The $39,000 Model 3 might be the best EV ever (unfortunately)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 พ.ค. 2023
- I hate to admit it because I'm definitely no Tesla fanboy, but the base Model 3 at its new 40K starting price might be one of the best deals in automotive land right now...
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I got mine couple of days ago from inventory for $37,120(plus delivery and order fee ) - $4000 state rebate - $7500 federal credit - $500 referal... total price = $26,750 😎
Got a basic white model with only white interior upgrade from dealer inventory. $2.2K price adjustment down plus the $7500 fed tax credit made this a no brainer for me. Easy process on app to schedule test drive and complete all the upfront work. Picking up tomorrow so looking forward to the continued great experience so far.
i hope you respond fast, do you pay the potential savings amount or the total cost?
@@Gabriel-pt6tqif your tax income is already low you would probably hardly get anything back. The tax credit will help the guy making $40K per year the most.
@chadwintercorn8461 ...I'm not a tax attorney, but I dont think that's correct. I believe this lowers your taxable amount. Honestly, I don't think the person making $40k will see the full $7500.
@@ferrynpalmer3875 You can take the benefit for a few years worth of tax deductions. A single person making $40k/yr has roughly a FICA tax of $3,000/yr, so they should see those savings over a three year period.
The credit should have been refundable, though, for cars up to $40k in cost. That would have made a huge impact on the type of EVs designed - they would have been focused on practicality and affordability.
As someone who works on all brands of new cars every day - Tesla "quality" is actually identical to most other mainstream manufacturers now. I see just as many fitment, paint and panel gap issues with Toyotas, GM, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Dodge, Subaru etc. Realistically, you have to judge each car as an individual - as some are better/worse than others - no matter the make.
The problem with Tesla however has been... 1) price ie. being in the luxury category, and 2) as the new kid on the block. So expectations and scrutiny are thus much higher. In the end though, Teslas ultimate goal is to become the everyman EV. And to do that, there needs to be that perfect balance of... price vs. features vs. quality. No easy task, but they're arguably headed in the right direction.
Great car - more importantly, great charging network. Panel gap is an issue on lots of them. Mine looks great. And panel gaps aren't as important as crash safety.
We got ours for the same reason (kept the default wheels, picked a blue exterior because my wife loved it), and it's an unbeatable deal. Our panel gaps are generally quite good, and our interior is basically perfect, so maybe we were lucky? Anyhow, it makes me want to save up for a Model Y for our second car when the time comes.
Yep, I also picked the blue because my wife loved the color as well! I also agree with your assessment of the panel gaps on mine - generally quite good. I bought an Inventory car and I was able to get almost $4k off of the list. I'm very happy thus far!
im so glad you made a car channel, I have to say it suits you, keep it up 👍👍
I just bought Model 3 RWD listed $37,800 in inventories a week ago. I expect to have $2k Cal State rebate and $7.5k Fed tax credit to bring this down cheaper than a 2023 Camry or plug in prius prime. I've just been charging up my Tesla 100% battery at my solar panel installed home every day now. So far I like it.
at 37k plus tax credits, it is a no brainer
I find mine for 36260 inventory!!
I drove a model 3 for 2 years and now driving a model y. I live in SoCal so traffic sucks here and the one pedal driving and autopilot saves me a lot of stress. Never having to waste my time on oil change or smog check and rarely waste my time charging as I charge at home. I can open my window easily when I’m at park while I need to push the start button twice to have accessories on, my Tesla is always on. My storage is as big as my dad’s 4Runner. Instant torque and fun to drive and fastest infotainment screen. I got to watch movies via Netflix, Hulu, TH-cam and Disney in a 15 inch screen with sound quality so good you thought you were at the theaters.
I have 3500 miles on the exact same car including its color and wheels. With the $2000 CA credit ad $7500 Fed credit... not including tax my cost was under $30k with 3 months free Super Charging. We use it in the city and have driven it to AZ and Mammoth over 325 mile trips thru the mountains and deserts with one Super Charge stop! The car is quiet, quick accelerating and handles and rides great. The LFP battery allows 100% charge for a 272 mile range. Having owned many different $80-100k cars like BMW's.... It is the best value combined with fun to drive of any car I have ever owned. Very happy that it is one of the 3 cars I currently own.
