Tesla Model 3 Review | 85000 Miles Later!
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- Reviewing my 2018 Tesla Model 3 after 85000 miles of driving. This includes the good and the bad that I’ve experienced over the years.
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I just started watching your video and I like it already. 85 Thousand Miles is a great testament to the EV’s endurance, quality and enjoyability. I’ve been trading/leasing my Hondas every 3 years, not that they can’t go 100k but if/when they do it means I’ve put a lot of oil, spark plugs, who knows water pumps, brakes, air conditioning and other repairs and maintenance into them and not just Hondas but any ICE car I’ve had and that’s many over the past 50 years. I’ve only had my Chevy Bolt EUV 2 years but it’s flawless and maintenance free. I’m really excited about the new Tesla M3 and I’m going back now to watch the rest of your video.
So glad I can help. Glad your bolt as been working issue free. I still love gas cars like I’d easily take a Porsche 911 if it was given to me lol but I also love my EVs. I can see myself ever going back. It’s just so convenient to not worry about maintenance and charging at home with my solar. Once the infrastructure is as common as gas stations people will really understand the true benefits. The tech, speed, and drivability is just awesome.
Just got a ‘19 M3P with 81k miles.. fingers crossed no crazy issues for the future 😅
Gosh it’s crazy that with other cars probably wouldn’t even look twice at something with so much mileage but at least for mine it’s been fine. I hope you don’t have any issues and it’s good. Should have battery warranty until 120k miles or so should be good for a bit on that.
I'm a Tesla investor and just bought a used 2022 Model 3 long range. I can pay $99 per month for FSD. I think anyone that paid $15K up-front should have FSD for LIFE.
Thank you. I agree wholeheartedly. If it doesn’t stay with you on your account than at a minimum give me the value at trade in is my opinion.
@@Gary_Walker9015000 is a decent used car wtf 🤬
It is for life of the car
Its for the life of the car until its traded into Tesla and removed.
Tesla often does incentives where they allow you to transfer the FSD to a new vehicle, but yeah you're kind of stuck waiting for that goodwill of Tesla and you have to buy new.
This is the best real Tesla review I have seen so far and I have watched tons!
Man I’m glad you think so and enjoyed it. Just wanted to give my real world point of view. Thanks for the kind words.
@@Gary_Walker90love red seat covers. Link?
I have the 2023 Model 3 RWD in the same red that I just got a month ago. Took it on a 1,000 mile road trip within the first 2 weeks. The navigation to each Supercharger couldn’t have been easier. Once you learn the little quirks it becomes addicting to drive. Yours looks to be in excellent condition. Cheers
Awesome. Glad the first trip was a success. My mom just got a model 3 and I’m still in the process of teaching her the ins and outs. She’s afraid to go on a road trip alone so I’ll most likely ride with her the first time. Lol. The nav does make it easy though. Enjoy your car
Great honest review! Literally got mines a week ago. 2023 Model 3 RWD! So far I love it!
Glad you enjoying it! Not sure how your delivery was but if you have any questions feel free to ask.
@@Gary_Walker90 Delivery was actually great! A friend and I throughly inspected the car and found one minor issue with the wood grain dash. Everything was good! Definitely staying EV from here on out!
Bought my Tesla today based on large part to your video. I got the Model Y LR. Thank you!
You’re welcome. I really hope you enjoy the vehicle. If you’ve never had one or an electric car in general there’s a short learning curve but once mastered you probably will never go back to nothing less. It reminds me of the transition to the iPhone in the old smartphone days and how it pushed the tech forward. Tesla is still a relatively new company so make sure you look the vehicle over and make sure it good. Also, ask question if you have any while there. They do have tutorials in the menus but anything comes up feel free to ask me as well.
Sold my hellcat for good money due the crazy market. Picked up a model 3 rwd to commute and save some money for next garage queen. So far I’m impressed and its a blast to drive.
Great. Honestly most people I know with hellcats and stuff be like heck no I’m not getting rid of that for a EV lol. That’s cool it’s been a blast. I figure anyone who gives it a try usually likes it. It’s just a good commuter and torque and SW is cool for sure and performance version is even better. What you thinking of getting later for the garage? If I had the money I would love to have a 911 or lotus just to have with my evs lol.
@@Gary_Walker90 a 2020+ Aston Martin vantage V8.
Thank you Mr. Walker for this review!
Thanks for watching!
after watching this video and many others and hours of research and test driving.. I finally purchased a 2022 Tesla M3 with 18000 miles.. so happy I purchased used instead of new. this car is amazing.. Thanks again for this video.. it really helped me with my decision when purchasing! :)
I’m glad it helped. Purchasing new is good to especially if you have access to tax credit but 18k isn’t bad and it’s relatively new. You still have a good warranty so should be good to go and glad you’re enjoying the car. :)
How is it so far?
One of the best and most helpful Tesla videos I’ve seen. Thank you!
I’m glad i was able to help. Figured I’d just speak on my personal experience.
Wow! Dog Mode!!! I think you just sold me. I take my little dog everywhere. I leave the Bolt On with AC/Heat set to 72, lock the door and when I get back he’s happy as a clam and cool as a cucumber. I charge at home, 99% of my trips are less than 50 miles and basically I feel like I’m driving for free. My electric bill now itemizes everything so I think it’s between 10 and 15 a month… still free. I pass gas stations except to get snacks or use the RR but yes, the Super Charger network and the whole EV Charge infrastructure will eliminate and range anxiety. Infotainment… you mentioned Apple Music. Can I get Amazon Music? What or how does your Voice Control work? Hey Siri or Alexa or Google or Tesla, Play Classic Rock??? I’d love to see a demo on that. Thanks again for doing a first hand consumer report. It means a lot to someone who’s potentially in the market. Great Job and Thanks Again!
