Ya, dont be fooled you spent more money fixing crap than my 160k 2014 honda crv LX FWD. The k24/2.4 liter is a 1 million mile motor. There is a guy with his original transmission/motor with a 2007 honda crv with k24 engine and 1 million miles. There is no ev on the planet that has made it to 1 million with the original motor/traction battery.
We have 64K miles on our 2018 M3 Mid Range. First set of tires was replaced at 43K miles. Battery is at 90% of original capacity. Control arms have started creaking in cold weather, but a shot of grease shuts them up. Otherwise, no significant problems whatsoever. My only complaint is road noise, which is really pronounced on coarse pavement at highway speeds. Conversely, the car is whisper-quiet in most other circumstances. After nearly six years, it looks great inside and out, and drives as new. Easily the best car I’ve owned in my almost 50 years of driving.
Damn, that's a hell of a statement at the end. After 50 years of driving. I've been driving for 18 years and I'm honestly seriously thinking of buying a tesla. Thank you for your post.
@@mannycub98 I previously owned 3 bmw 5s and I enjoy my Tesla model Y at least as much for driving. It’s faster than 99% of other vehicles, not counting teslas, and it’s incredibly smooth and handles beautifully. Add the screen, AI hardware, and FSD (subscription) and it IS the best car I have owned. It’s not luxurious inside, but who really needs leather or other miscellaneous premium details? I charge at home and with just a wall outlet I can add 60 miles of range overnight. I have done several long trips of over 4,000 miles round trip with no issues. I love it. 😎
Awesome, my model 3 also has 150,000 miles on it and still works perfectly. Full charge gets me 290 miles, more than enough to do what I need. These cars are seriously underrated and lasting far longer than anyone expected in my opinion.
I’m no mathematician so I used chat gpt to see what the savings would be “1. Electric Vehicle (EV) Costs: • Electricity Rate: Assuming $0.15 per kWh. • EV Efficiency: Assuming 4 miles per kWh. EV Cost Calculation: \text{Energy needed} = \frac{150,000 \text{ miles}}{4 \text{ miles/kWh}} = 37,500 \text{ kWh} \text{Total EV cost} = 37,500 \text{ kWh} \times 0.15 \text{ dollars/kWh} = 5,625 \text{ dollars} So, the cost to drive 150,000 miles with an EV would be $5,625. 2. Modern Honda Civic Costs: • Gas Price: Assuming $3.50 per gallon. • Fuel Efficiency: A modern Honda Civic averages around 36 miles per gallon (MPG) combined. Civic Cost Calculation: \text{Gas needed} = \frac{150,000 \text{ miles}}{36 \text{ MPG}} = 4,167 \text{ gallons} \text{Total Civic cost} = 4,167 \text{ gallons} \times 3.50 \text{ dollars/gallon} = 14,584.5 \text{ dollars} So, the cost to drive 150,000 miles with a modern Honda Civic would be $14,584.50. 3. Cost Difference Over 150,000 Miles: \text{Savings} = 14,584.5 - 5,625 = 8,959.5 \text{ dollars} Conclusion: Over 150,000 miles, you would save approximately $8,959.50 by driving an EV compared to a modern Honda Civic, assuming the specified costs of electricity and gas, and the respective vehicle efficiencies.”
I have the exact same car with the same mileage. Decided to test drive the new model 3 a couple days ago. Seriously considering upgrading due to wind noise / suspension. Being able to transfer FSD also makes it very tempting. After watching your video I might just keep mine too.
@@harveypaxton1232I'll argue that point. I went from a 2023 M3P to a 2024 M3P and the NVH difference is huge. People that ride with me every few weeks commented on how much quiter my new one is at highway speeds.
Just bought a 2020 with 23K miles. We paid $11,700 plus a 2015 Honda Fit in trade, after the $4K gov incentive and all taxes and fees. High depreciation is just another benefit if you buy used.
