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Edmunds should rate this a 9.5/10

JB Adam, 05/16/2019
2019 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 3/19 (electric DD)
23 of 24 people found this review helpful

Why would you buy another car? 1. Super fast acceleration. 2. Luxury interior comparable to Mercedes, BMW, Audi and Porsche. 3. Zero maintenance (no literally zero other than tires and wipers) 4. Cheaper than Mercedes, BMW, Audi and Porsche. 5. Worlds best autonomous driving with auto pilot and fully self driving. 6. Electric charging is 20% cost as compared to Gas. 7. Save the planet

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Marcus Schoepke, 02/16/2019
2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
59 of 64 people found this review helpful

Overall the Tesla Model 3 is the second best car I've ever driven, best being the Tesla Model S. The large touch screen might be weird at first, but after getting used to it (within a week or so) every other car having buttons and displays scattered all over the dash seems weird to me now. I wish people would actually sit down and calculate the cost to own the car they have. I drive around 12k miles a year and my electric bill is on average $43 higher so far, which results in $516 per year, $2580 in 5 years. The fuel cost alone on my BMW 740i was $2625 per year / $13,125 in 5 years. My Prius was $913 per year / $4565 in 5 years, but a way less fun car than the Tesla. Value depreciation should be better than the Model S since the EV tax credits for Tesla will be gone by end of 2019, and the used car market is very very small compared to any other top 10 car model.

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Never will purchase a GAS again

TheJohn, 08/11/2019
updated 08/14/2023
2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful

Preplan, enjoy the travel not just the destination. Have put 8000 miles on it in 8 months. The only thing I've done is wash it....put air in the tires .....put window washing fluid in the bottle. Anyone going to Tesla remember it's like going to an Apple computer store. No sales people, no pressure, no commission. 95% plus has been home charging, when we did use ChargePoint or EVgo not a problem. What's even better - some are FREE.....as in FREE electricity. Go to the outlet mall free charging...movies....free charging.... Others have covered the tech side of Tesla. I'll just put it like this. 8000+ miles of owner ship and in the evening we've taken the car out for a drive because it is just....so much fun to drive.

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Will never go back to gas car

Ben B, 02/24/2019
updated 03/04/2022
2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
58 of 64 people found this review helpful

Go to the showroom and test drive. Talk to anybody with a Tesla. 5 months, 13000 miles, no problem, very reliable. The best car I ever driven. Plug it in at your garage, no trips to gas station, no oil changes, no hoses, no radiator, no spark plugs, no engine coils. No need to worry about those stuffs, that is how you look at it. Over time, it is win win situation compared to gas cars . Gets better as it gets older because of software updates. Highly recommended by me because of my experience with this car. This is the best car I’ve owned. Driving every day, had 30,000 miles, tire rotation is the only maintenance I’ve done. I actually bought another model 3 SR + . My family switch to TESLA . Happy with these cars so far. Update: 47,000 miles later. Still runs like new. Highly recommended.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car I have ever owned

LadyAlf, 04/08/2019
updated 10/13/2020
2019 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 3/19 (electric DD)
50 of 55 people found this review helpful

This car is by far HANDS DOWN, the best car I have ever owned. First, before I get into detail, I have no idea why Edmunds gives it an 8 out of 10 for acceleration. Either they have never driven it before, or are comparing it to the model X, cuz this thing is fast instantly. Let’s start with the very few cons that I have experienced. Issues: Front driver side window was having roll up issues (would roll up then back down half way). I had to roll it up slowly in little “bursts” to get it to finally stay up. It also wouldn’t go down or back up when the door opened. This was resolved with a replacement of the Window regulator and it’s working fine now. I have also had two instances where I got into my car and had a black screen, and another time the screen was completely frozen. However, I just pushed the two buttons on the steering wheel for about 10 seconds and then eventually the Tesla logo came on and everything was working. Preferences: The worst thing about this car is the windshield wipers. There are 4 speeds, and they are never what I need. Also, the automatic windows wiper option is way to slow for how hard it is raining, I usually just push the button on the end of the handle unless it is pouring. I really wish there was a sunglasses holder/compartment at the top, and the visors are so small, they don’t do much. Now, let’s get into the good stuff. This car is basically like driving a computer. I don’t know of any other manufacturer that updates your vehicle regularly. Additionally, once I’ve had my car for several years, I’ll still be getting updates that will have the features of the new vehicles, which is absolutely AMAZING! That’s one of the best things about it! Also, this car is FAST. I have never had anyone beat me at a light unless I wasn’t trying. I’m not a speedy driver, but I LOVE that I have a car that is environmentally friendly AND a race car in one. It can be driven for efficiency or performance, you chose! That’s phenomenal because with ICE’s, you basically get one or the other (efficiency or performance), but not both. I typically get better than rated wh/mi (I average overall since I have had the vehicle 250, but I’m usually around 200 wh/mi), which I believe the 250 wh/mi is what the estimated mileage is based on, so I’m getting better than expected. I never got better gas mileage with a vehicle then what was advertised, except maybe occasionally. The stock stereo (premium stereo) is amazing, I did add a subwoofer and amp to the lower trunk cargo area just for some extra base, but left everything else intact, and it sounds amazing. If you are a TRUE audiophile, then nothing will be sufficient that you get stock in a vehicle, but for me and my needs, the quality is great. The app is a wonderful addition, I literally just walk away from my car and hear it honk once I’m a certain distance away. I can check on it charging, and a super cool feature I learned when they were fixing my window is that the app will show which door or trunk is open at all times. I could see them closing my doors or opening my trunk, it was super cool. The easy entry mode is very convenient, it moves the steering wheel up and lifts my seat up when I put the car in park and remove my seatbelt. And the absolute BEST thing about this vehicle: I DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR GAS ANYMORE! I couldn’t WAIT to get a clean air vehicle and not contribute to the oil companies (as much) anymore. Lastly, the buying process was a whole new experience, everything was done online, all paperwork emailed to you, even your receipts from service appointments are emailed and signed online, no paper wasted. I simply ADORE my Tesla, and I can honestly say I will never purchase any vehicle besides a Tesla as long as they are available. 😊 Update: I have now had the car for over a year and a half, and I’m still as in love as the day I bought it. Best car I have ever owned, and I will still never own anything but a Tesla.

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