Used 2018 Tesla Model 3 Consumer Reviews
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Worth the wait
Mike in Raleigh, 10/24/2018
updated 10/24/2019
2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan (electric DD)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Bought the Tesla Model 3 to replace my 2016 Audi A3. I totally LOVE this car. First, it's just a beautiful car. Second, the truly outstanding handling and immediate responsiveness of both accelerator and brake, as well as great forward visibility, inspire confidence and a sense of security in negotiating traffic whether in congested city streets or at highway speeds. And thanks to the intuitive controls and easy-to-read touchscreen, even a techno-idiot like me can master the navigation and entertainment systems in no time. I have owned several luxury sport sedans (Lexus, Infiniti, Audi) over the years, but this car is in a class by itself. This is my first BEV, and I'm NEVER going back to gasoline.
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Still a spectacular car
Jonathan Lauer, 11/02/2018
updated 11/06/2020
2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
There are some big usability differences between a Tesla and other cars. As long as you are open to change and don't mind investing a little time learning about the car for a few days, you will be joyfully rewarded. It's spectacular and amazingly responsive to the driver's feet and hands. I look forward to driving the car every time I go anywhere. It performs like a sports car, but with no noise. The smart cruise control and autosteer features work great. The biggest change is having most of the controls and all the info on the 15" screen. While it takes a bit of getting used to, the user interface is well designed and intuitive. Handling is like a sports car. Interior is comfy, sleek, simple, and well implemented, including charging dock for two phones. With rear seats down, there is lots of space for stuff. With rear seats in use, the trunk is amazingly big. Getting serious improvements to my car with every software update is amazing. My phone is my key, which simplifies life. Many useful things can be done using the smartphone app, including climate control. Charging is simple, range is a non-issue. People say it feels like you are "driving the future". They're not wrong. The only thing I don't like much, though I'm used to it now, is the exterior door handles. People who are not used to them struggle to figure them out. This is small compared to the awesome things about it and as the owner it does not bother me now; it's an annoyance for people who are riding with me for the first time. Also, I miss having a sunroof. It is sadly not an option on the 3. Update at 28,000 miles: My model 3 is now 2 yrs old. Other than a stress crack in the rear glass roof panel that Tesla replaced free of charge and painlessly, my car has been nearly perfect. Still has about 98% of its max charge capacity, drives like a dream and With literally zero repair and zero maintenance costs. No regrets, only smiles.
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Nothing compares to this car
Chris, 01/21/2019
updated 02/05/2024
2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I had been looking at various Hybrid cars, however a test drive in November and the excitement of my kids convinced me to get this car and I am glad I did! Now I look forward to my daily commute and any opportunity to drive this car. The Model3 is simply amazing – phenomenal acceleration, quietness, comfort, features, as well as a high-end sound system ... all in addition to the environment friendly concept of EVs. Almost all functions in this car are customizable and the forward looking hardware design allows ongoing software developments (transmitted through wireless updates) to further enhance this car. In my opinion the Model3 does not only compete with much more expensive cars, it is also way ahead of its time. There is simply nothing out there that compares with the Model3 (with the exception of the S or X). The car is comfortable for a family of four and has lots of storage space. Got very quickly used to the touchscreen functionality and charging with the Tesla wall-charger is super easy (44-45 miles per hour charge). All my driving is within the 300mile battery range and charging it over night gets me started with a full “tank” in the morning. Also with Tesla’s Supercharging network I have no concerns of taking longer road trips. Just could not justify the extra $5k for the Enhanced Auto Pilot option. Tesla provided a 30-day trial period of the EAP function and I have to admit that this is a super cool feature. Not yet full autonomous driving but there is currently no other car that offers anything even close to Tesla’s EAP. Still I did not purchased this option because 1) I enjoy driving, 2) my commute is mainly on country roads that are not fully recognized by EAP sensors/cameras, and 3) while the EAP system accurately keeps the car in the center of the lane, I prefer to maintain more of a safety margin when passing trucks, especially in NJ driving. That said, it works very well with stop-and-go traffic or less crowded long-distance highway driving. Anyway this brings me to my only critical point. While Adoptive Cruise Control has become a standard safety feature in much less expensive cars (e.g. Jetta, Accord, etc.), it is in the Model3 only available with the $5k EAP option. As this feature is controlled through software it is unfortunate that Tesla does not offer this as a standard feature in a $55k+ car. Can only hope that this it will be added as a basic feature in one of the