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2019 Model 3 AWD

ChristianG, 04/02/2020
2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
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I bought my model 3 in April of 2019. I went for a test drive on a Saturday (loved the car), applied online for financing on Sunday (and was approved within minutes) and picked the car up on Monday! Best car buying experience ever! Luckily they had inventory at the time. I have now owned my model 3 for almost 1 year and have 20,500 miles on the odometer. I can say without a doubt this is the best car I have ever owned! Until you have owned one you really can't understand why they are so great! You can't understand what it means to not have to go to the gas stations twice a week (in my case). You can't understand what it's like to not have to go get the oil changed every 3-4 months. You can't understand what it's like to not have to check any fluids (other than the windshield washer fluid). You can't understand what it's like to have a fully charged vehicle waiting for you every morning with a preconditioned cabin (warm or cool). You can't understand....I could go on and on but the point is....You just can't understand until you've owned one. People have to stop comparing these cars to ICE vehicles because there is no comparison. This car is fast, smooth, quiet and very comfortable. Yes, there are ICE vehicles that are those things as well but they don't do them in the same way. The minimalist design may not be for everyone which I understand. I personally like the design but it's not for everyone. Having a single 15 inch screen for everything is fantastic. Not having any dash lights right in front of your eyes when driving at night helps with being able to see. I love getting over the air updates which continually improve the vehicle. No more having to go to the dealer to have them install an update on the car. My car's range and 0-60 time have both increased since I bought the car. I can watch Netflix or Hulu while I wait for the kids to get out of school or while I wait for them to get done with practice. The navigation is one of the best I have ever used. You put in your destination on your phone and then you can share it with your Tesla. I have taken this car on an 1,100 mile round trip using superchargers the whole way and it performed flawlessly! The navigation tells you when you need to stop, how long you can expect to be there and how much charge you should have when you are done. Every stop I was the only one charging and by the time my family and I were done in the gas station the car was ready to go (I guess I have been to a gas stations since I bought the car). It took no longer than stopping to fill the gas tank and use the restroom when traveling with an ICE vehicle. The one issue I had with the vehicle was a squeak coming from the front driver side wheel. I had a mobile tech come out and take a look at it. He removed wheel and dust cover to see if there was a rock lodge between the rotor and dust cover. There was not. He couldn't find the cause of the squeak. I had to take the care to the service center where they determined the rotor had a small abnormality that was causing it to rub. They ended up replacing both front rotors and all brake pads which fixed the problem. Besides new tires at 14,500 miles (I was hard on the first set of tires) I have had to do nothing to maintain the car. I would recommend that if you are in the market for a new vehicle and this is in your price range that you take the time to schedule a test drive. They say the test drive is Tesla's secret weapon and I have to agree with them! After all, I had my car 2 days after the test drive! Safe driving!

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5 out of 5 stars

Simply the best car!

Gundy70, 07/02/2019
updated 07/06/2023
2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The most revolutionary vehicle in our lifetimes. Reliable, fast, sporty, joy to drive. The best range, basically no competition here. Not a single issue after 24k miles! The future is here. Highly recommended! Update: close to the 4th year of ownership-still not a single issue! The car has 28k miles. Update 2: no issues, continue to enjoy it.

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Best car ever

Andrew, 07/08/2019
2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 6/19 (electric DD)
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I owned Volvos and Mercedes thinking they are the best cars, haha. I was so wrong. I will never buy a gasoline car again. Want proof? My Model 3 is family's 3rd EV. Oh, BTW, zero problems since 2017.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car you'll ever drive for the price!

Brandon, 07/16/2019
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2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus 4dr Sedan (electric DD)
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This is insane, after driving this car for 6 months it just doesn't feel right driving my wife's non electric vehicle. This is the new standard. Update: after 2 years it still feels like the first weeks I had it. Update: after a year it feels like the first time I’m getting in the car every day.

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5 out of 5 stars

The future is here!

Vote 4 Elon, 09/27/2019
2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
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Tesla doesn't just make the best electric car, Tesla makes the BEST CARS ON THE PLANET! The Edmunds review is a joke. Listen to Tesla owners.

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