I'm 5 years in and 73k miles on my 2019 Model 3 long range. I just put my 3rd set of tires on for under $700, have only added washer fluid once. Had the 12v battery replaced just past 4 years old and replaced the cabin filter about 2 years or so in. The car is totally amazing, I want to drive it to the end of the battery life to see how far it will go.
Well done for not selling - many of us bought TM3 because of you. I don't have any regrets whatsoever, and very happy that you are making these videos which reinforces satisfaction that we have many years ahead to enjoy our purchase. Thank you and keep up the good work
Just hit 200k km. 4 upper control arms and 1 LF bearing. On my 3rd set of tires recently. No fluid changes yet. Battery degradation 92%. Ingenext boost sr at 110000km
@@robertbourke8618I recommend doing it at 150k, but many people mistakenly believe that an electric drive unit never needs an oil change, which is not true. You can get it done at any third-party mechanic, as oil changes are quite simple. If you have AWD, the rear drive unit almost always has black oil, while the front drive units oil is usually in much better shape.
We're at 75,000 miles on our 2022 model 3 rwd LFP. It's been amazing. Just got back from a 3,000 mile road trip, averaged 70 miles / hour including charging stops. Removed the rear seat bottom cushion and we slept in the car at KOA on the way down. Perfect experience. Total cost for 3,000 miles was $235
How many years of driving got you there? I use my M3 for Lyft and I’m at 26k miles, but I bought it with 20k miles & I just started doing Lyft a month ago. So far, the car runs well and I’ve had no issue.
We have 2 Model X P100s- 140k miles on one, 100k on the other. Amazing vehicles that have been almost perfect. Lowest cost maintenance of anything we’ve ever owned. Looking to buy a 3rd for our college bound kid.
You can prevent curb rash by running wider tires. OE tire spec is really narrow (more efficient) so running 10mm wider tires will give you a sidewall buffer before the curb hits your rims.
Great video and congrats on making it past 150K miles! I have this exact configuration of the Model 3, including the color, so this video is very encouraging to see. I bought mine used with FSD from Tesla last year and realize I got a steal lol. My control alarms and suspension links literally just got replaced as well, which happened at around 61Kmiles, so I’m glad to see the price you paid is around what I had to pay as well. That’s the only repair needed so far. Seeing this video has encouraged me that, with continuing to take care of the car, that I can get well over 150K miles on it.
One thing you didn’t mention Andy was brakes. I’ve got a ‘16 MX P90D with 300k miles and I haven’t needed brakes but I think I’ll have them replaced anyway soon. A huge expense on an ICE car, doing them at least twice in that 150 thousand miles. The fabulous part of regenerative breaking.
The paint chips in the rear side of the vehicle is because you had no mud guards/splash guards and unless you drove the entire 150,000 at 25 mph, trust me there's definitely paint chips underneath the vehicle due to lack of mud flaps/splash guards. I learned this after just a few months and a few thousand miles.
If you buy a Tesla, then drive it until it turns to dust, only Tesla owners understand its true value. They are severely under appreciated in the used market.
@@jstar1000this. Used model 3 is the best car you could buy. People are clueless “EVs are too expensive ! And they catch fire and unreliable” just non sense. 110k miles I’ve had only new tires that’s it. Nothing else. No oil changes, no timing belt
@@double_joseph327 Just wait, the $15,000 battery bill is coming...........just like it has for some of the 2012 Model S owners. Tesla owners love to talk how they went so long without paying for anything, but when they do it's going to be expensive. I really like Tesla, and everyone is rightfully positive about them but they will have a large drawback at the end. Not to even mention the shit resale value compared to Japanese vehicles.
