The Pros & Cons of Daily Driving a Tesla Model 3

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  • @justdigit
    @justdigit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    "The Teazla" only in New Zealand :D

  • @franklong6269
    @franklong6269 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    1. I own a 2022 Model 3 RWD, that is much like your car. The locking glove box is genius. At first, I didn't understand this until I began to think about it. Most car robberies are "smash and grab" type of thefts. Crooks smash a window, let themselves in, and grab everything they can, including your vehicle identification information as quickly as possible. The locking glove box prevents these thefts.
    I go to ballroom dances and a couple of the girls that attend the dance put their purses in the trunk of their car because they did not want to carry large purses into the dance. Thieves easily used a crowbar to pry open their trunk and stole two purses. If they had put their purses in the Model 3 locking glove box, it's doubtful that the thieves would have been smart enough to know it is a glove box. But even if they did, the alarm would go off the moment they broke the Model 3's window, and it would be difficult to use a crowbar to get open the locked glove box.
    When I go the the gym, I don't want to carry my wallet into the gym with me. I put it in the glove box and locked the box with a code. Because Tesla has both hidden the glove box and has made it lockable, this will eliminate 99.99% of smash-and-grab thefts for Model 3 cars. I am very comfortable leaving my wallet in my car, knowing that it will be very difficult for thieves to steal.
    2. It has not been my experience that the area around the door handles get scratched. The handles are awkward to use, the main problem I have noticed is fingerprints collecting around the handle. I have the grey colored car, so they are noticeable. However, it is very easy to wipe the fingerprints off with a microfiber cloth and it only takes a few seconds.
    3. The frunk is somewhat useful, but I rarely carry anything in it. My car opens the frunk hands-free, but I do have to close it by hand. I don't mind that too much, but it does get fingerprints on the frunk area.
    Overall this is by far the best car I have ever owned. It is probably the best car made for the current cost of around $32,000 after the federal rebate in the USA. But even without the rebate, dollar for dollar, it is probably the best car made, and it beats most cars costing over $100,000 in some of the most important metrics like battery longevity, efficiency, sheer speed, handling and range. The Tesla UI and software are second to none. Everything works on the car, and you cannot say that about other EVs. The Tesla UI and controls make all other EV manufacturer cars look like dinosaurs from the stone age.

  • @deeta702
    @deeta702 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video!
    I’ve had my Tesla for 2 months now. I really love driving it but a few things I wish they would add for safety and convenience to daily use.
    1) Heads-up display (for safety and convenience)
    2)Individual lock and unlock buttons for the doors. I can’t express how much this is an inconvenience for me everyday. (For safety and convenience)
    3) Sunroof. I don’t like rolling my windows down and being window to window with others at traffic lights but i do love fresh air. Sunroof would be great 😄
    4) Better interior lights!!

    • @OmniGarage
      @OmniGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for sharing your experience. Totally agree on the heads up display especially when the speedometer is off to the side.

  • @rollingwithrob6579
    @rollingwithrob6579 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video. I'm also based here in NZ and taking delivery of my M3 soon *fingers crossed* Some great hints and tips. Appreciate this

  • @kilode10
    @kilode10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very good and clear explanation. I just ordered a 2022 model 3 and will watch this presentation again. Thank you.

    • @OmniGarage
      @OmniGarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the kind feedback. Enjoy your new model 3!

  • @gsogymrat
    @gsogymrat ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good review. I'm taking delivery of this exact configuration tomorrow. Love the white and white with the sport wheels.

    • @OmniGarage
      @OmniGarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope the delivery went well and you're enjoying your new Tesla!

  • @shonwatson
    @shonwatson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tip on the Emergency Door Latch! Did not know that! Great Video!!

    • @OmniGarage
      @OmniGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem. Pleased it helped you out!