I priced a model 3 out 2 years ago. The required financing was 74,000 usd. Today I pick my new model 3 up for well over 20,000 usd LESS then that. Not including the rebates yet. :).
I think the blue with black trim Tesla looks really good. So much better than white.
i bought a used 2021 model 3 with 12k miles on it but so far love it
Really liking these car videos from you Luke. Hope you keep them up
3:47, you can open the glove box without the touch screen. It can be done by holding the left button on the steering wheel, and you can set that to do a lot of things.
Can't you open it also with a voice command
@@Gabriel-pt6tq Yes. So at least 3 ways to do it. Voice, left steering wheel button, or touch screen.
"I'd rather have herpes than a Chevy Bolt" 😂
I just sold 2022 m4 and bought model 3 performance. It feels much faster , more responsive, and fun to drive. Absolutely love it
Love the car videos! Any chance you could make a video on your 2021 Audi A6? I think this is the first time you have mentioned it.
Great video Luke. By the way, what is the (HEX) color code of your orange wrapped porche?
With the federal tax credit now being $7,500 for all Model 3s again, this car is an INSANE value.
Just remember this is the credit against your debt, not a return, so you can get $0 if you have no tax debt
Credits can reduce the amount of tax you owe or increase your tax refund. Certain credits may give you a refund even if you don't owe any tax.
@mommymia6388 If you owe 5k in taxes you're not going to get a check for $2500.
Yes that’s how I ended up with a used one! Yay tax credit is badass
That’s not how taxes work. A rebate, yes, you would get $7,500 back. Depending on what tax bracket you’re in is how much money you’ll get back. A person making 100K might get around $300-$500 off on what he owes to Uncle Sam.
The interior is perfect because it's simple and not much to break down.
“Lane keep assist” vs “lane centering” are two different things. Tesla autopilot is definitely more than “lane keep assist with radar cruise.” It’s “lane centering and radar cruise” at the least.
I have a 2023 Bolt EV on order and I test drove a 2020 Bolt yesterday. It was the first time I ever drove an EV. I was blown away by the driving experience. Sure Teslas are better in a lot of ways but for the price I'll be paying, less than $27,000, the Bolt is a dream. My second ev will probably be the upcoming Tesla "Model 2". Gr8 vid. 🚙 🇺🇸 🔌
I was in the same predicament of choosing an EV but I decided to go with Tesla even though it’s a little more expensive, the extra money is worth it because of their charging network and software. Ever since Chevy killed the Volt I decided to move to a different brand.
Balanced and useful video. As you say… INCREDIBLE value
It's definitely not for everyone. I bought mine on Sept 23 (Aug 23 build) as an inventory model. It went for $37500 minus the NJ $4000 rebate and the $7500 tax rebate. So all in, I financed $26000. For my needs, this vehicle more than meets all of my expectations. I travel between 15 and 25 miles a day round trip. And the fact that I can charge to 100% on a daily basis, makes it awesome. I only charge on a household 110v (240v coming this summer).
To the people that "hate" this car "because they all look the same", the same can be said for civics, corollas, camrys... etc.
Just got a 2023 model 3 rear wheel drive and I love it! In California is one of the best deals you can get with the rebates and fuel prices. It’s convenient and peaceful to drive. Plus Tesla insurance makes it easy and affordable to insure as well. Not bad for $40k imo
Back in January 2021 my 95 year old uncle wanted to check off his bucket list buying a Tesla. So, he bought a Model 3 long range model with the larger wheels as the only option. He uses the autopilot feature constantly and he has been extremely pleased (he has been nagging me to buy one too, as I have a lowly Subaru Forester). When we picked up the car from Tesla, the panel gaps were quite minor and there were no noteworthy blemishes on the interior. Indeed I was impressed with how nice the doors clicked and opened as compared with other Japanese and German vehicles that I have driven / owned. Still, for me the Model 3 is too low, too cramped in the backseat, and too awkward to climb in and out for my 92 year old dad. So I am waiting to save enough for a Model Y,
Model Y is definitely the best option for you. I took delivery of mine in February and so far I love it. Mine was built at the Fremont plant in CA and no huge gaps or scratches like people keep saying, my was flawless and other people like it a lot too!
