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one does all

vimal, 11/04/2018
2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
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it is a economical, daily use, long drive, sports sedan with less maintenance.

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5 out of 5 stars

UNREAL car - update

Tommy, 06/15/2019
updated 12/18/2020
2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan (electric DD)
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I have owned the Long Range RWD Model 3 for over a year now. It is hard to describe just how much better this car is than any other car created. It is something you just have to drive and see and learn about to appreciate. I feel compelled to write a review to inform people who are uninformed, misinformed, or do not give Tesla a chance because of the negative coverage and wild expectations of their cars and company. Tesla does not advertise- so word of mouth, referrals, and reviews/information are very important. Anyway, now to the car: Unbelievable technology- perfect? No, but 5 years ahead of any other car on market. I love the 15” touchscreen- You get used to it quickly and forget about a normal car instrument panels within a few days. The Navigation is awesome. It is Ridiculously fun to drive. Dead quiet. Amazing sound system. Bigger than it looks- great storage space in trunk and great legroom in backseat, extra storage in the front trunk under the hood also. Very comfortable seats. So easy to drive and operate, no shifting or gears, hardly any effort to maneuver, you can even have it drive for you with enhanced autopilot (still need to pay attention and be ready to take over). Regenerative braking is awesome as it does most of the braking for you which preserves the life of your brakes. No oil changes ever, it’s a battery with a motor and awesome computer basically. Minimal service necessary, and if you do have a problem they have mobile technicians that come to you to assess and perform repairs. Over the air updates allow for periodic upgrades to software. This car when I bought it had less features than it does now in 2019. I receive the latest and greatest improvements whenever they are available. This creates less of a need to upgrade your car every 3-5 years since you are getting the same features as the latest versions continuously over time. Charging is so simple and far cheaper than gasoline- fill your battery in the privacy of your own garage/home unless you are on a long trip, in which case there are super chargers in many convenient locations popping up everywhere (also ridiculously simple to do, just takes longer than filling up tank of gas but cheaper and WORTH IT). People complain about high price tag of the Model 3, which is just ignorance. First of all, when is the last time you REALLY shopped for a car? Because Unfortunately $30K barely gets you a midsized sedan with basic essentials anymore. Frankly, the Model 3 for between $37-$47K depending on battery range is unbelievable. If I drove this car not knowing anything about the price or brand etc. I would assume it is a $75-$100K car based on finishes, drive experience, performance, features, technology etc. There is no comparison to the antiquated, inefficient, unreliable, arsenal of cookie cutter pieces of plastic with normal and/or luxury badging- period. I would take this car over anything else, yes even a Lambo or Bugatti supercar- for obvious price differences. This is an exciting, innovative car, from an American company, and I can’t wait for Model Y and pickup truck to hit the market in the next year or two. Full year UPDATE: every word above remains true. Love my Model 3, the only other cars I envy on the road are the Model Y, Model X, and Model S. Tesla has changed the game - and the other players aren’t seriously playing yet, and when they do (serious competition mid-2021 at the earliest) the tech, the efficiency, the range, and the value doesn’t come close.

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In a class all it’s own

Justin Appenzeller, 12/24/2018
2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan (electric DD)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Expect an amazing overall car. However, do not expect perfection particularly when it comes to the paint. Extremely low maintenance and running expense relative to other cars in its price point. The concept of minimum viable product will be difficult for traditional car buyers to get used to.

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5 out of 5 stars

Amazing....

I. Howard, 10/14/2018
2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan (electric DD)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

I got a model 3 delivered in 4 days. It is an amazing car, impeccable fit and finish, very zippy, luxurious, fantastic sound system, nice handling, quiet, good looking, autopilot is quite something to experience too. Go get one!

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5 out of 5 stars

Bye bye Audi hello Tesla

Sean L, 12/02/2018
updated 06/07/2019
2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan (electric DD)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Traded in my Audi A4 that had to have the engine rebuilt twice before a 90k miles. The model 3 is fun to drive and autopilot works but as any one has used it knows you still have to be aware and frequently take over. Plus no more oil changes!

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