(former) BMW fan here too. Also still have my (former) favorite 550i, level 1 tuned to 515HP. My 2023 MYP beats it easily. Just got 2 M3LR RWD one for wife one for daughter. Both Wht/Wht. Better than my MYP! Im a bit jealous of the design, quietness, ride, LED lighting and…cooled seats! And I agree with the value assessment - easily the best value of content/tech/efficiency, safety, style and performance of any car now, ICE or BEV. The MY refresh next year, bringing it to the level of the 2024 M3 should be awesome
So crazy that I ran across your review after I test drove a Model 3 RWD today.... I currently own a 2021 Mazda Miata that I've used as daily driver for the past few years. I love it to death, but I want something more practical with more space.... The novelty of the Miata has worn off for me I suppose. I think the Model 3 will be a great replacement after driving one today. I'm going to make the purchase in a week or two. Speaking of the Chevy Cruze, one of my friends currently has a 2016 Cruze that's having multiple coolant leaks and it's going to cost her $700+ to fix it. She's tired of shelling out cash on various repairs. I'm taking her tomorrow afternoon to go pick it up from the shop.... On the ride there, I'm going to tell her to test drive the Model 3. lol. Thank you for the great & unbiased review!
Good luck with your purchase! The fun still hasn’t worn off for me I’m sure you’ll love it. We were in the same situation as your friend with our old Chevy.. Such a quality of life improvement having something reliable lol.
Congrats on your car 🎉🎉 you are going to love it. !!! I should know because I took delivery of my refreshed M3 LR in stealth grey black interior in March. First EV. I absolutely love this car. It is ridiculously fast for what it is , it's comfortable , quiet no squeaks rattles or creaks. I love having no stalks, regenerative braking is awesome. Cooled seats come in clutch in the summers of Phoenix Arizona. I can go on. It literally puts a smile on my face every time I get to drive it. Enjoy your car sir
Congrats man!! Same situation, changed over from a Hyundai Elantra to a M3 Rwd refresh about a month ago… absolutely love it will never go back to ICE. Amazing car and so much fun to drive. Also in Phoenix! As long as you get a tint, no worries about the heat. Funnest car ever to drive easily.
Nice vid, new sub. Call me crazy, but I love this thing soo much I’m trading in my 2024 Model 3 Performance for it. Already ordered it. Should be ready in November. As nice as the Performance model is, I enjoy trying to get the most efficiency out of it more than driving it hard for the performance. Now with 0%, was a no brainer for me to pull the trigger. I think this car is the sweet spot in the line up for sure. Good luck with yours, looking forward to more vids. Soothing voice btw.
Great video! Hope you enjoy the car for many years to come! Only thing different I’d do is the wheels. 18 aeros makes a huge difference in range for me.
Thanks! I can definitely see us picking up the 18” wheels in the future but range hasn’t been an issue yet. We just went on our first long road trip and only had to stop once to charge. Took about as long as pumping gas and grabbing a snack! Really happy with the purchase.
@@avantjohn oh definitely! I find charging stops a lot more fun than gas station stops too! Pick a short episode format tv show, or watch some RUclips sport highlights and the 10-15 minutes charging stops go by so fast haha. Enjoy the car and drive safe!
Got mine 6 days ago and I'm very happy with it so far. The improvements are substantial both inside and out. It's like they changed everything in some way. Only complaint was the condition of the paint. Has scratches and chips. :(
If range is a concern at all I’d save the money and go with the 18”. The 18” wheels also have more options for covers or you could grab an aftermarket wheel from a different company down the line!
Picked up the car this month. My only complaint is that i wish we can turn the regen down even more than what is avaliable. The older models you can turn the regen down a lot. Other than that, amazing car! 1.99% 0 down $8500 total with EV tax and referral.
I bought the cheapest model available at $35K RWD LR Stealth Grey/Black Seats 18in Wheels delivered on Aug 10th. Now it is $1000 even cheaper with referral code link. The only problem I had was both L and R scroll wheels weren't intermittently responsive. I finally put in a service request and the Tech came out to the house and replaced the steering wheel within 15 minutes. Now the autopilot and skipping music is fixed. I should have called it in sooner cause now my FSD free trial is over. I loved having AutoPark for a month. I miss that the most.