Tesla currently only has Apple Music, tidal and Spotify in the car infotainment system. Unfortunately not Amazon music, but I’m sure if it stays popular or enough people ask they’ll add that in a future update one day. Voice control is a Tesla built system so no Siri, Alexa or Google. You hit the voice control button on steering will and simply can say “ turn climate to 72 degrees” or “open charge port” or “navigate to Colorado” and it’ll do it while including the charging stops you’ll need to get there. You’re the first person that has ask for a demo on that so I’ll do a short video on the voice controls soon.
Thanks for your review. I have a 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range. It has 102k miles. I bought it from a dealer for about $19K. I immediately brought it to Tesla for a complete overall. No rattles, no squeak and it drives really good. I think I was lucky with my purchase. Everything seems to be very good and the battery degradation was about 10%. I think I was lucky with this purchase. Loving the car so far. Thanks for sharing. I appreciate you.
That's great. I'm glad you got a good one but it was good on you being proactive and taking it to Tesla just in case. It's crazy that a car with over 100k miles still feels new.
No issues so far?
@@JoseVillegas-ip7qoNo issues at all. I change the filter myself, added a few accessories like a heads up display and tinted the windows. Now the car feels better on the heat. Without the tint and sun shades at the top glass it felt very hot with the AC running.
@@d7mysterio7 nice man! Congrats!! Going to get mine soon. You were able to tint the glass roof as well?
@@JoseVillegas-ip7qo I got the roof sun shades from Amazon. It cost about $40 and I purchase a mini HUD, mud flaps, and door guard protector. The roof shades work pretty good.
I just bought a 2018 M3P with 25k mi for $33,500 and love it. Perfect condition no accidents. The prices are definitely dropping I think cuz new Model Highland coming
Wow low mileage. That’s a good price for a performance. Yep dropping because that and Tesla dropping the prices of the new ones.
We just bought a brand new Model 3 for a little less than that. lol
Got my 2018 M3P for $30k with 31k miles!
Bad timing but hopefully your car is good
@@TonyMiguel-ko7cz Funny, I actually returned my 2018 after 2 weeks after buying from Carmax because they have a 30 day return policy money back guarantee for any reason you change your mind because my cousin who works at Tesla design studio told me of all the expected changes for the 2024 M3P and I knew I wouldnt be satisfied with the old Model 3 Performance once the 2024 came out. I took delivery of my 2024 Model 3 Performance on June 27 th and couldn’t be happier! So glad I didnt keep the old M3P! The new ones are so much better!!! Was torture waiting for delivery but was definitely worth the wait !
I have a June 2018 LR RWD similar to yours.I did the PPF and ceramic out of the 26:59 gate and it’s still perfect over 5 years later. The factory seats are still mint and hopefully T Sportline does the right thing and replaces that seat.🤞
That’s cool. Same ride! Yea I like them but a bit bummed about that and with how old it is not sure I want to invest in new ones if I had too. 🤷🏽♂️
Condition and clean the leather sets
The only leather seat option to go with is Katzkin. As someone who does upholstery I see people buy these kinds of kits that give aftermarket leather a bad name. You gotta pay to play, they are not cheap but they are way better. I’ve done quite a few Teslas now. Even done heated and cooled seats on one.
Good to know. I got mine when the 3 was not out long. Being that I heard good things about the company my assumption was that the material would last much longer. It cost somewhere in the 3k ball park. Everything else I got there was fine but for seats probably will go elsewhere.
Something to keep in mind, even in the boonies you CAN charge your car with a regular 110 volt outlet (level 1 charging), it will take a long time... about 5 miles an hour, but it will work.
It’s very bad if you have somewhere to go in a short time frame. I quoted me up to 24hrs several times I did that, but I will say in an emergency situation or if you not driving much it’s good to be able to charge pretty much anywhere.
New model 3 owner here (Long Range). My last car was a Chevy Volt. My Volt has just over 230k miles on it and the brake pads are over 50%. The Volt's regen is not nearly as strong as my Model 3, so I'm expecting the brakes on my Tesla to last a very long time.
Awesome. Going from a volt to a 3 is probably a good transition for you. I hope you’re enjoying the car and it last long for you and that you have great future road trips!
Bought one this week and been scared of future, thanks for reassuring video. Needed to see this . God Bless
No problem. If you have additional questions
definitely reach out. It's a lot of support and helpful videos on UA-cam. Also may want to look into joining a Tesla group. That helped me out in the beginning for sure.
Loved the seat covers. Where did you get your seats done at and for how much?
I got them at T Sportline in LA. Believe they were roughly about $2500 at that time. I got them about 4 years ago though so prices may differ for sure.
I love the upgrades and subtle touches you did with your Model 3. Looks lovely. Thorough review as well, thank you. I intend to buy one or a Model S in the foreseeable future after i leave the Air Force. Most likely from this year unless they make some dramatic upgrades in the next 4 years even after “project highland”. Contemplating on the white or red but if red I’ll definitely have to spec it out with those nice rims and black badge you got with the ppf installed as well and whatever paint additives you applied. The carbon fiber interior is a must. I’ll see what magic i can do with the white :D
Awesome! Appreciate your service. Great definitely test drive them both and see what you think when the time comes. Im curious on project highland even though I was looking at a model S and also have a cybertruck on reservation so we’ll see how long that take. Definitely a lot of stuff you can do to make the car your own. It’s so many out there that I just be tired of seeing the same wheels and things so customizing is a must just to set you apart. Even project highland whenever that comes will be everywhere so that will need to be customized too lol. Anyways awesome and thanks for the feedback. Can’t wait for you to ge your own.
Why would you buy a Tesla 😂
Great review, beautiful car! One question that remains for me, when you hit 80K+ miles, is the battery charge similar to an iphone, have you lost a lot of power, does it drain faster. I would assume that after a full charge, you would get less distance, but wondering if it's really impacting..
