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Old 09-27-2020, 07:32 AM   #286 (permalink)
bwilson4web
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Location: Huntsville, AL
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17 i3-REx - '14 BMW i3-REx
Last 3: 45.67 mpg (US)

Blue Bob's - '19 Tesla Std Rng Plus
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My 2019 Std Rng Plus Model 3 has:
  • Autopilot - bought as an extra in March 26, 2019.
  • Full Self Driving - bought for $6,000 in October 2019, requires Autopilot. Now it costs $8,000 and likely to go up as features come online.
  • Hardware V3.00 - free update in February 2020.
ADVANTAGES:
  • Much improved lane keeping. It used to ride the outside of a right curve making oncoming traffic 'exciting.' Now it stays centered.
  • Turn signal triggered or acknowledged lane changes.
  • Auto parking both parallel and straight.
  • Integrated with navigation to indicate lane changes coming up.
  • Dynamic cruise control down to below 10 mph.
  • Automatic STOP, YIELD, and traffic light processing.
  • Automatic alerts for crossing lane lines and emergency stopping.
  • Summon in parking lot with dogs in car is amusing.
DISADVANTAGES:
  • Phantom braking still exists in some edge cases. A GPS problem was corrected.
  • Does not make intersection right or left turns.
  • Some lane markings can lead to unexpected steering.
  • Uses Google Map speed data and sometimes reads speed signs.
Bob Wilson
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2019 Tesla Model 3 Std. Range Plus - 215 mi EV
2017 BMW i3-REx - 106 mi EV, 88 mi mid-grade
Retired engineer, Huntsville, AL
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