Used 2018 Tesla Model 3 Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Best car I've ever owned in 40+ years of driving..
Z, 02/24/2020
updated 08/26/2024
2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My 2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance is simply an amazing vehicle. Its combination of performance, comfort, versatility an efficiency is unmatched in the marketplace. It's ridiculously quick, handles extremely well, is comfortable and has an outstanding infotainment system that immediately makes all other makers' systems seem quaint and obsolete. The audio system is also among the best I've ever heard in any vehicle, despite it not being "branded". The 2 things I'd improve if I could are the interior road noise level in freeway driving and the ride comfort over sharp bumps. It's louder than it could/should be on the highway, but this is extremely road-surface dependent. On smooth asphalt it's really quiet, but textured concrete is loud. The ride is sports-sedan taught, which is fantastic for handling, but less so for passenger-ferrying duties. It's not objectionable - it's just maybe not as refined overall as it might be. Still, on balance even after 14 months of ownership, I still look for excuses to drive it, and it is indeed the best car I've ever owned. Update 8/24: my daughter needed a new car and bought my Model 3. 56,000 miles later stil going strong and she loves the car. I liked it well enough that I replaced it with an identical ‘22 Model 3 Performance, which is even a better car than the ‘18. We’ve also added another EV to our stable, a Genesis GV60, so we’re all in on EVs!
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getting in and out
Leonard Lee, 03/31/2019
2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan (electric DD)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My father in law turns 90 this year and has trouble getting in and out. It would help to have handles above and in front of the passenger seat to assist. I could use them on the drivers side as well. Otherwise the car is absolutely wonderful to drive. I charge at my office where I have 220 volts
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Great Performance, Practical and Efficient!
Joe, 10/20/2020
2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Just an amazing car. I have a Model 3 LR AWD and simply put, it’s just the perfect car. 0-60 in the low 4s, four-door with plenty of room for me and my Gmail family both in terms of seating and storage capacity, and one of the best MPGe ratings. Top that off with HOV access here in CA and we may be looking at the perfect car. I traded in my 2017 Chevy Bolt, a great car as well, and am blown away by the Model 3 on all fronts. They’re a bit expensive, but once you get jnto one, it’s easy to see why.
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I've had the Model 3 for 2.5 years
M.Martin, 11/27/2018
updated 12/01/2021
2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan (electric DD)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I've been a BMW driver for years. My last BMW was a 330e. It was a good hybrid, but not much range.. about 14 miles on electric. Still, a joy to drive. The Tesla Model 3 is a revelation. After almost a month of ownership I still can't wait to get back in the car. Autopilot works, but you need to pay attention. But it reduces the load on the driver. There are little things that could be better, and I'm sure software updates will fix this. My iPhone doesn't really integrate well. Even though there are 2 audio equipped USB ports up front, music has to come via BT on the iPhone. There's no Siri integration. (My BMW had a button to initiate Siri.) Entertainment system doesn't drop in volume for navigation announcements, an easy fix, but not here yet. Overall, a great step up from my BMWs. Everyone who drives it wants one. ******** Update: Now after a bit more than one year I'm still very pleased. My only physical issue with the car has been a loose interior trim piece. The Tesla Ranger came to my house and replaced it in about 5 minutes. Turns out Tesla had improved the clips and my older clips were replaced. Tesla has added a lot of tech in software updates. It's surely the best car I have ever owned and it has greatly exceeded my high expectations. Love it on long trips and the Supercharger experience is first rate. Update- 2 years old now. Still love it. Best car and experience ever. Need to have 12 volt battery replaced. Was done under warranty. Was never stranded as I got an early warning on Tesla screen. ---- Now 2.5 years old. No issues with the car. Will likely buy another Tesla at around 3 years. The car companies that were "catching up" still haven't.
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Awesome car, Advanced Tech w/ a rough noisy ride
tt-at-texas, 02/04/2021
2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan (electric DD)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
My M3 LR RWD w/autopilot has great acceleration and handling. The minimalistic interior took a little while to get used to but I love it. Pro's: Display / User interface and vehicle controls Power / Acceleration Autopilot Driving Range Handling Regular Software Updates (Its' like Christmas every 8 weeks) Cons: The following will have a negative impact on sales as the competition grows. (IMHO) Uncomfortable ride, makes you head bob, you feel every road imperfection. My wife has a Mercedes E300 and just hates to take my tesla due to the rough ride. Cabin noise at freeway speed. You would expect this level of tire / road noise in a Ford Fusion not a $60k vehicle. WISH LIST 400+ mile range (would pay extra) Smoother ride (E-class Mercedes) Quieter / much less cabin noise
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