I bought a high-mileage Tesla Model 3 without seeing it - how is it?

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  • Опубліковано 2 лис 2024

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  • @themanofmead5273
    @themanofmead5273 Місяць тому +23

    I really enjoy your openness about the cars. I think buyers seeing videos like this are reassured about you as a vehicle dealer. More of these please. Well done 👏

    • @jcfallows
      @jcfallows Місяць тому

      You mean just like all the expensive mercs, bmws,Audi's & Porsches?

  • @dangr3957
    @dangr3957 Місяць тому +43

    I bought a white Model 3 black trim/heat pump late 2020 standard range same condition as this with 164k miles. It’s has a clean background. I payed also blind and it was an auction site. It was a company car. Tires are good interior is perfect. Lots of stone chips. Range is 209 it’s roughly 15% less the range when new. I bought it on a salvage price really. The ac made it really inefficient but seems a software update sorted out. Probably the AC need some maintenance in the future. Some parking sensors needed to change but I don’t see a need for it. Otherwise it’s the most efficient ev I ever driven it’s average 150kw/h sometimes. Drives like new.

    • @chargeheadsuk
      @chargeheadsuk Місяць тому +8

      How much did you pay for it?

    • @dangr3957
      @dangr3957 Місяць тому

      @@chargeheadsuk let me tell a bit more I saw it on eBay for £11900 a company from reading, called sterling cars (carswithnoreserve reading)advertising it there without they having the car. They told me that they only able to keep it for me if I pay so they didn’t accept any reservation. They also told me that they bought it from Tesla Leeds and they always buy high mileage cars from Tesla. They mainly sell high mileage cars sometimes with Mel lights on. I was keep calling them and than arranged a price of £11400.
      It was ridiculous really but I just went there they taxed it for me and I just drove away!

    • @thehound5794
      @thehound5794 Місяць тому +2

      It is still junk

    • @Roll_the_Bones
      @Roll_the_Bones Місяць тому +1

      @@thehound5794 Ha ha, love your ironic humour pal!

    • @clipteam
      @clipteam Місяць тому

      2021 SR+ LPF 130K miles - 215Wh/m on average

  • @davea6787
    @davea6787 Місяць тому +12

    Hi Richard, I’ve been watching your channel for years, it helped us make the decision to buy our Dual Motor which we took delivery of in March 2021 (Shanghai build). Leap of faith for us. It’s turned out to be a fantastic car. I couldn’t resist putting acceleration boost on it, as if it needed it. Fun though! The only downside is that prices have come down so much since then. As we’re not planning on selling it, it doesn’t upset us.
    The upside of falling prices is that we’ve just done the deal with Tesla to buy a 2019 SR+ with 69,000 km (43,000 miles) for $34,000 AUD, (That’s about £17,300) delivered to our door and all on road costs included. And a year’s factory warranty included (plus remaining battery/drivetrain warranty). Plus enhanced autopilot also included. It’s a Fremont car with the chrome trim. We’re very confident we’ve made a good decision.
    So now we’ll be a 2 Tesla Model 3 household. We’re excited!
    We’ve also had the very first MG ZSEV which we also bought in 2021. Nice car, does nothing wrong, but we live 450 km from the nearest big city, which is a regular trip for us, and the MG does not have the range to do those distances without multiple stops. Tesla is taking the MG as a trade-in. Which they’ll collect from our driveway.
    I love the videos on used EVs. They’ve been such a help to us. Keep them coming.
    Cheers, Dave in South Australia

    • @davidlewis4399
      @davidlewis4399 Місяць тому +1

      There is no upside of falling prices especially when the EV road tax and pay per mile costs get introduced very soon.

  • @s10lucky
    @s10lucky Місяць тому +1

    Great to see they are proving reliable. They are fantastic cars. Great video 👍

  • @johnbev2336
    @johnbev2336 Місяць тому +2

    Great video once again Richard, it looks great after a polish. Looks like a great buy. Looking forward to see you take it on a test drive

  • @garyrooksby
    @garyrooksby Місяць тому +4

    Fascinating, Richard. Thanks!

  • @paulsimpson8990
    @paulsimpson8990 Місяць тому +8

    I bought my model 3 after having lots of problems with modern ice cars that just won’t go the distance without engine and gearbox issues. I recall that they were designed as ‘commercial vehicles because Tesla had expected FSD to be fully functional and for them to be used as robo taxis. Mileage so far seems to support that with no drive issues etc. I plan on driving mine until it dies unless I’m tempted out of of by something else in the meantime 👍 thanks for the video

  • @therealjeffg
    @therealjeffg Місяць тому +2

    Really interesting information. Proving to be very durable. Thanks Richard

  • @honestjohn6222
    @honestjohn6222 Місяць тому

    This is the best way to change peoples conception on ev , so well done cheers

  • @Harissamagic
    @Harissamagic Місяць тому +152

    The real question is : How much did you pay for the bloody car ? 😡😡

    • @antoniopalmero4063
      @antoniopalmero4063 Місяць тому +3

      I reckon sub £10k .

    • @danpaul4975
      @danpaul4975 Місяць тому +5

      Definitely under £10k, it would barely retail above £13k

    • @wotireckon
      @wotireckon Місяць тому +24

      Absolutely the most important statistic is missing!!!

