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I hope you reach 300.000 miles!

What specifically did Tesla replace on the suspension on your car? Model 3s do have some front suspension issues.

WOW! Ed, you are a genius. Either that or you got tired of constant winter care of your pool. That's where I am as a first time pool owner. We inherited the pool when we moved to our present house. And the learning curve has been steep. Caring for it during the summer months was trying enough and I was constantly skimming, vacuuming and chemically caring for it. Then the season ended and we decided to cover it. The suggestion I had from my pool man seemed great, but the actual workings of it failed. Long story short, I am still constantly at the pool in all temperatures pumping out pockets of water and readjusting and tightening things to keep it taut. It will be a continual task, I'm afraid. So, I will invest in your method for the next season in hopes that I can stay in where it's warm and simply smile at the nice pool cover instead of the usual groaning at mess it is now. Thanks!!

After facing a potential 1600$ repair Tesla suggests a 35$ service you usually do yourself instead and it doesn't seem as bad... haha but that's how they get us! I appreciate the insight. Receiving delivery of a used 2019 model 3 soon, I hope that I have a similar smooth experience with mine!

Is your range based on city driving or highway 70/80 mph driving?

Thanks for the video. I see 11700 extra gives reliability/freedom to fill anywhere. I have a Lexus ES350 at 141k miles. I am a DIY guy, so do oil change brakes myself, and still today, it has 100% tank of gas. There are pros and cons. It depends on what people prefer. I prefer DIY over the dealer. Also add Tesla insurance, tire cost. Also add every 3 to 4 uear coolant flush .so if you see big 5 year picture it is not that difference but with gas car especially diy cars like 2020 or older lexus it is the reliability which wins. Gas u can find any where and take 5 min to go 0 to 100. Parts are cheaper. Tires and insurance are cheaper. I like FSD though. If one day I buy an EV it has to have a reliable with all bugs fixes done in next 5 year or so. That is the only attraction for me

So if it has x3 16 inverters, it’s best to stick with 48 versus 60 amps for AC-DC charging?

PG&E (Bay Area) .43 per KWH - jealous of your rate

Any ICE car that gets 30 mpg is NOT going to have the performance that car gives. You should have compared something more like a Dodge charger or BMW M3, or Infiniti Q50, etc. None of these cars would get close to the 100+ MPGe that this car achieves.

I just ordered my new 2024 model 3 highland in white/white AWD long range. My first electric car. Can’t wait! Thanks for the video. 👍

Average car in the us is 12 years.

Great review 👍

125k would be about 20 oil changes in an ICE! So you are ahead by about 2k in the oil department since they cost about $100 now for oil and filter, full synthetic. well done.

Great job god bless

Power comes in the units watts Energy comes in the units watt hours. Big mistakes in units have been made in this video

Another great update, thank you. Also, all the savings on oil changes, transmission flush, and anything else that comes with owning a gas car. There are tons of things that could go wrong, which is a lot of money. I own 2 Teslas, and one gas sports car. I'm happy with driving an EV daily, just on the gas savings and how quick I can get around in it. Love it...and will always daily drive an EV.

Depreciation comparison?

Bogus analysis. The cheapest price for electricity in the U.S. is 12 cents per kWh. You used 10 cents. The national AVERAGE price for gasoline is $3.02. You used $3.50. So you used a gas price above the national average and an electricity price below the cheapest in the U.S. What else are you fudging? Did you use the efficiency in miles per kWh that the car reports or did you actually measure how many kWh you actually put in? You do know that there is a difference, don't you? The car doesn't count the efficiency loss in charging, that's usually about 5%. Did you use the actual measured range or what the car reports? The actual range of a Tesla on the highway at a steady 70 mph has been shown to be 80% of what Tesla claims. That's one of the things that the U.S. Justice Department is currently investigating Tesla for - a rigged range algorithm - look up "Justice department investigating Tesla for inflated range claims".