  • @vasil7410
    @vasil7410 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the video, it's always good to get Telsa owner's feedback. Just some things to make note of and keep things in perspective:
    1. The glove box can be opened by voice command so no need to use the screen if you don't want to. But that said, rummaging around inside the glove box is not a common thing to do anyway.
    2. It is pretty easy to adapt to the instant torque and regen braking and drive the car smoothly. It only took me a few drives. I guess you have a lead foot! Once you are used to it and you can avoid the temptation to tap into that effortless power everytime you accelerate, it is a smoother drive for all passengers than a normal car. I also think one pedal driving is easier than a normal car where you have to always use the brake pedal.
    3. Range anxiety is a hot topic but it usually comes from non Tesla owners. For the sake of the 1 in a 1000 times you would need to use a fast charger, you will never have to visit a service station for fuel again.
    4. The limited boot height is similar to many sedans, it's not necessarily because it's a Tesla. I guess this is one of the reasons why SUVs and hatchbacks are so popular.
    5. I have owned expensive Mercs and BMWs (which I bought second hand and saved a bomb 😉) and they didn't have mud flaps either!
    6. I haven't experienced the passenger phone key issue but will be interested to try to reproduce it. However, automatically unlocking and starting the car via my phone is so much more convenient than a traditional key I wouldn't care anyway.
    7. Interesting comment about a manual gearbox but most ICE cars are automatics nowadays, they are more efficient and quicker than manuals. Most manufacturers don't even have manuals as an option anymore.
    8. The AC adjustment is certainly different without vents but I also find the airflow more natural compared to other cars, maybe because it throws the air more evenly across the cabin, ironically due to the lack of vents!
    9. My previous black car had heaps of nail scratches under the door handle, so no different to the Telsa handle potentially. This is really an issue with the colour of the car. Indeed, unless you are wearing oven mits, once you learn how to use the Telsa handle properly your finger tips are less prone to touching the paintwork compared to a normal handle.
    For me, the only thing that was an issue in the Model 3, is that the Model 3 and Y have no HUD. I added an aftermarket HUD, unfortunately not as seamless as a factory fitted option, but it does the trick. But then again, most new cars also don't have HUDs anyway and I find normal instrument clusters no more convenient than using the centre screen of the Tesla.
    Other than a missing HUD, nearly every criticism of a Model 3 is just about learning its features or how to drive it. I also think people start to take some of its unique and useful features for granted then expecting even more. For example, wanting an auto close on the front trunk is only an issue because the front trunk can be used for storage. I am not aware of any car that has an auto close hood and most other EVs don't even have a front trunk. That space is still taken up by mechanicals and some Merc EVs don't even let you open the front hood at all. You can always fit an aftermarket auto close!
    As you mention at the end of the video, there are many more things to say about a Tesla compared to other cars. I have owned some great and fun cars over the years but, so far, the Model 3 is way ahead.

    • @OmniGarage
      @OmniGarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      Very thorough comment, and some great comments/thoughts here! Thanks for taking the time to drop a comment!

  • @gannetripple
    @gannetripple 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Interesting but you didn't mention voice commands. I use them all the time. Generally quicker than the touch screen and no need to take your eyes off the road.
    Specifically, re the glove box, I believe the reason (or at least a reason) for no button to open it is security. That's where your Sentry USB drive is stored. When you want to open it, simply press the right button on the wheel and say "open glovebox".
    I think you're wearing an Apple Watch. Consider buying Watch for Tesla. Then you can use 'complications' on your Watch or Siri via your Watch to do many of the things you do by touch or voice in the car (but not opening the glove box 😕). Other apps are available but I haven't tried them.

    • @OmniGarage
      @OmniGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the comment, I find the commands don’t work particularly well with a Kiwi accent! Far less reliable that Siri, we might have to make a video showcasing exactly how bad it is. Thanks for the tip around the Apple Watch, will definitely give it a look!