    • @kevinallibone9214
      @kevinallibone9214 Місяць тому +29

      Not telling you because he’s selling it, wouldn’t want you to know the profit. Simple really.

    • @heathoatmeal
      @heathoatmeal Місяць тому +9

      He tells you in the thumbnail.. £27 per 1,000 miles = £27 x 130 = £3,510

  • @danpaul4975
    @danpaul4975 Місяць тому +21

    You said the misting in the rear lights was "quite popular".... 😂 I know you meant it was very common but your choice of words tickled me!

    • @antoniopalmero4063
      @antoniopalmero4063 Місяць тому +6

      @@danpaul4975 yeah 👍, very popular , although he didn’t mention fixing it .

    • @greengiant5053
      @greengiant5053 Місяць тому

      @@antoniopalmero4063hair dryer for 5 mins

  • @Asdosie
    @Asdosie Місяць тому +15

    As someone looking to buy a used model 3 & absolutely eyeing up some higher milage 2020 models in the UK this will be interesting to watch!

    • @steveshears3854
      @steveshears3854 Місяць тому +2

      If you can stretch to it I would recommend the slightly later cars with a heat pump and remote boot (21 onwards)

    • @LastWish90
      @LastWish90 Місяць тому

      @@steveshears3854 I would only recommend the Chinese or German M3s if there were ever any US M3s in the UK in the first place because the quality in the US models is abysmal.

    • @Asdosie
      @Asdosie Місяць тому +1

      @@steveshears3854 im trying to stretch to that, Its tricky. Budget is approx 20-22k and buying out right, no finance. Trying to get a solid LR model. I will defo try to stretch for one!

    • @steveshears3854
      @steveshears3854 Місяць тому

      @@LastWish90 That's interesting, I've heard the reports of poor quality but have always been happy with my m3 - and it was made in China!

    • @charleswillcock3235
      @charleswillcock3235 Місяць тому +1

      It would be great if you invited UA-camr Geoff Buys Cars to tahe a look. He is the Alf Garnett of the motor trade.

  • @TheRocky3211
    @TheRocky3211 Місяць тому +5

    Wow a very well kept Model 3 , great to see the running cost and battery report .
    just wondering if you do any test in service mode as part of the multipoint inspection ?
    Recently see out of spec do a thermal system test on a used Model 3 p and found that it had low coolant level.
    Service mode seems like it could be quite a useful tool .

    • @DjNikGnashers
      @DjNikGnashers Місяць тому

      Please don't call this an M3.
      That term has been reserved for the REAL M3, since the 1980's, you know, the one with a proper engine, amazing sound, and motorsport heritage.

    • @TheRocky3211
      @TheRocky3211 Місяць тому

      ​@@DjNikGnashers 🤭

  • @johnburke6864
    @johnburke6864 Місяць тому +1

    Brilliant video, more of this type please!

  • @neilcollins5930
    @neilcollins5930 Місяць тому +1

    That was an excellent video , my Y LR is on 54k after 26 months will finish lease next year on 75k . We paid £1500 for warranty extension, peace of mind . Car is like new .

  • @S71DYproductions
    @S71DYproductions Місяць тому +4

    Great shout on a Disco as a tow vehicle! And looks like a decent punt on the Model 3!

  • @UK-Cycling
    @UK-Cycling Місяць тому +1

    Very helpful video Richard. Best regards Martin

  • @Rabs73
    @Rabs73 Місяць тому +3

    It can be a gamble. I purchased our second Model 3 in April this year, a 22 Performance. Cosmetically excellent, good tyres, drove like new, 35000km (22000 miles). Ex Tesla car before being sold to one previous private buyer. Traditional BMW dealer, didn't know anything about the car. I could have asked to plug in my scanmytesla reader but didn't.
    Ended up with 7-8% degradation. Not a huge deal as the price was excellent and i plan to keep it long term. But likely had been charged to 100% regularly.
    This of course is the difference between using someone like RSEV versus a traditional dealer. Just no one like that here down under yet.
    Ive said it before Richard, the weather is fine, the beer is cold and there is plenty of room 😅. Just bring a nice hat with your head (which is just like mine!)

  • @philipf2705
    @philipf2705 Місяць тому +1

    Great video Richard, i know you've done mileage tests on your own shop vehicles for this model 3. If you're not selling this one, how about a mileage test here in September before the weather gets cooler so we can see the real world range driving in convoy, just like you did in the winter? Love your videos, cheers from equally rainy Vancouver Canada!

  • @mattgregory3713
    @mattgregory3713 Місяць тому +3

    Great Video how many of those 89,000 wiper swipes were needed as they probably moved on a dry day with Tesla’s unique Auto wipers😂…Great car we have a 2021 Model LR

  • @elektrischverhaal5166
    @elektrischverhaal5166 Місяць тому +4

    And what about suspension and wishbones and rubbers? Everything still original and intact?

    • @Roll_the_Bones
      @Roll_the_Bones Місяць тому +1

      A Tesla inspector came to fix my 2022 M3LR boot strut under warranty, last month. I quizzed him on all aspects of reliability, including suspension. It seems the suspension is massively strong, and they've re-designed the gasket on the front arms that used to wear-out prematurely, too. Any recent replacement arms will be the new type, which is free of problems, and will last indefinitely, now. Electric boot-struts, not so much...

  • @JohnAdams-kc8wx
    @JohnAdams-kc8wx Місяць тому

    If I ever get a used EV, am coming to you Richard!

