The Model 3 is the new Bug

[Moose408]

Back in the 70s we used to play a game on road trips identifying VW Bugs on the road. They were everywhere. Then in the early 2000s it was Toyata Prius that were the most prevalent car on the road. Now it is the Model 3.

Last night at a stop light there were 6 Model 3s around me. Today I went on an hour drive and counted 27 Model 3s during the trip.

 

[Shopaholic]

Only in Cali, same here in easy Bay.

 

[cdeleo]

Yeah you would be hard pressed to find an M3 in my town. Actually the only one I've seen on the road is mine lol. I'm sure this is only a matter of time though.

 

[brobinson]

This is largely regional and only because you're looking for them. You'd lose count if you tried the same thing for Civics, accords, camrys, etc...

 

[Eno Deb]

I was thinking the same thing. They are everywhere here. At my workplace I'd guess that about half of the cars in the rows with the Chargepoint chargers are Model 3s now. Also, I was in Monterey on the weekend and it was full of Model 3s as well (between all the Porsches and Maseratis).

 

[whatthe2]

In Denver I don’t see many. Guessing that will change shortly.

 

[S'toon]

I have yet to see one. Only seen one S "in the wild."

 

[suttonlr]

Seems like more Model 3’s in Austin than Ford F150s these days!

 

[spesler]

I saw four (3,3,3,S) on the highway at the same time in Atlanta today. Usually, it is one or two a day.

 

[SMAlset]

I was thinking the same thing. They are everywhere here. At my workplace I'd guess that about half of the cars in the rows with the Chargepoint chargers are Model 3s now. Also, I was in Monterey on the weekend and it was full of Model 3s as well (between all the Porsches and Maseratis).

With the onslaught of Model 3s and MSs and MXs (seeing a lot more of both too) this is such great advertising for Tesla. Tesla's YTD figures (even thru November) are undeniable for other automakers who have put down Tesla and saying basically never us, no one wants EVs.

Tesla Model 3 Sales Charge Way Past Milestone Of 100,000 In U.S.

Finally:
Tesla earns nod of respect from legacy auto for pushing sustainable transportation

And this on VW throwing in the towel on ICE:
https://jalopnik.com/volkswagen-says-its-next-generation-of-internal-combust-1830860050

 

[NoPetrolDream]

I can still go several days without seeing any Tesla product (other than my own), let alone another Model 3. I did see one this morning approaching from a side street; white with aeros like mine! Was a pleasant surprise...I tried to get a wave off before passing by.

But someday, perhaps instead of playing “slug bug”, kids will play “slug three??”

 

[MXWing]

But someday, perhaps instead of playing “slug bug”, kids will play “slug three??”

Gawd the violence is going to be insane. Going from one slug to 3 punch combos. Jab, Cross, Uppercut!

 

[ArizonaP85]

I can still go several days without seeing any Tesla product (other than my own), let alone another Model 3. I did see one this morning approaching from a side street; white with aeros like mine! Was a pleasant surprise...I tried to get a wave off before passing by.

But someday, perhaps instead of playing “slug bug”, kids will play “slug three??”

Um, since the Model Y hasn't been made yet, if we see Tesla, an S, 3 or X, whatever should we do instead of "slug bug"?

 

[happyzod]

I'm in Metro Boston and it definitely isn't as popular. Aside from mine, I see a model 3 once every other day. I see plenty of Porsche Macan and Cayannes. Will prob see more of them when they come out with the lease option.

 

[carguy84]

10 miles west of Boston - I could hop from model 3 to model 3 and never have to touch the ground.

 

[gtmotor]

I can still go several days without seeing any Tesla product (other than my own), let alone another Model 3. I did see one this morning approaching from a side street; white with aeros like mine! Was a pleasant surprise...I tried to get a wave off before passing by.

But someday, perhaps instead of playing “slug bug”, kids will play “slug three??”

I don't think kids are allowed to even think about punching each other anymore. They have to resort to their phones to emotionally scar one another now since everyone seems to think that is more appropriate vs. some light physical "bullying".

 

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

Given 116k sales through November, and abundant sales in California, it's not surprising they're becoming very visible in some affluent areas.

I've not seen many myself. I think only 2 in the wild.

 

[dendenyc]

In Long Island, NY Im still a unicorn though I see a M3 every now and then on the highway.

 

[Nocturnal]

I can't keep track of all the Model 3s here in Kansas City now.

 

[ℬête Noire]

I saw one today pre-dawn, black and still w/their paper plate. I see one maybe once or twice a week now. They are easy to spot in the dark from the rear, if you know it the owl's eyes swerve of the taillight design is pretty distinctive.

I've seen a lot more S and X around, too. I believe there's an X owner that works at my daughter's school, I've seen it parked in the staff area. Until this year I'd never seen a Tesla in my area. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