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Fun drive through DC and VA! Yeah, it's a pretty impressive set of features for $40k. Nice! Huzzah for the DMV
When I saw you driving I was like “wait I think he’s in DC” then you confirmed it lol right down the street from me
Another correction is that the model 3 hasn’t had radar since early or mid 2021. It’s all camera based now
Hi Luke, I think you missed four or five really important points:
1. When charging, you just pull up to the supercharger and plug in. No credit cards, IDs, waiting for authorization, etc. - you just plug in and you're charging. If you've used any other DC fast charger you'd know what I'm talking about.
2. You CAN open the glove box without using the touch screen. You can hold the right scroll wheel and give a voice command, or you can program the left scroll wheel click to open the glove box. Almost all in -car functions work with voice commands, in fact (try it).
3. I don't think you even mentioned the power or acceleration of this vehicle. It can silently and briskly accelerate uphill on the freeway like most other cars going downhill, and it can do so at very high altitudes. If you're coming from something like a Prius or a Leaf, you have at least 200HP more with seemingly unlimited torque, and the difference is nothing short of astonishing.
4. All new Tesla vehicles *already* include the hardware needed to use the Full Self Driving beta software. Any time you wish to try FSD out, even for only a month, you can lease it by just tapping a few times on your smartphone App, and it's ready to go. FSD is starting to mature and usually completes most trips door-to-door with no interventions, and continues to improve. If you're driving locally in an unfamiliar area, this is astonishingly useful.
5. The Federal Government is offering a $3750 tax credit on this model and a $7500 tax credit on more expensive models and all Model Ys.
Yeah, the build quality needs some work, and yeah, I mutter some expletive at Elon every time I change lanes on the freeway and the autopilot disengages
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Great points. I drove my gas car after a month of driving my Model 3 and the acceleration wins hands down. My gas car that I loved before my Tesla feels so sluggish now.
As of 6/2/23, they're now offering the full $7500 on the base model. So now this car is $30k. Awesome deal.
In the not so distant future these are gonna become affordable for high schoolers and college students, this thing could use more tech in the interior, if i wanted to i could charge it at home but to install one costs a lot
Unless you’re doing a lot of driving (more than 60 miles) you can get by with a 120v outlet easily
It can be annoyingly slow but you *can* charge at home using a standard 110V outlet. In the past the portable charger was included with the vehicle but I believe now you have to purchase it separately. It' costs $230, not too bad. You do want to buy this because charging at home is easier on the battery so it will last longer that way. At 110V, however, you get around 3 miles per hour of charge, so overnight you might be able to add 30 miles of range. This $230 charger WILL also charge at 220V if you have a 200V outlet in your garage somewhere. We plug ours into a 30-Amp dryer outlet using a long heavy-duty extension cord, and it works perfectly, adding more like 30 miles per hour of charge. I think your home electricity rates might also be substantially lower than what Tesla charges at a Supercharger. Good luck!
Check your utility company to see if they are offering up to $1,500 to install the EV charger (wiring from panel), doesn't include cost of charger itself.
The model 3 does have a top down view when you turn on FSD visualizations (you don’t need to purchase FSD to do so). It’s 3d instead of a live camera fees but those are always distorted and are confusing to use.
I was looking to replace my 2014 Jetta as my daily driver. Definitely wasn’t looking to by a tesla or any EV. But after crunching the numbers I could see the down side to getting the model 3 RWD. 2 months in and loving it.
If you learned the myriad of voice commands, you wouldn’t get so tired of digging thru the menu.
i have the exact model 3. its a great car fast well constructed
I think the panel gap thing is a bit much. Going through the car with a fine tooth comb is wild. Nothing is perfect.
Just got the base model at 39k plus NJ 4k incentive and no sales tax AND federal tax incentive. 27.5k model 3!
My friend says the lack of a driver front info dials, drives him nuts every time he has to drive his 3. Pun intended. He obviously lacks practice with his side-eye, but Many things will drive conventional drivers nuts because it's a combo of cost compromises
Too much focus on minor points (e.g. cosmetic imperfections) and misses the bigger picture points (e.g. safety ratings, battery efficiency, technology, etc.)