  • @bighilly0
    @bighilly0 Місяць тому +1

    Richard 😡 you bloody sold it cracking video mate. Please buy more off these so they are more affordable 👏🏼👊🏼👍🏼🙏🏼

    • @Tr7ln
      @Tr7ln Місяць тому

      Why are you angry

    • @bighilly0
      @bighilly0 Місяць тому +1

      I wanted it 👍🏼 it sold the day the video was released 👍🏼

  • @MrDBSV8
    @MrDBSV8 Місяць тому +1

    how much did you buy it form trade auction , how much did you spend and how much are you advertising it for

  • @chargeheadsuk
    @chargeheadsuk Місяць тому +2

    Gteat vid, saw this on Autotrader last night so great to see thr background on it 😉

    • @wintersun398
      @wintersun398 Місяць тому +1

      what was the asking price?

  • @Hayles6677
    @Hayles6677 Місяць тому +1

    Great looking car Richard. Hope it sells soon.

  • @lasvagas16
    @lasvagas16 23 дні тому

    Great video as per usual Richard. I was looking at a model3 with 49,000 miles but was worried that its coming to the end of its warranty and dont know if thats a problem. Has anyone else experienced this

  • @alancobbin
    @alancobbin Місяць тому

    That’s about what I expected,Model 3 is still the king of efficiency,cheers guys 👍

  • @franklong6269
    @franklong6269 Місяць тому +6

    Interesting! It appears that you got a good deal.
    I purchased a 2022 Model 3 RWD with 77,314 miles on it for $18,900 after the $4,000.00 federal rebate was applied ($22,900 before the rebate). The car is in excellent, pristine shape except for the wheels. Here are some facts about my Model 3 I purchased:
    1. when I bought the car, it had a "Recurrent" rating of 95% of its battery capacity. Recurrent is an app that tracks the actual use of the car and its battery degradation. It is very accurate because it keeps a record of each time the car is charged and the miles it is driven in different conditions.
    2. The car has 19" wheels and appears to have an original range of 266 miles. With 18" wheels, its original range would have been 272 miles, but with the 19" wheels, it loses some of its mileage. I have had trouble finding out what its original mileage actually was. Its current range is 258 miles.
    3. During the summer, my mileage dropped significantly; I live in Arizona. After some research, I found out that the Model 3 has two radiators in it that are used to cool the battery pack. During the winter, when I bought the car, the battery pack did not need to be cooled, and the car had its full range. However, during the summer, the range plummeted by 20-40%. I checked the radiators, and they were absolutely clogged with dirt, debris, rocks, twigs, trash and dead bugs. I cleaned the radiators and immediately noticed a considerable improvement. I gained range and, more importantly, efficiency.
    4. As the weather has cooled, I am getting efficiencies of 195W per mile up to 250W per mile when the temperature is below 100 degrees. After I cleaned the radiators, Recurrent's monthly rating was upgraded by battery capacity to 97%. Once the temperature drops below 94 degrees, I get around 225W per mile. When it drops below 90 degrees, the efficiency improves even more to around 200W per mile, which is exceptional. So when winter comes, I should be getting between 270 - 300 miles of range in the city.
    5. The car has an LFP battery, and Recurrent states that its range is very close to what the car had when it was brand new. It appears the previous owner took very good care of the LFP battery. The car seems to have lost about 2% of its original battery capacity.
    6. Since I purchased the car, the used resell price has risen to $19,000 - $25,000 dollars. So theoretically, I could now sell my car for $6,000 more than I paid for it. I expect used Model 3 prices to continue to appreciate in value because they have become the most reliable, trouble-free, long-lasting EV made. Model 3 cars with LFP batteries are going 200,000 - 300,000 miles and maintaining 95% of their battery capacity. They are the new Toyota Tacoma of the auto industry.
    7. Everything on the car works like it is new. It has only one small rattle, which is barely audible. The seller had to replace one of the rear taillights because it had water condensation in the lens - which was a common problem with the 2022 Model 3. The seller replaced the taillight with a new one.
    8. I bought a Tesla Universal Wall Connector home charger and installed it. It costs me $7.75 to charge the car from 0-100%.

    • @verynormalman
      @verynormalman Місяць тому

      Thanks for your (car's) story. Very comprehensive. I appreciate your efforts. THANKYOU!

    • @Roll_the_Bones
      @Roll_the_Bones Місяць тому

      Thank you for that detail. Interesting about the rads getting blocked, frankly I didn't even know that was something to look at. Probably more of a concern in Arizona, than chilly London, though. I am considering buying my leased company-supplied 2022 TM3LR, when the agreement expires in 18 mths time, so all personal experiences are valuable. With most ICE cars, you see more negative opinions than positive, even for the best models, but I see 90% positive opinions from users of EVs of all types. Except the UA-camrs who are paid to be aggressively anti-EV, and they're pretty obvious, anyway.

    • @franklong6269
      @franklong6269 Місяць тому

      @@Roll_the_Bones If you don't have an aftermarket filter on the radiator duct intake at the front of your Model 3, it is almost certain that your Model 3 radiators are clogged. You can clean them yourself, but you will have to remove the front bumper and pressure wash them. Here in America, Tesla will replace the two radiators for $550.00, which is a spectacular deal if you don't want to do it yourself. Amazon sells several after-market metal screen filters that will protect your radiators from getting clogged, and they only cost $20 -$40.00. They look really good and it is FAR easier to clean the outside of the screen filters than to take the front bumper off and clean the radiators. Note that even in cold climates, clogged radiators will affect your range and efficiency.

