I’ve wanted an EV for a long time. I first drove a Tesla Model S 75D in 2022. It was nice but was 4+ years at the time of rental and battery degradation was very apparent but was still fun. Fast forward to July 2023, I bought a ‘23 Model 3 RWD. I live in SC and Tesla dealers are not allowed. Had to pick up in Savannah, GA. Since then I fell in love with it. Everyone at work then, and even now, ask me about my car and want to drive, which I’m happy to oblige. Cut to March 2024 when the new “Highland” performance was debuted, I had to have it. So I am currently waiting for my VIN. Ordered in early May. When my house was built in 2022, I had a NEMA 14-50 installed as a just in case scenario. Makes like Hell of a lot easier than going to gas station and/or using public chargers. It’s amazing. Elon, I hate the guy!
Exactly. I'm fairly sure nearly every car I've ever owned has been from a company with a shitty human being as the CEO. This one is just more public. (And possibly more shitty)
@@C_ook.ie_because they fall for mainstream media clickbait. Elon is far from as bad as he’s portrayed. I usually find the Elon haters to be more messed up than normal people.
Hey Chris Metz! (Go Mets!) Basic auto pilot has adaptive cruise and drives you around ALL curves… Not just site curves! It is not Lane keeping cyst like other cars… It actually will let you follow the lane and adjust your speed. And that comes with all Teslas
Here is my take from someone who only supercharges since taking delivery of my refreshed M3 LR , hope this helps anyone on the fence. I knew what I was getting myself into and my assumptions were spot on. I live in a condo and it will be a couple to several years before they can install chargers for the community. I only work 3 days a week , 32 mi round trip and the occasional driving other days. I am able to supercharge once a week and it's still cheaper than my Corolla for the month. I supercharged the other day in the early morning when it is cheapest and it is .21 / kWh I don't go above 85 percent and I usually try to stay between 10 and 20. I was at 2 percent when I charged and went up to 85 percent and it cost me 14.07 and so far it has been 40 dollars and for the month it will be 54 still cheaper than my Corolla which was around 65-70 per month. I live in Phoenix and it seriously starting to feel like an over true story. I'm losing about 35-40 mi of range but that was true with my Corolla. Yes the heat does drain the battery mainly due to overheat protection activated. Before it got hot I was consistently able to charge between 15-20 percent. While I'm supercharging I'm able to do other things and it really goes faster than what it says. Hope this helps Phoenix AZ
I’m with you on the cabin heat. It’s insanely hot here and I’ve burned myself a few times on some of the interior pieces. I probably will turn cabin overheat protection back on bc it’s getting ridiculous
A Camry Hybrid gets 630 miles on a tank of gas, and then 5 minutes to refill the tank. Compared to Tesla, Camry has higher build quality, a nicer interior, full dashboard, and a Turn Signal Stalk. Camry also has cheaper insurance and registration fees. Tesla cannot compare to that .
For Canada we pay twice as much for gas as compare to States side $1.6 per litre works out to be over $6 per gal and super charger still way way cheaper agreed with the way Tesla drives and regen slow down is a big safety the camp mode cooling and heating camera as security is another big one
You are exactly right. I posted in social media about getting a Tesla and was slammed by the hate and amazed at the misconceptions people have about EVs. New tech has changed a lot of what they thought they knew. I hope I don't get keyed but won't be surprised if I do.
One of the joys of owning my Model 3 has been shopping online for little upgrades like center console trays, storage organizers and even interior trim enhancements. A fraction of the cost of legacy auto additions. While most legacy auto adders are cheap cosmetic things, most of my Tesla enhancements have been useful.
I love your videos, and they convinced me to buy an M3. My M3 LRAWD has finally been delivered-it's super quiet with ultra-fast acceleration, and I'm 100% satisfied. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos! From Osaka, Japan.
Hey Chris Metz (Go Mets!). Tesla does not have dealerships… They have showrooms they have service centers. They have delivery centers but the one thing they do not have is dealerships I guess because you work for Chevy for so long that you’re used to the word dealerships but thank God they do not have stealerships
Have a 2021 Model Y. Had a Bolt for 3 years prior. Couldn’t wait to get rid of it. Range terrible. High speed charging very slow. High speed chargers didn’t work most of the time. Model Y so superior it made the Bolt seem like years old technology. Love the Y. We have never experienced any negativity regarding the Y.
You aren’t wrong about the Bolt. Loved my time with it but after having my ‘24 model 3 I could never go back. Just a superior product in every way. Will always love my Bolt though as my first EV and gave me perspective
I’ve just rented a 2016 Model S (90D) on Turo so that I could decide if it would fit my needs. It was as I expected, as complete blast to drive! With my 69-year old body, it was a bit challenging to get in and out, but once in I loved most of the experience. The same owner has a Model 3 performance that he also offers on Turo. I’ll be sure to go back before long to try the Model 3!