I had no idea you had a car channel... but I'm here for it! I've always loved your computer channel. Keep on rockin! 😎
I thought it was a good enough deal to buy one. Some of the problems we are having now could be fixed with software updates. I’m very happy with mine. I think your review was very fair. I enjoyed it. Thanks.
These Teslas are not as quiet as other cars around the same price. I test drove a new 2023 model 3 and model y a week ago. I own a 2020 Subaru Outback XT and it is waaay quieter at city speeds, and handles bumps and potholes much smoother. On the freeway its about the same amount of road noise, Outback maybe slightly less road noise. I paid $38k for my car new in 2020.
Actually, double glazing is STANDARD on Mercedes S-Class... just fyi. Loving your car content btw.
Fair enough, but it's also 100 grand compared to 40, so still impressive
@@lukemiani I realize that. Just wanted to make sure you got your facts right lol
The Mazda CX-5 comes with dual pane windows standard too
This dude in real life is like ACHHKTUALLLY
How much do you guys think the highland is going to be?
Close to the same. Tesla will fire sale the current 3 when the Highland refresh ships.
How did I not know Luke had a car channel lmao
I think it's worth upgrading to all wheel drive though because of the snow
I wanted a fully loaded Bolt EUV but due to dealership gouging I ended up with a base Model 3 in April 2023. The Bolt rides much nicer for everyday driving and is less bouncy. The 360d camera is far superior than the Tesla. Bolt EUV Premier also has real leather(my back gets hot even with the White Tesla plastic seats); Air conditioning seats and a functional sunroof with a shade. The only downside is slow charging on long trips but my intent was not to use it for road tripping. The Tesla is also loud on certain road surface which is unacceptable. Insurance premium is much higher for the Tesla despite it costing only $5000 more.
Agree with everything you said; all good points. Unfortunately and strangely, GM just discontinued the Bolt. That could make them hard to find but also speaks poorly for parts availability in the future. What a weird thing they did, like cancelling the EV1. I have to say the Tesla is probably a safer car. I also think the base Model 3 should have a softened suspension since it's no longer competing with BMW. And yeah, "vegan leather" sounds nice but it's vinyl. If you take frequent road trips, Tesla is still really your only good choice.
Yep, a good buy ONLY IF you get an in-stock one, as those are discounted.
In my case, I got a Model 3 RWD with white interior (18in rims) for $41700 after taxes.
Tesla's lease terms are nuts. Take some of the Added Dealer Markup and mandatory options $$ the Toyota dealers want and you can lease a bare bones Model 3 for less than $250 a month.
Less than $250? 🤔 How?
@@KenKellySWFL The last Toyota RAV4 Prime I looked at had a $12K added dealer markup. Right now, if you put $9K down on a Model 3 lease, 10K miles for 2 years, Tesla's website says your monthly payment would be $234 a month.I think that may be so cheap because Tesla keeps the tax credit.
Great car - I’m getting one
I've had a Tesla Model 3 for a year now. I love mine after buying BMWs for years. I won't go back. I purchased mine with Full Self driving which is well worth it especially now that it's transferable.
I see Teslas everywhere on the East Coast, even in rural towns. I have 230k on my Hybrid, stock batteries.......thinking about moving to Full Electric at some point, but I have a Long commute, so Hybrid just makes sense right now.
Need to factor in resale values at the end of 120K miles for both cars
I like the Chevy Bolt lol. But the Tesla 3 is phenomenal to drive.
2022 Model 3 from Hertz Car Sales used is around $15K after $8K rebates. pretty cheap eh? You need to take some miles and check interior which could be beat up from Uber drivers.
About those panel gaps... look at a stock pretty much ANY car from 20 or 30 years ago, you wouldn't have found much of ANYTHING with panel gaps that good.
Try voice commands. Once you learn shortcuts to using the menu you'll better appreciate the minimalist approach. When I jump in a regular car with knobs and dials everywhere I appreciate my Tesla.
this video has 39,000 views now lol
I don't own an e-car of any kind, and have no justification to buy one at the current time. But I will comment nonetheless:
1. Some complain about clean styling; they want to see more doo-dads. That's clearly a matter of taste, but not one of reason. If form is to follow function (a good idea most of the time), then every doo-dad that can safely be added via a screen should be.