  • @MarkShaw-g6x
    @MarkShaw-g6x 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank God KM's ❤

  • @TheElectricMan
    @TheElectricMan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    the tesla model 3 is the best car i have ever owned

    • @OmniGarage
      @OmniGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s the only one I’ve owned to date but it’s set the bar extremely high! Thanks for dropping a comment.

  • @scott-wright
    @scott-wright 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Must be doing alright to be driving around in that! Love the vids mate.

    • @OmniGarage
      @OmniGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate the kind comment Scott. We are very lucky (but have also worked extremely hard) for the vehicles we currently have in our garages. We are a long way off a dream garage lineup though!

  • @davidrcook8126
    @davidrcook8126 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful. Thank you.

    • @OmniGarage
      @OmniGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome David!

  • @gazlives
    @gazlives ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the mudflaps comes already fitted with the car in uk weirdly.

  • @ianlindsay7704
    @ianlindsay7704 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video another kiwi here and future tesla owner. I didn't realise that Tesla left the proximity sensor on the left. In saying that I have seen other videos which say you can setup yourself as the main profile. This will overwrite any other phone keys and your profile will always be activated.

    • @OmniGarage
      @OmniGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Ian, thanks for dropping a comment. This has to be the most frustrating part of the vehicle for me. When does your vehicle arrive? Hopefully they’re changed this for the 2022 model year!

    • @ianlindsay7704
      @ianlindsay7704 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@OmniGarage I haven't ordered one but looking at second hand. Not ideal time to buy one unfortunately. You can already apply that setting on your Tesla now. It should be in the profile settings somewhere.

    • @ianlindsay7704
      @ianlindsay7704 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@OmniGarage What you want to do is go to Bluetooth on the car screen and set your phone key to priority key. Now when you have 2 phone keys in close proximity to your car yours will connect first and go to your settings.

  • @joevanseeters2873
    @joevanseeters2873 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good points brought forward about EV ownership. Parts of the USA have a LOT of Tesla's, especially California where they have a pretty significant network of charging stations of all types. I've been to California about 4 or 5 times in the past two years and you see Tesla's pretty much everywhere. The problem here in the USA is that outside of California, you may have a problem finding charging stations depending on where you travel to or from. The larger cities have them but the USA is so vast, MANY areas don't have a significant charger network or no chargers at all. Supposedly the US Government is pushing for a more substantial charger network across the US to support EV's as more and more car companies are heading in that direction, but a "substantial" charger network is MANY years away. It will be interesting to see how far we have come in 10, 15, 20 years concerning EV's. Not so much producing the EV's as most manufacturers have committed to the EV future. The problem I foresee, is the CHARGER network supporting millions upon millions of EV's. Do you have to pay when you go to these charger stations away from your residence or can you just plug up for free? I definitely see that as a business in the future. Stopping at a charging station for some sort of 10 minute rapid charge for "x" amount of money. Free chargers away from the home will be non-existent once most people have converted to EV's at some point in the future and need the ability to charge their EV farther away from home. It will be just like buying petrol for your car now.

    • @OmniGarage
      @OmniGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Completely agree, I think we have a couple of years before some sort of mass adoption and a removal of some of the EV perks, such as the free charging!

    • @joevanseeters2873
      @joevanseeters2873 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I really like the idea of EV's and they do seem like the perfect vehicle for a daily driver. With the rapid innovation in the batteries used to power them and more and more manufacturers committing to EV's now and in the future, no doubt the EV technology will progress at a fast pace. It really will be interesting to see what the motor vehicle market will look like in 20 years. They could have 1,000+ range batteries by then.

    • @wazakiYEAH
      @wazakiYEAH 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's one of the problems here in Australia we don't have a lot of supercharger stations

    • @davidz7858
      @davidz7858 ปีที่แล้ว

      I live in small town 30 miles from NY city and a lot of my neighbors own Tesla because all families have more than two cars. So have one EV car and one gas car is a good choice. And most companies provide free charger at work and people even do not need to install charger at home.