Great to hear a positive service experience! I agree Auto Park is a stand out feature. I wish you could subscribe to it separately from Full Self Driving.
Thanks for the video. Got the same discounts and rate and I agree it was a no brainer for our family. Stealth grey and black interior. We have two little ones and i was wondering if you know if you can connect two Bluetooth headsets to the rear screen at the same time?
You will probably recoup the car payment every month in gas savings. The LR, RWD should be one of the most efficient EVs on the planet. I own a 2022 Model 3 RWD, which has the LFP batteries. I also own a Toyota Tacoma 4-wheel drive truck, which had been my primary vehicle. It costs around $65 -$80 to fill up the 22 gallon tank on my Tacoma. My Model 3 costs $7.75 to charge from 0 -100% at my home. The cost savings per month is approximately $200 - $300 in gas alone. I calculated that if I drive the Model 3 25,000 miles, it will have paid for itself in gas savings alone, not counting insurance costs. You don't drive a lot, so your savings will be less, but regardless, you have a stunning EV which has over 300 miles in range. The Tesla Model 3 has been rated the most reliable vehicle in China, which is the largest automobile market in the world. A friend of mine just bought a 2019 Model 3 that still has over 250 miles of range when he charges it, and he loved it. He also has a Model Y, and he said driving the Model 3 was a lot more fun and exciting. The Model 3 electric motors are designed to last one million miles, and the batteries will easily last 10 years and keep at least 85% of their capacity. The car you bought is probably the best car for the money on the market today by far.
Don't worry. White pearl is classic. Looks beautiful with nova wheels it looks perfect. I have m3 LR awd in white with nova wheels. Ive ppf'ed it and it looks extremely glossy like it is a cgi from GTA computer game. Super shiny. Very nice. Also, over time people will get use to M3 highland as it gets more popular and dark colors will not be so attractive and make the car look abit smaller while white will make you feel more of the presence and size of the car.
Thanks! I do have a 20ft 48v extension on the wall charger. The popular cable by Lectron is always sold out. I found this one on Best Buy and haven’t had any issues. The only note is that you have to unlock the charge port from your phone instead of the button on the end of the cable when you’re done charging. www.bestbuy.com/site/rexing-tesla-extension-charging-cable-48a-20ft-black/6543371.p?skuId=6543371
Great video! I have a 2013 Chevy Cruze and can’t wait to get something else. I’m currently saving for the 2024 Model 3 LR AWD. Hopefully my time to switch will be within the next few years when prices come down.
The time to get it is right now! You get 7500 tax credit instantly, tesla will take your Cruz as trade in and you get 1.99 APR. just get one you will not regret it! On top of all that you can add a down payment to make your monthly bill less. The tesla insurance is cheap at 169 a month I’m paying for full coverage. Also you will save on gas and maintenance but I’m telling it. It’s so much fun. Go for the dual motor if you can. At least test drive it.
Pretty expensive. We have full coverage through USAA + glass / rental / gap added. This puts us right under $200/month when bundled with our full policy. It was around $150 before the additions.
Congratulations! I’m waiting for my RWD with the same configuration. So far how is your driving experience with the 19 inch wheels? How’s does the car feel?
Thanks! I think the updates to the suspension make the ride comfort difference between the 18” & 19” wheels pretty negligible. The biggest downside would be the decrease in efficiency. My daily mileage is pretty low so it’s not an issue but someone with a longer daily commute should definitely take that into consideration.
@@avantjohn Thanks, dude. I did consider the Model S, but honestly, for that much money, I need more than just speed, lol. The Model 3 checked all our boxes. We didn’t need anything bigger; my wife has a Jeep, and that’s the perfect size considering we only have one kid. M3 in general is a great car, and congrats on your purchase.
You definitely take a hit on the value of gas savings if you can’t charge at home. But it’s still a great car if you live/work near a supercharger and don’t mind the added expense.
I didn't install charger at home and I still don't have mobile charger, but I do have free charging at work which is only 1 mile away. I think it will be tough owning this car without figuring out your charging situation. Sure if you have a Supercharger nearby, that would be fine, but then you wouldn't save any money driving an EV.
It’s absolutely a beautiful car and very fast, but not the most comfortable ride. You can feel every single bump on the road and the road noise is one of the worst.