@@philipf2705 sure lol you realize there’s a Tesla fleet service doing LA to Vegas and putting 500k plus miles on their teslas with close to zero maintenance? Google it. Don’t forget your transmission going out and I’ve already saved over 3 grand on oil changes and over 3 grand a year on a gas. But keep talking about the battery. You are talking about 12 year old vehicles …. A gas car in 12 years will spend more then Tesla 100% even with the battery replacement
Very impressive, but once again I want to call attention to the fact that the starting range for your car wasn't 310 miles, but 325 miles, as Tesla issued a software update to reflect this sometime after you bought the car. Going from 325 miles or range to 280 miles of range is actually a loss of about 45 miles, or about 14%....which lines up pretty closely with what the Tesla battery test indicated....and the average degradation for the "herd". Looking forward to the 200k report!
My 2018 LR-RWD never got that update to 325, that bump was always a little suspect... not sure if just BMS or what... and mine is also about 290mi now after 6yrs/50k... I haven't done the battery health test, but have done a couple down below 10% then full 100% cycles...
Yes, but that 325 was EPA estimated range, and Tesla's range estimates are very optimistic. They were even more so in 2018. Real world range of 280 or 290 is still very impressive.
@@jamespaul2587 but it is not real world 280 to 290, watch the video again as seconds after that estimate is the real world range of 171 to 254 I love my M3 but this guy glosses over issues and talks around some important shortcomings
I have about t0k miles on my 3 and the aero caps and aftermarket styling covers ive had have completely destroyed my wheels. Im never getting an aero cover tesla again. Wheel covers on alloy wheels is a horrible idea.
I think the car estimates range based on your driving habits because mine never said the range was 315 even when new. Mine has always been about what yours is as well the whole time and hasn't ever changed.
One thing people often forget is that while the battery range reduces slightly with time, the charging infrastructure and software improve, meaning the overall experience gets better, not worse. My Model 3 is better now than when I got it.
I’ve had my 2019 RWD Model 3 for almost 5.5 years, only 41k miles, and experienced about 8% range loss. No significant issues or service at all. I’ve driven many cars, and Teslas are the best by far.
I like the idea of the EV and would love to own one. Being retired and seldom driving long distances would make it almost perfect. However... I generally only buy gas once a month like I did yesterday, it was $49.00 and almost 1 month exactly. Being retired means I have almost no tax liability, thus the $7500 tax credit doesn't do me any good, and I would be paying full price for a car. Then add in another thousand or so for a level 2 charger. I checked with my USAA insurance and it would be almost triple the cost of my current ICE car. Thus, the added costs of EV ownership would likely never be offset by savings over buying gas and routine maintenance. I'm in Arizona and the infrastructure just isn't that good yet. Living just outside of Phoenix, the nearest supercharger is about a 30 minute drive and it gets worse farther out of the metro areas.
You saved a lot more money then you realize. You didn't had to change spark plug, Differential Oil, engine belt, oil filter, Petroleum filter in the tank, less break changes thanks to regen brakes, radiator fluid, and 10 more things. Not to mention as you use the car over time you have lot of wear and tear in the piston rings which causes you to lose some horsepower. With Tesla thanks to the software update, you gain more horsepower and efficiency over time. Modern Tesla cars have hairpin motor and better lithium ion graphite battery. Which means your battery will last longer and your motor will give you a lot more horsepower and last longer. And with hardware 4 It can identify things further away.
I just put 100k miles on my 2020 Model Y, so doing about 25k miles a year, roughly double what the average driver in the US does. Had the control arms replaced under warranty at 49k miles, and other than that, only repairs I had to do out of pocket was a new 12v battery for $128 a few weeks ago which the mobile tech did right at my workplace parking lot. The other major repair I've had to do was to fix a front air louver due to a piece of wood knocking a wire out and corroding it. Cost around $700. The only thing I noticed was the fans would scream at superchargers, but it otherwise charged fine. Last time I ran the battery health test in January 2024 it said I had about 85% health left. I was able to pull about 63 kWh out of it and drive it around 267 miles on a recent 65-70 mph test on the freeway. I also noticed I stopped caring about the absolute range on a charge when doing road trips, and being more interested in how fast I can get in and out of superchargers instead. I generally drive 1 and a half to 3 hours, and then add more superchargers along the way to minimize how long I have to stay at them, averaging 10-20 minutes vs the 30-40 the car usually wants me to do.
