10 Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE Buying a Tesla Model 3
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These are the top 10 things I wish I knew before buying my Tesla Model 3!
Different Color: I’ve always had red cars. I chose red because the Model 3 was my dream car; never thought I’d get another Tesla. Had no idea I’d ever get a Tesla Roadster through referral program (Roadster red is a MUST). I've gotten 2 speeding tickets since owning a Tesla. Red does stand out a little more. I probably would have gotten silver which is no longer made, or I would have gotten the free color.
Frequent price changes: Model Y just got $3,000 price cut after being out just a few months. I paid $56,000 for a single-motor RWD Model 3. I could have waited about a year and gotten a dual-motor AWD Model 3 for about the same price. I was accounting for $7500 tax credit but didn’t know Tesla would lower the price after tax credit was completely gone. I paid $5,000 for EAP, and now they don’t even offer EAP, but instead include Basic Autopilot for free on all new Teslas with an option to buy Full Self Driving for $8,000. The free color used to be black, and now the free color is white.
Early Adopter Cons: Taking a risk when buying a first generation product. You're sort of like a beta tester. My Model 3 has the old v1 backseats, and Tesla started putting more comfortable v2 backseats in the Model 3 right after I got my car.
Model Y Early Release: I wish I would have known the Model Y was going to be ahead of schedule. It came out less than 2 years after I got my Model 3. Model Y seems to be a better car for long term (better for family, bigger size, etc). They also cancelled the Standard Range Model Y which I was thinking of buying. Maybe CyberTruck gets ahead of schedule or changes prides/options?
Tesla Stock: If I would have invested $50,0000 in Tesla stock instead of paying off my Model 3 in full, I would have made $200,000. Tesla stock price was around $300 in May 2018 when I got my Model 3. Now Tesla stock price is over $1,500. That's assuming I wouldn’t sell until now. I'd also owe about $45,000 in taxes, but I’d still profit around $150,000 which is insane.
Home Charging: I paid about $1,000 to have a NEMA 1450 outlet installed in my garage to have faster charging for my Tesla Model 3. It cost a lot because the electrician had to run electricity along my house and under my yard. I probably could have gotten by charging on normal outlet. Model 3 charges at about 5 mi/hr. I could recoup about 60 miles/night based on 12 hours of charging.
Real Life Range: To preserve the long term health of the battery Tesla recommends to charge to 90% or less for daily driving. 100% charge should only be done right before you depart on a long road trip. I usually charge to 80% for daily driving to maximize battery longevity. During the winter I'm getting even less real life range due to cold temperature. These factors also affect real life range: driving at fast speeds (70+ mph), elevation, wind, precipitation, using the AC/heater, etc.
Tesla Owner Expenses: Many Tesla owners come to find out it's easy to spend a lot of money AFTER getting the car. Most get ceramic coating. I got a clear Xpel Paint Protection Film installed on entire front to protect my paint. Touch-less car washes & car wash supplies can be expensive. Tesla charges a required $1,200 delivery fee for all new Teslas which isn't included in the website's price when you're doing going through the design process. Registration & renewal fees for electric vehicles can be very expensive depending on your state. EVs also usually cause more wear & tear on tires compared to gasoline cars due to their heavy weight and instant torque.
Surface Protection: Once I got my Model 3 I would have sprayed 303 protectant spray geni.us/XPp9G on the glove box & dash area to provide more protection from scuffs and scratches.
Curb Rash: I wish I would have known how susceptible the Tesla Model 3 wheels are to curb rash. I would have paid more attention when street parking and parallel parking. This touch up paint worked great: geni.us/cB1RCle
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Hind sight is probably the best form of sight !
Umm.. how is your comment 4 days old😂
Elias I’m a wizard
Andy Slye oh, I just realised the video was on private haha 😂
Signed up! Thanks bud!
Speeding also attracts cops. 😂
Most definitely
@@aslye so if the car wasnt red, but you sped, you would not get the ticket? if that is how you think and resonate things, dude?
hahaha
It's true about red cars though!