I forgot to mention I am having small issues with the ambient lights oddly just for blue 🤔 a coworker got one because of me 😂 he is also experiencing the issue. I'm not sure if I'm going to get it fixed only because I can barely notice it as it works fine but the main reason especially with Tesla or anything for that matter I'm afraid if they attempt to fix it they might screw something else that wasn't a problem in the process like misalignment of the door after. I'm 45 but never to old to ask my father for his take.
@@MarkShaw-g6x yes , I live in Phoenix Arizona United States. I believe all of the issues are with the Fremont factory. I really have to look hard to notice it like I said I don't want something to get messed up in the process of them fixing it. I will keep an eye on it if it gets worse then I probably will get it fixed. Other than this I absolutely love this car. No other issues I've had since March. I'm only getting Tesla.
@@igloozoo3771 if you live in United States than the model 3 are being built in Fremont as only the model y and Cyber truck are being built in Texas. We don't get imports from Shanghai
The dual motor is more expensive for less range. The winters aren’t harsh enough where I live and acceleration and premium sound system aren’t enough of an upgrade to make it a good value to me. And I think TSLA is a volatile meme stock not tied to market value that’s why I’m not interested in having it in my portfolio.
@@avantjohn it’s not a meme stock, its a tech stock that’s undervalued like when Apple was coming up. It’s will soon become the world’s biggest company this decade by both value and market cap. Elon Musk has confirmed this. Robo taxis 10 trillion plus Optimus another 20 trillion of valuation. At that point revenue will be 1 trillion a year. MUSK Confirmed this. Even if you want to be really conservative we can just say the stock will 15X. Look up Cathy woods Ark investing Tesla Price target. As far as the RWD. That makes sense. I personally like the speed of the dual motor, but I actually regret not getting the performance but it’s okay I will still save over 15k in gas over the next 5 years. So it’s still pretty good. The savings are not there with the performance version. But yea RWD should help save on tires too and It’s not as hard on the battery. Draws less Amps.
You said this car looks good. It looks the same as it did when it was first introduced YEARS ago. The entire line of Tesla cars never changes from year to year. EVER. They’re so tired🤦🏾
Fair opinion but I think the aesthetic changes are pretty notable on the refresh! I love the new headlight design and they also improve aerodynamics increasing efficiency.
It the best value car on the market - I’m a previous BMW m3 owner and this thing drives as well if not better - love it
Drive performance is definitely an underrated value! It’s so much fun to drive it makes running errands feel like less of a chore.
(former) BMW fan here too. Also still have my (former) favorite 550i, level 1 tuned to 515HP. My 2023 MYP beats it easily. Just got 2 M3LR RWD one for wife one for daughter. Both Wht/Wht. Better than my MYP! Im a bit jealous of the design, quietness, ride, LED lighting and…cooled seats! And I agree with the value assessment - easily the best value of content/tech/efficiency, safety, style and performance of any car now, ICE or BEV.
The MY refresh next year, bringing it to the level of the 2024 M3 should be awesome
you should not compare it to bmw m3 ! its competitor is bmw i4
Don't be silly. Model 3 is a bloody nice car no doubt.
So crazy that I ran across your review after I test drove a Model 3 RWD today.... I currently own a 2021 Mazda Miata that I've used as daily driver for the past few years. I love it to death, but I want something more practical with more space.... The novelty of the Miata has worn off for me I suppose. I think the Model 3 will be a great replacement after driving one today. I'm going to make the purchase in a week or two. Speaking of the Chevy Cruze, one of my friends currently has a 2016 Cruze that's having multiple coolant leaks and it's going to cost her $700+ to fix it. She's tired of shelling out cash on various repairs. I'm taking her tomorrow afternoon to go pick it up from the shop.... On the ride there, I'm going to tell her to test drive the Model 3. lol. Thank you for the great & unbiased review!
Good luck with your purchase! The fun still hasn’t worn off for me I’m sure you’ll love it. We were in the same situation as your friend with our old Chevy.. Such a quality of life improvement having something reliable lol.
Wow, I thought you were a big time youtuber because the quality on this video is top notch!
Thanks so much! I just started experimenting on RUclips so that’s very encouraging.