  • @markdennis7119
    @markdennis7119 Місяць тому +3

    Always great car video car content

  • @DaleSteel
    @DaleSteel Місяць тому

    Auction is a perfect place for private buyers. Much safer than facebook and eBay. Private buyers should definitely buy from auction

  • @Cats4PresidentHarris
    @Cats4PresidentHarris Місяць тому

    Really nice in deep blue metallic. Looks like a great deal.

  • @mra9085
    @mra9085 Місяць тому +2

    Anyone else notice the highland performance in the background ready for sale? 😅 3850 miles as advertised on your website so you drove it 2k miles less than the long range but kept it for twice as long. Interesting!

  • @Fritsvrolijk
    @Fritsvrolijk Місяць тому

    Great video thanks Pro regards from Holland

  • @Antiguan_Dart
    @Antiguan_Dart Місяць тому

    Thanks for the video Richard- I like some was expecting some mention of price initially but can understand why it wasn’t.
    May be for some context you could have mentioned Autotrader pricing for some similar mileage and spec model 3. I think the key thing about this video is the reassurance it should give prospective second hand EV purchasers in that they should insist on a battery health check certificate and what reasonable battery degradation might look like.
    -11% over 4 years should reassure buyers. And it should be noted mpg efficient of an ICE car would be expected to decline to some extent over 4 years too. I welcome a mechanic to suggest what that figure might be for a 4 years old 131K ICE car of similar performance capability as a Model 3 dual
    Motor.

  • @natodemon1
    @natodemon1 Місяць тому

    More videos like these would be great! Would be interesting to see how a VW ID car or an Ioniq 5 is holding up after this kind of mileage too.
    We all agree that EVs require less maintenance and should outlast ICE equivalents given they are mechanically simpler. But driving them a couple 100k kms and going through a few owners is the real test of time.

  • @motorwouter
    @motorwouter Місяць тому +18

    So what did you pay for this model 3?

    • @vxnova1
      @vxnova1 Місяць тому +1

      I see the cheapest m3 now online in the uk is £11700 has 169k miles though and is a 2019 model year

    • @vxnova1
      @vxnova1 Місяць тому +3

      Be interesting to see how much he pays though.

    • @vxnova1
      @vxnova1 Місяць тому +2

      That seat sensor was broken on my brand new model y as well, Fixed under warranty, but yea they car wouldn’t lock when we walked away so a bigger issue than it should be

    • @tavi7
      @tavi7 Місяць тому +2

      Between £11.5k and £12.5k after fees

    • @mattstell1656
      @mattstell1656 Місяць тому +2

      He doesn’t recommend the general public buy from trade auctions, because they will realise how cheap he’s getting them!

  • @shrimpman8422
    @shrimpman8422 Місяць тому +6

    really enjoyed this video thanks for sharing

  • @julben1900
    @julben1900 Місяць тому

    This has got me thinking. I've always bought high end diesel saloons to use as a comfortable, fuel efficient, weekday motorway beater and doubling up as something I can roll up to a nice hotel in at the weekend. Fancy a Range Rover next but putting 150k on one is a bit scary from a cost perspective.
    These are so cheap now, especially given charge at home running costs and almost zero maintenance, it's starting to make sense to buy a 100k mile used model 3 as a third car, and just run it into the ground as a motorway beater (I rarely need to cover 200 miles a day and a model 3 should be a pretty good motorway car) - then get a nice Range Rover for the weekends.

  • @reinoutdas1244
    @reinoutdas1244 Місяць тому

    I like your videos and the way you explain things, if your company would have been on the continent I would have bought my Tesla from you, I currently have a Tesla Model Y SR

  • @grahamleiper1538
    @grahamleiper1538 Місяць тому +1

    I replaced pads and discs on my 2019 car after last MOT gave an advisory due to corrosion.
    Lot of sitting for weeks not moving in 2020 and 2021 probably didn't help. Still loads of meat on the pads.
    Have set regen to low now in the hope that helps the replacements last longer.

    • @MrAdopado
      @MrAdopado Місяць тому +1

      Yes, depending on locality the brake discs don't stay looking very pretty! I've had an advisory for surface corrosion at every MOT (3 so far) but the brakes work fine and there's no requirement to replace. I decided I would replace them if it actually failed ... but it hasn't ... yet! (I had an Alfa that needed new discs after a year!)

    • @grahamleiper1538
      @grahamleiper1538 Місяць тому

      @@MrAdopado mainly cosmetic issue at first MOT, borderline performance at second.
      Keeping the car long term so bit the bullet. Had BMWs where you'd literally warp the discs every few years.
      Since then I just treat discs as service items like pads, tyres, and wipers.

  • @Rabs73
    @Rabs73 Місяць тому +3

    Richard, did you buy a lotto ticket on the same day? Well done on that one.

  • @ant1finox111
    @ant1finox111 Місяць тому +2

    On camera it looks like the rear passenger quarter panel was repainted. The finish looks off.

  • @tombrehony6277
    @tombrehony6277 Місяць тому

    Exactly , HOW much did it cost and How much is it for sale for?

