Used 2018 Tesla Model 3 Consumer Reviews
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Had to be very nit-picky to find faults
Nicholas, 02/06/2019
2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Traded in my 2013 BMW 328i in December 2018. First thing I noticed while driving was the car's reaction time and acceleration. Zero lag-time from pushing the pedal to moving or increasing speed. This is a quantum-leap in technology, and does take a little getting used to. For me, the adjustment period was about 2 weeks. After that, everything is smooth and feels amazing! Using the Autopilot was very weird for the first month or so. While you still have control of the vehicle, it feels strange having the car steer and navigate on its own. The Autopilot is more advanced than I thought, and has caught potential incidents I didn't. Like the title says, I had to be very nit-picky to find anything I didn't like or would improve, but here they are: The phone USB design is a great idea, but doesn't allow for you to plug in the phone with an Otter Box (though you can still plug it in using the space designed for it with a 3rd-party cord). The 12V outlet I would rather have in front with the USB/phone dock instead of in the armrest. I'd also rather have a soft-close for the frunk so that the hood wouldn't get hand-prints on it between washes.
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I’m a TESLA fan !
Paul, 03/30/2019
updated 07/22/2025
2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Deposit in April 2016 . Ordered June 2018. Delivery October 2018. Long range with AWD and premium white interior. MSM exterior paint. Beautiful vehicle. Handled the New England winter just fine with snow tires all around. Great fit and finish. Absolutely no complaints. Amazing technology. Update: 04/01/2020 Still impressed at 10,000 miles. Over the air software updates and performance updates have been easy and great. One service update done in my driveway by the Tesla mobile tech. Adjusted the frunk alignment and replaced charging pins. No charge. I keep getting more impressed. UPDATE 01/14 /2022 @ 17,987 miles . Still impressed with my Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD . Has been extremely reliable in any type of weather. Purchased winter tire and shell package for all four wheels . Great investment for New England weather. Also Tesla performance rims and tires avoid the road treatments and are saved half the years mileage . No mechanical problems. Love the software updates and performance tweaks via WiFi. Paint , exterior and interior all look new. Update 06/18/2022 No mechanical problems to report. Current mileage is 20,100. Original 12volt battery without problem. Had Tesla service remotely check 12v battery. Found “ no concern” . 07/21/2025 Seven years coming up and 70K miles . No complaints. Had Tesla replace 12 volt battery at five year mark . Serviced the coolant and changed brake fluid. Pads and calipers were cleaned and lubed but did not require replacement. One petal driving is an art that saves brake pads and electrons . May update to a 2025 Model 3 . The new design and technology is tempting.
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This is how cars should have been made for 100yrs
Ari Pinski, 02/20/2019
updated 05/23/2022
2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Safest car ever made ever. Most fun car to drive. Best tech ever. Nothing except another Tesla really comes close or has charging infrastructure. Set a new standard of how cars should be made and designed. [contact info removed]
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Ridiculously comfortable, outperforms Corvette
JP White, 01/25/2019
2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car is Sooooooo comfortable. Great seats and accessibility features (easy entry). Accelerates very fast and continuously up to high speeds. Not as quiet as some EV's, front motors could be sound proofed better. Handles corners very well like its glued to the road, almost impossible to break the wheels free.
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Skeptical at first... but...
Kyle, 11/27/2018
2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I love this car!!! I was skeptical at first due to having to order the car and wait... the wait is torture. I have test driven a model S before which got me hooked on Tesla, but never a Model 3 prior to me ordering it. The process was simple, I honestly appreciate the limited options, since the base price of the LR AWD already includes all the premium upgrades I want in a car. It was cheaper than the Audi S4 I was also considering, but feels wayyyyyyyyy faster than the Audi, which has competing 0-60 ratings. I thought I'd miss the awesome exhaust sounds, but I now prefer the slight electric whine during quiet rides (without music) and the pure sound from the awesome sound system. They did a great job on the premium sound!! I have not found any issues with the car, although I did have to get paint correction due to swirls and buff marks, minor issue to me. I see no cons really, however, I hope with the increase in EV's on the road there will be more destination charging options, faster options.. like for people who live in an apartment with no access to "at home" charging. There is a Tesla supercharger nearby but for the longevity of the battery I really need to use AC charging, minor complaint right now, its really a personal problem. Can't wait to see the enhancements to software in the years to come.
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