2. The complaint that "I don't like that I have to use the screen" is lame. Once you learn Tesla's language, you can always resort to voice commands. Moreover, the features you should expect to use most of the time (e.g., lane-change signaling) are implemented by mechanical interfaces.
3. The base-level Model 3 is plenty fast (faster than my 2000 V8 A6 Quattro). Don't get me wrong, I would love (and likely abuse) the extra power of the Performance model. But must I have it? Absolutely not. The base 3 is already faster than most cars on the road, including those more expensive than it is.
4. The Audi mentioned in the video definitely has a technically more sensible approach to lane-changing while the lane-maintaining feature is engaged. However, never forget that the Model 3 already has the hardware necessary to mimic the Audi's behavior. That means if enough industry pundits and customers complain, we have every right to expect a software update that at minimum permits one to option "Audi behavior" ON. Who knows? Tesla may actually make that behavior the default in some future release.
5. Not to be overlooked is the extra care (and cost) Tesla has put into things that truly make a difference. Dead silence is typically reserved for Bentleys and Rolls Royces. As a lover of music, I want my car to be dead quiet until I pump my desired "noise" into it via the speakers.
6. Body-panel fit is said to be poor on Teslas. This is not good news to me. However, I am confident that any outrageous gaps would be spotted by me at vehicle delivery time, well before I drove off the lot. I flat-out wouldn't accept the Tesla in truly ugly condition. IMHO, Toyota/Mazda grade alignment of panels is just a nice-to-have. I enjoy bragging rights on my 2000 Lexus LX470, but they don't make up for my SUV's poor fuel economy. I have a similar opinion of "plastic" details inside the cockpit. If the plastic doesn't crack or fade over time, it's an acceptable compromise. I'll take plasticy interior pieces any day I can have double-paned glass, at least for the economy price of a Model 3.
To sum up, much of the criticism people have about Teslas won't hold up in my court. And apparently, millions of Tesla drivers agree.
This is the best video ever 🔥
But now in California with tax credit and California own credit 3000 usd you get the car for 21000 usd ! Now it’s worth it ?
where did or do you get the $3000 california credit? can you give the link?
If only it had CarPlay, I would be sold.
It's not really necessary. What do you use CarPlay for? Google Maps? They're built-in. Streaming music? You've got Spotify, Tidal, Apple Music, Slacker, and TuneIN built in. Making phone calls? Bluetooth takes care of that. Voice assistant? Tesla's maybe isn't as good as Google Assistant, but it's not far off from Siri.
I see no reason to use CarPlay or Android Auto when TeslaOS already does everything I used to use them for.
Simply because, imo, google maps sucks and I hate using it. I much prefer Apple Maps. I also like the continuity between my phone and my car.
I own a Tesla but I do miss Waze. I actually run it on my phone in conjunction with Tesla’s system. Other than that I am satisfied with Tesla’s software.
@@ericbauer4559 the phone is still very integrated. You can send trips from your phone and can pull locations from calendar events info for you and more
@@ericbauer4559 Try it. I just bought a Model 3 a few days ago and it loads iMessages, Calendar and and the iPhone address book directly from your iPhone. Not missing anything.
It's not $40K, it's $33K or less if you get more local rebates and incentives. someone can get it for $16K in CA with the right tax situation.
Psyche, not sike. Oh, and no one noticed Marine One in the background?
nice reviews. i thought you only do mac book reviews. i am one of your subscribers
I own a 2022 RWD Model 3 that I bought used. It has the Full Self-Driving computer. Tesla sent me a free month of FSD, and while it is easily the best self-driving system on the planet right now, I don't like to use it for the most part. I DO like the "Autosteer" and "Autopilot" driving features, and I use them regularly. I have had problems with the FSD at night not taking the right street and getting confused. In the day, it works really well, but at night, it is much less reliable. I think that contrary to Elon's assertions, Tesla is going to have to install some kind of Lidar for night driving and low visibility situations. The existing self-driving taxis in our cities look like battleships with all of the equipment mounted to them, and they DO work, but ONLY on well-mapped streets - so that is sort of cheating. I understand Musk's fixed belief that FSD can be enabled by "Tesla Vision" only, but I just don't think it's going to work as he has envisioned. That being said, now that he is giving this feature his full attention, I think that this weakness will be addressed.