Great question. I can’t feel any difference as far as propulsion or power to be honest. The electronics in the vehicle is powered mainly by the 12V so screen functionality doesn’t feel more sluggish or anything. It actually has improved with SW updates thus far. The high voltage battery has lost some distance but not too much. It still feels brand new for the most part.
Got mines 6 months ago and so far I’m loving it!
I’m glad you’re enjoying it. I hope it was easy to set up and understand. Is this your first EV?
@@Gary_Walker90 my husband and I had to sit together and watch multiple videos on how to operate it. Lol it was fun actually. And this is my first EV. Definitely had saved me a lot of money since I have to drive a total of 60 miles a day for work and my work provides free charging! That’s a plus for me!
Any issues?
@@JoseVillegas-ip7qo besides a little bit of paint chipping, no issues. Maybe a clear wrap to protect the paint will be ideal…something I should have done since I drive on the freeway a lot.
@@Gary_Walker90 yes first EV and loving it. Since I travel about 40 miles a day for work, this has been the best decision.
I also have a 2018 June lrm3 so a bit over 5 years and I love my car ( and not a car person before )… also have full PPF, ceramic coat on top of PPF. I don’t know if I can part with my car although interested in the new “Highland”. My car is silent as a mouse but it could be that they need to increase consistency. I use autopilot almost everyday and am very comfortable with it. FSD I have too but it does not work as smoothly ( esp. with turns) as I would like. I paid $10k for FSD. I want Telsa to reward their customer loyalty by keeping the FSD and enable a transfer to a new tesla if you paid full price for it to begin with.
Awesome. Glad you like the car. I’m considering the S but curious on the highland. I’ll definitely be taking a test drive.
How's your battery life? Should be stull great but a specific status would be appreciated.
Its been good. At 100% when I first got it my car would say about 325 miles on a full charge. Now it’s stating about 294 miles on a full charge so not a crazy change but a change nonetheless. In daily driving don’t even notice and luckily still under warranty for now.
Just got my 2022 performance model 3, very low mileage. It's completely ridiculous, way more power than I need but sometimes you just gotta do it.
Aye but it’s fun as hell lol. Congrats man!
thinking about picking up a used 2018 or 2019 model 3 so this video is great thank you
If you have any other questions let me know. Good luck!
We just got one and we love it 😅. That’s why I found this video- looking at reviews. It’s a fun car!
Your car looks like my Model 3 Performance because you got it lowered and I changed ito 18" inch T Sportline Rims because I live in the Northeast and wanted some sidewall in case if I endured a pothole.
That’s cool. Yep that definitely will help with the potholes. Also, the aero caps better efficiency is so minimal i always suggest getting rims you like and enjoy the car.
Mine has 9k miles and almost everything was replaced. It’s always in the shop
Man sorry to hear that. It’s actually wild how some can be bad like that and others perfect. I’m actually surprised how good mine has been since it’s a pretty early model too. Think I lucked out but most of my friends 3 around that time were good. I would hope the ones today are much better.
Watching this video made me a lot more comfortable with my decision to go ahead and purchase my 2019 M3 long range AWD with 18k miles on it. I live in an apartment and a supercharger is only a little over 1 mile away. I can also charge at my apartment. Really appreciate the in depth review !!!
Did you buy it?
@@JoseVillegas-ip7qo yep got it yesterday and don't regret my decision at all. Added bonus it has the FSD package included which is a surprise to me !!
@@Perfectly_imperfect1 perfect I’m looking to get one tomorrow as well. Any recommendations on what to check?
Glad you liked it. You’re literally in the same position I was in. My only issue was sometimes the apartment chargers were taken so those days it was a little bit of an inconvenience. Chargers in Cali get full pretty often in that area I lived in so once I moved away from that crowded area it was much better.
I just bought a 2018 yesterday in red as well and I’m loving it!
Awesome! Don’t get a lot of used ones that old getting purchased with the discounted prices these days on the new ones and tax credit. Glad you’re enjoying it.
@@Gary_Walker90 It still qualifies for the credit and it’s less expensive than the new ones so it is perfect for my needs😁 I found a gem, they took extremely good care of the vehicle and it shows inside and out
Drove electric for the first time for the past few days as a rental. Very nice driving experience. Til i tried to coast and came to a full stop a few seconds later.
Also had to wait 30 mins for a charging station to open. The industry still has some maturing to do
Turn off regen braking and you will coast.
Not sure which vehicle you were in, but that non coasting is the regenerative braking. It’s actually convenient once you get use to it. I will say though if you just hate it there’s a setting in the Tesla where you can change it to allow normal coasting. I don’t usually have those waits in the Tesla but I do monitor stations pretty closely when im traveling and make sure I try to stop at less crowded ones if possible. I have had those problems with Electrify America chargers when I rented cars but that’s usually cuz it’s only 4-6 of them and some are broken or you have a really slow charging car like a Chevy bolt on it. The infrastructure definitely has more work to do to keep up with how many cars are getting purchased and Tesla will need to do even more now that other companies will be partnering with them and it won’t be exclusive anymore soon.
Respect, car still looks NEW! I have a 23' Model Y and I love it! Wish the dash was a bit more luxurious but they have 3rd party mods for that lol.
I do think the interior could be a bit more luxurious even with LED strips etc so hopefully that happens one day. Model S is a bit better but still kind of the same.
Highlander refresh supposedly has Led lights
Thank you for this content! So practical and detailed, very much appreciated 👍
Thank you for your input! Figured I’d just speak from my personal experience and hope it helps someone in a future decision.