Congrats on your car 🎉🎉 you are going to love it. !!! I should know because I took delivery of my refreshed M3 LR in stealth grey black interior in March. First EV. I absolutely love this car. It is ridiculously fast for what it is , it's comfortable , quiet no squeaks rattles or creaks. I love having no stalks, regenerative braking is awesome. Cooled seats come in clutch in the summers of Phoenix Arizona. I can go on. It literally puts a smile on my face every time I get to drive it.
Enjoy your car sir
I didn’t even mention the cooled seats! So many great upgrades on the refresh. Congrats and thanks for watching!
Congrats man!! Same situation, changed over from a Hyundai Elantra to a M3 Rwd refresh about a month ago… absolutely love it will never go back to ICE. Amazing car and so much fun to drive. Also in Phoenix! As long as you get a tint, no worries about the heat. Funnest car ever to drive easily.
Nice vid, new sub. Call me crazy, but I love this thing soo much I’m trading in my 2024 Model 3 Performance for it. Already ordered it. Should be ready in November. As nice as the Performance model is, I enjoy trying to get the most efficiency out of it more than driving it hard for the performance. Now with 0%, was a no brainer for me to pull the trigger. I think this car is the sweet spot in the line up for sure. Good luck with yours, looking forward to more vids. Soothing voice btw.
Cool vid thanks and love the natural humour too!
10:33 great timing 😂
holy shi*t haha
Congrats! Truly the best daily car in the market right now and nothing even comes close to it.
Couldn't agree more! Excited to see Tesla get some real competition in the next few years though.
Congratulations. You will love it and it will be one of the best cars you ever drive 😊
Just got mine....quicksilver black rims black interior dual motor....congrats player...
Just wanted to say thank you for your referral number, Along with my military discount I saved $2k on my 2024 Model X that I picked up yesterday.
Congrats on your purchase what a great deal. Thank you for using my referral link!
Great video! Hope you enjoy the car for many years to come! Only thing different I’d do is the wheels. 18 aeros makes a huge difference in range for me.
Thanks! I can definitely see us picking up the 18” wheels in the future but range hasn’t been an issue yet. We just went on our first long road trip and only had to stop once to charge. Took about as long as pumping gas and grabbing a snack! Really happy with the purchase.
@@avantjohn oh definitely! I find charging stops a lot more fun than gas station stops too! Pick a short episode format tv show, or watch some RUclips sport highlights and the 10-15 minutes charging stops go by so fast haha.
Enjoy the car and drive safe!
Got mine 6 days ago and I'm very happy with it so far. The improvements are substantial both inside and out. It's like they changed everything in some way. Only complaint was the condition of the paint. Has scratches and chips. :(
I keep going back and forth on the wheels - the 19s look nice but the range hit seems like a lot
If range is a concern at all I’d save the money and go with the 18”. The 18” wheels also have more options for covers or you could grab an aftermarket wheel from a different company down the line!
Picked up the car this month. My only complaint is that i wish we can turn the regen down even more than what is avaliable. The older models you can turn the regen down a lot. Other than that, amazing car! 1.99% 0 down $8500 total with EV tax and referral.
I wish mine had more regen. Regen is a great perk for EVs. 122k miles and brakes are still excellent. Just learn how to control it.
I bought the cheapest model available at $35K RWD LR Stealth Grey/Black Seats 18in Wheels delivered on Aug 10th. Now it is $1000 even cheaper with referral code link. The only problem I had was both L and R scroll wheels weren't intermittently responsive. I finally put in a service request and the Tech came out to the house and replaced the steering wheel within 15 minutes. Now the autopilot and skipping music is fixed. I should have called it in sooner cause now my FSD free trial is over. I loved having AutoPark for a month. I miss that the most.
Great to hear a positive service experience! I agree Auto Park is a stand out feature. I wish you could subscribe to it separately from Full Self Driving.
Excellent review, in terms of valuable insights and quality.
Much appreciated!
Thanks for the video. Got the same discounts and rate and I agree it was a no brainer for our family. Stealth grey and black interior.
We have two little ones and i was wondering if you know if you can connect two Bluetooth headsets to the rear screen at the same time?
Hi thanks for watching and congrats! Yes you can connect 2 headsets to the rear screen via bluetooth.