Just purchased a 2021 long range AWD Model 3 and we love it. Seeing videos like this make me feel very confident about our purchase. Thanks for sharing your experience and thoughts.
Dang you got me beat, I've put on 148,000 on my red model 3 RWD LR I also have PPF on my entire car too lol I did the chrome delete, it's worth it for sure! Never replaced washer fluid?! That's crazy, I'm guessing it's been replaced by Tesla if you ever brought it in for service or something. I've replaced mine at least 5 times
Great report Andy. I'm looking forward to seeing how my Mach-e compares at 150K. BTW, It's been a while since I've watched one of your videos. You've obviously spent time in the gym in the meantime. Good job 👍.
This is great. Mine was a 2018 log range rail wheel drive white with 175,000 miles on it but it was totaled back in January now I have a 2018 long range all-wheel-drive and it has 78,000 miles on it and purchased with 50 K miles on it
@@jstar1000 the new three is definitely tempting all model threes are very reliable but if you want the best one get the real wheel drive long range absolutely bulletproof. I only had 10% battery which is crazy if I had to do it all over again I would.
Thank you for sharing I am divided on a new one due to the federal tax credit but given on how reliable they are maybe a 3-5 year old one would make sense. Are you familiar with the LFP batteries? Wondering if I should stick to those.
@@speedbird7976 yes the lfp batteries can charge to 100% daily while the LR or performance charge to 80 or 90% for daily use but if you get a used one for 25,000 or less, you can get a 4000 used EV tax credit
One of my Teslas is a 2018 Model 3 Long Range Rear Wheel Drive. It has 126,051 miles on it. Though this was the early edition with single-pane window, we are still very happy with it. The max that I can charge on it is now 275 miles which isn't bad considering it is already 6 years old. In terms of maintenance, I change the air filters once every 7 to 8 months. The 12-volt battery was replaced once in 2021 for about $120. The panels on the side of the driver and passenger seats are falling apart, more cosmetics than functional. That's pretty much all I had spent for maintenance. Now we have 4 of them (3 Y's and one 3's).
The reason your depreciation has been so extreme is because of price cuts on new Tesla vehicles. Those buying a new Tesla today shouldn’t experience as much depreciation (although the next-gen platform could affect that).
Deprecation sucks, but I don't plan on getting rid of my Tesla. If you don't plan on trading in/selling your Tesla and just want to keep it until the wheels fall off, then you shouldn't have to worry about depreciation.
I have a 2006 Acura tsx with 210k miles on it. Never had to replace control arms. Ive never had to replace them on any other car I've owned and never heard my friends replacing it on their cars either.
I plan on getting my first Tesla in 2025. Going for a 2021+ Model 3/Y LR for around $21,000-23,000. The LR rwd is very enticing in the next 4-6 years for an upgraded daily. Once they depreciate it’ll be the same situation finding ones under that $25,000 ev tax credit is amazing for second hand buyers.
Always enjoy your videos. With numbers like that it's no wonder why the Model 3 is so popular. The depreciation may be bad, but the fact I don't have to buy gas anymore is a huge incentive. I live in California. $3.92 per gallon at Costco, $4.39 at Shell for regular. Please, take it easy on the road.
Great vid, thanks so much for sharing. I love my model 3 and I think for all the reasons you stated its a no brainer to be a Tesla owner. 150k miles, amazing.
Save money. There is no need to change the windshield washer fluid. It contains alcohol, which is a preservative, so it will last a very long time. Just add washer fluid if the reservoir is low. ;-)
Pretty much exactly like mine. Almost 6 years, and the only repair (out of pocket) was the control arms at the same price point. The white interior has held up remarkably well. Not worried about depreciation because I intend to keep the car until it falls apart.