Would you recommend me buying a used 2021 model y long range with acceleration boost, 20inch rims and tow hitch. Its selling price is 30,933. But it has 60,700 miles . I’m stuck and don’t know what to do. Anything helps thanks 😊
That’s hard one. If you’re able to get the tax credit it may not make sense to invest in a vehicle with such high miles especially if you have to get a loan. The loan, being for a used vehicle may have a higher interest rate than buying new. If a new long range RWD is only roughly 5k or so more I would go new. If you don’t get the tax credit I would look for a car with a bit less miles if possible. Not saying anything would be wrong with it but teslas have a warranty until 50k for general issues. If nothing is out there and you see the car and it looks good then you probably will be fine but take it for a test ride and make sure no issues first if possible.
Awesome video! Your ride is gorgeous, I’d never think it had that many miles on it. Tesla just announced a $7500 rebate on Highland long range models so I’m really tempted to make the jump to my first EV. With the rebate it’s under $40k. For a practical all wheel drive vehicle that has almost no maintenance, insane mileage compared to ICE, and can blow the doors off a scat pack on the street this seems like a no brainer at that price.
It’s a really good car if you moving over to your first ev with the tech and speed. Definitely go take a test drive if you haven’t already. Also many other options out there these days too. The no maintenance is very nice though.
Congrats man… you keep that thing clean! How/where do you get that coating from?
Thanks man! Its the traditional Tesla red color but got a ceramic coating and paint correction from RPM Tesla in SoCal. Outside that I just try to keep it clean.
If you have the Standard plus on 2018 was 240 miles not 290. Your chrome delete made it look like the new RWD. The new RWD now is 270 miles but I’ve never get close to that.
My vehicle is the long range RWD which they don’t make anymore in the states. It started at 310 miles and increased via a software update to 325 at one point. Now it’s roughly at 290 or so when charged to 100%.
Got mine 2 weeks, a red Model 3 RWD. so far I am loving it. Tesla gives free 3 month FSD and autopilot. Also, Tesla cars do not come with floor mats.
Glad you enjoying it! Mine came with carpet mats but I definitely recommend better ones for rain and the elements.
Been watching a few vids cos im looking at buying a Tesla 3. Yours is the nicest one Ive seen so far 🤘🏼
Oh man thanks. It’s plenty out there so glad you think so. lol. If you have any specific questions definitely let me know. Since the new model just dropped may make the choice a bit harder especially with the deals on used models.
Gary, I really appreciate your honest evaluation of your experience with your Tesla! It also looks great!!
Thank you. I hope it helped and thank you for taking the time to watch.
Great review! Can you watch UA-cam while driving? More so in traffic.
What is your current battery capacity after 87,000 miles.
Thanks. Unfortunately no you can’t. Tesla disables all the video apps when the car is not in park so I usually only watch videos when I’m waiting on something or charging the car at a station. I’ve lost roughly about 8% of my battery thus far. When i first got it the battery showed 325 miles on a full charge and now it states 303 miles so not too bad actually.
Not bad at all. I do have one more question. How many miles do you get out of a set of tires? Thank you in advance.
Very good video! Are those seat covers you added?
Yes, they are from TSportline btw.
Are the auto pilot /self driving, full self driving something one can add *after the purchase?
Yes, you can actually do it via the in-car interface or within the app or desktop website. It’s actually pretty easy to spend large amounts of money with them. Lol. I will say though that typically if you buy FSD after delivery they charge an extra 1k. You can also do the subscription as well which is $199 monthly. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Overall recommended?
Yes, in my experience the vehicle has been great for over 100k miles. One area that needs improvement though is customer service. It’s gotten worse over the years so just be careful. This is just my experience and it mainly stems from not being able to reach a real human when you need some assistance. Everything is so automated.
Seriously I love my m3, but I have also thought about getting a S or X. I don’t know if I can do it.
Thanks for your summary.
I’m telling you it’s a very hard decision. It’s difficult to potentially let it go. It also was my first ev so it has some sentimental value right now. I go back n forth between X or Rivian all the time.
Honestly coolest Tesla I’ve ever seen
Oh man it’s much cooler ones out there but thank you for the kind words.
Do you have any battery depreciation? If so, how much compared to when it was new? Thanks for your thorough review.
Honestly it's been pretty good. When I first got the vehicle it would state 100% was 325 miles. I charged to 100% today and it stated 302 miles and it's got about 89k on the odometer. I'm honestly surprised how well it's holding up.
Great review! I am a Tesla investor since 2020 and I agree with your views on FSD, I took a test ride in a 2024 highland a couple of days ago and thinking about purchasing one Tesla dropped the price for the RWD just under 50k here in Canada!
If you can afford it definitely look into it. Good thing for you as you have many options but the new model 3 is a nice vehicle. If I was in the market for a small sedan again I would definitely get a model 3 performance but I’m looking for a truck these days.
I see you Nupe! Gamma Delta Spring 01. I have a 23 Model 3. I did get the white, I was considering red.
Iota Omega Fall 09. The only thing about red is you gotta pay that premium for the color. It’s nice though. Next vehicle probably will be black potentially.
Did your battery have any degradation at all and if it did how many percent or miles loss?
I’ve lost roughly around 9-10% capacity at full. The battery use to show 325% at full charge and now it’s roughly at 290-295ish.
I’m with you bro, I sold my m2 after I own Tesla for a year. Definitely would go with red on my next tesla!
I wish they made some additional colors but the red does look nice. I don't regret it after having it for sure, but most likely will go with black next time I'm thinking.
also love the black color myself but I'm just worry about the safety issue where black color cars are tent to get into an accident more often due to the visibility. @@Gary_Walker90
@@tokio1651 hmm never really thought of that. I'm sure I'll decide on a color when the time comes.
Black gets so dirty glad I got white I love it
I’m thinking of buying one but I’m having so much anxiety about the car maybe shutting off or something crazy lol
You don’t have to worry. All cars have issues and honestly I had more issues with my old dodge than anything with this car. I’ve traveled all over the place in my 103000 miles and never had any major issue except a flat tire. Definitely ask around though and get owner opinions.