I’m a four year 2020 Tesla Model 3 SR+ owner in the Memphis area ( middle America, where there’s not as many EVs as the big cities) , and I have resolved that there are 3 different types of people when it comes to Teslas and all EVs, first you have the people who know about them and love them, they look at you and your car with a certain respect, they smile, it give you a thumbs up, or just look🙂. Then there is the people who don’t like EVs, and Teslas, like you say they will race past you or cut you off, but mostly look at your car and give you the side eye 😒 . I think they feel like I’m getting away with something , and I need to be paying more money and buying gas and oil changes like they do 😄. But then there are my favorite people, the people who have no clue about cars or the car industry, no clue about Teslas, Bolts, Rivians, EV6, Mach-Es or even Taycans. The kind of people that probably can’t tell a EVs from a gas car, like they can’t tell a Ford from a Mazda. They just have no clue. They are my favorite people because they all will be the ones that will most likely find out about Teslas and EVs and make that switch. I had a guy roll up next to me at the grocery store in a brand new Civic ask me how I like my car. I wonder if he thought he made the wrong purchase. Icing on the cake in all this is the kids and teens, they look , point and drag their parents to look at the Teslas , I saw a young mother mouth to her little son looking at my car that “ we can’t afford nothing like that” as she dragged him away , wait till she pulls up the Tesla site and sees the lower prices…. 😁
Yeah younger people love my car. It is the muscle car type people that have a problem. Like I'm hurting them somehow. I had a guy ask if it used gas and electric. I'm like no it's electric. I have a theory though. I don't think they cared when evs weren't really a threat. But now with the rise of Tesla and other manufacturers. I think a lot feel threatened. Like guy I know works in auto repair and stuff and he was absolutely rude. So maybe he thinks evs will hurt his business? Idk. But I like my car. And I feel like that is all that matters. But for some reason people think they have let me know their opinion on it. Just let me enjoy my vehicle and you enjoy yours. I work in IT so I live new tech. And also hate dealerships. So the choice of Tesla was easy for me. Never realized the hate I would get. I have gotten positive too though. Like my sister n law wants my car. And my brother drove in it and wants one now. I think most of the hate comes from clueless people that have no experience with one.
People that dislike Teslas do so for very good reasons: - Build quality is not comparable to Honda or Toyota - range anxiety and charging hassles - no dashboard and no Turn Signal Stalk - insurance and registration are more expensive for Tesla - more frequent tire replacement. Expensive! - eventually a $20k battery replacement is needed
Big one I learned buying my Tesla about a year ago is to use the referral code link. We had a referral code but thought we would be prompted to put it in at some point. Went through the whole process and never got asked. Called Tesla to see if we could provide the code and get the $ off plus other perks and got a “nope” response. Would have had to cancel the order and redo through the link, loosing our $250 non-refundable deposit. By that point I didn’t feel like going through that hassle. The other thing I learned - I REALLY like this car (SR RWD M3). Hopefully I’m still driving this car in 15 years. My 12 year old gen 1 Volt is still going strong and has been passed down to my teenage kids as a daily/school driver. Hope my Tesla holds up as well or better.
Just ordered mine (Model 3 LR) on July 24th, and will need to wait until Sept 11-22, but only because I selected a colour (white) too popular and not available. I could`ve had one in Stealth Gray the next day. It's awesome :)
I've had my M3 refresh for about a month and only use superchargers because I live in a Condo. It's really not as expensive as you would think, and I live in Seattle. It's a lot cheaper than gas. Also, I'm one of those people who hate Elon, but I love my car. It's really a double-edged sword. However, the hate over the car isn't necessary.
Let me say in the beginning, I am from Tennessee. While there may be Tesla hate in many places, as one who has homes in other places, I find this hate is particularly acute in the South. It seems to correlate with where there is strong trump support. I have not done nationally projectable research on the subject, but my real world observations support the thought. Let me go further out on the limb…I have not gotten the ‘evil eye’ from Asian people, Black, Latin or what I might suppose are Middle Eastern…..my Tesla is pretty tricked out so it gets noticed. I imagine this comment might engender some strong reactions but it is what I have seen….and people’s opinion of me….well LOL. I love your channel..no muss, no fuss, just useful information.
Has nothing to do with electric cars and Trump. Lot of people still don’t want electric cars. To be honest it’s lot of left wing people boycotting Tesla because of Elon. The infrastructure ordeal is what is holding buyers back. I’m on my 2nd Tesla.
@@MetzTech LMAO the difference I think (borne out by the demographics) people on the left hate Elon but drive and love Teslas….go to most any wealthy suburb and the place is rancid with Teslas…look in the valet parking lot of a good restaurant….right leaning folk just seem to hate period…everything is a crisis, everything is substandard….when I drive down I65, I simply roll my windows up and blast High Highs, Beach Fossils or C Duncan and think about a perfect fall afternoon on Herring Cove on the Cape or that unmatched blend of oranges freshly squeezed on Fisher Island at breakfast….hate…why? What does it accomplish? I keep money in the console of my Tesla to give to the many homeless people that come up to the car and clothes in the back seat…THESE people have real reason to hate but you’d be hard pressed to find more genuine gratitude in your daily passings. I let Elon be Elon as long as he makes a car that truly captivates me.