Very informative and extremely helpful, Andy! And you're a fellow Kentuckian! Looking to purchase a 2021 M3 myself here soon and I can't stop hearing good things everywhere I look!
I've never had to replace the control arms on any vehicle I've owned even our 250,000km X-Trail 4x4, and it was only when we bought our Model Y did I discover that its a common issue across all the Tesla range. Some owners here in NZ have had to replace them in as little as 60,000km.
I've just bought a 2nd hand 2021 long range Tesla Model 3 and videos like this really help me confirm I've made the correct decision. The purchase was driven coming from a 2018 Mercedes C-class with only 30k miles on the clock, which although lovely started to really mount up on servicing costs and maintenance, I want a car that is reliable and will not get more and more expensive as time goes on. Model 3 it is :)
Have you never changed rear drive unit oil? It is advisable every 40k miles or so (tesla does not tell you to do that and replaces the drive unit under warranty even if you don't, BUT take notice on that if you want the drive unit to not fail in the long run).
Side Bar; this is also a requirement for this writers 2019 Kia Niro BEV, and Kia tells you to change it in the handbook. And more surprise, its an easy DIY job for even a novice mechanic DIY sort of owner. And its further curious that Tesla does not state it. Rather like the ICE cars that tell the owners NEVER replace the transmission fluid-we want your money to replace the transmission when it fails. Many will not the LACK of a dipstick to check the trans, fluid on MANY ICE cars, for that reason
2016 Model S owner here. Bought the car with 42K miles, 3 years in I’m at 167K miles. Over half of my charging has been with Superchargers. Tesla’s hold up extremely well for those that drive more than average. Not perfect, but still great. Thank you for bringing this to light!
I thought the same. I think someone could buy a new car today and never do it ever simply by using FSD 99%+ of the time and then washing the car back at home... which for sure, some people will do more and more as time goes forward haha
Thank you for these long term ownership reviews. Your ownership experience led me to purchase my 2023 M3 RWD and I couldn’t be happier. 30k miles in and I’ve loved every mile.
I still love the Chrome trim. Guess I'm old school. I miss my 18 Model 3. Traded it last year for a 23 Model Y. I took advantage of the FSD transfer and the gov tax credit. Great deal and put the car back under factory warranty.
@aslye Have an OG 17 100DS - still running like a bear after a 9000 mile trip about the US. Sad about the values taking a dip, but our cars are paid for. Repairs for me were minimal while the warranty was in effect. I bought mine used from Tesla with 41k back in 2020 - came with FSD. Did upgrade to MCU2. The battery and drivetrain warranty are good till Nov of 25, so I have some catching up do. My range at 80% SOC before our trip was 252 miles- after supercharging for our entire cross country trip, it's now down to 249. When motoring at 85 - 90, there's some wind intrusion around the delta window, so I just turn up the radio. lol Car now has a Recurrent range score of 91 with 92,259 miles. If you have a car with RWD, expect more life out of your tires, esp with an EV. That's go to be the biggest recurring expense with a dual motor car. I found the Michelin Cross Climate 2's to be wearing perfectly. After a rotation at Discount Tire in Las Vegas in June, and another rotation upon returning to Pittsburgh, PA a few weeks ago, I'm down to 8/32. It did rain when when we stopped by the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green...Continue to drive it like you stole it. Discreetly
Great review! Makes me feel better about having just ordered a M3 LR RWD. I was considering a Corolla or Prius given their reliability track record and was a little unsure about the longevity of the Tesla in comparison. But, this shows they are reliable cars that can be trusted for a long time
Hi Andy, Thanks for Sharing. Our Red April 3rd, 2018 M3 has 92,000 and my experience mirrors yours. My upper control arms were making noises a few months and the cost at the Michigan Clarkston Tesla Service center cost $311. Tire replacement costs were about the same as yours. At 84, I am not in a rush and don't corner or accelerate hard so the tires will last longer. We have used Discount Tire for years and tire rotations and balancing is free. I also use very Wiper fluid. It is hard to understand why so many drivers shy away from EV's when they are so easy to drive and the Safest car on the road had much less likely to have an accident of Full Self Driving {FSD). I am still waiting to get beyond Version 12.3. How about you? I was thinking of Calling her "Hal", but being Multicoat Red, our California Daughter & Wife said she was too beautiful for that & named her "Ruby". We taken her to Florida for the Winters, so very little signs of rust. I had Ruby's entire Body & Glass Ceramic Coated early on at a Chevy Dealer here in Flint. Even the Wiper blades as original. I wonder if the slickness of the coating makes blades last longer? Would you please share the link on measuring Remaining range and a list of options you have purchased.