What is the battery degradation? How much range have you lost? I bought the '23 SR LFP. 39K - 7500 credit, which I just got. Tesla gave me 3K for my worthless 2007 Camry, sight unseen. Basically a $30K car. I ppf'd the front and also did the carbon fiber wrap over the wood grain finish. Love how you replaced the chrome emblems with black. I want to do that too. Funny thing, I rented an ICE on vacation and the damn thing started moving as soon as I put it in Drive! I was like, " whoa whoa whoa, why is the car moving? "
Awesome. Why was the Camry worthless? lol. Glad you getting stuff done and protecting it and it’s great that prices have fallen so much. I paid 59k for mine in 2018 so it’s wild how low you can get one now. Yes the coasting is something you always have to get used too again along with hitting the brake pedals. My battery has degraded roughly 8% in almost 100k miles. Holding up pretty good which is why I’ll probably just keep it and lease something else on the side if i got something else.
I'm at 96k on my 2020 P3. I agree 100% with your review. It's hard for me to replace this car. I do have a cybertruck on order. Even then, I would sell this P3. Btw I track mine. This this a a sleeper.❤
Dog mode is game changer!!!
You would be surprised that dog mode makes me only want to consider rivian or tesla. I wanted to try out the taycan but realize no dog mode so that most likely wouldn’t work. I have a cybertruck on reservation so guess we’ll see what happens with that if I don’t get a Model S in the meantime. Funny thing is only reason I would consider anything else is just to try something else. Literally have no complaints with my car which is weird to say. Lol
Excellent review, thanks! Very reassuring to see a 4 y/o tesla is 99% as good as new. It's the opposite of so many ICE cars where more and more theings stop working as they age.
I’m actually surprised it’s held up this well to be honest but it’s definitely paid for itself. I’ve never kept a car this long so definitely happy with it.
My family is planning on purchasing a new Telsa model 3 before 2023 closes out. One area i would appreciate your personal thoughts on is Telsa security and anti-theft deterence. Do you believe vehicle protection safeguards and features from Telsa are adequate, or should one potentially consider exploring the aftermarket vehicle security market?
Gosh great question. Honestly tesla is one of the best for security and rivian pretty much copied them. Tesla I believe if I’m not mistaken was the first company to offer a dashcam for the car that’s included without purchasing it separately through a 3rd party. In summary Tesla has a feature called sentry mode. It allows the vehicle to use the external cameras and 1 internal camera to monitor the vehicle surroundings. You can set it up so that when you leave your car it will record anytime someone comes near your car, tries to open a door or it is damaged or hit. If that happens it sends an alert to your phone letting you know the security alarm went off. Even if this doesn’t happen you can go into the app and look at the cameras from afar to always check on it if you want. It’s an awesome feature. I also use this for dog mode when I leave my dog in the car as I can check the internal camera to see what he’s doing and that he is safe. I can personally say I enjoy this feature as I’ve been hit twice and each time I’ve had the car recording to show the police for evidence. Hope this helped.
Any recommendations on buying used? I see some 2018-19 model 3 going between 25-30k with 40-60k+ mileage. I currently have a 2010 Camaro SS gas guzzler just thinking to finally make the transition to electric.
I would say first do a test drive. It’s super easy to do through tesla website if you haven’t driven one before. Also, if you don’t have a garage or somewhere to charge it’s hard for me to absolutely recommend an ev just for convenience purposes. If those things check out decide what model you’re looking for. If you’re comfortable with the base model 3 and have access to the federal tax credit you could potentially get one brand new for roughly 32k after you get the credit and at that price I would probably just pay up for the new one as it has a new warranty and it’s fresh. Tesla new inventory cars through the website are being discounted right now especially with the new version coming soon. Now if you want a model 3 performance or something and want a cheaper price then used is probably your best bet for those prices. Just make sure if you do go with used that you test drive it and make sure they get you set up with tesla in the app and stuff as 3rd parties seem to not do good with that at least from what I’ve seen.
@@Gary_Walker90 Thanks for the info Im definetly going to go used. but for now ill look around to see what other offers are on the market Im seeing some older model S's around the same price range too and I like their interior a lot more tbh but there 2015 models where the model 3 performance is just as capable and better priced.🤔 I wont make a move just yet.
@@Chevifier Also keep in mind that the pre 2017ish model S are running hardware 2 to 2.5 so the SW may run a bit slower and they won’t get the most current features but still pretty feature rich.
Those rims are sick.
Those are the rims I'm going to put on my Tesla when the new performance goes on sale.
Do you know if Tsportline delivers to Discount Tire ?? That way I can just go there to have them installed.
I’m not sure but I know they will ship to your home so maybe. If not I guess ship home and then take them to discount to get put on. I’m curious on the new performance as well. Was considering a plaid S but may be unnecessary.
Awesome review!
Where did you get the Red Break caps from?
The caps are the stock caps that came with vehicle, but I had them painted. They were originally black.
Did your steering wheel peel? Did your tail lights get moisture? Any issues because mine feels soo cheaply made
Gosh man I’m sorry to hear that. I honestly think I lucked out with mine along with my friends. No peeling or moisture build up but I have seen several with those. My mom actually bought one used and it had the moisture problem. I had her return it and by a new one instead as carmax was charging her about the same as new so didn’t make sense but yea sorry to hear that. They are usually good about fixing those things but still sucks when it happens. I hope the newer ones are better.
@@Gary_Walker90 yeah warranty has covered most, replaced two tail lights a door panel because the switch broke, a entire seat because the air bag sensor the steering wheel I just one of those cool stitch in wheel covers looks 👌. I hope the new models are more premium.