I can’t stand Elon, and before getting my ‘24 M3 I would never have bought one, but then I test drove it. And FSD. He’s a complete douchebag but he hired the right people to build a great car and tech that for me, stands head and shoulders above the rest. Sometimes, the best product wins, even if the guy at the top is losing his effing mind. Hopefully the madness won’t trickle down to the cars.
Bought my model 3 AWD LR last Friday and every time you are at an intersection someone wants to race you. The amount of people riding my ass is insane even though I'm in traffic with cars in front of me. The speed is crazy though. Definitely will have to watch it or I will get tickets. Mobile charger has been about 1.5% an hour, wall mounted charger is in the works. Luckily I'm not a commuter so not a problem.
I am new to EVs. I got the new refreshed M3 standard range in March and love it. I am not a fan of Musk, but love the car. There are a lot of EVs in my area on the East Coast. I have not noticed in person hate of the car yet, just online. There is lots of EV and Tesla curiosity. I get lots of questions from people.
I would argue that Tesla is the “legacy” option. They sold their first EV in 2008, long before Ford, Chevrolet, or Rivian, and they still sell WAY more than all of their EV competitors. Mine was an emotional decision because it was so fun to drive, so I was totally unprepared for the adjustments I would be making. In particular, the charging. It didn’t take long before I realized that I was going to be installing a Mobile Charger, and although I’m far closer, I still (7 months later) don’t grasp all of the range subtleties. SOC and range calculations are where I’m most uncomfortable. I’m sure I’ll get better when I take my first trip. The best advice I’ve seen is simply to trust the Tesla App, and charge when it tells you, and you’ll figure it out just like you did with MPG.
I did! Since I was using Chevy’s dual level charging cable I had to give it back when I turned in my lease. You don’t technically have to buy one of Tesla’s wall chargers but I loved the look at got it for a good price. Certain Teslas come with a level 1 Mobile charger but for the best home speeds you’ll want a 240V charger
I don't want to have payments so I never leased a car , I understand if every couple of years you want the latest and greatest but I keep my cars over 10 years. I get my money's worth. That is why I was fortunate enough to be able to pay cash for my refreshed M3 LR. I love the car by the way it literally puts a smile on my face every time I drive. If I was going to lease I would never do it from Tesla because unlike other car brands at the end of the lease with Tesla you don't have the option to pay the remaining owed on the car if you want to keep it !! So you have to give it back and for me that is a big fat no 👎🏻👎🏻 other than that I love my car, Tesla and will only get Tesla in the future 😎
I leased a BMW i3 which is ending in a couple months. I see a bit of mileage degradation but why do I care? It’s leased… The depreciation on this car is so high there’s NO WAY I’d buy it for the residual value of 26-27K when they’re selling for high teens.
The first time I went to pass someone on a country road in a passing zone I was blown away (SR RWD M3). Person was going 50 in a 55. I swung out into the other lane and floored it (like I would have needed to in my old car). I flew past them. Was going 80 before I knew it.
@@MetzTech What's up bro? Not 50 random videos, but 50 reviews of FSD v12 in cities across America: New York, Chicago, LA, San Jose, San Francisco and Toronto Canada too. FSD is still making mistakes all the time, on any challenging drive. After 90 days of Neural training, its a joke.
I am not knocking the Teslaverse community, it just did not work for me. I rented a 2024 model X for a month because I was looking for a premium daily driver, but not sure. After the month was up I felt the tech was cool and the speed was a lot more than I expected over my ICE experience. I had already made up my mind to ditch ICE. It was the interior that left me underwhelmed and it felt so spartan under a glass roof that heats up in AZ sun without a built in sunshade. The UI is well executed, but not enough for the $80k+ price tag. I bought another American built EV SUV that checked all my premium daily driver boxes and have no regrets with 10k miles now under my belt.
Why do u only like leasing EV’s?, I’m getting the same vehicle but trying to figure out if I should lease or purchase my 1st EV. I have never lease an ice car either.
Many people say that the EV market is changing so rapidly that they don't want to get stuck with an outdated car in 3 years. Also, leasing gives you the option of buying at the end of the lease if you think the car is best for you.
You can’t buy a Tesla at the end which sucks. But I just prefer to always have it under warranty in case of battery issues, stay up to date technology wise, and pay less $$ along the way. But again… it’s not for everyone
@@MetzTech Thanks! I didn't know. Seems that Tesla shear the sheep so closely they don't mind drawing blood. That's the IT model for customer relations.
I have not! 😂 I actually got it cut somewhat recently to my shoulders. In some of my older videos from last year it’s much longer. But yes you are correct it is an extremely frustrating process…and you can’t hide it. You have to go through the awkward stages and just grin and bear it 😅 best tip I can give is be out in the sun a lot. It seems to grow more in the summer sun.
They can't sell cars in Kentucky (and aren't ever going to be able to in any currently foreseeable future) because of State dealership laws that prohibit vehicle manufacturers from selling cars.
@MetzTech dealership lobbying is nearly as anti- consumer as insurance lobbying. Was Tesla doing express pickup yet when you got yours? I'm not sure when they started that, had a 7 year gap between our cars.