On depreciation how much would a BMW 6 years old with 150,000 miles have depreciated. I used CARFAX and found 5 Series 530i which had MSRP of $50,000 miles with 117,000 miles and it was selling for less than $15,000 All premium priced cars suffer premium class depreciation.
However, doesn't Tesla have an App Store? as so you can choose, for example, the Radio app. or if for example you want a streaming app that is not Spotify or Apple music or Tidal on my Android TV Box, Tunein doesn't actually have as good a sound as another radio app for some reason
2021 M3 LR AWD. 100 000 km. Just one minor fix. Original tyres are still showing little wear. It seems I'll have to replace them due to age, not because of wear. Braking pads and disks are as new. Very impressed with this car, never driven better in my 30 years driving experience. It brings me pleasant surprises from time to time, the last one was software update, after which automatic high beam became segmented!
Loved My 2022 Model Y and did not regretted getting it. Got a full PPF for the entire car just liked Andy said. We are all looking for long terms rather than just short terms. I’m fully invested into my vehicle and planning to put a lot of miles on it.
Great review! Been watching your Tesla videos since before I got my model 3 back in June of 2021! You even gave me a recommendation on where to eat once when I drove through Kentucky! Mine is a little over three years old and I have already passed 100k miles! Good to see yours is holding up!
My mother bought a model y in 2020 its currently at 135,000 miles and its been pretty reliable considering as soon as i hit those mileages in my gas car thats when they need major maintenance
I can’t believe you never added windshield wiper fluid or replaced your blades!!! That’s insane. I saw how you stood on your roof and tried the same & got an instant crack. I would NOT recommend standing on there to anyone. 😂
I wonder if the high depreciation of EVs will start going away once the public realizes that they have far more useable life left than an ICE car at comparable mileage. The Leaf and other early EVs have done damage to the public perception, but as these later gen EVs (2018-now) start aging, I think that image will reverse and potentially EVs will be known to hold value better than an ICE car
I think you're absolutely right. The reason these cars aren't holding their value is the publics false beliefs about EVs. I think there are people out there assuming an electric vehicle will fail them like their cheap Ryobi leaf blower or something
Great review and update Andy, thanks! I still refer people to your Ultimate guide for the UI/features, though those get stale w/ major updates :) My 2018 LR-RWD is 6yrs old also, but only 50k... I'm still on hw2.5.. how has yours been on HW3? Any phantom braking on recent AP/FSD updates? I'm worried about losing the radar on upgrade and getting phantom brake events... I've only had a handful ever so far. I don't think HW3 will give me much advantage, beyond sub to FSD, and green light chime? W/ Atom CPU, we can't get the great high-def park assist, zoom etc... did you see other benefits? Did you lose any data/history/preferences, when they upgraded the computer? driving profiles, song favorites etc? PS also did you get new side repeater cameras? Mine are still the old ones w/ light bleed at night from turn signal, might get those updated, but not sure worth $$.. My upper control arms seem ok so far (knock wood), but.. my suspension seems to have gotten noticeably firmer/harsher, so I'm getting some 3rd party adjustable shocks installed... oddly, we got used 2023 RWD 3, and its suspension is a lot nicer? Not nearly as good as the to-drool for Highland Model 3, but... I can't justify such a pricey upgrade, when the 2018 is so good. Keep on driving & reviewing, thanks!