136795 KM in 4 yeas its not that bad I would wait 1 more year then sell it at the 5 year mark.
Luckily there’s nothing else out the market that I’m desperate to have. I think I’ll most likely keep it another year or 2 as long as nothing bad happens lol
I hope you get back to me as I’m responding way past the upload date, but great video! I recently got a used 2018 model 3 in black and want to make it all black, even the trim instead of the chrome trim it comes with. I think it would look great in all black. How did you manage to get your trim black, as well as you door handles and even what connects the mirror to the body of the car?
Also I know your in cali but I also got the rwd, would you happen to know how it handles in the snow?
I actually went to a body shop and had them do a complete chrome delete so they put a gloss black wrap over all the chrome. It sucks I had to pay for that and now all the teslas just come like that now. Lol.
Thanks for letting me know haha i know right.
@@devp07 I think it definitely makes the car look better so glad they did do that though since pretty much everyone was doing it anyway lol
yeah it 100% does chrome does not look right
Yes. A very well kept great condition car.
thank you. Definitely trying to keep it good as long as I can.
Beautiful Tesla my friend. Quick question, I am currently looking to purchase my first Tesla and have my first demo drive coming up. I noticed several Tesla owners have that, "Access OK Clean Air Vehicle" sticker on theirs. Is it mandatory to keep that on your car or can you peel those off of your own free will? And if you can peel them off... why have so many chosen not too?
Thank you. So the stickers on the rear of vehicle are for residents of CA. You have to apply to the state to acquire them which is good for 3 years but it allows you to drive in the HOV lane without having 2 or more people in the vehicle so it’s somewhat an incentive to purchase an electric vehicle. You applying and using the stickers are your own decision and it’s not mandatory but it’s good to have in CA. If you don’t put them on and drive in the HOV lane you will get a ticket. After the 3 years are up you can simply take them off and drive normally as you’ll be unable to drive in HOV lane without passengers once that occurs. Hope that helps.
@@Gary_Walker90 Ah, that makes sense as I am not from CA - Thank you again for your insight and knowledge. :-)
You might have said it and I missed it, For your ppf do you have it on the sides and front or just front?
I only did it for the front. I was a bit limited financially at the time but if I could do it now I would probably do the whole car but doing the front works pretty well. You get the buck of the damage from rocks and stuff in the front. I did ceramic coat the entire car.
Looking at purchasing either a Model Y or Model 3 . Great information, thanks for sharing.
You’re definitely welcome. They are similar but test drive them both. See what makes more since. Also keep in mind the 3 refresh should be coming very soon to US.
Is it ok to only use the chargers around you instead of using the one at home if u don’t have a garage?
Yes. So when I first got mine I didn’t have a garage. My mom actually has one now without a garage. It’s not as convenient when you’re not charging at home depending on how far your daily commute is, but it’s doable. Using slow chargers are better for the battery on a daily basis but using a supercharger is not an issue if that’s your only option. I know some people who do it and it hasn’t really had a negative impact on their battery and like I said when I first got mine I was in the same position for almost a year. Granted my job had a few chargers onsite I could use sometimes but most times I was at a supercharger.
@@Gary_Walker90 thanks I’m getting my model 3 awd this Friday I’m coming from a Audi A6 so I very excited like you said the gas is definitely about 70$ to get a full tank 🤦🏾♂️ and my job it about 22 minutes away so I’m hoping to see a difference
Trying to decide between this or a Honda Accord sport 2.0t
I’m biased so of course I would suggest a model 3 performance, but if you like engine sounds go with the Honda. We may not have them in the next 20 years so may as well enjoy it.
disregard, i read your reply from another battery question. Thanks again for your honest review and sharing this info!
No worries. If you have any other questions definitely let me know.
Beautiful car!! Good video!! Teslas in ATL rock!!!
Thank you! Appreciate it. Its been a good car. The best I’ve had for sure which makes me nervous to try anything else lol
Thank you for this video man, very useful information that will help a lot of people
Appreciate the kind words. I figured I’d make some videos to help new tesla and ev owners in general since it can be a scary transition for new people. A lot of videos are now geared towards people who already are familiar with the vehicles but still think it’s beneficial to help at a more lower level.
what tint percentages you have on front and rear? looks great ! i want that that same darkness on mine
Gosh I did it so long ago that I’m forgetting, but if I’m not mistaken believe the front was 25% and rear was 15%. Of course not legal in most places but luckily I haven’t had issues. Does make it look good. I would just go to a tint shop and look at the options on display. That’s what I did and it helped.
@@Gary_Walker90 awesome!
Gorgeous car. Keep up the videos!
Thanks!
Did you call Tesla for the tow truck that brought you the loaner tire or your insurance??
Yes I did. They brought a loaner and put it on. I went and purchased a new tire and took the loaner back to the nearest Tesla center.
I just test drove my first Model 3, and I am in love. I have been bitten by the Tesla bug. #teamtesla #model3
It’s hard to pass once to drive it especially if you haven’t really driven any other electric vehicles. The tech in combination with the performance is pretty awesome.
Car looks brand new. Beautiful color red.
Thanks!
Wait Nvrm I just saw the part of the video you talked about it lol
Cool!
How often u have to change tires?
It goes through tires pretty quickly. I may change every 30k miles or so roughly. I do tire rotations every 6k miles.
I had one for an Uber car for about two months and I'm like I need to buy my own so I bought a 2018 51000 MI but it's your dual motor all-wheel drive it can get up compared to that single motor I was driving it was a little pricey 30,000 it's the most expensive car ever but but I'm biting the bullet because I love this thing
That’s cool that Uber allows that. It can be pricey but not too bad compared to other luxury brands and good thing is you don’t have the oil changes and extra stuff on top of the payment which is always nice.
