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4 out of 5 stars

Great car. Great everything

Kevin P, 04/26/2023
2020 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
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It drives great. Looks great. And sound system and touch screen is amazing. I do find myself having "Range anxiety" especially because of how long it takes to fully charge from empty. But i think It'll pass with more driving around town and seeing that I have enough for my daily needs.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car I've ever owned

Scott M, 05/24/2023
updated 06/03/2024
2020 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
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Performance aside (and is has no shortage of that), this is the best car I've ever owned. I've owned 23 cars to date. Magically low ongoing cost of ownership. Most of the fuel for this car is free from the sun via my solar panels. Tesla works every day to make my car better via software updates that are as easy to do as it is on my phone. It has a 5 star + safety rating. It's seat are better that any car I've ever owned. And now, in Full Self Driving (Supervised) mode, it drives much better then most of the drivers I encounter on a daily basis. Plus, when filling up at home, a "tank" of electricity only costs me $9 to go about 300 miles.

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There are other EVs--and then there is a Tesla

Kilted Tailor, 12/01/2024
2020 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
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Readers; How about a REAL review this time? This writer comes from an automotive place going back decades AND having owned two other EVs, for your reference points. Thus, he was looking for an upgrade from a 2019 Kia Niro BEV. I had long thought on a Tesla, and at last, chose to buy one. A new one was out of the question, both from a money point of view AND the circa 08 hr one way, drive to pick up a new "03". So used was in order. After MUCH hunting for the 'right one" [not an easy task for this animist} he found one in Mass. The dealer was quite helpful with details, and there are MANY with a Tesla and buying ANY car out of my home state. But at length the details were finished, and I got to drive it home to Maine from Farmington, MA. The real issue came in the drive- it was 1630hrs on Rt 495 thru Metro Boston. For the unaware, Boston Traffic is another Ring in Dante's poem! The EV was well cared for, with less than average mileage. The last owner did some discreet 'mods' to it. There was no rust, no dents, no ruined interior from a hapless dog or worse kids-the interior look like 'just from Fremont'. The "I-Pad" had a flock of goodies to it, as in FSD, for one. The build quality for a 04 year old car, of any sort, was, here, first rate. The Tesla of any model, but for this review, a Model 03, is another universe removed from any EV in terms of tech, the Supercharger network {this writer could write "Steve King levels of horror storys of CCS charger/experiences] and more . This Tesla has the basic flaws of the 'species' and all of them can be corrected via aftermarket items. "Behold, a Tesla, in whom I am well pleased!" As of this date and time, there no mechanical or tech issues. The BIG issue is the driver: he grew up in the world of radio and suddenly finds himself in 'the cabin of a Space X rocket"! The EV drives, sounds and behaves as it should, by my lights. In summary, barring the unforeseen---thi will be the LAST car I will ever need to buy. Now, go forth and do likewise.

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5 out of 5 stars

First EV and love it

Cooperboy22 , 11/14/2023
2020 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
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This is my first EV. I test drove a used 2020 Tesla Model 3 Long Range at a used car dealer and loved it. I decide to purchase a lease returned vehicle through Tesla at a better price and it came with a one year warranty on it. Mine also has Enhanced Autopilot and Acceleration Boost. For a 2020 with 57000 miles on it, the vehicle has little to no rattles or vibrations. My Lexus has more rattles and has similar mileage. Maybe l just got lucky with mine. Steering is sound and firm. Stereo is premium and I am impressed with the immersive sound. I am not a fan of the wood strip on the dash but I remedied that with a carbon fiber cover. Still had the original 12 volt battery at 4 years and 3 months of use. I am having Tesla Mobile Service replace that today as I am proactive on maintenance. Mobile Service will come to you and replace it for less than I can buy it at an auto parts store. Service Center is two hours away so it is great that they will come to you. My current 100% range is 288 miles so my battery packs have degraded some but still have plenty of miles for daily use. Charging to 80% for daily use as recommended. My car still has the ultrasonic sensors which was a big selling point for buying used.

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Go cart

Juan Guardado , 07/04/2024
2020 Tesla Model 3 Performance 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
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I would never buy an other Tesla product my experience over all, has a rough ride and feels like your riding on a golf cart, no suspension support, I’m trying to get ride of, to go back to Lexus again. If your looking to guy one run the other way. The interior is cheaply made and feels like it’s falling apart. The range is not that great, it’s a scam.

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