I bought the lottery tickets last week, I wish I’d have known the winning numbers before I bought them, otherwise I’d have a millionaire by now.
Damned .
yeah. basically this video summarized with a different example 😂
Haha came to the comments looking for some hindsight. You did not disappoint
Yeah i was just going to add an comment like this but i cant do it better boy
I like your lottery analogy...could’ve would’ve should’ve!
This is the exact comment I was looking for haha, when he starts going on about the stocks...would've, should've, could've..its a broken record im sorry haha.
You'll never buy anything if you are always waiting for the next best thing. Just saying...
Exactly, also he made it sound it was a 2 months wait. Just buy when you need it wait if you can.
hahahah! funny. let me guess, you bought an Xbox on the very first day they were sold. did you enjoy the Red Circle Of Death?
anybody who buys anything brand spanking new, never before seen, is just ASKING for their future self to pop up through a wormhole and kick themselves in the ass.
So should I get the Tesla soon lest I miss the electrically powered streetcar?
@@aycc-nbh7289 hahaha miss the bus funny. the 'brand name' is only 8 years old. personally, i don't buy a brand till it's a decade or older and has a HELL of a lot better reputation than Tesla does.
their paint jobs (are too thin! they don't put more than five layers of paint on their cars!) suck so bad you have to get them wrapped IMMEDIATELY or they scratch easily. seriously! i've talked to Tesla owners, one gal tried one of those 'touchless car wipers' that's nothing but a wand to 'dust your car with'... u know... dozens of shredded lengths of microfiber cloth? all she wanted to do was get pollen and light dirt off the car. swipes the car a few dozen times to dust it off the first time. she's got microscratches ALL OVER THE CAR!
the paint sucks so bad... you can't can't go into a standard automated car wash! the paint's warranty specifically SPECIFICALLY STATES hand wash only! what kind of shit paint REQUIRES you to wash a car by hand?
external body panels aren't aligned correctly, some gaps are bigger some gaps are smaller... from car to car off the assembly line!
the 'gull wing X model' has more problems than a 1980's LADA made in Soviet Yugoslavia! if you live in a Winter area? like six months of Winter? don't buy the gull wing one... the doors ALWAYS freeze shut and they won't open... till you stick the car in a heated garage. the engineering of the top of the door seals on the top of the car AND on the top of the doors... literally TRAPS THAWING AND FREEZING WATER IN THE SEALS AND DOOR! they freeze solid shut! solid! you can not!! open those doors when they freeze good. until you thaw the whole car out in a garage with heat.
if you want one. get one. go right ahead. they're relatively inexpensive and fairly reliable. IF you've got a local dealership with a service department. don't live in Alabama though! there's ZERO Dealerships and ZERO service departments in the whole STATE of Alabama. you gotta go to Atlanta, Georgia. ohhh i forgot. that's the ONLY dealerships and service departments IN THE WHOLE STATE OF GEORGIA. Atlanta.
so yeah. get one. i wish you well!
Leslie Kilgore I’d personally get the Model Y rather than the Model X. At this point, despite the Model X being advertised as a more premium product, I think that the Model Y is a better option because it is more open to changes in technology. Especially if the Model X costs 1.5 times as much as the Model Y, I see no reason as to why anyone should buy a Model X unless they were trying to seat more than five people.
If you waited for the model y maybe you wouldn’t have had the success you’ve had on your channel.. leading to no roadster. I’m a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. Keep up the awesome content. Please :)
Oh for sure I don’t regret it by any means, but I wanted to point it out for people who didn’t know how quickly the Y came out after the 3. Thanks for watching!
I was just thinking to myself, "but wouldn't you be back to square one about buying the first gen of a new car." Just like he mentioned a few minutes ago lol. But I can relate cuz I'm in that same scenario. I'm saving up to get a Model S, but I'm seeing rumors and reports coming out this past few weeks that a new Model S might be coming. I'm like crap...either buy one now and miss out on possible much needed upgrades to the model, or wait for WHENEVER they do decide to release a new model. Decisions, Decisions, Decisions.