next software updates. Update: July 21, 2019 - drove 8,000 miles since the above review. I am still super happy with the Model3, the car continues to get better and better with every software update! Since the last review Tesla listend and decided to offer Autopilot (with Adoptive Cruise Control and Autosteer) as standard feature on all new Model3s. I unfortunatley had to pay for the upgrade but the added functionality is worth it as it makes long distance highway driving much more relaxing. With Tesla's supercharging there is absolutely no need for range anxiety. The navigation system makes it easy to find charging locations and charging is quick. It even gets better with the new upgraded V3 chargers that have a 1,000 mile per hour charging speed. Also with more Teslas on the road, the supercharging network continues to expand. While there are a number of new supercharging stations in my area (in service and in construction phase), I generally use my home charger to "fill up" over night. The cost for a 100 mile trip is about $3.50 even in NJ where electricity costs are generally high (using the Supercharger is about $7.00). It also nice to no longer worry about engine service, oil changes, spark plugs, etc. ... Update February 31, 2021- Still the BEST car on the market! Very much enjoy the car after 40,000 miles. Drives great in Summer and Winter conditions. On cold days the pre-heating function is convenient. It is also possible to program scheduled leaving - heating up cabin and battery. Would recommend optional Stats app to schedule leave times on the phone. Still no maintenance costs except for tires, cabin filter and wiper blades. Accelerates and handles like a (much more expensive) sports car, is great and confortable for family road trips, trips to the grocery store or for the daily commute.. or just sit in the car to enjoy the music and entertainment options (music, games, Hulu, Netflix, etc.). This car does not get boring ... Update February 2024... reached 100,000 miles and the car is actually better now as when I bought it in Dec. 2018. Software features have continuously added and improved. The car still looks (with good care) and drives great. I still enjoy the super smooth driving experience. The only necessary repair was to fix the oil pump of the rear electric engine and this was covered under warranty. Battery is still in excellent condition. Only seeing about 3% degradation within 5 years. Definitely the best car I ever owned.
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Pure Joy driving this M3
Krishna Yalamanchi, 09/22/2018
updated 10/09/2019
2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan (electric DD)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Oct 2019 - this is the best damn car I have. Software updates(Tesla theater in V10, Auto Lane Change, Enhanced Summon is way too much fun and a brag topic with friends and family). Every month when the new software is released this is what I look for. I upgraded to FSD by paying $3000 extra earlier this year and waiting for service to swap out my NVIDIA GPU to a T1 chip I had my car since Apr 2018. In a way it is like the iPhone X, you don't have a password or Touch ID anymore. No Key fob nothing to unlock or lock, no buttons to press to start engine or stop. Here is what I like so far - Sporty Drive, Long range battery, Super Charger availability, Touch screen. Here is why I will not buy an ICE anymore - Software Updates, Auto Pilot, Traffic Aware Cruise Control, Simplistic design, no tail pipe emissions. Weather there is a Federal Rebate or not it is a great buy. The buying experience rocks, you pay a fixed $$ for new and do all the paper work at home and sign 2 docs at pickup time and done in 15 minutes. Every body pays the same price for a new car, what a concept. Hate the haggling with dealership sales people. Forget all the hoopla about Tesla & just buy the car. I drove 32 miles to work every day and Auto pilot makes it relaxing and fun to drive. Finally a full charge from 0-100% costs about $7.75 at home or work in CA at 10c / KWh. Home charge is about 4 miles / hour with the 110 volt(no modification to 220v). At work we have charge point and it charges 25 miles / hr. Super charge full charge of 300 miles costs roughly $19. Annual charging in CA 390$ for 15k miles at home This is my 3rd premium car, I have an 2012 X5 purchased brand new which costed me 10K in repairs not including brakes and tires and now I wonder why did I not buy the Model S back then.
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CAR GETS BETTER WITH ADDED FEATURES-FREE-No gas -a
Docdeb, 11/02/2018
updated 05/08/2023
2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
I was nervous about the computer screen, seeing it easily and maneuvering it. I'm a 66+ year old using my kids to tweak my audio-tv at home. Yet this is easy and fun! I even got the dash cam to work today after an update this morning- OK my son in law formatted the USB flash drive for me. I will surely get a speeding ticket because I refuse to use the governor kindly provided. It's just too much fun to drive. Love your navigation but doesn't warn about police and now I REALLY need that. Love the car. Worth every penny.the ONLY CAR THAT GETS BETTER ! Updates gift Tesla owners new features, free of charge including, spotify, added power, added range, added camera functions etc. Like xmas when an update happens. Best car I've ever owned!! After 4 years still the best car ever! And FINALLY he added text size adjustment for those of us needing reading glasses. We can now make the fonts on our screen large! YAY.
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