My model 3 with 100k kms has needed: Both rear knuckles replaced Front lower control arms (did it myself) Upper control arms Headrest replaced due to bubbling
My 2019 Model 3 Performance has been surprisingly problematic around the suspension. Have spent over £5k on suspension and steering issues out of warranty. I’m certain these issues were there whilst in warranty but Tesla refused to acknowledge them then but become super attentive to everything once I had to pay. Disappointing with the servicing, ride and build quality. Good performance and handling.
At that rate you'll be getting a new car every 2-3 years! That's some serious miles. I only have 19,000 miles on my 2023 Model Y LR (March build, Fremont)
@@burnx45 LFP battery should go 500,00 without breaking a sweat. At this rate, even gas cars can hit half a million, but the model 3 STD range will get that all day long!
Good review - people really underappreciate and under report the need for almost no maintenance. I've driven my Model 3 for 70K miles and recently switched it out for Model Y, Model Y is a much more comfortable car to drive.
Hi Andy, Congrats on reaching 150K miles and still going strong! For your auto insurance are you going directly through Tesla or with another insurance company? I like all the ways driving an EV can help you save money but what gives me cold feet is the monthly insurance premiums and the cost of a battery and/or drive motor replacement. Still hoping one day to take the plunge.
Oh boy, this video was phenomenally made. I wish my car fared the same as yours, I've just hit 99000 miles and somehow am on my THIRD battery, I cannot explain to you how or why 😭😭, my drivers side door hates to open but other than that I love my car sm, it's given me some trouble but my newest Battery was acrually an upgraded battery and even though my car is slower now, I have to say the new battery after 10k miles has given me zero priblems so im praying i can make it to 150k like you man! (19 sr+ model 3)
Always enjoyed your videos...informative, even toned, not trying to be funny...just good stuff. 2 questions...how is your radar detector getting power? Are you still getting their sports car for free? Thank you, you swayed me a bit in helping me get my 2001 Model 3.
Tesla disabled radar at some point around 2022 from what I recall, around the time they stopped including them in new Teslas as they were switching to vision only. But for cars that have the USS (ultra sonic sensors), it still works, while on newer Teslas that don't have them, it relies exclusively on the camera which various RU-vidrs have shown is not nearly as good as USS is in determining close distances.
Super review, please make a review about the essential to buy or have when you buy a new one. ( front protection, interior protection, carper, software) I saw an app that allowes you to pre heat the battery manually for exemple.
Fun fact, I have Tesla Energy for my home and I get free unlimited overnight charging on my Tesla which is paid for so other then insurance and tires every couple of years or so I drive for free now.
Nearly every car needs control arms at 100k miles? You must mean every Tesla. I have never replaced a control arm or link, and that includes my 290k Maxima and my 130k Mazda3. That said, great report on the car. Shows how well engineered they are. Not only solid mechanicals and battery life, but your screen is also100% more responsive than my 4 year old tablet has become, the over the air updates are brilliant.
lol trust me as a full time technician, if you have never replaced your control arms on multiple 100+k mile vehicles. They are shot and you are just use to it and don’t notice. Same goes for motor mounts
Great video 👍 Super interesting to follow your 2018 Model 3. Had a 2021 Model 3 LR AWD from December 2020 with acceleration boost that I just sold a week ago. Damn I loved that car and already miss it so much. But family- , work- and house situation meant that I had to keep my 2023 Model Y SR RWD and sell my beloved Model 3…
Great video Andy! I have a 2022 MYP which I love, bought it new. I don’t think you mentioned brakes changes, I am assuming you’re still on original brakes/rotors/pads? Thanks!
HI Andy - Great informative video. My question is how much is the monthly insurance cost of Tesla Model 3 and Y as compare to a similar gas car? Thank you!