Example to help those interested learn a bit. If your electric bill says you used 3,000 KWH and your electric utility charges .10 cents per KWH your bill will reflect .10 cents times 3,000 for a total of $ 300.00 Keep in mind that most of us now have smart meters on our homes and apts and condos these days.. Snart meters charge based on the time of use... old meters averaged our usages,, Today our smart meters litterally charge us based on our exact uses and the time we used it... thus peak power in middle of day... we may be charged more per KWH... opposite of this is we would be charged less at night during low usage periods.. Example.. charge your car or wash your clothes or run your heater or dryer at 12 noon ... you can expect to be charged a premium ... because you used the power during peak period... If you wash and dry r charge your car at night... especially after 10pm and before 5am.. you will be charged much less.. due to using the power during off leak hours,. Over a long period of time you can save a lot of money by using your power smartly... do your heavy charging and house hold power use at night if you can between 10pm and 5 to 6am to save boats loads of money,.,

The difference between a kilowatt (kW) and a kilowatt-hour (kWh) is quite significant: Kilowatt (kW): This is a unit of power. It measures the rate at which energy is used or produced. One kilowatt is equal to 1,000 watts. For example, if you have a 1 kW appliance, it uses 1,000 watts of power to operate. Kilowatt-hour (kWh): This is a unit of energy. It measures the amount of energy consumed or produced over time. One kilowatt-hour is the amount of energy used when a 1 kW appliance runs for one hour. For instance, if you use a 1 kW appliance for two hours, it would consume 2 kWh of energy. In short, kilowatt tells you how much power an appliance uses, while kilowatt-hour tells you how much energy it uses over time.

10 cents per KWH,,, not KW... I know you meant to say KWH... 10 cents is the average in The United States although there are areas that are higher.. I think maybe around 16 cents may be about the highest we have..

10 cent kwh …. I pay 0,62cent in germany fucking thieves

61k miles for a set of tires is really dang good esp for teslas, great video!

Great info. i just bought my wife a 2025 Y LR. picked up on Halloween day. Were both loving it and i like the 0% loan. I need a truck for work and want a cybertruck so bad but i cant justify the 1200$ payment with minimal $ down. ill probably get one in next 2 years depending on investment performance. I always set my charging at home to 15/20 amps based on overnight charging time. Cant wait for FSD V13 to be wide released. V12 has been pretty impressive.

Sound like it pretty much bullet proof you can't ask more than that congratulation.

Thanks for the update. You must drive pretty sedately to achieve that tire wear. I got 20k miles out of my Michelin MXM4 tires that came on my 23 M3. I may get slightly more out of the Michelin PS4 AS tires I replaced them with because they come with full tread depth.

113k miles on ours, still great car but everything is starting to feel loose, especially the seat.

The finish on your model three looks absolutely amazing, looks like brand new actually. Any secrets on how you keep the car looking so good, clear, vinyl wrap, waxed annually, clearcoat? Also, was wondering what kind of insurance you have, whether it’s Tesla or some other major insurance company. The cost of insuring Tesla vehicles can be pricey compared to a comparable ice vehicle.

Kilowatt-hours, not Kilowatt

Best update so far is chime on green light.

Many sites list 200,000 as average life expectancy. However iseecars looked at actual data and came up with 115,000 or 11.8 years. Teslas have the engine, battery, aluminum that should offer high salvage value.

225 wh per mile

0:02 It actually turns out his cat is called Tesla Model 3 and it has done 125000 miles in his life

Your cost per kilowatt is very low, not sure what state you are in but here in California, the cost is more like triple your cost, conversely, the cost of gas is about $1 more per gallon. We waited in line to get our 2018 M3, and now has 110,000 miles with no major expenses, knock on wood. Our car is number 10,400, I’m curious what number your car is?

… kilowatts is not the same as kilowatt hours

Having lived in Fort Mitchell ky it can get pretty cold. Have you seen anything with regarding the battery charge in Louisville?

Yes, thank you for all your information. I am 76 years old now and purchased my Model Y LR last August 2023 - So have the vehicle for a little over a year now - has 2000 miles on it. I only drive the vehicle around town and have the 220 volt outlet for home charging. I don't do any fast expressways or do long trips. Enjoy the vehicle very much and all the features. Hopefully this vehicle will last me the rest of my lifetime of driving. So my Tesla journey begins. I still do have an older ICE vehicle for doing real bad weather or dirty jobs. Note: there are allot of people that hate Elon and Tesla because of this man joining up with Trump and what may happen the next 4 years. I do not like Elon the man either now, but I do like the vehicle and its Features - I will not sell this vehicle. Thanks for the video. Take care.