The ppf definitely helps the red as it sorta warms the color up some and gives it some depth. No ppf it kinda sucks. It’s typically an off red. Especially not worth a 2k up charge for teslas vastly inferior paint to any other automaker in the US. I do wish they’d bring back a classic silver or the mercury grey from Germany (which is think they charge 3k for or so in USD).
A lot has been tweaked since yours. Maybe better or worse depending on what. I have a Model 3 Performance 2023 currently and it handles great. Definitely great pickup on the low end.
I had the paint detailed when I first got it before the ceramic coating and ppf so that helped with any paint issues.
@@Gary_Walker90 the paint correction definitely helps. Doesn’t fix like being under painted in places. Especially near the borders of things. Which I still see these issues on my 2023. The paint being so thin under the front bumper and behind the back wheels that I can see through the paint some. The quality control issues are honestly still my biggest gripe with Tesla. If they could at least match the consistency of a 20k Kia forte from 2017, I wouldn’t really have anything bad to say. The audio system is meh but it’s not the first car I’ve had like that. It’s not a Volvo in that regard. Tesla loves cost savings. Unfortunately that’s noticeable in areas like that.
Agree 100% on the red. In fact, the same could be said for the other colors too. None of them look great without some extra treatment.
@@TheZimberto yeah the blue is really flat looking unless it’s like sunset hitting it directly.
I really like my 23 model 3 rear drive, except for the poor paint quality. Although it’s the fourth new vehicle that I have owned that has come with paint issues. Seems like that’s what the companies are doing now.
Do you have to do wheel alignments?
I have done them, but don’t do it frequently to be honest unless necessary. Even though I can do it at my normal shop I’ve only requested it maybe twice.
That is the best looking 2018 Model 3 I've seen.
I’ve definitely seen some more extravagant ones but I’m glad you think so. Lol.
Yo Nupe!. I have the option if 65k mile standard range or 86k long range that i gotta make tomorrow. same price! what do you think?
What’s the year on each?
2022 86k and 2021 65K! Those were my options. But safe to say you kinda inspired me so I put 2k more down and just signed for a 2019 mid range 35k. Would still your feedback on everything!
How many miles did the mid range have? Now if you paid 35k, keep in mind you could've got a new one for 39k which in grand scheme of things isn't much of a difference. If the new one is similar in price always go for new is my suggestion since you get a fresh warranty and newer features and especially if you can get a tax credit like the Model Y. If you got it from Tesla website they have a lot of used ones with decent prices right now. Hopefully that's where you got it because CarMax and some others have been overcharging recently especially if people don't know about the current prices on Tesla website. Either way, great car and not too drastic of a change outside the brand new ones but just do your diligence. I had to make my mom return her first one from CarMax and helped her order a new one for the same price. Lol. Welcome to the fam though. Definitely reach out if you got any specific questions though. If it's your first Tesla you'll enjoy it. Just gotta get use to charging instead of getting gas
Also when you get a chance drop the link for them seat covers. Mines black and I’m thinking black and red will likely be the theme w/ my K A psi plates.
@@superkid527 this where I got them from but there are other options now. tsportline.com/collections/tesla-model-3-seat-upgrade-kit
Are you lowered on springs or coilovers? If so what kind/brand. thx
I’m lowered by 1’’ on springs. I went to T Sportline in Los Angeles to get that done. tsportline.com/collections/tesla-model-3-lowering-springs-and-sway-bars
Really nice video. I’m in the market for a used Tesla model 3 or S. It would be my first EV because I recently purchased an suv and definitely want to preserve it. I’m nervous, but definitely will continue to research my options and would ultimately buy something with warranty.
Aside from your video is there any tips you can give me. I’m from the east coat and have been in communication with some dealers in your region for a used model 3 or S.
They also have some nice deals I’ve seen in Florida but when I see there ads state is flood or salvage, I run. Lol
Yea I wouldn’t get anything that was flooded or savaged. Get a used one if you can’t get the tax credit. Make sure you test drive and listen for any issues. Also, make sure they set you up or let you know how to gain access to the app and help you contact tesla if it’s not from them. My mom bought one from carmax and they didn’t set her up with nothing so I had her return it and buy from tesla since it was almost the same price for new. I saw
@@Gary_Walker90 tyvm. Those salvaged or previously “fresh water” salvaged ones tend to be the very available on eBay I’ve noticed. When I think electronics and water I definitely stay clear of a flood car but salvage also depending on the damage. There’s a few sellers in CA selling them but I was actually also looking through car max among like credit union site to see what’s available. Was planning on flying out to CA to test drive one but my family is persuading me to forget that deal because it was previously in an accident. I may whined up just going through Tesla. In my region they are the most expensive even used but the warranty matters.
Sorry your mom went through mishaps from Carmax. Heard mixed reviews from them and vroom etc. thankfully she has you to guide her. Am thankful also for this platform to ask for genuine feedback.
Very informative real world owner review.
Thank you. Hope it helped.
@WT I have a 2020 model RWD. I like what you did to the calipers, nice wheels too. I put PPF on mine too and it’s garage kept, love the car. I’ve added some more mods like coilovers and replaced the front link bushings with solid ones from MPP and UPP. What’d you do to black out the chrome? I did that to mine too, hate the chrome. My door handles are the same body color, I don’t ever see that, don’t know why more people don’t do it. I think it looks better. I also have a set of lightweight aftermarket wheels and performance tires I throw on for autocross racing. One of the reasons I got the model 3 was to get away from oil changes, got tired of having to do them. Sucks that LA has you stick those ugly HOV stickers on the bumper, I’d hate to do that. They won’t let you stick it on the rear windshield?
