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Surprisingly Phenomenal
Some Guy, 02/21/2019
updated 08/23/2022
2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
91 of 97 people found this review helpful
Moved from a BMW 5 series to a Tesla Model 3 AWD Long Range. The Tesla sneaks up on you. It's smooth and refined in all aspects - exterior design, interior comfort, and driving experience. Hard to believe they got it all so right, so quickly. There is definitely a learning curve to this vehicle. The controls and instruments are definitely out of the ordinary, but within a couple weeks, you realize they've thoroughly rethought the operator's experience from the ground up, although the redesigned UI is not as inviting and simple as the previous/original version. The level of performance of all things is way beyond expectations. The acceleration is other worldly. That instant torque plasters a smile on people's faces - every time. Braking is excellent but the regenerative braking is aggressive and takes some seat time to get used to. The interior is comfortable and quiet. The noises you do hear are tires and such, but even that is on par with a comparable luxury brand. Removing the engine noise is wonderful. Front seat leg and head room are voluminous. At 6'4", I am no where near the ceiling and with the seat all the way back, I'm no where near the pedals. Back seat has decent room, about equivalent to a C-Class Mercedes Benz. Head room in the back is good - far better than the Model S. Charging has been easy and painless. Took 2-3 months to completely get over range anxiety, but I don't think it will ever completely go away until there are faster charging alternatives in many more locations. That said, it's incredibly easy to figure out whether or not you have enough juice to make your trip - made even easier by the fact I can plug my car in at home. Charging overnight in my garage is far easier than any stop at a gas station. There are a couple things to improve, most notably the windshield wipers - they aren't intuitive at all and the auto function is very unreliable. The gutters over the doors and trunk can be improved, too. Original tires are obviously designed for low rolling resistance and longevity, not performance, but they do well to be quiet, hold the road, and make it through the rain - though they only lasted 13K miles. Not sure about others, but my vehicle was produced in November 2018 and it's initial fit and finish were fine - no issues. Had one minor service issue with a pinched cable for the heating system after about 2 months, but the service center got me in quickly, gave me a loaner, and had my car back to me within a few hours. It should be said that the customer service experience is generally atrocious with no ability to call and speak with a human - only in-app interactions and, if you're lucky, the occasional email, should one of their people bless you with a response. It has taken me between 2 and 6 weeks each time I've needed an appointment. Currently, I've been waiting over 1.5 years for two replacement parts to be installed (even though the installation is simple, they still require parts to be delivered to and installed by the service center). Overall, it's the most fun and enjoyable car I've owned in my 30+ years of loving cars, with my 911 being the one exception.
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Smile Inducing Transportation
Joe P, 08/31/2019
updated 03/03/2020
2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus 4dr Sedan (electric DD)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
UPDATED REVIEW: 7 months of ownership in the books. Still love this car. It's the only car I've ever owned that I've still enjoyed the same amount as the day I brought it home. Other than my initial fit and finish issues which were all resolved, the only problem I've encountered is a "flutter"/"rattle" coming from the front passenger door above 50 MPH. Can't pinpoint where it's coming from but I will have it checked out during my next service appointment. (which probably will be at 10k miles for a tire rotation.) I've used the supercharger network to and from New Hampshire from Philadelphia. Really awesome experience with insanely quick charge times. All of the stations are around places to eat/shop/etc. I can't seem to charge past 232-ish miles. I should be getting 240. Tesla says this is normal but it's been this way since day 1. About a month after I wrote my initial review my heated rear seats disappeared (like all other SR+ owners). This trim is not supposed to have them but it's crazy that the hardware is in the seats. As of a few weeks ago I can now re-activate them as an upgrade for $300! A few months ago, Tesla also released the latest software updates which include Spotify integration, Netflix/Hulu and a bunch of other features like improved voice recognition. Really nice updates all around. As part of this I can now subscribe to "premium connectivity" for $10 a month. This allows me to stream music/movies from the above sources over LTE instead of wifi. It also enabled satellite maps and traffic visualization (so i can now see the traffic on the map.) I don't feel like all of this is worth $10 at the end of the day. But since there isn't carplay or android auto, having spotify integrated is a really big bonus. Bottom line- I recommend this car and encourage everyone to explore an EV vehicle for their next purchase. ------------------------------------------------------------ Almost one month of ownership and its been a blast so far. Here's the current pro/con list. Pros: -Acceleration is stupid fun -Ride is firm