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The best commuter car of 2021
Andy Mevissen, Big Lake, MN, 05/10/2021
updated 11/20/2023
Tesla Model 3 Performance 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
47 of 48 people found this review helpful
The Model 3 Performance is everything in one. It is fast (very fast), it is quiet and comfortable; very comfortable seats actually. The White interior looks amazing, and it actually makes you want to keep the interior clean for once. The dash is simple and clean, nothing more than a massive 15” touchscreen display (what more could you ask for?) For an average commute to work and home, you wake up every morning with a 100% charge and you’re ready to go. I can not explain the driveability, you need to drive one yourself to understand. Tesla is leading the charge in EV vehicles and it’s very obvious why. Updated review* Still a great car, flat foot this thing 50 times a day for 42,000 miles. It loves it. Eats tires though, gone through two sets of Pirelli P-Zero's already.
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Great car
W Palmer, Lawton, OK, 03/07/2021
Tesla Model 3 Performance 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
62 of 64 people found this review helpful
Speed: Nothing beats that electric torque. Love it. Comfort: tons of leg room up front. Decent amount in back. Plenty of trunk space. Power seats could be a little beefier. I’m a big dude and it doesn’t always do well at moving upright unless I lean forward. Construction: my panels were fine. No big gaps. No misaligned panels. Love the console redesign. I notice noise at the doors but that may just be because it’s not drowned out by the engine. I added an aftermarket door seal kit ($29) and it’s perfect.
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Great for some, OK for all
Guy Person, Austin, TX, 06/25/2021
Tesla Model 3 Performance 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
104 of 116 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for several months and I think it's a perfect car for the right kind of buyer, but it's certainly not right for those looking for the luxury car experience. I will lay out what I like about the car and what I don't, and ultimately if the cons are not something you care about then I'd say go right ahead and buy one. PROS: - Speed: The performance version is incredibly quick and for the money there's no other car on the road that will come close anywhere near legal speeds. - Technology: The car is packed to the brim with amazing tech features and entertainment options (Netflix, Hulu, Youtube, Games, etc.) that just aren't present on any other vehicle. While I didn't option the Full Self Driving, I was given it free for 4 months when I purchased the vehicle and it was pretty good (if you trust it). - Sounds System: Unbelievably good sound quality, far better than any other vehicle I've been in ever. - Savings: This one's obvious but the money you save on gas adds up and for the right person this could be huge. CONS - Road/Wind Noise: The level of sound that penetrates the cabin on any speed over 40 MPH is absolutely atrocious. If Tesla wants to remain competitive, especially in the luxury car space, they will need to improve this FAST. On the highway, even with music near full volume, I can still hear wind and road noise that makes me feel like the windows are rolled down. This also makes one of the pros of the car, speed, not as fun. It's great to have a car that can go fast but that speed isn't hidden at all. When you're going 70-80, you FEEL like you're going 70-80 and that's not as fun as it sounds. - Charging/Battery Life: I don't drive very aggressively at all and for the most part when casually driving, I keep the car in comfort mode and even then I get NOWHERE near the estimated range. Not even somewhat close. This leaves a lot of room for range anxiety when going anywhere not close to home or within a short distance to a supercharger. Now I will give credit to Tesla and their supercharger network, but unless you own a home where you can have a wall connector installed, I would not recommend making the change to electric. - Tesla Service: I won't get too deep into this one, but if you're someone that's coming from BMW, Audi, Lexus, MB, etc. Do not expect to get treated like you did with those brands. Tesla is WAY behind in the customer service department. - Phone Key/Connectivity: Before Elon gets us to Mars, he may want to work on bluetooth first. Your phone key will become disconnected for no apparent reason all the time, and the key cards are not as convenient as you might think. I much prefer a normal key fob, which if you want one of those with Tesla, you'll need to shell out $150 All in all, I think the model 3 is good car and perfect for someone who is FULLY trusting of the technology and allowing a car to drive you around. If you have any qualms about letting a car do all of the work, then I would recommend sticking to a normal vehicle. If you car more about technology than luxury, go for it! If you are in a place where it's convenient and easy to charge, and you want to be the fastest on the road (most of the time), then this a good car and I would recommend it. However, this is not the greatest car ever made, and for a lot of reasons it's not going to be worth it for a good chuck of buyers so don't feel like you're missing out on anything special.
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David Scott, Saint George, UT, 12/15/2020
Tesla Model 3 Performance 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
124 of 144 people found this review helpful
Tesla is horrible at putting these cars panels together! My car was delivered and has a power trunk. When I got home I went to open the trunk. As it opened, it would immediately slam shut. After inspecting it, I saw that the trunk lid was not installed properly and there were paint shavings on my car. It had been scraping against the panel next to it and took the paint off both edges. There is zero customer support on this. I took it to a service shop and they fixed the trunk, but only applied a little touch up paint which came off on my first car wash. There is no one to call and no resources to get help or any kind of customer loyalty department. Now I am stuck with a car that was delivered imperfect for $72,000
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Terry G, Los Angeles, CA, 12/19/2021
Tesla Model 3 Performance 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
With all the cars I have enjoyed including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Rolls Royce, Porsche, Mercedes, BMW the Tesla Performance 3 truly is stunning and fun to drive. The enjoyment with having the ability from your phone to warm up the interior on a cold morning is truly an event to savor. Having the ability to sit in the car and watch a movie while your significant other is in the market is a treat. The interior design is with phone chargers without plugs and audible voice command to get directions or turn on the windshield wipers is a joy to behold. No need to worry stopping at a gas station and getting grease on your shoes and gas fumes in your eyes when pumping fuel. The remarkable home charging in the comfort of your house is so easy to plug in so no worries about range. The handling, driving dynamics and speed with immediate acceleration improves your ability to avoid an accident. The trunk is so big that I do mot have to be concerned about grocery shopping with all the room to accommodate many shopping bags, gifts and suitcases. The trunk can accept more items than my Rolls Royce Phantom. The buying experience was a pleasure. Bought the car new exactly the way the buying experience should be. Tesla delivered the car to my home without me being there. No dealership waste of a day with high pressure to buy whatever the dealer could persuade you to purchase extras that jacked up the price. Tesla was smart selling direct. On line no muss, no wasted time with high pressure sales. Like the fixed price the same as buying a shirt on line with free delivery. Clearly Elon Musk deserves a high five for working so hard in building a successful company in America. He is a true hero.