Tesla Model 3 Ultimate buyers guide - Versions / revisions / options / problems explained 

2 more things; 1. Can come with a tow hitch but only on SR+ and LR, not the performance (although there are a handful out there) 2. Come with 3 pin and a 16a commando by default (not 32a like earlier UMCs), plus type 2-2 cable.

If you're buying from a dealer, and you suspect they don't know what they're doing... Ask them about the last oil change, you'll know what to do with the answer.

At last. The definitive Model 3 buyer's guide. Thanks Richard.

A month of watching video’s and this is by far the most informative and helpful. Thanks you.

A thorough overview of all Model 3 variant in one video, thanks!

THANK YOU for that little in-app recording of the upgrade screen. Thanks to that, this video is now the only source I've been able to find that references the after-purchase upgrade price of autopilot. It is so hard to find that info lol

The most complete video about Tesla Model 3. Thank you.

This is pribably the best, most comorehensive video I've seen on this topic!

BEST TESLA MODEL 3 VIDEO IVE EVER SEEN. First and last model 3 vid u ever need to watch

I love the Tesla soo much, not gotten the car yet but got some of its stock doing good on lock.

Great over veiw and I thought I knew about TESLAs thank you 😊

The BEST site for all things Tesla, comprehensively! Thanks from across the pond (Houston) ! 🤠

Enjoyed the video, and many others. Thanks for pointing out the not so good as its key in looking at with any car when going to buy. Cheers from Canada!

Awesome! My dream car is the model 3 performance! Bought some Tesla shares in 2017 and hope I will be able to buy one if I have the chance...

Fantastic breakdown on the Model 3. A+ information. Thank you

What a very informative video, learnt so much, thank you.

What an awesome video, looking for a model 3 and this is perfect!

Another brilliant video mate ! Thanks for sharing 🙂

Great, thanks for sharing!

Great information, thank you 👍

Great video very informative and professional 👍

Really helpful and informative video I am looking to replace my Range Rover L405 SE with a Tesla model 3. Range issues not a problem but having comparable tech and comfort is. Video answers many of my questions.

top video. thanks for the info. this dude knows his stuff

Looking at a 3 year old one...New to Evs and these seem to be the best. The used market is crazy with these

This video is much needed! Awesome work!

Thanks great video with good tips to look for.

This is really helpful, thanks

Thanks. Great video….I realize I’m late to the party. 😂. Getting a used M3 in a few days from Tesla….I know what to look for now thanks to you. 🙏🏻

Excellent video 👍

Really good buyers guide.!

Exactly what I was looking for, thanks!

Great video very informative

Great review of the Model 3

Really great video.

What a great video!

Wow… just thought I’d look at a used Tesla but only have £25,000 to play with , but I really enjoyed your video and thank you for sharing your immense knowledge… will check your other videos out now … cheers matey ..

Great video!

Very helpful videos.

I just wanted to let you know I really enjoyed your teachings oh, and I found out you were where you are located. I guess I'll just have to listen to everything you have and learn what I can. But thanks to your teachings oh, there's so much to look for. Again I really appreciate your help God bless you and your family

Thank you very helpful video

Great video! Wish you guys had a place over in California. Btw you forgot to mention the Long Range was offered in RWD for a while, although I don't know if those ever sold in the UK

excellent video.

Excellent and very useful summary. Have referred it to a number of pals. Still haven't found out whether the new 18" aero covers fit the pre 2021 cars - any idea? Thank you.

We love spacex & we just got our S dual motor fsd while the tri/4? motor fsd cybertruck gets here. i'm all in TSLA & i love all Elon Musk does & will keep doing..we've drove from California to Boca Chica to see the Star Ship & it was so awesome to see it getting built in person!! we have LOTS of SOLAR & backup battery system to charge them both

Great vid as always. Would you be able to do a vid on high milage examples? Depreciation, battery concerns, battery longevity etc

Love your videos, and they helped a lot! I would appreciate your opinion, I'm looking at M3LR, 09/2020, with 14.000km and I love one MS P70, 2015, with 75.000km - price is very very similar, what would you recommend? I know MS is older car, but free Supercharger and condition looks really great.

Great video! You prepare the cars better than Tesla! 👌🏻

16:33 me too! It means a lot.