@@virgendesign Tesla is tech. The longer you wait the better it is. So it’s just preference I think
plot twist: he already has the roadster in his bunker and is actually MKBHD for a secret car review
Andy 1 year later : "I've been testing out the roadster for a year now..."
This is the universe I want to live in.
I wish I had known the car was so much fun and had a lower cost to own than any other car. I would have bought it earlier.
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10:55 you must not live in one of those States that's punishing EV owners with crazy high registration taxes.
Leslie Kilgore what state are you in?
@@TheHeathbr Alabama. funny thing is, we don't even have a Tesla show-room, let alone dealership with a service department in the whole State of Alabama. so WHY according to this video is AL 'janking up' the registration fees and taxation of EVs?
closest 'Tesla dealership' to my house is 112-125 miles away in Atlanta, GA. neither of which is listed as having a service department. those are listed separately. one under a KIA dealership and the other location i can't get any background on without paying money for a public records check or a private dick.
so. i've got a FCA dealership with a 5 Star rated service department not even 30 miles from my house. so my 2007 Charger can be easily repaired for the cost of a local tow and other suchforths.
if i 'broke' a Tesla? how in the sam hill am i getting it over 100 miles away? that makes no sense.
oh and one location i saw in Atlanta... was INSIDE a mall? the other one is a corner storefront on the street to a multiplex. it's not even a stand-alone store. there's no parking lot. it's not a 'car dealership'. there's only 3 models on display in the pictures because... that's all the room the 'dealership' has. for a 'brand name' that's been making cars since 2012? you'd expect a BIT more than a 'fly by night office space' . on so small that it could be vacated within 72 hours of somebody forgetting to pay the rent, or power bill, or 'uh oh! we got a summons! we're being sued! everybody delete everything, shred all the evidence! then run!'
Leslie Kilgore just an FYI, before this dude scares anyone about these “crazy high registration fees” these range from $50 to a maximum of $200. Considering the crazy amounts you save in gas and repairs from owning a tesla, don’t let this scare tactic alone scare you away from buying one. Less than half the states charge an excess EV fee, and this will never be more than $100-200 at the most. Just wanted to give some context here
Several great points Andy. I bought mine end of May and they dropped the prices like 2 weeks later. Also, I took delivery 4 miles on odometer, drove 30 miles home, turned too tight into my neighborhood and curb rashed my rear wheel. Was so mad!!! Lol. Got the paint you recommended and it looks good but i know it’s there.
I bought my son's 2019 Model 3 about 4 weeks ago. I'm glad I can call him to answer questions about the car because I have had many. I hate reading manuals and I have found the touch screen controls to be not intuitive. The RUclips videos have also been helpful too, so thanks to all those folks like Andy who have produced these instructional videos. I really like my car but I fear what I might NOT know about it. It's not a 1962 VW Beetle that you can look under the hood and poke around to get it running again. :>)
I curb Rasheed one of my wheels. I got a file and filed out the course damage then finished the surface with 300, 600 wet sand paper. Tried to keep the amount of rework localized. Got some silver paint, masked the area and airbrushed the repair. Looks good as new. Easy to do!
The two products you recommend (303 and touch up paint) are must haves for any Tesla owner. Thanks for all these great videos!
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Wheel touch up paint: geni.us/cB1RCle
303 protectant spray: geni.us/XPp9G
Thanks these are some great things to know. I’ve owned my Tesla Model3 since Sept 2019 and I can attest to everything you say. Looking forward to getting the dash protective spray.
Love the transparency with the Tesla Stock. I was contemplating selling my shares to buy a Y outright. Will forgo and just take the financing and bigger down payment. Great stuff.
You absolutely need to have a decent charger at home. Unless you barely dive your car, and especially during Winter in cold climates, you can not survive on a regular plug.