Great video. Thanks!!!

kilowatt-hour us an entirely different unit than kilowatt.

So have you had any battery degradation? . I woukd be surprised that you would not loose about 20 percent at 200k . I think we will discover allot when many of these evs are a decade old and really see how they are holding up . Still very good for a new form of transport getting past 100k as you suggested in the past getting to ac100 k was rare . I also think tesla had problems with around your model year with yhe electric drive motors where coolant leaked into them . Not sure if you still have the potential for that defect ?

It's actually worse for a gasoline car than a straight-forward calculation based on miles driven and mpg. A straight-forward calculation based on miles/per kWh can be made with an EV but not as easy for an ICE. An ICE vehicle has to idle whereas an EV does not. So, a more realistic calculation for an Ice vehicle would have to include stop-n-go traffic jams, those 10-minute cold morning warmups, and all the gas consumed at every stop light and stop sign.

I see so many video… but WHAT ABOUT A WARRANTY FOR THE OLDER TESLA?? Do you guys know what warranty I should get but seriously not buying a car without one.

It is weird that Tesla would not cycle through those charging components to spread wear and tear evenly. I can only guess that they do but avoid messaging the owner if they discover a faulty one to prevent repairs under warranty?

I own a blue 2018 model 3 RWD. Bought it at 75k mi and I'm about to roll over 100k. I've been tempted to trade it in for a model Y (another kid on the way and somewhat my wife's request) but I just can't bring myself to do it. Model 3 has all the space we actually need, and it looks so damn good! I also prefer the Chrome over the black trim in the overall looks of the model 3 versus the Y. I'm hoping for continued use of this car for another hundred thousand miles or so! It's a pleasure to drive, and incredibly convenient. I have had two maintenance issues since I bought it. Super bottle replacement which was $700, and the trim underneath gave out, replace that myself for about $50. The super bottle was redesigned shortly after the 2018 to be more reliable and efficient, and they did put the upgraded model in mine. I'll be tuned in looking for your next update! Thanks!

Great video!! Our 2018 M3 is at 90k and going. Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure the inverters are covered under the battery warranty. You must have been over the mileage??

Thanks for the insight. I have only 5,344 on my 2023 Model Y. Long way to go!

I have a tip for you on tire plugging tools. There is a company in California that makes a tool called DynaPlug. I have no affiliation with the company but I can attest to the fact that the plugging tool is far superior to the one you used. The DynaPlug doesn't require the hole to be reamed oversize after removing the object that punctured it. Their "pro" kit includes a tapered aluminum plug to stop the leak once you remove the object and "view" the direction the object entered the tire and a small ribbed wire that you insert into the hole to make sure it is open to the interior of the tire and not obstructed with a steel belt. The "plug" is a piece of vulcanized rubber with an attached sharp brass point on it that is inserted into the tire with the tool. Once it is inserted, you just cut off the excess and you are good to go. It is a permanent repair and good for up to 140 mph and doesn't affect tire balance. You can also use up to 3 plugs in one hole if it is large. I have used this tool for years and carry one in all my cars and especially my Tesla. I highly recommend it. It is available on Amazon for about $67. Used to be much cheaper but has gone up along with everything else. One repair will pay for it. I recommend the "pro" aluminum model since it has all of the accessories included and is large enough to get good leverage when inserting the plug. I really enjoyed your video and insights. I just recently sold my 2013 C6 Corvette Convertible and used that cash to purchase a new 2024 M3 AWD Highland version. I love the car and don't miss the Corvette at all. My wife can also drive it and that is an added bonus. I carried the same plugger along with a small compressor in my Corvette since it also didn't have a spare or run flats.

I prefer the chrome trim to the black trim that seems to be the current popular style in cars.

You should look at your electric meter while the car is charging. (assuming you’re using very little energy in the rest of your house at the time). Those kW are going to be considerably higher (perhaps 20% higher) than what Tesla shows on their trip meter. Tesla’s Wh/mile does not include all the energy losses for AC to DC charging, and other losses for systems other than propelling the car forward. Their numbers are optimistic and disingenuous. BTW, I’m paying at least three times your energy costs in New England.

How many watt hours per mile?