@MetzTech Nice. It was a much more personalized and longer process in 2017. They went over details in how the car worked and the menus and keys and everything. Was there for a while. Just picked up a performance two weeks ago. Think I prefer the new approach. Don't really even have to talk to them. Guy just hands you the clipboard to sign and asks if you have any questions. In and out in however long you want to be.
I got an inspection sticker and the guy was so rude. And it wasnt because he doesnt like elon. He just doesnt like EVs in general. I was like, you should lete give you a ride in it. And he was like i don't wanna ride in that thing. My dad was a huge critic. He loves it now. Said it drove better than his car. But yeah the hate is real. And im not sure. I wanted a tesla because i liked the tech in it. Not sure why people care so much what i drive. Oh and yes i experienced being cut off a few times too.
I was in the back of a model y performance and it was the worst ride in a car I have ever experienced. Bone shattering shaking and road noise. The sterile bench like seat in the rear was not luxurious in any way. My Subaru is way better. But I heard the 2024 version of the model 3 or Y? Is better now.
Yeah the suspension in the model Y and old model 3 is really rough. New model 3 is noticeably better and I’ve never had a complaint from a back seat passenger. Hopefully they bring that to the Y when it gets updated
Own a Bolt and a Model 3. Tesla offers too few options. Many Model 3 RWD owners would gladly pay more for premium audio. Nope. I think the new car buying process for Tesla is overrated, but the used car buying process by Tesla is the absolutely worst in the industry. Who else requires a non-refundable deposit on a used car you won't be able to test drive or even see in real life or by photo?
Been driving a Model Y for two years, and there are dozens of things I don't know about it. I am in NC, and have not experienced any Tesla "hate". But the soros backed LEFT are sketchy crowd, and you never know whats around the corner.
The whole folks hating on Teslas started out with right wingers who are against EVs because they believe that these are being forced on them, and because early adopters tended to be green, climate change believers. From what I can tell, most modern day haters still fall into that group, even though Elon has shown his true colors, and is a right wing, conspiracy theory spouting moron more often than not (he’s also a genius, but the two can go together). Are there folks on the left who now refuse to buy Teslas because of Elon? Yes, there are. Are there many folks on the left hating on Tesla owners now? No. I live in a very left leaning part of suburban Maryland, and there are tons of Teslas here. There is no vandalism against Teslas in this county, period. I have a feeling what you’re seeing in this regard is unfortunately because of the state you live in. Please note that I’m a centrist, and I don’t agree with either party on much, so this is not meant to be an anti GOP tirade. However, as many mistakes as the dems have made and continue to make, one of the mistakes the GOP has made is to demonize EVs, or any clean energy (windmills cause cancer??).
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I’ve wanted an EV for a long time. I first drove a Tesla Model S 75D in 2022. It was nice but was 4+ years at the time of rental and battery degradation was very apparent but was still fun. Fast forward to July 2023, I bought a ‘23 Model 3 RWD. I live in SC and Tesla dealers are not allowed. Had to pick up in Savannah, GA. Since then I fell in love with it. Everyone at work then, and even now, ask me about my car and want to drive, which I’m happy to oblige. Cut to March 2024 when the new “Highland” performance was debuted, I had to have it. So I am currently waiting for my VIN. Ordered in early May. When my house was built in 2022, I had a NEMA 14-50 installed as a just in case scenario. Makes like Hell of a lot easier than going to gas station and/or using public chargers. It’s amazing. Elon, I hate the guy!
Exactly. I'm fairly sure nearly every car I've ever owned has been from a company with a shitty human being as the CEO. This one is just more public. (And possibly more shitty)
@@BaneSIlvermoon why do you guys hate elon musk so much?
@C_ook.ie_ He’s still easily my favorite CEO.
@@C_ook.ie_because they fall for mainstream media clickbait. Elon is far from as bad as he’s portrayed. I usually find the Elon haters to be more messed up than normal people.
@@C_ook.ie_They hate him because he took away their authoritarian, compelled speech platform.
We’ve had our long range Model Y for two and one half years in SW Missouri and have never seen any hate to our Tesla
Hey Chris Metz! (Go Mets!) Basic auto pilot has adaptive cruise and drives you around ALL curves… Not just site curves! It is not Lane keeping cyst like other cars… It actually will let you follow the lane and adjust your speed. And that comes with all Teslas
Here is my take from someone who only supercharges since taking delivery of my refreshed M3 LR , hope this helps anyone on the fence. I knew what I was getting myself into and my assumptions were spot on. I live in a condo and it will be a couple to several years before they can install chargers for the community. I only work 3 days a week , 32 mi round trip and the occasional driving other days. I am able to supercharge once a week and it's still cheaper than my Corolla for the month. I supercharged the other day in the early morning when it is cheapest and it is .21 / kWh I don't go above 85 percent and I usually try to stay between 10 and 20. I was at 2 percent when I charged and went up to 85 percent and it cost me 14.07 and so far it has been 40 dollars and for the month it will be 54 still cheaper than my Corolla which was around 65-70 per month. I live in Phoenix and it seriously starting to feel like an over true story. I'm losing about 35-40 mi of range but that was true with my Corolla. Yes the heat does drain the battery mainly due to overheat protection activated. Before it got hot I was consistently able to charge between 15-20 percent. While I'm supercharging I'm able to do other things and it really goes faster than what it says. Hope this helps
Phoenix AZ
Supposed to say feel like an oven 😂
I’m with you on the cabin heat. It’s insanely hot here and I’ve burned myself a few times on some of the interior pieces. I probably will turn cabin overheat protection back on bc it’s getting ridiculous
A Camry Hybrid gets 630 miles on a tank of gas, and then 5 minutes to refill the tank.