Love your. Videos. Always helpful. Always spot on. Problem: I’m always out of breath trying to breath for you by the time you finish. Take a deep breath guy! Lol!
The charging solution is worth it. No one has 12hrs (half a day) to charge it. Time is much more valuable than that $1000.
Having the faster NEMA 14-50 outlet instead of regular 110v for charging also makes sense if you have cheaper time-of-day rates from your electric utility, as you can ensure that all charging happens withing the lowest rate overnight hours, instead of charging during peak rate hours
I share your rash - got a little on my 3’s right front about 3 wks in too.
Great video. Keep them coming.
I’m glad I didn’t use just a normal wall outlet to charge my model Y. Even though my commute is just 14 miles round trip, I find myself driving much more simply due to how much I love my Tesla. I also offer to drive when the group wants to go out because it’s cheaper to drive my car and more pleasant for everyone. I pay only about 4 cents per kw with excel energy’s EV program so why not?
Andy, I live in Illinois and I’m looking to buy a used tesla. It is a model three built in August 2018. It has very low mileage (7,500-8,000 miles). It has a dual motor and the premium interior package. Version two seating in the front. Not sure if the rear seating is improved that you mentioned in this video. The reason I am writing is because I’m not sure what to pay for this year’s model three. Make you consider doing a RUclips video on pricing used teslas.
On a secondary note. I plan on using your video at the Corvett track in Bowling Green to help sell my wife on the idea of buying this car. Your video will be my number one sales tactic. All my best to you Andy. JVV An Illinois Tesla Fan & stockholder.
First time viewer! Love how you set up this video and I appreciate all the details you went into! I will have a Tesla in the future so I love learning more about it. I will be subscribing (:
going to be completely honest w/ u ...
thought this was going to be a “ filler “ , click-bait type of video with bad points.. from maybe not having any content ideas .... but turned out not to be . thank u for making this a genuine, quality video 👍🏽
Damn, insurance goes way up with speeding tickets
Don’t remind me
Wife and I have no tickets in a decade, cost of insurance moving from 2005 &!2006 Honda Civics went up about $30 per car per year when we moved to 2018 & 2020 Model 3s, not bad at all, we were shocked and happy!
That's a great video I really appreciate you posting it thank you one question though how on Earth did you scratch your dashboard were you putting your 50 pound tool Box up there I mean really who does that?
This was so helpful. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Any reviews about the dust entering the car via the door seals? When we drive on dusty roads, the dust leaks through the seals.
These are very well brought up points, Andy -- especially on the Tesla stock part haha that's why I never recommend paying for a Tesla in cash
Very Helpful info thanks!
Hate to say this...but the best way to avoid speeding tickets is to, you know, not speed. The car tells you what the speed limit is at all times, and what your speed is at all times. There's never any excuse for not knowing exactly how fast you're going and what's around you at all times.
Thanks for the info!
Very insightful. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching, Joel!
Tesla is also a tech company, so pretty much there's always gonna be price cuts when they increase production. May suck for early buyers, but in general, its a good thing as they cut down to more affordable prices for people in the future.
I'm charging mines in my dryer outlet. The good thing it's near my garage and you can still invest in tesla. It's good go buy now.
I love the yellow for the Roadster! I'm getting a Model 3 this spring and I'll wrap it in that yellow.
Andy, love your videos...especially liked the 'state by state plate costs'...and the 'curb rash' deal. I drive an MKZ...and well, 'curb rash' seems to be endemic with todays tire/wheel designs....this generation's version of 'white wall scuff'... Thanks for a great review. I think I am going to wait till the "E-dry battery' thing becomes a reality...and then just use a regular plug to 'filler up'.
Top tip - If you angle your wing mirrors downwards as you park, you can see your rear wheels and can avoid curbing them.