You will probably recoup the car payment every month in gas savings. The LR, RWD should be one of the most efficient EVs on the planet. I own a 2022 Model 3 RWD, which has the LFP batteries. I also own a Toyota Tacoma 4-wheel drive truck, which had been my primary vehicle. It costs around $65 -$80 to fill up the 22 gallon tank on my Tacoma. My Model 3 costs $7.75 to charge from 0 -100% at my home. The cost savings per month is approximately $200 - $300 in gas alone. I calculated that if I drive the Model 3 25,000 miles, it will have paid for itself in gas savings alone, not counting insurance costs. You don't drive a lot, so your savings will be less, but regardless, you have a stunning EV which has over 300 miles in range.
The Tesla Model 3 has been rated the most reliable vehicle in China, which is the largest automobile market in the world. A friend of mine just bought a 2019 Model 3 that still has over 250 miles of range when he charges it, and he loved it. He also has a Model Y, and he said driving the Model 3 was a lot more fun and exciting. The Model 3 electric motors are designed to last one million miles, and the batteries will easily last 10 years and keep at least 85% of their capacity. The car you bought is probably the best car for the money on the market today by far.
I went with the same exact car/rim/seat option…. Just white exterior. I really wish I went stealth grey after seeing them in person
I think the white exterior is going to end up being pretty unique on the refresh! I’m sure it will grow on you over time.
Don't worry. White pearl is classic. Looks beautiful with nova wheels it looks perfect. I have m3 LR awd in white with nova wheels. Ive ppf'ed it and it looks extremely glossy like it is a cgi from GTA computer game. Super shiny. Very nice. Also, over time people will get use to M3 highland as it gets more popular and dark colors will not be so attractive and make the car look abit smaller while white will make you feel more of the presence and size of the car.
Thanks very informative video.
Great short term review. How long is your charging cable? Is it stock?
Thanks! I do have a 20ft 48v extension on the wall charger. The popular cable by Lectron is always sold out. I found this one on Best Buy and haven’t had any issues. The only note is that you have to unlock the charge port from your phone instead of the button on the end of the cable when you’re done charging.
www.bestbuy.com/site/rexing-tesla-extension-charging-cable-48a-20ft-black/6543371.p?skuId=6543371
Great video! I have a 2013 Chevy Cruze and can’t wait to get something else. I’m currently saving for the 2024 Model 3 LR AWD. Hopefully my time to switch will be within the next few years when prices come down.
The time to get it is right now! You get 7500 tax credit instantly, tesla will take your Cruz as trade in and you get 1.99 APR. just get one you will not regret it! On top of all that you can add a down payment to make your monthly bill less. The tesla insurance is cheap at 169 a month I’m paying for full coverage. Also you will save on gas and maintenance but I’m telling it. It’s so much fun. Go for the dual motor if you can. At least test drive it.
@@JDB-ru4lp In addition to the $1000 off referral code and I think it is $0 down now.
How was your insurance rate on the ev?
Pretty expensive. We have full coverage through USAA + glass / rental / gap added. This puts us right under $200/month when bundled with our full policy. It was around $150 before the additions.
good review! I'm interested in discussing collaration with you on Model 3 accessories, how do we reach out?
Hi thanks for watching you can DM me on Instagram!
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Congratulations! I’m waiting for my RWD with the same configuration. So far how is your driving experience with the 19 inch wheels? How’s does the car feel?
Thanks! I think the updates to the suspension make the ride comfort difference between the 18” & 19” wheels pretty negligible. The biggest downside would be the decrease in efficiency. My daily mileage is pretty low so it’s not an issue but someone with a longer daily commute should definitely take that into consideration.
Thanks John! Also my daily mileage will be low so it won’t be an issue for me
@@degarmo4293 I have the 18in and it feels almost too smooth, but I assume you already test drove it with 18in.
To bad its missing premium interior with all speakers.
Definitely agree. The sound system wasn’t a priority for me but I do find it to sound a little thin.
My 2020 c63 was a total loss because of flood damage. I decided on the 2024 model 3 performance no regrets so far.
Sorry about your c63! Did you consider the Model S at all or were you set on the Model 3 Performance? I’d love to scoop a M3P in the future congrats!