Haha yes I hate those stickers. They actually require it to be on front or back in more areas but I settled on just the back and limited the amount of stickers on the car as it’s terrible but no they won’t allow it on the windshield. Awesome, glad you enjoying the car. I want to do more stuff to it but with so many miles I don’t see the reason to keep investing at this point but it’s been a great car. I’ve seen some people with the handles the same as the body color but your right I don’t see many of them like that. I took the car to rpmtesla and had them put a gloss black wrap on all the chrome including the door handles and the T logos.
@@Gary_Walker90Love the upgrades. I really like your seat covers. You should check out the gauge infotainment that RPM has. I got the Minii Cooper style one and love it. It's not hard to install.
Ure right about the processor buttttttt only S and X have a dedicated Graphics processor which means steams gonna be a no go for new 3 and Y =(
Also new Y with the HW4 computer has only half the RAM....seems they are keeping steam for their top tier cars.
I actually just saw an article about the ram situation after doing this video. Very unfortunate to say the least. 😫
Hows the battery degradation??
It's been good actually. When I first got the car it stated 325 miles at 100%. Now it states 302. Less than 10% degradation even after 90k or so miles.
@@Gary_Walker90 thats pretty good! And youve been charging it as recommended?
@@ikharl328 pretty much. I probably charge at home 90% of the time and charge to 80-85% most days. Also haven't seen any issues with getting the max charge rate at superchargers either. Still charges as expected.
Thanks sir' subscribing
@@ikharl328 thank you! If you have any other questions definitely let me know. I try to respond when I can.
Yo, I hope you see this comment and if you do please lmk who did your seats I love the interior!?
Your car looks great, i love the wheels
Thanks. Yea they def look good on the car. Trying my best not to get curb rash and make them survive until whenever I get another car. Lol
I’m thinking about buying a used 2020 with the around 55,000 miles for like $26,000 I wonder if it would be a good idea to put a down payment of like three or $4000 on it do you think?
I think that's a pretty reasonable price depending on the condition of the vehicle of course. For my 2018 they were offering me about 20k. Not sure what your salary is but even if you buy used you may still qualify for the tax credit too if you in the US. As far as the down payment I would only do that if the payment is higher than you can manage. In the grand scheme of things a down payment doesn't make much of a different unless it's required for the loan. I usually try not too do down payments if I'm comfortable with the payment or unless I'm paying it in full.
@@Gary_Walker90 ok cool. I make like 2g a month and been saving for a long time. I’m just so undecided. Thanks for responding btw💪🏿💪🏿
26k. Just buy it with cash. Thats peanuts for it..
Just used your referral today on a model 3, thanks 🙏🏾.
So with insurance does the rate go down after your first 6 months of driving if you don’t, assuming you have no hiccups or tickets or crashes. I was looking at online quotes and they are pretty high as heck 😬
Oh man thank you! Appreciate that. I hope your enjoy the car. Which model 3 you get? Insurance wise you should look into Tesla Insurance. They tend to be a bit cheaper than some others in my experience. I pay about $145 for mine. I use to have progressive and Tesla insurance was cheaper.
@@Gary_Walker90The standard range, haven’t got it yet. Tesla insurance not available in my State, and the quotes I’m getting are in the range 500+/month 😬😬
Would it have been better to sell it now to get either a discount on the 2023 model or like some people selling their 3 and waiting to get Project Highland?
So my opinion is if you already have a model 3, being that we know project highland is approaching, unless you’re okay with the same car design I would wait and go for the new model just so it will be more fresh and feel new. Keep in mind, my prediction is that no matter what when the new one comes out that will make the others drop in price either way. Of course you may not get a new one from tesla but you probably can find a very low mileage used one for cheap if you wanted.
@@Gary_Walker90 but I meant that some UA-camrs I've seen have sold their model 3 now and waiting to get the new Highland car. I personally needed a new car as my current car was a 2002 jeep on its last legs. So I bought a 2023 model Y last month and getting on Saturday. I couldn't wait another year for Juniper.
@@Gary_Walker90I agree with you I could have got a 2023 but I got a 2022 and a reason why it's cuz the ultra sensors on the 2022 can use autopark and summons
@@youngchirp12 understandable. The others will get the functionality eventually to catch up but it does suck they don’t already have it.
so your still on the original battery pack?
Yes I am. My battery pack warranty is 125k miles or 8 years so not too worried about it right now but haven’t had any issues with my pack whatsoever.
@@Gary_Walker90 that’s awesome to hear. I have a 2020 model 3 sr+ rwd with about 35k miles and I’m loving it!!!
@SHOTTYTV awesome!
@@Gary_Walker90 and we have the same wheels!! Lol check out my Tesla videos you’ll like them. Mine is bagged with this crazy color changing wrap
I’m looking a twin configuration and miles car to yours. What super charging speeds are you finding you get?
I still get the max. I've seen 253kw. I'm actually happy that it's still charging as expected.
I don’t know if I missed it, but I didn’t hear you say anything about battery degradation. How is your battery holding up after 87k miles? Do you still get close to the advertised mileage on a full charge?
Good question. Sorry I thought about this a bit after the video. My full charge use to say roughly 325 miles in the beginning. It now states 294 miles at full charge so its loss about 10% of the battery capacity. Still not bad at all for my travels but something to think about but definitely a good car long-term at this rate.
@@Gary_Walker90 thank you! I ordered a 2023 model y performance and was concerned how quickly I might see degradation. I get mine early September, can’t wait to go pick it up
@@mr.o3708 cool! I’m not sure how long you keep cars but if you’re keeping it for less than 150k miles definitely wouldn’t be concerned especially with the battery under warranty. Hope you have a good delivery experience!
How often do you charge the car?
@@Gremlin256 I worked remotely now so it’s different but I use to charge maybe every 3 days as my commute was 75 miles a day for work and that doesn’t include other traveling to grocery stores etc.
Thank you for a nice long term review…..
No problem. Hope you helped you.
It needs to better in production or what?
I apologize, don't understand the question. Can you ask in another way?