"Ticket me RED!" is what I kept thinking when I ordered my Model Y last week. I LOVE red on cars. I used to have a red 2006 Jeep Wrangler and I loved it. I (didn't) like the 12 MPG that it got and it was a nasty sting every time I fueled up. I waited for the Model Y because I need a hatch back car. I waited a bit longer once the Y was out to hopefully avoid quality issues with the earlier builds. Hopefully I'm playing my cards right. I ordered my Model Y in pearl white with the Induction wheels, AWD, the tow package & FSD. I'm also on the list for a Cybertruck - Dual Motor AWD (300 mile range) with FSD. I put in my Cybertruck order in on June 30th so I'm the last in line, and I heard that there's over 500k orders. So 2-ish years to build Tera-Austin and another 1 or 2 to get to building mine. Lastly, I'm going to just use my 250 volt 10-30 clothes dryer power outlet to charge my Tesla. My washer and dryer are in the garage - convenient! I rent my house so paying extra for a fancy Tesla charger is a big "NO". Good episode, Andy! All the best to you, Sir!
Love your video. I Have red Tesla Model 3 too. I love it.Thanks for the info!
I have a 2010 chevy camaro and when I curbed rash my first tire in a drive thru....I was sooo devastated. Especially since it went down here from there. Ended up rashing all 4 of my rims. Had to buy all new rims (for other reasons), now I'm hella protective with them haha.
Well, with all the referrals you've gotten, and reduction price of Y, you could trade ur 3 for a Y cuz you're way ahead of game..And, you can't be serious about saving money on a MUST HAVE Nema 14~50 outlet cuz no matter how little you drive, just to rely on a reg. Outlet, that's simply messed up, bro!
If I had a dollar for every video I watched where the person starts off to say "I regret buying my Tesla BUT it's the best purchase I've ever made"" id be a trillionare..
O MY GOD 🙄
So about the 5 mi/hr of charge. That’s at 12 amps on a NEMA 5-15 or standard outlet. Some outlets are NEMA 5-20 and charge at 16 amps, giving you 7 mi/hr instead of 5. I recommend buying the 5-20 or even the adapter bundle so you get all outlet sizes and can maximize your charging anywhere.
I wanted to order one , but after viewing your video I will skip buying one all together. The milage is a big turndown in general for me .. also the very long loading is a bad thing.
Well made video. Thank you.
I just learned early Tesla roadsters have the option of being upgraded to v3.5. I'd consider having my Model S battery upgraded. A lighter, faster charging, longer range cheaper battery would get my attention. Would love to have a built-in infrared camera added as an upgrade. This path may be option for future aging Teslas, as has been done for decades with purpose built aircraft.
I was so tempted to order mine with the discontinued silver off menu while it was still sorta available. I have midnight silver and yes it blends in more. Yea I'm not all upset on prices with my 2018. I might waited too for Y but the tax credit was too easy to miss. I could put more into stock as well. I kept digging through many things for charging and was prepared. Yea winter can suck. Though range I knew about due to watching RUclips. My state just added the EV plate fee. I renewed for 5 years last year to avoid for a while. Tires I have about 40k on tires too. All 4 wheels have rash on them I just touch up paint them too.
Waiting for my lease to end on my merc. Planning for sr+ m3 till my cyber truck is available
I wanted black because it was free at the time and I could have wrapped it in any color since door jambs would be black. Wife insisted on red though, $2000 option at the time - more than my local wrap shop charges. It's definitely a little flashy for me. Gets more attention than I'd like to have. Also, it's a darker red so it's hard to keep clean. Dust and scratches show. Contrasts a lot with the chrome trim too. White and silver don't beg for a chrome delete as much as red does.
Good points! Thanks for watching
My one and ONLY thing. Take the money and invest it in TSLA instead of purchasing the car in full. Then the profit made - buy the same car. But then again - I did my enjoy my P3D+ since July 2018.
Overall, I paid an extreme amount over what I could buy now (but I do have unlimited supercharging and lifetime premium connectivity). I purchased my 2018 P3D with a performance upgrade package and EAP on June 30th 2018.