Compared to Tesla, Camry has higher build quality, a nicer interior, full dashboard, and a Turn Signal Stalk.
Camry also has cheaper insurance and registration fees.
Tesla cannot compare to that .
@@DerekDavis213Tesla is electric. Of course there’s no comparison to a Camry. Very silly, D
@@DerekDavis213Yeah, but have you driven a Camry? That alone is enough to keep most people from buying one.
For Canada
we pay twice as much for gas as compare to States side $1.6 per litre works out to be over $6 per gal
and super charger still way way cheaper
agreed with the way Tesla drives and regen slow down is a big safety
the camp mode cooling and heating
camera as security is another big one
Purchased my MYP in March and did a trade in. Smoothest purchase ever.
Buttery smooth
You are exactly right. I posted in social media about getting a Tesla and was slammed by the hate and amazed at the misconceptions people have about EVs. New tech has changed a lot of what they thought they knew. I hope I don't get keyed but won't be surprised if I do.
One of the joys of owning my Model 3 has been shopping online for little upgrades like center console trays, storage organizers and even interior trim enhancements. A fraction of the cost of legacy auto additions. While most legacy auto adders are cheap cosmetic things, most of my Tesla enhancements have been useful.
Thanks for your comment, it helped me, I'm going to get a model 3.
I love your videos, and they convinced me to buy an M3. My M3 LRAWD has finally been delivered-it's super quiet with ultra-fast acceleration, and I'm 100% satisfied. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos! From Osaka, Japan.
Thank you so much! Congrats on the new model 3! 🎉🇯🇵
Sorry that people are hostile to your choice. Freedom is a two-way street: can't be freedom for me but not for thee.
Very true.
I agree. Owning a Tesla is awesome. Will never go back to gas!!
Nope. I could never do it. Not sure I’ll ever be able to own a non-Tesla either
Hey Chris Metz (Go Mets!). Tesla does not have dealerships… They have showrooms they have service centers. They have delivery centers but the one thing they do not have is dealerships I guess because you work for Chevy for so long that you’re used to the word dealerships but thank God they do not have stealerships
True! Better way to describe it!
My name is Louis btw!
What I learned was insurance companies hate Tesla. I just bought a 2020 Model Y LR. It cost 300% more than my 2019 CX 9 GT fully loaded.
Have a 2021 Model Y. Had a Bolt for 3 years prior. Couldn’t wait to get rid of it. Range terrible. High speed charging very slow. High speed chargers didn’t work most of the time. Model Y so superior it made the Bolt seem like years old technology. Love the Y. We have never experienced any negativity regarding the Y.
You aren’t wrong about the Bolt. Loved my time with it but after having my ‘24 model 3 I could never go back. Just a superior product in every way. Will always love my Bolt though as my first EV and gave me perspective
I’ve just rented a 2016 Model S (90D) on Turo so that I could decide if it would fit my needs. It was as I expected, as complete blast to drive! With my 69-year old body, it was a bit challenging to get in and out, but once in I loved most of the experience. The same owner has a Model 3 performance that he also offers on Turo. I’ll be sure to go back before long to try the Model 3!
If you are open to more of an SUV design may be worth checking out an X or Y. Way easier to get in and out of!
If the S was hard to get out of, you, should really try the Y or the X they sit up higher off the ground
I’m a four year 2020 Tesla Model 3 SR+ owner in the Memphis area ( middle America, where there’s not as many EVs as the big cities) , and I have resolved that there are 3 different types of people when it comes to Teslas and all EVs, first you have the people who know about them and love them, they look at you and your car with a certain respect, they smile, it give you a thumbs up, or just look🙂. Then there is the people who don’t like EVs, and Teslas, like you say they will race past you or cut you off, but mostly look at your car and give you the side eye 😒 . I think they feel like I’m getting away with something , and I need to be paying more money and buying gas and oil changes like they do 😄.
But then there are my favorite people, the people who have no clue about cars or the car industry, no clue about Teslas, Bolts, Rivians, EV6, Mach-Es or even Taycans. The kind of people that probably can’t tell a EVs from a gas car, like they can’t tell a Ford from a Mazda. They just have no clue. They are my favorite people because they all will be the ones that will most likely find out about Teslas and EVs and make that switch. I had a guy roll up next to me at the grocery store in a brand new Civic ask me how I like my car. I wonder if he thought he made the wrong purchase.