    • @TerryDayGo
      @TerryDayGo ปีที่แล้ว

      In places like Atlanta there’s about 12 tesla supercharger location in and around the city, there’s also others like charge point and evgo not to mention hotels and apartment complexes have adopted chargers as well here…I just moved down here from the bay area and let me tell you there’s not a day where I don’t see every Tesla model back to back…

  • @leonpenny5673
    @leonpenny5673 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A really helpful video and I'm a real fan of your choice in getting the white seats. I am very curious though about the brightness. As a New Zealander living in Hawke's Bay I'd love to know how you find the kiwi sun with the whiteness of the white seats and the white strip along the dashboard. Do you ever wish you'd gone for the black seats, so as to dial down some of the brightness, or is it really not too much of an issue at all?

    • @OmniGarage
      @OmniGarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Leon. I loved the white seats, and it never caused any problems with glare. Super easy to keep clean too, the seats show less “smearing” than black. I now have a Model Y with the black interior and still far prefer the white.

  • @wschumac100
    @wschumac100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Opening the glove box is much essier than he says. Just say glove box, while pressing one of the two buttons on the sfeeruf wheej does it. You can even secure it eith a soft pin.

    • @OmniGarage
      @OmniGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tesla voice control isn’t particularly great at understanding the NZ accent! This command works most of the time, but I don’t trust it to get things right as much as Siri or Alexa would. Thanks for dropping a comment Wolf!

  • @chris8sirhc
    @chris8sirhc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Here bc of your Reddit post!

    • @OmniGarage
      @OmniGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for dropping by and watching Chris. Hope you managed to take some value from, and/or enjoyed the video!

  • @johnbev2336
    @johnbev2336 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, why you feel sick it all depends the driver, with driver suddenly stepping on the gas and slowing down. Electric cars are driven defensively, try that. F1 Jenson Button v Max 😂😂

  • @approx2k
    @approx2k ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had 2 kids in the car that allways gets car sick and they told me it was way better in my TM3LR and they did not get sick on the 3hour ride. If it is the driver or the car idk.

    • @OmniGarage
      @OmniGarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      I guess with no sound/combustion delay there is no cue of a speed change.

  • @KiwiLawnie
    @KiwiLawnie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Guys this was a really good video! I am a huge Tesla fan and been a shareholder for a couple of years now so obviously love the cars and the company and follow most of the big Tesla youtubers, but still saw some stuff in this vid I have never seen before and also nice to be NZ focused for a change! I have wanted a Tesla for ages but if I am being 100% honest and I had the money sitting there right now, i would probably buy a GR Yaris lol. I have a work van so do not need a daily driver maybe that's why! By the way I was wondering where the Omni came from?

    • @OmniGarage
      @OmniGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for the compliment! The GR Yaris is an interesting one, I wonder what Toyota will price it at for the NZ market. Omni is a take on its meaning “all; of all things” where we our passion and the content we create covers all things inside, and related to the garage.

    • @KiwiLawnie
      @KiwiLawnie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@OmniGarage Yea I am not even sure if Toyota has confirmed they will be selling the GR Yaris here but I have seen some on Trademe from dealers who have imported them themselves for around 70k.

    • @OmniGarage
      @OmniGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep we have a good friend who is looking at them, but isn’t prepared to pay $70K+ - especially when the US price + conversion equates to much less!

  • @Catastrophyst
    @Catastrophyst ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A lick trick vs pit roll? Not sure what you mean by that, mate

    • @OmniGarage
      @OmniGarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers!

  • @jxpertt
    @jxpertt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Tesla🚫
    Teezla✅

  • @jasonusa
    @jasonusa ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where are you from mate? you have such an unique accent.

  • @yuribudilov5638
    @yuribudilov5638 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what can be done about passengers getting motion sickness in Tesla? Any tips, tricks for the driver? (apart from driving solo!!!).