Right now, the FSD is definitely a beta system, and Tesla is using drivers, with their willing consent, to train its AI driving system. AI may be able to compensate for times when the camera's vision is obscured, but I don't think so. This is an extraordinarily complex problem to solve, and I think that there will have to be additional sensors added to Teslas for FSD to work. I admire Musk's grit to try to try to solve this problem, but
That being said, the Autosteer and Autopilot modes that come standard with the base Model 3 are the best cruise control modes I have ever used, bar none. Every other cruise control and lane assist feature I have used on other cars is a dinosaur in comparison.
In fact, every other UI system on other cars I have driven is a dinosaur compared to Tesla's incredibly brilliant and well-thought-out systems to control the car.
Oh, come on Luke! No cooled seats, no HUD, no massaging seats, panel gaps, rough ride, phantom braking, battery fires…a $100,000 car will give you MANY more features than a Tesla POS.
11:35 Maybe Tesla can offer auto lane change as a $1,000 option since people don't want to spend $5,000 for the rest of the EAP features that they don't use.
They won’t because that is they key feature of enhanced autopilot
Nothing wrong with the Chevy Bolt. I considered the EUV but will mostly likely go with the Prius prime.
Watching on my 7 pro
Great video! Thanks. I am REALLY fighting the urge to write a check and order one right now. I'm all tied up in the sweet CD rates so luckily i have an excuse not to. I may wait for the ID2. The car is ~1yr out(?) and will retail for 25k Euro(i think that's about 27.8k USD). Then you get a tax credit on a fed, and if you're in the right state, a state credit too. This is getting into chevy.........aveo lol cost-to-own territory. THe current tesla 3 even without tax incentives is insanely cheap over 100k miles. Like a base corrola i think?
Awesome review and have a good one!
Just what we need, yet another Tesla Model 3 review. I paid $37.8k in early June 2023 for an inventory new model 3 RWD before nearly $10k in federal and state incentives. These appear to be running out of stock and price is up by $200 as of late June 2023. Fit and finish wasn't perfect, but much better than yours. I never bothered looking at panel gap on my previous cars, yet somehow I made it through life.
0:50 Same
Bummers for me I'm barely making income this year. Hopefully next year is better.
Sorry about that, but nothing will get better until Joe is long gone.
Great everyday car
There are two sides to every issue one side is right and the other is wrong, but the middle is always evil! The “Middle” Lane…🤔💡
You can just put the button on the steering wheel and say open glove box.
I have a RHD made in China Model 3 SR+. The build issues you point out don’t exist on it. I guess Tesla improved its construction processes for the China factory based on lessons learned from the US one. As for the model 3 being being the Corolla of the EVs, not many Corollas have sub 6 second 0-60 times…
No they just got a good work force
theirs no way your literally dik riding door panels and wood trim 💀
Comparing Herpes with a Volt... I'm on my third Volt, got $7500 off each one, and have found it to be a great car for its time. I'm not impressed by The Middle Lane.
great
I'm not falling for that again shit Elon just going to raise the price up again😂... It was supposed to be affordable when it first came out that damn model 3 ain't been affordable sense LOL
Is it true that the base model comes with a downgraded stereo?
True.
However, people are still happy with it. Personally I'm impressed. My GF has the model 3 rwd, and we cannot believe our ears how good the sound. Imho
As the owner of 4 (2- Model X, 2- Model 3 LRs) Teslas I can say Navigate on Autopilot is a steal for the value it provides. Full Self Drive, IMHO is of questionable value.