Icing on the cake in all this is the kids and teens, they look , point and drag their parents to look at the Teslas , I saw a young mother mouth to her little son looking at my car that “ we can’t afford nothing like that” as she dragged him away , wait till she pulls up the Tesla site and sees the lower prices…. 😁
Yeah younger people love my car. It is the muscle car type people that have a problem. Like I'm hurting them somehow. I had a guy ask if it used gas and electric. I'm like no it's electric. I have a theory though. I don't think they cared when evs weren't really a threat. But now with the rise of Tesla and other manufacturers. I think a lot feel threatened. Like guy I know works in auto repair and stuff and he was absolutely rude. So maybe he thinks evs will hurt his business? Idk. But I like my car. And I feel like that is all that matters. But for some reason people think they have let me know their opinion on it. Just let me enjoy my vehicle and you enjoy yours. I work in IT so I live new tech. And also hate dealerships. So the choice of Tesla was easy for me. Never realized the hate I would get. I have gotten positive too though. Like my sister n law wants my car. And my brother drove in it and wants one now. I think most of the hate comes from clueless people that have no experience with one.
People that dislike Teslas do so for very good reasons:
- Build quality is not comparable to Honda or Toyota
- range anxiety and charging hassles
- no dashboard and no Turn Signal Stalk
- insurance and registration are more expensive for Tesla
- more frequent tire replacement. Expensive!
- eventually a $20k battery replacement is needed
Big one I learned buying my Tesla about a year ago is to use the referral code link. We had a referral code but thought we would be prompted to put it in at some point. Went through the whole process and never got asked. Called Tesla to see if we could provide the code and get the $ off plus other perks and got a “nope” response. Would have had to cancel the order and redo through the link, loosing our $250 non-refundable deposit. By that point I didn’t feel like going through that hassle. The other thing I learned - I REALLY like this car (SR RWD M3). Hopefully I’m still driving this car in 15 years. My 12 year old gen 1 Volt is still going strong and has been passed down to my teenage kids as a daily/school driver. Hope my Tesla holds up as well or better.
Just ordered mine (Model 3 LR) on July 24th, and will need to wait until Sept 11-22, but only because I selected a colour (white) too popular and not available. I could`ve had one in Stealth Gray the next day. It's awesome :)
I've had my M3 refresh for about a month and only use superchargers because I live in a Condo. It's really not as expensive as you would think, and I live in Seattle. It's a lot cheaper than gas. Also, I'm one of those people who hate Elon, but I love my car. It's really a double-edged sword. However, the hate over the car isn't necessary.
Let me say in the beginning, I am from Tennessee. While there may be Tesla hate in many places, as one who has homes in other places, I find this hate is particularly acute in the South. It seems to correlate with where there is strong trump support. I have not done nationally projectable research on the subject, but my real world observations support the thought. Let me go further out on the limb…I have not gotten the ‘evil eye’ from Asian people, Black, Latin or what I might suppose are Middle Eastern…..my Tesla is pretty tricked out so it gets noticed. I imagine this comment might engender some strong reactions but it is what I have seen….and people’s opinion of me….well LOL. I love your channel..no muss, no fuss, just useful information.
I think many people hate and fear that what they do not understand.
Has nothing to do with electric cars and Trump. Lot of people still don’t want electric cars. To be honest it’s lot of left wing people boycotting Tesla because of Elon. The infrastructure ordeal is what is holding buyers back. I’m on my 2nd Tesla.
I see it on both sides. Seems like people on the left really don’t like Elon and people are the right are anti EV but pro Elon. Super interesting 😂
@@MetzTech LMAO the difference I think (borne out by the demographics) people on the left hate Elon but drive and love Teslas….go to most any wealthy suburb and the place is rancid with Teslas…look in the valet parking lot of a good restaurant….right leaning folk just seem to hate period…everything is a crisis, everything is substandard….when I drive down I65, I simply roll my windows up and blast High Highs, Beach Fossils or C Duncan and think about a perfect fall afternoon on Herring Cove on the Cape or that unmatched blend of oranges freshly squeezed on Fisher Island at breakfast….hate…why? What does it accomplish? I keep money in the console of my Tesla to give to the many homeless people that come up to the car and clothes in the back seat…THESE people have real reason to hate but you’d be hard pressed to find more genuine gratitude in your daily passings. I let Elon be Elon as long as he makes a car that truly captivates me.
I can’t stand Elon, and before getting my ‘24 M3 I would never have bought one, but then I test drove it. And FSD. He’s a complete douchebag but he hired the right people to build a great car and tech that for me, stands head and shoulders above the rest. Sometimes, the best product wins, even if the guy at the top is losing his effing mind. Hopefully the madness won’t trickle down to the cars.
You can customize the price/kWh used in the app for home/work/other charging to make it more accurate.
Nice tip! 🫡
Bought my model 3 AWD LR last Friday and every time you are at an intersection someone wants to race you. The amount of people riding my ass is insane even though I'm in traffic with cars in front of me. The speed is crazy though. Definitely will have to watch it or I will get tickets. Mobile charger has been about 1.5% an hour, wall mounted charger is in the works. Luckily I'm not a commuter so not a problem.