  • @keithskelton5596
    @keithskelton5596 15 днів тому

    Very informative 🙏

  • @jdyt127
    @jdyt127 Місяць тому

    Are super chargers bad for Tesla’s? And is it something to look out for when considering a Tesla? I.e how often it’s been at a super charger.

  • @solefreak2
    @solefreak2 Місяць тому +1

    But how much did he pay for it? And what's the issue with AC vs DC charging?

    • @Islamisthecultofsin
      @Islamisthecultofsin Місяць тому

      He didn't give the price. The charging issue is that people think that DC fast charging damages the battery more but there are videos now showing that it may not matter or may even be beneficial to the battery's state of health.

    • @Roll_the_Bones
      @Roll_the_Bones Місяць тому

      Guessing you don't know a bean about EVs, then?

  • @lukefarley8984
    @lukefarley8984 Місяць тому

    Saw the kayak in the background can we have a range test with the kayak on the roof for a M3 and a My how much difference does the kayak make?

    • @Roll_the_Bones
      @Roll_the_Bones Місяць тому

      I'm sure there's a video they did with the kayak on an M3, a couple of years ago?

  • @sirjohng1
    @sirjohng1 Місяць тому

    I wonder how much time this car spent at charging facilities? Is that data available from the in car computer?

  • @andywright3107
    @andywright3107 Місяць тому

    Pretty sure my blue 2019 M3 LR (now replaced with a red 2024 Highland) was never as shiny as that one, even when it was new!

  • @TheRothenborg
    @TheRothenborg Місяць тому +1

    very interesting video,like that

  • @PhilippZ
    @PhilippZ Місяць тому

    Have you checked the suspension links and bushings?

  • @Grant.G.Simpson
    @Grant.G.Simpson Місяць тому

    im pro ev so good to see common sense figures instead of battery basher papers/websites, on a side not, im due to change my ev in december and quite fancy the new Scenic EV, do you plan to do a review...if so can you do the long range but entry model as everyone else is reviewing the top spec and gushing about opacifying sunroofs etc

  • @nickcarvell8635
    @nickcarvell8635 Місяць тому

    i genuinely guessed 87,000 times for the wipers, only 2,000 out!

  • @spiersaj
    @spiersaj Місяць тому

    Great to see how well these fare with age and high mileage.
    The efficiency achieved over time is surprisingly low though for a Model 3: 45500kWh/131000miles = 2.9 mi/kWh! There must have been some liberal use of the 4s 0-60 time and some fast motorway cruising in there I think (though the car seems absolutely none the worse for it).

  • @danielq250
    @danielq250 Місяць тому

    Rear light misting was "quite popular" 😂😜

  • @MarkSanders77A
    @MarkSanders77A Місяць тому +6

    @harrysgarage, Daily Mail and other 'EV naysayers' need to see this !! £26 per 1000 miles ..... And pretty typical for those who charge at home

  • @scokim
    @scokim 29 днів тому

    Can the car's data tell you if it has been in an accident?

  • @MJB9559
    @MJB9559 Місяць тому +3

    So you’re not going to give us any prices like you said you would 🙄

  • @davethefab6339
    @davethefab6339 Місяць тому

    Great but what’s your selling price?

  • @tomwaller6893
    @tomwaller6893 Місяць тому +14

    I am 75 and how I wish Tesla EV's were around when I was driving.

    • @jerrycampion
      @jerrycampion Місяць тому +2

      I’m not too long behind you and I have a mod 3 best car I’ve ever owned!

    • @harryaldieny7697
      @harryaldieny7697 Місяць тому

      we'll probably say the same about future cars if we be lucky enough to hit your milestone.. it's an endless human thing to look forward.. keep it up

    • @tiggersmith7393
      @tiggersmith7393 Місяць тому

      Electric cars were available to buy before you were born.

    • @Islamisthecultofsin
      @Islamisthecultofsin Місяць тому +1

      @@tiggersmith7393 They had lead acid batteries.

    • @LouDeVere
      @LouDeVere Місяць тому

      Good on you for being an older person with a great mind and foresight even though you missed out on this technology. I'm a bit behind you at 67 but already fully understand the way we're going regarding energy usage. I have an EV here in Australia, a BYD Atto 3. I also had a Tesla Model Y but unfortunately it was written-off last year in a no fault accident. I'm considering the new Tesla Model Y when it arrives next year.

  • @nikelliot8105
    @nikelliot8105 Місяць тому +2

    3 & Y looking better than S & X for motor and pack reliability 👍

    • @iambenmitchell
      @iambenmitchell Місяць тому

      Also the UK didn't get the plaid refresh, so the interior on the S/X is pretty out dated now and I'd get the 3 and Y over the S or X any day really.

    • @harmony3138
      @harmony3138 Місяць тому

      Not really.
      They are looking stale, boring and dated, against much better looking EVs!

