is just too rough for me, after more than a decade long Buick ownership. It seems they have much better ride in Tesla S/X but they're too big and expensive for me. I'm not sure if they improved suspension in Juniper model.
And yes, I don't consider any EV other than Tesla. Charger network is way more advanced than anyone's else.

 

[audreyh1]

I believe they recently improved the suspension in the Model Y. The performance Model Y is always going to be rougher. I rented a regular model Y for a week, and even though I’m used to the very smooth suspension of the Model X, it was not a rough ride at all. And that was before the recent improvements.

 

[Midpack]

Tesla Model Y is a nice car. But the problem is in suspension. The ride is just too rough for me, after more than a decade long Buick ownership. It seems they have much better ride in Tesla S/X but they're too big and expensive for me. I'm not sure if they improved suspension in Juniper model.
And yes, I don't consider any EV other than Tesla. Charger network is way more advanced than anyone's else.

The Model 3 Highland update last year, and the Model Y Juniper update coming very soon, both improved suspension/ride - already well documented WRT the Model 3 Highland. However, I am sure they are not like a Buick, not the design brief. Fortunately there's are many makes/models of cars to choose from. From what I have read, many of the legacy auto EVs do have smoother rides than a Model 3/Y, the Lyriq I am sure.

 

[RetMD21]

Yes, but approved freeways only? In other words can’t be used off the approved freeways? I imagine that also excludes exits.

IDK about exits. When I lived in the big city 6 of the 9 miles of my commute was on a freeway (not CA) and at least 3 miles was often in the 0-40 mph range. My solution was to move. IDK about actual Freeway speeds in LA. If some Californians find it worth a $2500/year I guess that's up to them.

 

[Alex The Great]

The Model 3 Highland update last year, and the Model Y Juniper update coming very soon, both improved suspension/ride - already well documented WRT the Model 3 Highland. However, I am sure they are not like a Buick, not the design brief. Fortunately there's are many makes/models of cars to choose from. From what I have read, many of the legacy auto EVs do have smoother rides than a Model 3/Y, the Lyriq I am sure.

Yes you're right it has been confirmed by multiple sources Model 3 Highlander has much better ride than previous models. However, nothing about Model Y Juniper so far. Sure I understand the difference with Buick. But the Tesla Model 3/Y from previous years were more like old models of Honda Civic i.e. you can feel hard every bump on the road. It is sad that the car with so much technology put in it and superior acceleration would ride like that.

 

[Zathras]

Yes you're right it has been confirmed by multiple sources Model 3 Highlander has much better ride than previous models. However, nothing about Model Y Juniper so far. Sure I understand the difference with Buick. But the Tesla Model 3/Y from previous years were more like old models of Honda Civic i.e. you can feel hard every bump on the road. It is sad that the car with so much technology put in it and superior acceleration would ride like that.

It is a ‘sportier’ suspension. It is a design choice for a more responsive ‘feel’.
That said, I don’t care for it and am thrilled with the smoother, quieter ride in the Highland Model 3.
I would be shocked if the Juniper didn’t get the same treatment.

 

[joesxm3]

The Model Y Launch Edition is said to have a smoother ride and is quieter due to glass improvements.

Re FOMO. My stomach is in my mouth as the TSLA roller coaster heads down the slope. But I did fight off my impulse to buy more. At least so far.

 

[explanade]

The executive order did not specifically cancel the EV tax credit. This might require action by Congress.

The EO attacked the mandate forcing the switch to EV or hybrid and criticised unfair subsidies which might refer to the tax credit. But it is currently active and if I take delivery in March or April probably still get it.

There’s no such thing as a federal EV mandate.

Only some states have said that they would no longer register new ICE cars after a certain date.

 

[Chuckanut]

I have to admit as I read about the newest Tesla driving software, the idea of getting a Tesla for use on long road trips is getting very tempting. But, the costs involved in replacing my hybrid are still high even with the taxpayers/government subsidizing my purchase.

Insurance will be higher, car tabs will be higher, and then there is the sales tax of 10% on the purchase. Maybe it’s cheaper to rent a Tesla for the few weeks of a road trip.

 

[CaliKid]

I would sell the Tesla and just drive the Acura but that's me. I love cars, and have wasted a TON of money in my lifetime, but they are just a huge waste of money.