I leased a '21 Model 3, then bought the '24 upgrade. I've never really had anybody try to race me. Darn it.
I am new to EVs. I got the new refreshed M3 standard range in March and love it. I am not a fan of Musk, but love the car. There are a lot of EVs in my area on the East Coast. I have not noticed in person hate of the car yet, just online. There is lots of EV and Tesla curiosity. I get lots of questions from people.
Glad to hear you are loving the car! EV ownership is great!
Did the car come with carpet floormats? Did the car come with sentry mode USB thumb drive?
No to the floor mats, yes to the thumb drive
I would argue that Tesla is the “legacy” option. They sold their first EV in 2008, long before Ford, Chevrolet, or Rivian, and they still sell WAY more than all of their EV competitors.
Mine was an emotional decision because it was so fun to drive, so I was totally unprepared for the adjustments I would be making. In particular, the charging. It didn’t take long before I realized that I was going to be installing a Mobile Charger, and although I’m far closer, I still (7 months later) don’t grasp all of the range subtleties. SOC and range calculations are where I’m most uncomfortable. I’m sure I’ll get better when I take my first trip. The best advice I’ve seen is simply to trust the Tesla App, and charge when it tells you, and you’ll figure it out just like you did with MPG.
Did you have to replace your home Bolt charger with a Tesla charger? Does Tesla include a home charging unit when you buy a new Tesla?
I did! Since I was using Chevy’s dual level charging cable I had to give it back when I turned in my lease. You don’t technically have to buy one of Tesla’s wall chargers but I loved the look at got it for a good price.
Certain Teslas come with a level 1 Mobile charger but for the best home speeds you’ll want a 240V charger
I don't want to have payments so I never leased a car , I understand if every couple of years you want the latest and greatest but I keep my cars over 10 years. I get my money's worth. That is why I was fortunate enough to be able to pay cash for my refreshed M3 LR. I love the car by the way it literally puts a smile on my face every time I drive. If I was going to lease I would never do it from Tesla because unlike other car brands at the end of the lease with Tesla you don't have the option to pay the remaining owed on the car if you want to keep it !! So you have to give it back and for me that is a big fat no 👎🏻👎🏻 other than that I love my car, Tesla and will only get Tesla in the future 😎
Totally fair. And props to you for paying cash 💰 that’s great. I feel the same about my car, it’s made me enjoy driving again. I can’t go back now
I leased a BMW i3 which is ending in a couple months. I see a bit of mileage degradation but why do I care? It’s leased… The depreciation on this car is so high there’s NO WAY I’d buy it for the residual value of 26-27K when they’re selling for high teens.
do you find this single motor rear wheel struggling with full load in highway take overs faster?
The single motor is able to output 208kW of power, or 279 Horsepower. It is more than enough for most people.
No I don’t. Really the only place it lacks is off the line. Seems artificially restricted
The first time I went to pass someone on a country road in a passing zone I was blown away (SR RWD M3). Person was going 50 in a 55. I swung out into the other lane and floored it (like I would have needed to in my old car). I flew past them. Was going 80 before I knew it.
That’s my experience as well
Dude, FSD IS WORTH IT!
I have it! I just didn’t pay up front for it
FSD cannot be trusted, it makes frequent mistakes on any challenging drive.
You would pay 1000's of dollars for THAT?
Oh hey! It’s the dude who has never used FSD but thinks it sucks bc he’s watched 50 random videos! What’s up, man?!
@@MetzTech What's up bro?
Not 50 random videos, but 50 reviews of FSD v12 in cities across America: New York, Chicago, LA, San Jose, San Francisco and Toronto Canada too.
FSD is still making mistakes all the time, on any challenging drive. After 90 days of Neural training, its a joke.
Great information and delivery.
Thank you, Brett! 🙏🏻
A month to get a car in this day and age is actually very good
What! People have driving by super close to me, I never even thought it was because they didn’t like my car.
How about the maintenance? Is it really cheaper than a gas car?
Significantly. I’ve only had mine since the end of February but with my Chevy Bolt EUV I paid exactly $0 for maintenance over 3 years/26k miles.
I am not knocking the Teslaverse community, it just did not work for me. I rented a 2024 model X for a month because I was looking for a premium daily driver, but not sure. After the month was up I felt the tech was cool and the speed was a lot more than I expected over my ICE experience. I had already made up my mind to ditch ICE. It was the interior that left me underwhelmed and it felt so spartan under a glass roof that heats up in AZ sun without a built in sunshade. The UI is well executed, but not enough for the $80k+ price tag. I bought another American built EV SUV that checked all my premium daily driver boxes and have no regrets with 10k miles now under my belt.
What did you end up getting?
TESLA OFFERS TOO FEW OPTIONS.
HARDLY A LUXURY EXPERIENCE WHEN YOU'VE GOT FIVE UNINSPIRED PAINT CHOICES.
Agreed. Red is the only nice color. Tesla doesn't offer a nice White Pearl Metallic, or a nice Daytona Gray.
Why do u only like leasing EV’s?, I’m getting the same vehicle but trying to figure out if I should lease or purchase my 1st EV. I have never lease an ice car either.