    • @nikelliot8105
      @nikelliot8105 Місяць тому +1

      @@iambenmitchell S & X still nicer to drive than either the 3 or Y. Seats are better and air suspension so much better👍

    • @iambenmitchell
      @iambenmitchell Місяць тому +2

      @@harmony3138 too bad the other EVs have stale, buggy software and not all of them do 1 pedal driving and charge fast.
      There are exceptions like the Taycan which charge way faster than any Tesla, but at the price point of the used model 3, there’s is no EV on the market that does everything well like Tesla does.
      The Etron used to be an £80k car and it didn’t come standard with adaptive cruise and lane assist… ridiculous because now very few 2nd hand etrons have it

    • @AdrianMcDaid
      @AdrianMcDaid Місяць тому

      ​@@harmony3138good to have choices

  • @csjrogerson2377
    @csjrogerson2377 Місяць тому

    The electricity charges prove that if you can not charge at home with off-peak wigglyamps, you are wasting your time with an EV on the finance front. My Mazda 2 D costs 93/1000 miles with fuel at UK prices, but where I live it costs me 46/1000 miles 'coz fuel is cheap, but off-peak wigglyamps are the same.

  • @ianthomas8743
    @ianthomas8743 Місяць тому

    Can you do a video on how to use and connect scan my Tesla

  • @slartybartfarst9737
    @slartybartfarst9737 Місяць тому +1

    I engineered 44 years in big auto world wide as soon as Tesla came along with a performance EV in the UK AND A CHARGING NETWORK I went for it back in 2014 now 10 years 150,000 miles later Im still running my RWD P85 Model S (no Model 3 back then) and still absolutely love it. I was in a privileged position to judge the engineering and also had insight back in 2014 to the ever increasing complexities of trying to get ICE through the latest Euro emission laws.......clearly ICE was not a viable long term propulsion system. The early Model S was a hell of a good car from a start up (a lot of the traditional engineering was done by Mercedes) and typical of a US company and especially a Californian one it showed a few water leaks by design but has incredible air con! Overall I would say it holds up as well as any car of this price range and for me anyway is easy to maintain (I do much of my own). From what Ive seen older Tesla's hold up well and each new model shows they learn quick, Model 3 and Y will be way better than S thats just the process plus deleting parts that they see as not needed has its advantages with less to go wrong (a step to far with the indicator stalk lol) but I expect as only time will prove and ICE cars get more complex to stay within emissions laws Teslas will gain a reputation as great long term buys and 3rd part businesses who can transition ICE to EV will thrive and support what is now millions of Teslas soon to be 100s of millions. For good reason model Y the best selling car in the world. Your review from real world experience is gold dust.

  • @mddah01
    @mddah01 Місяць тому

    I think we have been conditioned by the legacy manufacturers to change our cars every 3-5 years and that elevates the importance of resale value. It's likely EVs will start to change that. I have a 2019 Model 3 performance with 18 inch wheels that has covered 120000 km. Its a bit scruffy but I have no intention of changing it, so the resale value is unimportant. We are lucky to be in part of Australia where we can use AC solar charging all year round. We just bought our third set of tyres but thats the only additional expense - the car has never been 'serviced' - just one recall for a wiring harness. The brakes have little wear and suspension joints were checked at its first safety check and are fine. Its the most reliable and efficient cheap-to-run vehicle I have owned over the past 50 years. The initial purchase price was high - equivalent to 47000 GBP. But an Audi or BMW would have cost as much, been slower, and been much more expensive to run.

  • @karljones9649
    @karljones9649 Місяць тому

    What is the usable capacity of the pack now in kWh compared to new?

  • @TheoFennel
    @TheoFennel Місяць тому

    Did i just see a Golf MK8 GTE in the clup. Wonder how much it's going for.

    • @RSEV
      @RSEV  Місяць тому

      Check the website 👍 www.rsymons.co.uk

  • @Jaw0lf
    @Jaw0lf Місяць тому

    Just shows how much of a fantastic value the Teslas are and especially how well they hold up, including the batteries. Looks nice and clean.

  • @secretlifeofamillionaire2315
    @secretlifeofamillionaire2315 Місяць тому

    Have a few TVs only because of tax reasons, I must say I wouldn't out of choice. Especially Teslas bad build quality overall, I needed new pads and disc at 80k on my model S. Ok cars if you don't go anywhere, but I always use one of my ICE cars if anything more than an hour away.

  • @thindo
    @thindo Місяць тому +1

    Everyday is a lesson

  • @TheswedishDane
    @TheswedishDane Місяць тому +3

    If you should be honest. how many Tesla model 3 have you had to change suspension things on. my mode 3 only drove 60k and now i have to change the front upper suspension because of wear and bad design , its a nice car. but realiable hmm

    • @fasn279
      @fasn279 Місяць тому +1

      How much was the cost

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 Місяць тому

      Why isn't it under warranty?
      And if it's because of noise, apparently changing to a diffeerent grease in the ball joint cures it.

    • @TheswedishDane
      @TheswedishDane Місяць тому +1

      @@fasn279 700 euro

  • @brianbishop2235
    @brianbishop2235 Місяць тому

    This has proved mileage is not a tesla's enemy but maybe age? i have a m3p 2019 and its only done 20k so i don't think mileage will be my problem i had the hv battery replaced and the upper control arms and lower just to update the lot.

    • @brianbishop2235
      @brianbishop2235 Місяць тому

      Battery under warranty it went bad, the upper control arms the usual problem not warranty 😢 just to be clear.

  • @RobRob-w4q
    @RobRob-w4q Місяць тому +4

    Didn't mention the price? Wonder why ?

    • @RSEV
      @RSEV  Місяць тому +6

      Because it would offend you

    • @RobRob-w4q
      @RobRob-w4q Місяць тому +1

      @@RSEV or it would show your Margin.