@@avantjohn Thanks, dude. I did consider the Model S, but honestly, for that much money, I need more than just speed, lol. The Model 3 checked all our boxes. We didn’t need anything bigger; my wife has a Jeep, and that’s the perfect size considering we only have one kid. M3 in general is a great car, and congrats on your purchase.
I ordered one having second thoughts I don’t have a home 😂 I’m thinking of just charging at station
You definitely take a hit on the value of gas savings if you can’t charge at home. But it’s still a great car if you live/work near a supercharger and don’t mind the added expense.
I didn't install charger at home and I still don't have mobile charger, but I do have free charging at work which is only 1 mile away. I think it will be tough owning this car without figuring out your charging situation. Sure if you have a Supercharger nearby, that would be fine, but then you wouldn't save any money driving an EV.
@@igloozoo3771 it’s just fun driving I rented one it more of a toy for me
Just picked up my 2024 white/white model 3 performance. Best car buying experience I’ve ever had. Best car I’ve ever had.
Congrats! They’d have to be giving cars away to convince me to step into a dealership ever again.
Tech 🤓 turned car people
It’s absolutely a beautiful car and very fast, but not the most comfortable ride. You can feel every single bump on the road and the road noise is one of the worst.
I forgot to mention I am having small issues with the ambient lights oddly just for blue 🤔 a coworker got one because of me 😂 he is also experiencing the issue. I'm not sure if I'm going to get it fixed only because I can barely notice it as it works fine but the main reason especially with Tesla or anything for that matter I'm afraid if they attempt to fix it they might screw something else that wasn't a problem in the process like misalignment of the door after. I'm 45 but never to old to ask my father for his take.
Thanks for sharing! Hopefully you can get it fixed without causing additional issues that’s a big concern of mine as well.
Is your car a Fremont build?
@@MarkShaw-g6x yes , I live in Phoenix Arizona United States. I believe all of the issues are with the Fremont factory. I really have to look hard to notice it like I said I don't want something to get messed up in the process of them fixing it. I will keep an eye on it if it gets worse then I probably will get it fixed. Other than this I absolutely love this car. No other issues I've had since March. I'm only getting Tesla.
@@MarkShaw-g6x How do you check where it was built? MY VIN starts with 5YJ3**
@@igloozoo3771 if you live in United States than the model 3 are being built in Fremont as only the model y and Cyber truck are being built in Texas. We don't get imports from Shanghai
Why is it so noisy and bumpy, is it just the poor quality of the road?
Yes the roads are pretty rough in some areas!
Oh the Model Y would have been a better option for your family.
We’ve driven the Model Y quite a bit and are really happy with our decision to go with the Model 3 for our family!
lmao talking about top speed, and 2 seconds later a car zooms by
A little more human interaction would be helpful. A lot of times a person can answer a question quicker than going through the prompts and menus.
Why would someone not get a dual motor and why would someone not own tesla stock blows my mind.
The dual motor is more expensive for less range. The winters aren’t harsh enough where I live and acceleration and premium sound system aren’t enough of an upgrade to make it a good value to me. And I think TSLA is a volatile meme stock not tied to market value that’s why I’m not interested in having it in my portfolio.
@@avantjohn it’s not a meme stock, its a tech stock that’s undervalued like when Apple was coming up. It’s will soon become the world’s biggest company this decade by both value and market cap. Elon Musk has confirmed this. Robo taxis 10 trillion plus Optimus another 20 trillion of valuation. At that point revenue will be 1 trillion a year. MUSK Confirmed this. Even if you want to be really conservative we can just say the stock will 15X. Look up Cathy woods Ark investing Tesla Price target. As far as the RWD. That makes sense. I personally like the speed of the dual motor, but I actually regret not getting the performance but it’s okay I will still save over 15k in gas over the next 5 years. So it’s still pretty good. The savings are not there with the performance version. But yea RWD should help save on tires too and It’s not as hard on the battery. Draws less Amps.
You said this car looks good. It looks the same as it did when it was first introduced YEARS ago. The entire line of Tesla cars never changes from year to year. EVER. They’re so tired🤦🏾
Fair opinion but I think the aesthetic changes are pretty notable on the refresh! I love the new headlight design and they also improve aerodynamics increasing efficiency.
You must be legally blind
Hi! This is an tesla accessories brand.Wolud you mind telling me how to contact you for a collaboration?
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