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I bought my Model 3 SR+ about 18 months ago before all the price increases. I love my car, but I would not buy it again at the price they are asking now. I als
by theluketaylor 4y ago
I bought my Model 3 SR+ about 18 months ago before all the price increases. I love my car, but I would not buy it again at the price they are asking now.
I also don't love the hype machine side of Tesla around future products and features. "Full Self Driving" is so close to fraud I'm shocked the FTC hasn't investigated or sanctioned them already. Semi, Roadster 2.0, and Cybertruck are all vapourware and have been for years.
The pros: Very sharp steering. Driver profiles that set the seats, steering wheel, and mirrors are excellent. Every other car maker that limits you to 2 or 3 presets is blow away by just how easy Tesla makes it in the UI to have as many profiles as you need. Supercharger network is great, especially since you simply drive up and plug in. Backup camera is excellent. Preheating/cooling from the app is delightful.
Cons: Model 3 should have been a liftback. Ride can be a bit harsh on rougher tarmac. Not being able to charge at CCS stations is a disappointment (fixed in the EU thanks to directives). Paint colours are way too expensive. Autopilot and FSD drive like drunk teenagers; do not trust at all. Phantom braking while in adaptive cruise is annoying. Road and wind noise are quite noticeable compared to other cars of similar price. Headrests don't adjust and the rear ones can't be removed for better visibility. Rearview mirror is tiny for no reason. Touch screen only interface is annoying sometimes. I'd like some hard buttons for some key systems like wipers and HVAC.
If I was buying today I'd get a Hyundai Ionic 5.
- Chipmaster32 4y agoAgreed with most of this. Just wanted to point out that you can now get CCS access in the US by purchasing an adapter from Tesla (admittedly via a South Korea shipping proxy) for around $300.
- theluketaylor 4y agoI believe it only works with certain models that have some upgraded hardware and software. I think it's 2020+ for model 3, but I could easily be wrong.