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Konasy, 03/16/2021
2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I received my Model 3 June of 2020. The first thing I noticed when I got into the car was it had a heater failure notice on the dashboard and the second thing I noticed was the passenger rear tire was almost flat. Six months later Tesla replaced the heater and then my charger started giving fault codes, WiFi stopped connecting as well as the Bluetooth connectivity. These all started at the same time after the heater got replaced. My tire is still going flat. Just the other day I took out the Tesla to go shopping and at the shopping center my Tesla decided not to connect to my phone as a result I got stranded 43 miles away from home and had to get a taxi to get the card key. I have tried my best to get Tesla to fix the issue but keep getting pushed back! So I just parked the car and drive my German cars and have gotten my mental peacefulness back. I live on a small island and everyone knows my car and I’m unable to sell the car even though it has only 3100 miles.

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Best car for the money

Raymond, 07/09/2019
2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Autopilot, software updates, ui, convenience features, design make this hands down the best car you can buy. In many cases, you can’t get this type of tech/safety anywhere else no matter how much you pay. Everything’s intuitive, fun, comfortable, and fast.

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Amazing Car!

Scott Ceccorulli, 11/22/2019
updated 06/12/2020
2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I have had my car for a year and still amazing and fun to drive. In fact, I make excuses to use the car and drive (I forgot to get ketchup at the grocery store!) I have the performance model and the acceleration is amazing! Feels like being in a roller coaster, my stomach still gets the same feeling even though I am controlling the speed. Many looks from other cars when I punch it. Never gets old. My last car was an Audi S6 with a V10 engine and I thought that was fast. Not even close to this model. Three best features about the car. 1) Software updates. Feels like Christmas each time updates come through. 2) Keep climate on. Although the car does not have cooling seats, you don't need them. With this feature I never walk into a cold or hot car anymore. You can turn this feature on from the car or the app on the phone. One summer day the interior was 102, after turning on this feature from my phone, 5 minutes later the interior was 70. 3) Regenerative braking with hold feature. I literally do not have to put my foot on the brake when driving. The car will slow down quickly and actually stop the car with plenty of distance from the car in front of you. Like others, it does have its drawbacks, the biggest complaint is the lack of Satellite radio even though their other models have this feature. Blind spot detection could be better, maybe this will be corrected in a future software update. I would recommend any Tesla to everyone. Never going back to a gasoline engine. 18 Months Later: Still the best car I have every owned and continues to get better with over the air updates. I can't tell you how many times I have received the thumbs up from motorcycle drivers who think they can out accelerate cars at the stop light when it turns green (be careful of the police radar!). Anyone who is on the fence with deciding whether to buy this car or not I have 3 words for you. BUY THIS CAR!!!!

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From an Audi A4 to a Tesla Model 3

BW, 10/07/2019
2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

With my Audi lease ending I was all prepared to get a new 2020 Mercedes CLA 250. Loved all the new tech and have been very happy with my wife's Mercedes GLC. Then I went to lunch with a coworker who has a Model 3. That started all of my personal research on what was involved with owning one. I had no idea the range was so good or how easy and cheap it is to charge at home overnight. But I had really no idea that electric cars were faster. It just seems counter intuitive and I'm sure a lot of people assume that an electric car can't compete with a v6 or a turbo 4. But in reality, I'd be spending WAY more for a gas car that gets my Tesla's 0-60 time of 4.4 seconds. This car is super fast and because of the instant torque it just flies off the line. The giant super clear screen is amazing. I really thought I was going to miss some buttons, but Tesla thought out the layout of their interface really well. Things like radio presets are actually easier and can include podcasts, etc. Also after a few days of one pedal driving with regenerative breaking I could never go back to a traditional car. This is so much less stressful in stop and go on the freeway, especially with autopilot. The only thing I miss is Voice control of text messaging that I had with Android Auto but Tesla says that's coming. (I'm keeping my fingers crossed)

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Tesla model 3 long range dual motor

Daver192 , 04/07/2019
updated 04/09/2020
2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
15 of 20 people found this review helpful

Purchased the Tesla in January for my wife’s birthday. The car we received is defect free the trim and body lines all match well. The car drives exceptionally well, nimble and firm without being overly harsh. Performance is impressive no lag or hesitation. The information display is easy to navigate and has been trouble free. The car was a little pricey 55 and some change, but not overly so. Most of the driving we within 100 miles of home, so we could’ve gotten by with one of shorter range variants. All in all I would have to say it’s solid car, and am well impressed. The buying experience was different than conventional purchase, and was completed online quickly. We received the car within 48hr of placing the order.

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