For Model 3 owners only: given alleged service problems and defects, would you buy a Model 3 today?
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M3 Owners: Would you buy another Model 3 today?
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Bill Foster
I'm going home!
This has been asked a ton of times.
YES, 100% yes. Hell I've personally convinced two people to buy a Model 3 after I bought mine
YES, 100% yes. Hell I've personally convinced two people to buy a Model 3 after I bought mine
insaneoctane
Well-Known Member
For sure. Lots of stuff Tesla does sucks. But their cars rock. Like no other. Hope they fix the sucky stuff soon
Well, I guess your in luck, because you get to vote for your favorite car again.
I've convinced three people to buy a Model 3 and if I could justify it to myself I'd upgrade from a RWD LR to an AWD Performance in a heartbeat.
If we're assuming a situation like "my car was totaled and I have to buy another car", then yes, I'd buy an LR AWD with FSD, or a stealth P3D if I could find one (I do not want the dumb 20" wheels).
I'd be pretty annoyed by doing so though, because I'm planning on switching to a Y once I can pick one up on sale during an end of quarter special once they're in production, but buying a new Model 3 right now would make that a bit ridiculous.
I'm also really wary of handing Tesla any more money right now until I see some actual improvements to the features I care about, which notably do not include farts, video games, or Spotify.
I'd be pretty annoyed by doing so though, because I'm planning on switching to a Y once I can pick one up on sale during an end of quarter special once they're in production, but buying a new Model 3 right now would make that a bit ridiculous.
I'm also really wary of handing Tesla any more money right now until I see some actual improvements to the features I care about, which notably do not include farts, video games, or Spotify.
RayK
Active Member
I've only had 2 and a half minor issues with my car since getting it (July 2018) that required a service center visit
- driver side rear window got out of alignment and ended touching the rear quarter window. Fixed under warranty.
- TPMS warning icon was lit at delivery. Lived with it for a while before taking it in and getting a reset.
- installing software updates after the first one always failed. Ended up getting an SD reformat OTA by service. That seems to have fixed it as I've installed at least 5 versions since without any problems.
Other than replacing two rear tires, nothing else has cost me any money. There have been several times the screen blanks out or the audio system hangs but a reset takes care of that.
I would happily buy another Model 3; AWD would be my preference as I got antsy and didn't wait long enough the first time.
- driver side rear window got out of alignment and ended touching the rear quarter window. Fixed under warranty.
- TPMS warning icon was lit at delivery. Lived with it for a while before taking it in and getting a reset.
- installing software updates after the first one always failed. Ended up getting an SD reformat OTA by service. That seems to have fixed it as I've installed at least 5 versions since without any problems.
Other than replacing two rear tires, nothing else has cost me any money. There have been several times the screen blanks out or the audio system hangs but a reset takes care of that.
I would happily buy another Model 3; AWD would be my preference as I got antsy and didn't wait long enough the first time.
Hell yes, except it would be a Performance instead of regular dual motor if they still have the 3P- / stealth / whatever we're calling it now. Price premium last year wasn't worth it to me. Zero issues with my car though and over 20k miles since November.
Kleenerth3
Member
I love my 3! Our SCtrs in San Diego rock. To quote Ckanderson "YES! 100%". Hell yeah I'm in the same boat!
Having said that I'm glad my solar is SunPower...
Having said that I'm glad my solar is SunPower...
Jsvette56
Member
Absolutely! I've bought 3 so far, a very early VIN model that I totaled it in a massive freeway pileup, replaced it and then bought my daughter a P3D. Not one of these cars has had a problem.
Yes.
It’s the best EV for the price at the moment.
I really wish Tesla were more professional and stable. I hope this venture doesn’t die on the hill of unfulfilled promises and sub-par service.
It’s the best EV for the price at the moment.
I really wish Tesla were more professional and stable. I hope this venture doesn’t die on the hill of unfulfilled promises and sub-par service.
You've made a lot of threads over the past few days gathering information. I hope that you understand that you're polling the minority of owners who are also going to tend to be more vocal about both their love for tesla and their complaints when they have issues. I don't see how its possible for you to base a purchase decision on data gathered here alone.
DirtyT3sla
Member
Yes. If we could afford it I'd buy a 2nd right now for my wife, and then upgrade her to the Y when it was available.
I actually replaced my Model 3 because of an accident and I would probably do it again. I would not get the same configuration, I have LR RWD with FSD, paying up front was a major mistake. I will never give any money to Tesla in advance ever again. We had planned on a Y at launch for my wife and that is not happening. We will wait and see, let any cost reduction, pricing, launch issues get sorted out. Love the car but not at all a fan of the company and their customer service.
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M109Rider
Active Member
Are you planning to buy? When ?
Which cars are on your radar ?
What do you drive now ?
yellowcakepie
Member
My 2016 Mercedes C300 sedan lease is up in December.
On the radar: M3 (RWD) and Mercedes C300 Coupe.