Really good video, I'm coming from Carwow of course ;) Would be great to add chapters here since there's a lot of info here! greets, Mario

Thanks for the great video! Shopping g for a used M3 atm, wish I could buy from you but I'm in Melbourne, Australia. Hope I can find a decent dealer around here! Or at least someone knowledgeable enough to look over a privately for sale car. Thanks again 🙏

If not mentioned, probably the biggest problem with Model 3, in my opinion, is what I can only describe as a design flaw in the A/C system of the early Model 3s (not sure if they ever fixed it) that results in vinegar-like smells when the car gets about 1 or 2 years old, and it generally requires yearly A/C clean-outs to prevent. Cleaning out the A/C requires new filters and something like Klima cleaner reapplied on a roughly yearly basis.

I just got 280 miles out of my 2022 M3 RWD on all motorway driving. I’ll post a video up shortly but it’s amazing how efficient the new 2022 RWD is compared to old standard range and bigger battery helps.

Great videos wish you were in the states

You get Track Mode in the P3- too.

Very good video. I have noticed New model 3's not much more than used.

Would it be possible to get an updated version of this before highland arrives? Would be nice to get the differences of each 2019/2020/2021/2022/2023 models for us looking at used models now.

2 weeks to go on my delivery. I'm too excited lol 😆

Thanks very informative I will look out where you are located

Great content! Thank you! What about the wood trim? I saw a Model 3 MID with the wood dash and it looks like fake wood. How does it compare with Fremont cars?

Hi Richard - Thanks for the comprehensive video! Out of interest, is the 'phantom braking' issue still a thing? I'm a potential M3LR/ M3P buyer that is pretty nervous about this and I'm in the initial research phase of my buying journey...

Thanks for the vid. Unless I missed it, I didn’t hear you mention the limited silver color that was available for a while. I wish you guys were here in the states, I’ve been looking for a reputable used Tesla dealer.

Thanks.

Can guys great vids! Any chance of a house EV charger best option getting my tesla in September 🤞

Great information, didn’t realise that factoid about the brakes. I’ve ordered a new M3P in New Zealand about a week ago and was figuring on using the brakes once in a blue moon just so the issues you mentioned don’t occur, but that’s unnecessary. As you would know, Tesla are constantly making changes to the cars often without telling anyone, one of the big changes to the Performance that occurred in 2021 (late 21 early 22) was Tesla no longer offered the lowered suspension.

Im jealous 😂 one day I’ll get that car 🤞🏽💪🏿

Really enjoyed this as a driving instructor do quite bit of refreshers in Tesla’3. I’m sure lot my clients didn’t realise standard wheels there’s nice alloy under there! I also thought long range did at least 320 miles?

I actually purchased a model 3 and last min I changed to a model y! I love the model y no regrets! Expect I have a few issues they need to fix but I’m happy with my decision

Really thorough video. I normally buy a 3-4 yr old car and finance it for 3-4 years, my current one is on pcp. I am thinking about going electric because I can charge for free at work so it makes sense to switch. What are your thoughts on battery degradation effects on future sales/value? The cars I’ve looked at have 30k ish on the clock and are 3-4 years old. 3-4 years driving it will be 7-8 years old with 90k on the clock. I have no knowledge on batteries or ev cars so I’m a little nervous about taking the plunge.

Thanks that was a great detailed overview :) Question: has the new 2021 got heated steering wheel now?

Rumour has it that crimson will be available from the Berlin factory possibly September 2021.

Hi, I have to say I love your videos, full of information and straight to the point. Can you supply a link to where you get the alcantara dash and door card overlays from or who you use to fit them? Any information would be appreciated as like you, we also find that the wood finish is out of place. Keep up the great videos!

What about premium audio? Which cars bring it. Is it standard on those cars? Can I upgrade the audio thru Tesla like the processor on the mode s? How can I tell which car has premium audio installed. Also how does it compare to the plaid premium audio. Other than that great video🤝🏽

Thank you for making this video. Even though I am still not an owner I’ve been following Tesla since 2013. Even though I knew the Performance Model has track mode your enthusiasm and energy got me excited me when you said “and I’ll show you a little more of track mode in a moment”. 🥺

Very informatic.Huge thanks!

Great video. Does the performance have 450bhp or 483? I keep seeing on Autortrader some have 450 some have 483, is the 483 model an upgrade?