$64,000.00 Model 3 Performance AWD
$ 1,500.00 Premium White (interior)
$ 1,500.00 Pearl White Multi-Coat
$ 5,000.00 Enhanced Autopilot
$ 5,000.00 Performance Upgrade (brakes, wheels, tires, spoiler)
Then upgraded to FSD on 3/15/2019 for $2,000 USD.
Definitely my biggest regret
Andy. Another great and helpful video
Thanks Ramsey!
Holy shit I'm so excited about your upcoming review of the Roadster. Only 12 more years left!
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Andy, love your videos. I wish I tried all 3 model 3 options. I did buy the white performance 3 and am very happy with it. I bought it and took delivery on Dec 08 2021. I bought it before the price increase and the Fed increased interest rates last year. I live 2 miles from a Tesla SuperCharger and Tesla store. I am hoping the condo I live in adds EV Charging. I believe the Long Range might be the best value.
Can't wait for the y... Or no roadster referral and tesla videos. You made the best choice right there and then.
I have heard so many Tesla owners complain about not waiting the next new thing whether it's a price reduction, optional equipment becoming standard, or an enhancement. For my 3 year old model S, I missed out on all of these. However, I'm not bothered because if I waited for all these goodies, I would have missed out on all the enjoyment of driving this outstanding vehicle for the past 3 years. You must place value on the enjoyment of driving the vehicle TODAY instead of waiting for the next best thing. No matter when you buy, there will always be something better and lower cost in the future. It's called progress.
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I didn't know red attracted cops. Makes so much sense.
It’s an old myth that could likely get debunked but it makes me think twice for sure
Red also cost more in insurance
Both are fake old wives tales
Andy what happen to your radar detector? Did not caution you when driving ? You had in must have list for model 3.
Cops just know the fact that red goes faster
I got a speeding ticket, the 1st day I took delivery:)
You know, it's interesting. I'm considering buying a Model 3 myself and two of my past cars were a pontiac firebird and g6. Interesting data point.
I'm planning on taking the plunge for a silver Model 3 this November, deciding between having the long range version or the AutoPilot as I would prefer to keep costs down below £50k
I just ordered a Model 3, and I will only keep it until the Cyber Truck comes out. I'll use it for what it's worth then trade it in in a year or two because there's no need to keep it when the Cyber Truck does it all. I plan to get the quad motor with solar. Thanks for your critiques...they helped me lots.
I bought 15 shares of Tesla back in 2018, right after buying my model 3. I wish I didn’t pay as much down into the car and invested more into stock. I regret it everyday.
Just sold half my TSLA position and picked up a silver Performance Model 3 with FSD and only 7k miles on it last weekend! I flew out to get it from a random used dealership in Colorado and made the 1300mi drive home to get fully acquainted :)
Congrats Karl!
Karl, I am in the market for a used Tesla model three or model Y. There is a model three here in my hometown in Illinois. Can you give me the name of the car dealership in Colorado and the city that it is in. My daughter lives in Denver and I might want to check this dealership out. Thanks in advance for the information. All my best to you Karl. John Vana
@@johnvana1207 Hey John, the dealership only had a one-off Model 3 by chance, they don't specialize in Teslas. I searched for about 2 years online for a great deal (I was in no hurry because I had an old Honda) and it finally paid off. I searched on onlyusedtesla.com, tesla-info.com, and the usual sites (cars/autotrader/jdpowersearch) and got 20% off. I got lucky by finding a performance model being sold as a long range model but really I would just say know what you're looking for, be patient and search daily on the sites that I mentioned. Model 3's that are a good deal go pretty quickly so create and filter the searches you want and be ready to move quick if you find a deal! Good luck on your search, let me know if you have any questions.
Nema 14-50 is a must, I don't know your personal scenario but for many the install could cost half as much by doing it yourself.
Dumping all your money into one stock isn't wise, as you said. Paying cash for a car also isn't a great idea if you can get a good interest rate (again, I don't know your specific scenario).
You seem to have a handle on things so paying cash for the car probably isn't going to make much of a difference in your living situation.