Many people say that the EV market is changing so rapidly that they don't want to get stuck with an outdated car in 3 years. Also, leasing gives you the option of buying at the end of the lease if you think the car is best for you.
@@hereigoagain5050 but u can’t buy Teslas @ the end of the lease tho.
You can’t buy a Tesla at the end which sucks. But I just prefer to always have it under warranty in case of battery issues, stay up to date technology wise, and pay less $$ along the way. But again… it’s not for everyone
@@MetzTechvery valid points !
@@MetzTech Thanks! I didn't know. Seems that Tesla shear the sheep so closely they don't mind drawing blood. That's the IT model for customer relations.
Yep, I know what you mean:)
Have you done videos on growing out your hair? It looks awesome, I’ve been growing mine over a year and it can be frustrating! MetzHair channel? 😅
I have not! 😂 I actually got it cut somewhat recently to my shoulders. In some of my older videos from last year it’s much longer. But yes you are correct it is an extremely frustrating process…and you can’t hide it. You have to go through the awkward stages and just grin and bear it 😅 best tip I can give is be out in the sun a lot. It seems to grow more in the summer sun.
2 months to take delivery? My Nissan Rogue took 10 months in 2023.
Sheeesshhh
They can't sell cars in Kentucky (and aren't ever going to be able to in any currently foreseeable future) because of State dealership laws that prohibit vehicle manufacturers from selling cars.
So stupid IMO
@MetzTech dealership lobbying is nearly as anti- consumer as insurance lobbying. Was Tesla doing express pickup yet when you got yours? I'm not sure when they started that, had a 7 year gap between our cars.
I had to sign a few papers, two I think. But I was still in and out in like 11 minutes 😂
@MetzTech Nice. It was a much more personalized and longer process in 2017. They went over details in how the car worked and the menus and keys and everything. Was there for a while.
Just picked up a performance two weeks ago. Think I prefer the new approach. Don't really even have to talk to them. Guy just hands you the clipboard to sign and asks if you have any questions. In and out in however long you want to be.
I got an inspection sticker and the guy was so rude. And it wasnt because he doesnt like elon. He just doesnt like EVs in general. I was like, you should lete give you a ride in it. And he was like i don't wanna ride in that thing. My dad was a huge critic. He loves it now. Said it drove better than his car. But yeah the hate is real. And im not sure. I wanted a tesla because i liked the tech in it. Not sure why people care so much what i drive. Oh and yes i experienced being cut off a few times too.
I was in the back of a model y performance and it was the worst ride in a car I have ever experienced. Bone shattering shaking and road noise. The sterile bench like seat in the rear was not luxurious in any way. My Subaru is way better. But I heard the 2024 version of the model 3 or Y? Is better now.
Yeah the suspension in the model Y and old model 3 is really rough. New model 3 is noticeably better and I’ve never had a complaint from a back seat passenger. Hopefully they bring that to the Y when it gets updated
What app you use to edit?
Resolve!
There is no such thing as a Tesla dealership. They are all called service centers.
There are Tesla Stores, Galleries, and Service Centers.
Own a Bolt and a Model 3. Tesla offers too few options. Many Model 3 RWD owners would gladly pay more for premium audio. Nope. I think the new car buying process for Tesla is overrated, but the used car buying process by Tesla is the absolutely worst in the industry. Who else requires a non-refundable deposit on a used car you won't be able to test drive or even see in real life or by photo?
I’ll have to disagree with you on that.
There are no dealerships, in any States
Showroom, dealership, you get the idea
I agree. Elon is Elon, but he is not the cars.
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Been driving a Model Y for two years, and there are dozens of things I don't know about it. I am in NC, and have not experienced any Tesla "hate". But the soros backed LEFT are sketchy crowd, and you never know whats around the corner.
The whole folks hating on Teslas started out with right wingers who are against EVs because they believe that these are being forced on them, and because early adopters tended to be green, climate change believers. From what I can tell, most modern day haters still fall into that group, even though Elon has shown his true colors, and is a right wing, conspiracy theory spouting moron more often than not (he’s also a genius, but the two can go together).
Are there folks on the left who now refuse to buy Teslas because of Elon? Yes, there are. Are there many folks on the left hating on Tesla owners now? No. I live in a very left leaning part of suburban Maryland, and there are tons of Teslas here. There is no vandalism against Teslas in this county, period. I have a feeling what you’re seeing in this regard is unfortunately because of the state you live in. Please note that I’m a centrist, and I don’t agree with either party on much, so this is not meant to be an anti GOP tirade. However, as many mistakes as the dems have made and continue to make, one of the mistakes the GOP has made is to demonize EVs, or any clean energy (windmills cause cancer??).
I'd never Lease a Tesla, not with those terms... and elon is just another disappointing spoiled brat...
The fact that you have to return it really sucks
@@MetzTech Also really sucks: no dashboard, no Turn Signal Stalk, and FSD that is broken. It must be Supervised at all times.
As a kid he was bought a Commodore 64. Hardly spoilt.
@@richy69ify Spoiled kids got Apple //e. Commo 64 was for the poor kiddies.