  • @owascoshaw
    @owascoshaw ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The door close sounds 💔

  • @owascoshaw
    @owascoshaw ปีที่แล้ว +1

    New Zealand uses KM’s? Huh 🤔

    • @OmniGarage
      @OmniGarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes.

  • @josh_the_happy
    @josh_the_happy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tizla?

  • @richardmarshall159
    @richardmarshall159 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice presentation, “frustration” seems to be common occurrence.

    • @OmniGarage
      @OmniGarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      The Model Y elevates a bunch of these frustrations.

  • @hayden8693
    @hayden8693 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video, would be better next time if you had the car turned on and showed us things instead of saying “if the car was on” while your in the drivers seat. Also if cameraman could zoom in on the screen so we could read it too. I mean this as positive advice! Thanks guys!

    • @OmniGarage
      @OmniGarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the feedback Hayden. We’ll be sure to take this on board for future videos.

  • @dereklwashington1132
    @dereklwashington1132 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm here for the accent ☺️

    • @OmniGarage
      @OmniGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha! Make sure you subscribe then!

  • @robertyu7341
    @robertyu7341 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have not heard of a 6+ sec Tesla. Got your info correct?

    • @OmniGarage
      @OmniGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check the website. The current models are 6.1s 0-100

    • @robertyu7341
      @robertyu7341 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@OmniGarage I live in the US and I think we rate it at 5.7 sec 0-60 mph. which is currently on the web site. Yes it is slower than the li-ion battery pre-2022 model 3 RWD, which was at 5.3 sec 0-60 mph. Thanks mate.

    • @apothecy4011
      @apothecy4011 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robertyu7341 60 miles is a bit less than 100km

  • @kingklutz7
    @kingklutz7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! What percentage of tint do you have

    • @OmniGarage
      @OmniGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hiya! This is 35% all around (apart from the front windscreen).

  • @M8YM8
    @M8YM8 ปีที่แล้ว

    There’s almost enough room in the boot that you could fit a spare tire 🤦🏼‍♂️

  • @skepticalmechanic
    @skepticalmechanic ปีที่แล้ว

    U talk funny dude! 😅

  • @1995ZANGETSU
    @1995ZANGETSU ปีที่แล้ว

    Tizla

  • @darmy713
    @darmy713 ปีที่แล้ว

    Passenger nausea… maybe you’re just not the most graceful driver? I didn’t have an issue making a smooth ride

    • @OmniGarage
      @OmniGarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      Could be the case!

  • @M8YM8
    @M8YM8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fush n chups 🥝

  • @efrenrico927
    @efrenrico927 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sure, you don’t need this Tesla. All you do is complain. This car is not for you.

    • @OmniGarage
      @OmniGarage  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m just pointing out the pros and cons for a prospective buyer. I don’t have this car any more, went to the Model Y.

  • @nyersboris
    @nyersboris ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🙌🤍

  • @Subn3tMask
    @Subn3tMask ปีที่แล้ว

    Teesla

  • @HermanWillems
    @HermanWillems ปีที่แล้ว

    Tislah :) hahaha instead of Tesla. funny mate

  • @MrKillerRC
    @MrKillerRC ปีที่แล้ว

    Teezla 😂

  • @skepticalmechanic
    @skepticalmechanic ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How many times do u go into your glove box??? I go in 2 or 3 times a year… NOT A BIG DEAL! Jesus… u complain about every little thing…

  • @anderbeau
    @anderbeau ปีที่แล้ว

    That accent is driving me nuts!

    • @OmniGarage
      @OmniGarage  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Then click away. Bye! 👋

  • @HungTran-el6io
    @HungTran-el6io 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    model 3 standard range 263 miles equal 420 kms not 500 kms

  • @JohnSmith-ms2cl
    @JohnSmith-ms2cl 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    TeSla

    • @OmniGarage
      @OmniGarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      👏🏻

  • @Localbikeryamaha
    @Localbikeryamaha ปีที่แล้ว

    Tisla?