Seems a fair report, my wife and me drove a Model Y for one hour, here in the UK in February - bit chilly, my feet were frozen at the end. This determination, or ‘dogma’ as some might say Elon has imposed, will have to be moved-on. Th single long slot does work much better for aircon than heating, and so Tesla have decided that cold countries where the footwell is not really in the heater’s airstream, will just have to somehow fudge around the issue - remember ‘car coats’ anyone? The seats were the most uncomfortable I have sat in for a very long time, outside of the Lotus we were driven in on some track day. I am literally comparing them to a £14,000 Renault Clio’s seats - we sank into the relative luxury after the test drive. But the seats being firm, and the dogmatic decision to not have the three-layer combo for heating/cooling (ie making it non-directional/not user-controllable to that extent) are the only bad things about it. I found the Tesla in all other departments, was either satisfactory or bl@@dy good.
The 3 is better because it’s lower and smaller, so more economic. It’s a great package. I haven’t a hope of affording one, either new or used, I bought a 9-grand used Prius 3 and that was a stretch (retired, so don’t want a lease or loan). This was the most unlikely purchase ever - I thought of hybrids as a rather unnecessary middle-ground or stepping-stone from ICE to Electric. But it is necessary, because it’s simply a cost/benefit thing: rather than either pay in effect thirty more grand to get an EV with the amount of battery that could be ‘thrown’ at winter heating, where 40% of the energy of a journey can be heat-production (or heat-pump tech, take your pick), I chose to get the most reliable overall hybrid where it’s ‘heat on tap’.
And sadly in the UK, we have two big killers of automotive joy: a government taxing fuel to death (how’s ten bucks a gallon US grab you?); and an electrical energy supply to houses where the price per kWh is actually based on FOSSIL-FUEL costs. I mean, ffs. It’s ridiculous beyond words. And our govt seems hell-bent on hanging onto the preference of off-shore wind power instead of on-shore…because their voters live in country areas and don’t want the landscape changed. Never mind Russian subs freely wandering around, able to torpedo the offshore turbines or cables willy-nilly. Anyway, this is our backdrop to the EV movement taking place. Many feel a bit bullied, I guess I accepted this year, my venerable but unreliable Volvo V70 ‘station wagon’ was a five-pot turbo-diesel relic. The city of Bristol won’t permit it to do the morning commute, for example, due to pollution levels.
Road tax we pay, is zero for my Prius but £400 a year for the Volvo just to sit on the public road outside. In ten years, the cost of road tax alone, almost makes up for half the cost of buying the Toyota.
In summary, prices of everything automotive, AND the energy/fuel to run them, has shot to interstellar values. We’ve got a bum government and it’s lame-duck til our election in the next year or so, and I have had to do my best to purchase what WORKS in our northern climate, given all the baloney going on. A used hybrid is not simply a used hybrid - only the Toyota system does away with 80% of the fragile components, the wearing parts etc, that conventional automatic transmissions have. Tesla, are fixed-gear cars. If you get the super-duper ones, they run the rear fixed gear ratio, at a ‘lower’ ratio ie more torque output at the axle, than the front, and they just adjust the power split to suit the conditions. Right behind that for reliability, is the Toyota system so-called e-CVT, which has neither belt nor pulley-cones, and in fact no friction plates, nor hydraulic actuators, etc.
In other words, there’s Tesla fixed-gear drive (and other similar ones), then Toyota’s patented auto transmission only possible with hybrid tech, then there are all the rest. For reliability I mean. I think if Toyota replaced the big-daddy motor used (the gasoline engine, there are two motor-generators as well in there), with another electric motor of large size, it’s just as effective as a full EV, but they still are lost for a big boiler to heat the car. Hence they stick with gasoline, or aim for a similar engine using hydrogen. Both ways, you get heat ‘for free’ as they are so inefficient at the usual 20% for reciprocating piston engines. Good review, there’s nothing wrong with Tesla cheapest model 3, if you don;t give a darn about the silly little annoying things, and just want reliable transport, and want to be part of a great leap forward. Look, I couldn’t even afford the insurance in my country, and I’ve checked it…it’s about a grand versus £400 or so even for the complicated Prius. We are in transition, and we just need to research a lot to find out what’s ‘real’ about the vehicles now on offer.
Caveat: I patently had no clue despite my research! I only learned how exceptional the Toyota auto transmission on a Prius and other hybrids (almost all the range has a hybrid option now), AFTER I bought it and changed the transmission fluid…that’s when I realised, from ‘Weber Auto’, just how few parts there were in this transmission. I also got a chump who sold me it, with a rotten 12V battery, and I had to advise him if the problems were more serious than they appeared, the car might come back. It turned out, it literally just needed a new 12V battery - why said chump couldn’t just have replaced the £55 battery on his nine grand car, and avoided my advisory and my problems for three weeks, I have no idea. Take care all.
