2024 Tesla Model 3 Consumer Reviews
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Lovely to drive but buyers beware
I was in love with my Tesla until I scratched the bumper. The insurance is terrible. My car has been in the shop since 8/30/24 - it’s now 9/1924, with no word at all from their insurance - it took more than 10 Days for them to agree to a rental, and that took me going into the showroom and almost crying, and that is only for 30 days. My car has been in the shop now for 3 weeks with no communication. There isn’t a person to talk to, they don’t respond to daily emails or even me sending the estimate for repairs in myself. The body shop said this is normal for Tesla. Apparently other regular insurances are way more on Teslas given their delay on sending and the expense of their parts. Don’t do it- buy something else!
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It's a computer car
I have a Tesla model 3. I like the fact that it's electric, but I don't like the fact that it is operated by computer. For example, the cruise control has an added feature called curvassist that makes it unusable. For $50,000, the car should come with a usable Cruise control. Automatic emergency braking is also sometimes dangerous. Depending upon the circumstances, it may slam on the brakes in the middle of the highway. I wish Tesla either left these computer features out or at least gave the user the option to turn them off. Curvassist apparently cannot be turned off.
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- Long Range SedanMSRP: $33,10016 mi away
- Base SedanMSRP: $33,10016 mi away
- Long Range SedanMSRP: $33,10016 mi away
Parking sensors are USELESS
Have gone from a 2020 model 3 to a 2023 the new model has TOTALLY USELESS parking sensors, highly inaccurate - probably the WORK sensors and a waste of space!
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Best car I've ever owned!
Performance aside (and is has no shortage of that!), this is the best car I've ever owned. I've owned 24 cars to date. Magically low ongoing cost of ownership. 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. This refreshed version is quieter, smoother, quicker, faster and better handling than the previous Model 3 Performance. It's fit and finish is also better than my 2020.
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2024 Improvements Tip the Scale
We’ve been simultaneously in awe of, and skeptical of Tesla for years. Awesome sales, and the growing sense that we are missing out on something on one hand. Risks of a new manufacturer, personality and politics in another. We recently took ownership of a 3LR and are thoroughly enjoying the revolutionary approach to driving, design, safety, and technology. There is definitely a visionary “tech/transportation” statement being channeled; ie: minimalism, programmable horn (which includes an extensive range of human flatulency), a light show replete with fanfare crescendos, (and the car’s transformation into a virtual firework), extensive gaming options, and advanced streaming support…as well as way-too-much-power, tight handling and a quiet comfortable cabin. “Nerd,” in a good way, keeps coming to mind as my own inner nerd is activated and inspired. One begins to think differently behind the wheel of a Tesla. It IS paradigm shifting, and it feels ok. The updates for 2024 propelled us. The other hand can sit back and ponder judgement. Which single automotive company has done more to eliminate ICE exhaust poisons? Look around…Teslas are everywhere. Is Tesla a risky venture? No. I know there are people I will be at odds with. I am related to many. I hope by leaning-in we build connections that are not dependent upon a political litmus.
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