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Old 08-18-2018, 11:07 PM   #481
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On the other hand, maybe the 19s don’t fit?

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Old 08-18-2018, 11:30 PM   #482
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Doh.

It would be easier to make decisions on what packages to buy if Tesla would let you know what was in those packages.
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Old 08-19-2018, 12:39 AM   #483
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Looks like TST 18" wheels fit... I think this solves it for me. I wonder if switching will put me far back in the queue.

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Old 08-19-2018, 07:39 AM   #484
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Looks like TST 18" wheels fit... I think this solves it for me. I wonder if switching will put me far back in the queue.

https://youtu.be/Jj2e1faUnj4
Definitely leave no upgrade on the table. Just a reason to kick yourself later.
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Old 08-19-2018, 08:03 AM   #485
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Even the "rice package" as they call it in the Tesla forums!

PS you guys are a terrible influence.
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Old 08-19-2018, 10:21 AM   #486
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Definitely leave no upgrade on the table. Just a reason to kick yourself later.
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Old 08-19-2018, 03:27 PM   #487
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PS you guys are a terrible influence.
In many ways... LOL
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Old 08-19-2018, 04:07 PM   #488
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It's just the lack of ability to run 18's that's stopping me.

But here are the sidewall heights to compare:

E46: 225/45-17: 4"
Tesla 235/45-18: 4.2"
Tesla 235/40-19: 3.7"

I'm attempting to rationalize that 3.7 is close enough to the e46 that is basically the same. It's a larger diameter wheel too.
This got me curious… The 19's on the Model S take a 245/45R19 tire, which has a 4.3" sidewall, so I'll be going down 0.6 of an inch.

FWIW, the Model S 21's are 245/35R21 -- which has a 3.4" sidewall. Let's hope the extra 0.3" gives pothole protection!
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Old 08-19-2018, 04:21 PM   #489
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Yep.

Depending on what Carmax offers, I may try to private party it. But I don’t really want to deal with that. Tesla’s offer came in about what I expected. When I sold the Boxster to get the S, Carmax came in $3k higher than Tesla — nearly double the tax benefit. We’ll see how it goes.
Hit Carmax today… Offer is $3300 more than Tesla

I emailed Tesla to see if they'd match Carmax. That would give me an additional sales tax benefit of ~$1800… Should know tomorrow...
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Old 08-19-2018, 04:25 PM   #490
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