Model-S
Sylvie Is Back — And Tesla Quietly Zeroed the $300 Invoice
Sylvie's back on the road, and the ~$300 12V battery invoice I braced for came back at $0 — no reply from Tesla, they just changed the number. Plus FSD v14.3 Lite progress, the warranty clock, and the real question: keep her or take delivery of the 2026 Model 3.
Sylvie Goes Back to the Shop — Round 2
Two weeks after a new battery and two days after FSD v14.3 Lite worked beautifully, Sylvie went completely unresponsive. Back on the flatbed for round two. At least the tow was covered.
FSD v14.3 LITE Finally Arrived — Sylvie Gets the Update
After weeks of waiting and a false start, FSD v14.3 LITE is actually downloading on Sylvie right now. This is the update legacy Model S and X owners have been waiting for — 2026.38.5.1 on a 2018 Model S 100D.
Tesla Model S Accessories I Actually Bought for Sylvie
A year of real miles in a 2018 Model S 100D taught me what's worth your money and what's a scam. Floor mats, screen protector, dash cam, and more — tested, not guessed.