Very comprehensive Richard. I notice all your M3 have had their registration plates aesthetically enhanced. Are you just using the same screw fixings in the car where the original black Tesla carriers would mount, with matching holes drilled in the Perspex plates? Looks so much better..

Can you do an updated video for tesla, with updates and long range rwd

Just saved me from watching 10 separate videos thank you

I would like to see a bigger colour range.

Man oh man, I wish that enhanced autopilot was available in the USA. I’d probably pay for that, but I definitely can’t justify $10000 US for FSD, especially when it doesn’t work yet. Also wish we could get the tow hitch, but in the US, Tesla says the M3 cannot be used to towing. Makes me afraid to even get one of the aftermarket tow hitches since Tesla has a tendency to find any possible reason to avoid warranty coverage.

Hey Richard Is it wise to buy a 70k Tesla Model 3 if I am getting a 2019 model performance sub 40k. Thanks for your help

Excellent video sir. I am indead looking at purchasing. Toying with a £40k Free for life model X, or a more modern 3 at £10k cheaper. What a dilema! Not keen on the small boot opening of a 3.

I was about to buy one but then the grant removal along with the loan loss in Scotland seems like it's no longer worth it. Can just get something german for half the price. A real shame considering I was hyped for it. The maths just doesn't add up and now I'm gonna have to stay with ICE for at least 3 more years but I hope the german factory helps prices.

I will be buying a used 2019/2020 Model 3 in the summer and have a question if that's ok. What's the best buy (if both vehicles were a similar price) out of a Standard Range Plus or a Long Range with a higher mileage?

I can't seem to find an answer. Apart from range and single motor, what is the difference between the LR and the RWD now on a TM3, in particular are the seats exactly the same between the two, there used to be , thanks.

When it comes to buying one with fsd or upgrade software packages, can't Tesla just remove those at any point as they aren't really sold with the car but the owner?

What are your thoughts on white interior?

You missed the one feature that has been removed - and that is absolutely critical to me as a one-eyed person - the original cars had ultrasonic sensors accurate to 1cm. Tesla still hasn't provided a replacement for parking, some 1 year on.

Great video! Quick question re: efficiency: on the M3LR is there a significant reduction in efficiency if you opt for the 19 inch wheels rather than the default Aero wheels?

Great video, doing a lot of research of EV's and I vowed never to buy one until it could return the mileage I get from my Volvo V70. But lock down puppy has pushed that potential purchase forward with Tesla being my preferred choice as it has 'Dog' mode. We take our Daisey everywhere, but for those times in hot weather where we cannot take the dog i.e. a meal when we have been out for the day, Dog mode is a game changer. If only other car companies offered this option, i.e. Polestar, I could stay with Volvo, erm I mean Polestar. Now my decision is, Model 3 or an older Model S, not got a clue........ Great videos from your team, they have been informative, shame you are so far away.

Great video, very informative. I still don't know what a SR+ is, maybe I missed it? LRP mentioned but is the range the same as LR? Range for performance model?

How about faults to lok out for. I test drove a model 3 L R 2020 with 76k. When it was parked,it made strange whirring noises, nobody knew what it was, maybe related to Aircon,I thought,but don't know if it's something to worry about?

Thank you for another great video. Can I ask please how you mounted the registration plates on M3? I see you have removed the hideous plate holders but do you get it screwed to the car? Thanks

Do the chinese M3'21 cars have the same larger 82Kw battery for performance versus LR?

Are you having to fix many factory errors?

I've heard that the base model 3 uses lithium phosphate batteries, is this correct?

SR+ cars don’t have fog lights but instead a black covers.

You won't believe this. I bought a brand new Toyota C-HR 3 months ago. The car is fine but doesn't have the ' wow ' factor. Yesterday I placed a lease order on a Tesla Model 3 Long Range. I know I will lose money selling the Toyota. I don't have home charging because I live in a flat. My daily commute is a round trip of 6 miles and I pass a Tesla Supercharger on the way to work. Have I done the right thing ordering this car? Please tell me I'm not stupid. Subbed to your channel.

are Model 3 sold in the UK similar or the same as Model 3 in France or Germany?

Should i buy a Polestar 2 or a Tesla model 3? In sweden they are about the same price for about the same mileage. What do you think?