Tires......you're right, that low end torque is brutal.
bombebomb agreed with installing your own 240 volt wiring. It’s literally 3 wires, not rocket science.
Just so you know 303 spray won't protect your dash from scratches, it's a UV protectant. The curb rash issue is because Tesla went with rims that stick out farther than the tires. I've never had a vehicle with rims that do this and this my biggest grip about my Tesla, so yeah I've curb rashed mine too.
Would love to butly a Tesla waiting for this hyped 20k model hopefully it's available in Aus or the cyber truck love it .. nice vid mate subscribed
You have a great voice, you should do audio books!
So what about spare tire? I’ve had flats on my vehicles before....so you have any backup spare?
I'm considering a model S 60. I know you talked about model 3, any insights I should be aware of? Thanks!
No one should ever get Surprised unless your a CEO Millionaire Or Billionaire you can afford it
Can you talk more about the paint protection film? Are you able to do it yourself or you need professionals to do it for you?
This video is the poster child of hindsight & Monday morning quarterbacking! ;)
I (and anyone else) would have sold my house, cars, and kids to buy TSLA stock 3 years ago if I knew it would go up so much!
And not sure how Tesla causes more curb-rash. That's all on you Andy!
Enjoy your Model 3!
Andy, have you given any through to Tesla upcoming two door coup yet?
Short version:"OH no I can't predict the future".
I just like the look of the 3 much better. And i love the white color. What do you advise to cover the glass roof in a hot state?
I second the stock opinion. My problem is that I would have sold them when I had double my money. I woulda bought it at $250 and sold at $500. I’m not a gambler at all. That’s money.
Great video! Gives us a lot of insight of which Tesla would benefit us most! ... especially with the NEMA 1450! Doubt we will need that. Lol
Don't get it unless you absolutely need it. However, my cost was much higher than the average cost to get it installed. For most people it should cost way less than $1,000.
$640 for the install here in Cali.
Love my SR+, only minor regrets it that would f I knew about the NJ 5 k incentive I would have gotten for the AWD long range.
Does the NJ 5 k incentive not work for the Model 3 SR+? If not why doesn't it?
NineShadowsVici yeabit does! Just got accepted for it! Along the car is below 55k and has a range of a least of 200 miles you do qualify!
@@alex86devapath that's what I thought. I'm glad I live in NJ lol.
When did u get ur model 3?
Thank you, Mr. Andy this video was very useful, valuable to learn from. I’m interested in purchasing a Tesla for the first time... All this is mew for me.. Is that true that a can get a rebate for purchasing a Tesla?
Instead of the 1600 paint protection you could just wrap it. That would also change the color too. Win win.
No regrets - you wouldn't have become one of the largest Tesla youtubers without your saucy red Model 3 featured in your videos. Maybe could have financed half and invested half and paid off the financing in a year but you live and learn.
I've been wanting a Tesla for a few years but haven't bit the bullet as they say. After listening to your and others 'things I wish I knew' I am beginning to change my mind about buying an EV. I live in upstate NY - cold in winter. Between the two cars, we have now we put on a combined total of 9,000 to 11,000 yrly. Most of my driving is longer trips +/- 200 miles. The diminished range in cold weather, the sticking to the 20% to 80% and long charge time just doesn't seem to be right for my situation
Awesome commentary! I love my Tesla more listening to you. Thanks and please keep it up! M3, MY
Thanks Chris!
I actually had the chance to buy 20 shares back in march when the price dipped under $400 but I was a coward. I eventually bought one share @1200 and I'm holding onto it LOL
10:55 thank you! i live in Alabama. i did NOT KNOW were were punishing EV registrations!
did you know we have NO Tesla dealerships in Alabama? i was curious and looked it up on on Tesla's website. nearest one to my house is 112mi away North of Atlanta, GA.
ok. you have just convinced me to NEVER go Electric unless i move outside of my home State.