    • @RobRob-w4q
      @RobRob-w4q Місяць тому +1

      No I wouldn't? But you post video with the title cheapest model 3 ? But the you didn't mention the price ? Misleading. By the way find all your videos entertaining? But you didn't give the price .?

    • @MrGMawson2438
      @MrGMawson2438 Місяць тому

      @@RobRob-w4q So? What? does it ? matter ?

  • @EvEvangelist
    @EvEvangelist Місяць тому +1

    Yep - that’s the strategy : age and miles don’t matter in the New Tesla Paradigm of Robotaxi deployment : you don’t have to visit & view before buying . Just BUY.
    DMs open as per previous approach .😊

  • @BarryMakariou
    @BarryMakariou Місяць тому +1

    Imagine buying an ice equivalent with over 100k miles…Range rover’s blowing engines well before 100k. EV haters are missing out

  • @specialkcitizen6263
    @specialkcitizen6263 Місяць тому

    2020 Model 3's can be had for a bargain.

  • @Radhatter1
    @Radhatter1 Місяць тому

    What did it cost ?

  • @EddieGriffith2802
    @EddieGriffith2802 Місяць тому

    Sounds like its previous owner looked after it well! I try to look after my 2019 Model 3 Performance as best I can. I've only done 16,000 miles in it up to now though. It's booked in to Tesla this Thursday because the front right suspension has gone squeaky. The upper control arms are being replaced. A common issue I believe with the earlier Model 3s. Unfortunately out of warranty now but they quoted me £192 for the job. Sounds very reasonable to me but remains to be seen if any extra charges are applied to the final bill.

    • @TheTrueWelshIdiot
      @TheTrueWelshIdiot Місяць тому

      In my experience with Tesla, it won't be. They tend to charge what they quote or a little less.

    • @Roll_the_Bones
      @Roll_the_Bones Місяць тому +2

      I was told recently that the new arms they fit will now, are redesigned, and that issue has been permanently fixed.

    • @EddieGriffith2802
      @EddieGriffith2802 Місяць тому

      It's been done now. Yes, indeed they only charged £192 for the upper control arm replacements (labour charges waived). Unfortunately after the initial inspection the technician also spotted that the lower lateral links had splits in them (both sides) which is an MOT fail item. So he changed them too which bumped the final bill to £496 (£162 parts and £142 labour to do the links).

  • @stephenholloway5471
    @stephenholloway5471 Місяць тому +1

    So the misting in the rear light cluster wasn't addressed?

    • @RSEV
      @RSEV  Місяць тому +1

      It had already been re-sealed as we couldn’t make it leak again. Just some water staining remained but not an issue. Could be replaced easily if desired.

  • @myasin1286
    @myasin1286 Місяць тому

    How much are you selling the car for?

  • @PaulNurse1
    @PaulNurse1 Місяць тому +5

    I think a major reason why EV second owner sales are so low is because the buyer is simply worried about the battery health. We've all seen the 500,000 mile Tesla cars on youtube but weve also seen the opposite lower mile battery failures. Used EV dealers need to display the DC vs AC hours, a battery SOH certificate etc when marketing an EV for sale. My local EV seller (Drive Green, nr Bath) is an exception in being transparent about the biggest bugbear all potential buyers have when shopping the used EV market, that is battery health. Ten years or so into mainstream EV cars we now know charging to 100% and rapid DC charging is not the perfect usage conditions for an EV battery so please, can dealers give us used EV buyers that info on the forecourt.
    This Model 3 is something I wouldnt hesitate to buy despite the miles. Perfect charge routine and the only issues being the known about issues, seat sensor and fogged up light cluster.

    • @michaelh7595
      @michaelh7595 Місяць тому +5

      It seems like there’s a gap in the market for extended battery warranties - maybe by third parties.
      There must be enough model 3s and Ys out there to be able to price the risk accurately

    • @Thetyrerepairer
      @Thetyrerepairer Місяць тому +1

      There may be a certification scheme coming out, Giving full details on the cars battery condition. If it happens it will help with resale values.

    • @spice3767
      @spice3767 Місяць тому +1

      All seen 500k Tesla’s…LMAO

  • @pc7801
    @pc7801 Місяць тому

    I know Tesla do tow packs for Model 3 23 plate & onwards but wondered if anyone knows if it's possible to fit a towbar & electrics to a 19-21 plate model 3 here in the UK?

  • @buzzpedrotti5401
    @buzzpedrotti5401 Місяць тому +1

    The auto market is segmenting into those who purchase EVs and those who purchase other types.
    These trends will continue as needs, technology, preferences , purchase price and personal assessment of the uncertainty of the risk of CO2 in ICE combustion products inform individual purchase decisions.
    It is likely the actual free market of choice will determine which vehicles continue, rather than the wisdom of legislators and regulators.

  • @Gamen4Bros
    @Gamen4Bros Місяць тому

    How?! I can only buy model 3's for like 20K pounds at LEAST! And those are DAMAGED ONES

  • @MrFlyingguy
    @MrFlyingguy Місяць тому +4

    your cameo on car wow was cool

  • @julesviolin
    @julesviolin 14 днів тому

    I wouldn’t park that indoors with all those other cars mate.
    They could all be charcoal tomorrow.
    EV = Extremely Volatile

  • @USAHD1844
    @USAHD1844 Місяць тому +1

    Looks like the right reverse light doesn't work

    • @RSEV
      @RSEV  Місяць тому +1

      In UK it’s only one reverse light on these models unlike the US where you have two.