You DON'T "get more standard features than a $100k BMW"
I would rather have my Bolt EUV ! It is just fine, does not have the build quality issues you just demonstrated, has more features than your model, cost about $2K less than the base Model 3, and it does not come with herpes, either! Plus, I can open my glove box anytime I need without having to open it with an APP or my touch screen. 😁
Fuck $40,000 !.. Go used for well under $18,000 with 60,000 miles.
This guy doesn't understand why autopilot should not be engaged if you switch lane's
Well, Navigate on Autopilot and FSD do stay on if you switch lanes. The disabling at lane change is a purposeful decision to upsell on Tesla's part.
Finaly an honoust review. There are too many Tesla lover or hater reviews outhere. For the money this is clearly a winner ! drive a BMW, the 120d xdrive with 190hp and a range of 600 miles. Splendid car also after nearly 200d miles. but EV clearly has many advantages. If Tesla would just offer more options for the interior and offer a premium build quality I would pay gladly 10k extra for the Model 3 since it is in many ways an innovative car with leading battery and e-engine technology next to its software. The looks are a bid old but I red that there will be an update this year. The car is inbalanced in my point of view: it is in some aspects premium and in other aspects a low cost car at the same time. It has the ability to be a killer premium car if they would pay more attention to the other stuff. Also here in Europe only Tesla has Europe wide a good network of fast chargers, for the rest every country here has its own fast charging network, with its own apps and cards. If you have a non Tesla EV it is a challenge to drive from Germany to Spain. Lets wait what the future brings, at the moment I pospone the decision of buying a new car. My naughty dream is that Tesla will buy BMW and build its technology in this cars, so I finally have the car of my dreams.
Look how cheap used ones are now. The depreciation is ridiculous!
"this is all a little bit goofy" ... please explain?
Mod3 (granted ist got a wiff of apple iphone), but is a clean efficient car.
What is goofy is fake air vents, massive grilles, gills and dumb big wings that serve no purpose, amg, bmw & audi.
😂 herpes is for life, Chevy Volt is only good until it catches on fire !!
Is that with the EV "tax credit?" I just don't like them pricing it based on a government tax credit. What a joke.
If you’re income isn’t high you’re probably not paying enough taxes to have $7500 coming back. For young buyers this should be highlighted.
It’s really a $29k car, quality wise. Discarding the dealership model, paying workers less and ignoring quality makes their profit margins fat.
I can’t summon any more enthusiasm for a Tesla than a toaster. So many other nicer EVs but nothing this efficient. Sigh.
No, the current price as I'm commenting for the base model is $40,240 without the tax credit. Also important to note if you qualify for and can use the entire credit the base model is only eligible for $3,750 of the $7,500 credit.
@@Chris-iv4un if you can actually buy a base model
@@f.kieranfinney457 not sure what you mean. By base Model I’m referring to the Standard range without wheel or paint upgrades.
You can actually buy one slightly cheaper if you get one from existing inventory. I just checked and there are several in my area all the way down to $39,030.
@@Chris-iv4un Tesla always advertised its base models but didn’t actually make any. That’s a shift if they’re now available. $40k for a shitbox like a base 3 is a pretty unpalatable option though. A new Prius is a much better deal and better car.
I hate these things. NPC car, EVERYONE has one in the Bay Area.
Man you sure have a lot to whinge about. I like the minimalistic interior, why cos I have been cleaning the interiors of my many gas cars for decades and tbh after awhile I gave up, car after car. So I like the M3 interior, easy to keep clean! The floors are easy to keep clean too, I love it. In fact the exterior is also very easy to clean too! It drives like a charm, quiet and not cramped with gadgets, buttons, etc. what’s there not to like?
If they get the same prices by next year i will be buying a base tesla. Im coming for a v8 mustang so itll be a big change lol
become a Tesla fanboy, please
Tesla autopilot is better than Audi's
Don't compare a Tesla to a Honda or Toyota