I’m in the market for a mode 3, Do you think the model 3 is going to get another price cut in a few months when the long rage model y rwd option comes out?
So, I live in Minnesota which means my battery will suck for about 6 months of the year. Also, I drive to Illinois visit Ong family would be hard because of the range. Thanks, this makes me rethink about purchasing a Tesla.
I’m looking at getting a model 3 but not sure if I should get a new or used one
Most of the used ones are the same price as a new one, reason: I don’t know, I’ve been looking and you can buy a used standard range + for 40k or a new one with 0 miles for 40k. Only way to find a cheap model 3 is to get one that was in a wreck and someone repaired it. Otherwise new seems like a good route.
I’m wondering how’s the insurance situation compared to a gas car?
Can relate to the really high registration fees. In Ohio it is $200 extra for a prius that does consume gas... EV's are $400 extra. (This is per year) Big consideration of buying a tesla if I am in Ohio. Not that I am in the position to buy one in the next 5 years but it's good to know now.
Now a ev owner yet but cybertruck preorder. I've heard many thing son range anxiety, and the wheels wearing down. But for me I watch my range I drive 500 miles at least a wk 95%highway driving so I'm going to watch the battery range,plus tires. But I figured the 1450 outlet is a need for me
I would like to pose a question in that if you know that the home fast charger is $500 and another $200 for the NEMA 14-50 outlet and you only drive about 35 miles per day, would you just trickle charge at home and if it can't recharge what you use during your daily drive, hit a supercharger in town once every week or so?
I'm looking at a model 3 and that's my situation and I feel like for me personally, the high cost of the level 2 home charging stuff is just a big convenience fee.
Or can the included charger and NEMA 14-50 adapter deliver level 2 charging at home as long as you have that NEMA 14-50 high voltage outlet? $200 is a lot more appealing than $700 and I could justify that... Or a 50 foot NEMA 14-50 extension cable to our laundry room.
Next video: "I SOLD MY TESLA MODEL 3 AND GUESS WHAT CAR I BOUGHT NOW!"
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What kind ??
another tesla model 3
I wish I would have known when they were going to release the AWD version. I was early adopter with only RWD option available. Had I known it wasn't going to be that long, I would have gotten the AWD.
Andy, can't have regrets in hindsight. No one knows the future. I bought 200 shares of TSLA years ago for $143 a share. Sold 40 shares @ $1600 a few weeks back to take some profits before a downturn in the market. However, unlike you, I can't say I'll be getting a free Tesla Roadster. I'm sure that someone would love to pay you handsomely for it. That's your "TSLA stock". If you don't want it, sell it and make profit.
Nice job! Yes that’s basically been my mindset ever since I won the Roadster. I figured if Tesla does continue to succeed then the Roadster giveaways should definitely happen which will be a nice reward when the time comes.
@@aslye Awesome! Congrats on that and your channel. You're killing it with your content! Best of luck!
Thanks! 🙏🏼
I own a Long range (AWD) model 3, my biggest regret is paying for a color and not holding out to find a Model 3 “Sleeper” edition which essentially looks like my car with the Model 3 performance edition speed for the same price or just a little more
Instant gratification will get ya 😂
I wish I got the PPF installed on the front bumper on day one instead of waiting a couple months. Would have saved me a few rock chips.
Yeah PPF is a must with the flat front ends
But what is cheaper at the end, the light bill or the gas station total a month?
I'm in the market. Hated teslas until I test drove one yesterday. Fell in love with it.
Do you recommend a lease or purchase?
Not sure the "I would have gotten a different color than the 200k supercar I'm going to get later" is a super relatable issue ;)
And people complaining about the price drop haven't been paying attention to dealerships for the last 50 years. You think a 3k price drop is frustrating than you'd be driven insane by people saving 5-20k on the same car just by going to a different dealership, or waiting until the end of sales quarter, etc. Tesla's price fluctuations may be frustrating, but at least they are transparent and understandable, unlike the fluctuating prices at dealerships which are just predatory.