    • @USAHD1844
      @USAHD1844 Місяць тому +1

      Interesting! ​@@RSEV

  • @gurveeraujla5846
    @gurveeraujla5846 Місяць тому +1

    Please can you use a realistic figure for DC charging… like the gridserve, InstaVolt and shell all charge a minimum of £0.79 usually, so it’s a bit misleading to put £0.37 as most people will never charge on a 7kWh public charger, they’ll be fast charging at services at the higher rate.

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 Місяць тому +1

      It's a Tesla... so "Realistic" rates on a "Tesla Supercharger" would apply.
      Probably somewhere between 25 and 60p/kWh depending on time of day and location.
      WHY is it not realistic for a TESLA to use the cheapest, most ubiquitous and most reliable network available for the vehicle?
      Richard quoted "7p for a typical low rate overnight charge AT HOME".
      Clear?

    • @usefulrandom1855
      @usefulrandom1855 Місяць тому

      @@rogerstarkey5390 Exactly lol, obviously that guy never been to a supercharger! Ive never paid more than about 35p on the handful times I have used one. 7p overnight is much nicer haha.

    • @gurveeraujla5846
      @gurveeraujla5846 Місяць тому

      @@rogerstarkey5390 To be honest, there’s no need to downplay the real-world costs because, even with the higher public charging rates, EVs are still much cheaper to run than petrol cars overall. A quick search shows Tesla Supercharger rates are typically between 45-60p per kWh, but this doesn’t reflect the experience of all EV owners. For example, networks like Gridserve, InstaVolt, and Shell Recharge can charge as much as 70-80p per kWh, and most people on long trips or without home charging are more likely to use these.
      From my own experience at Leicester Fosse Park Superchargers, you’d be lucky to find a free charger during daylight hours, so convenience also varies. We should be transparent about this because while EV charging is still cheaper than petrol, it’s important to give potential owners a realistic picture of the charging costs and availability they might encounter, depending on where they live or travel.

    • @MrAdopado
      @MrAdopado Місяць тому

      My 2019 Model 3 is charged at home almost all the time. Supercharging even less than the example in the video. The costings are entirely reasonable. If we just want to refer to extremes I could go the other way and tell you that I was paid to charge my car multiple times last month ... yes, on some tariffs the pricing per kWh can go negative on occasion ... but of course that is not representative of normal use so I won't mention it! 😉

    • @gurveeraujla5846
      @gurveeraujla5846 Місяць тому

      @@rogerstarkey5390 According to WhatCar, Tesla Supercharger rates typically range from 67p/kWh for Tesla owners to 77p/kWh for non-Tesla users, with off-peak rates as low as 54p/kWh from 8pm to 4pm. Tesla also offers a £10.99 monthly membership, reducing rates to around 53p/kWh for frequent users. In places like Leicester Fosse Park, chargers are often busy during the day, making availability another factor to consider.
      In summary, there’s no need to exaggerate the cost per mile, as it doesn’t help consumers make informed decisions.

  • @electric_dad
    @electric_dad Місяць тому

    How much?

  • @technicsization
    @technicsization Місяць тому

    I love how my Tesla doesn't have on-off switch. Oh wait...

  • @simonyapp
    @simonyapp Місяць тому

    89% SoH
    Brilliant

  • @_andytang_
    @_andytang_ Місяць тому +3

    I was eyeing up this car, but I see it was taken off your website today 😔

    • @antoniopalmero4063
      @antoniopalmero4063 Місяць тому +1

      Yeah me too , I would love to know what Richard paid for it though .

    • @RSEV
      @RSEV  Місяць тому +6

      Yes sold. Didn’t want to release video before because it makes it look a sales tactic

    • @antoniopalmero4063
      @antoniopalmero4063 Місяць тому

      @@RSEV Probably a good sales tactic to be fair , it would have been nice to see a little test drive with your options on how it drives etc .

    • @_andytang_
      @_andytang_ Місяць тому

      @@RSEV makes perfect sense to release the video after. I'll keep an eye on the website going forward and move quicker!

  • @pippipster6767
    @pippipster6767 Місяць тому

    Misting in the backlight was quite popular?
    😂

  • @michaelgodbold6247
    @michaelgodbold6247 Місяць тому +1

    Why would you want a stupid milk float???😊

    • @Roll_the_Bones
      @Roll_the_Bones Місяць тому

      Ha ha, you guys slay me, you really do!

    • @Brian-om2hh
      @Brian-om2hh Місяць тому

      Why would you want to keep filling up with petrol, paying one of the World's highest rates of fuel duty using earnings you *already* paid tax on? I can cover 1000 miles in my Kia EV for less than £30. How much does 1000 miles cost you? Who did you say was stupid again?

  • @tiggersmith7393
    @tiggersmith7393 Місяць тому

    Why not say how much you paid?

  • @blueskies666
    @blueskies666 Місяць тому

    How much

  • @MrGMawson2438
    @MrGMawson2438 Місяць тому +1

    Cheers guys

  • @JimNichols
    @JimNichols Місяць тому

    I decided to take a drink every time you repeated your self. I passed out at the 3 minute mark.

  • @adriansmith-ro9nc
    @adriansmith-ro9nc Місяць тому

    Stone chips on edge of door & your a trader 😂😂😂