but compliant -Handling is tight and athletic -Interior is simple but beautiful -Storage space is awesome. Frunk/Trunk/Center Console/Glovebox/Seat Pockets/Door Pockets. Way more than the other cars I've had. -Glass roof- Does not open however it is really enjoyable for passengers and doesn't let too much heat in -Rear air events- great for the dogs -Touch screen- takes some time to soak it all in but everything is easy and enjoyable to use. -Navi- this trim doesn't have "visual traffic" but it still factors in traffic conditions for routing. You just can't see it. Weird but maybe that will change over time -Bluetooth works well for music. I don't miss Carplay/Android auto since the navi is so good. -Audio- not the high grade system but very good sounding -Charging- Have not used supercharging network yet but it's been enjoyable finding free places to charge away from home and work. -App- remote app for "starting", turning climate on, locating etc etc works awesome. -Includes adapter for normal level 2 chargers as well as a cable to charge with a 120v outlet. Cons: -Fit and Finish- I was surprised that there were so many fit and finish issues right off the bat given that this car has been out for a while. Upon delivery my front speaker grill was popped out, various door window seals had wrinkles in them and the trunk liner was slightly popped out. A remote tech came out and resolved all these issues which was a great experience but I was disappointed these were not caught before shipment. Also, a few days later i noticed a rubber tube sticking out of the frunk area. Turns out one of the wiper washer tubes was never connected. I slid it on but... come on Tesla! -The Tesla app is great but my Pixel 2 doesn't work great as the "key' to get in and start car. Usually cant sync with the car. Hoping Pixel 4 or new iPhone will be better. The access card they give you works fine as backup. -Steering wheel controls- two roller balls do everything. They work great for everything except for skipping songs/tuning which require you to push side to side.. My hands are average sized and i struggle to get a good grip. - This trim isn't supposed to have heated rear seats but as of now it does. Concerned a software update will take these away :( ...first world problems -Ordering and pickup process was pretty easy, very friendly and definitely different than a normal car purchase. However, the online calculators and portal for applying for financing is a little inflexible/vague and I had to lean on my delivery specialist to fix things on the backend. There isn't much of a corporate customer service network at play. Other Notes: Range is great but if you drive "athletically" (which is hard not to do) you are not getting the 240 miles of range. However, my commute is short, weekend trips are within 100 miles and i have EV charging at work so no range anxiety.
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Best car I ever owned
Aldo Fedrighini, 05/15/2019
2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
Tesla is leading the market for a huge reason I found out after test driving other ev. Model 3 is easy to use like an iPhone and I did about 13000 miles in 4 months. Never a problem we drove to Canada in winter @-20 and never had a hiccup
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Mr. Huang, 02/25/2019
updated 03/18/2022
2019 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 3/19 (electric DD)
39 of 41 people found this review helpful
The Model 3 is the first EV that I've owned and I have no regrets. Mine is a 2019, so perhaps Tesla has worked out initial issues that occurred in the first year - the build quality is as good as my other cars (Hondas) and any minor cosmetic issues were fixed by the service center. The power and acceleration, even in the normal "mid range" model (not Performance) is great. Being able to charge up at night and have a "full tank" of electrons each day is also a plus. In terms of the user interface, if you can operate a smartphone, this is no different. The car's safety features and driving characteristics inspire confidence. However, owning an EV is not for everyone, especially one as advanced and different compared to gas cars like the Model 3. So test drive one, and ask your friends, coworkers, and neighbors for their opinions before you take the dive. They will likely enthusiastically endorse the car and offer to test drive theirs, like mine did! Update: 36 months later and no regrets! Tires are seeming to wear faster than expected. Tesla continues to send software updates, which is a neat feature to keep things "fresh".
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Best car I’ve Ever Owned!
Dennis M, 02/25/2019
updated 11/26/2024
2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
58 of 62 people found this review helpful
Smooth, quiet, powerful, comfortable, top notch sound system and navigation, great handling. Mine was delivered in October and had great assembly quality and zero defects. I thought the single screen would be a negative and difficult to learn. However, it is very intuitive and easy to use and learn. I came off of a BMW 330e plug in hybrid and this car handles significantly better and is more comfortable too. The touch controls on the Tesla are hugely better than BMW’s system as is the navigation. The sound system in the Tesla is noticeably better than the Harmon Karmon upgrade in the BMW. I like the BMW styling better but the Tesla hass grown on me. The torque and silent drive of the Tesla will make me never go back to an internal combustion engine car again.
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