I took delivery yesterday. Have only driven about 60 miles, but there are zero rattles, the panel gaps are actually really great (better than a Rolls Royce I was looking at in a tint shop I took the car to today). The only flaw is that the driver side of the frunk sits down about a millimeter too low, and the passenger rear view mirror had a paint flaw. Otherwise, all the paint was good, and zero quality issues. It's a 2019, not sure of exact build date. And holy *sugar* I love it so much!
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Dariushd
Member
Driving in LA I noticed a fellow m3 driver’s right tail light/brake light was out. At a red light I pulled up closer to see what was wrong since the light cover seemed foggy looking and it was filled with water. It hasn’t rained for almost a week. Literally the tail light housing was like a little aquarium, it just needed a goldfish in it. Rolled window down and told the driver. But wow, it was super bizarre seeing water sloshing around inside the tail light assembly.
Yeah there seemed to be some issues with some of the lights not being sealed correctly based on extensive hoovering of forums that I've done. This happens to many brands, and it seems to be a luck thing. I would be mortified to drive around with something like that, but thankfully it isn't that common.
I love me model 3. I especially love the way the wipers work.
I finally found your post @mswlogo. You of all people have a legitimate cause to be pissed. I’ve had many of your issues and some still persist. But the one that really troubles me is the bumper falling off more than once. You are not the only person that I’ve read about in the forums that have had this issue. Please tell me about the ripped undercarriage lining issues. For me backup cam is spotty at best. I only have driven my car at night once. Last Saturday. Yup the auto high beams were spotty and sometimes flashed. The phantom braking is bad. I drive mostly on rural 2 lane roads and the braking seems to happen the most when there is a big truck in the opposite lane. I’ve lost audio of any kind several times. There are callouses on my thumbs as a result. I really hope your issues get or have been resolved. Cracked roofs? That’s not good. Keep us updated.
Thanks very much.
Carter
Finally and let’s forget this thread. My humor is lousy. I now know that my brake lights will come on in regen. I know that I was too impatient with the little old lady who could barely see over the steering wheel braking for no reason when I was behind her. I drive mostly on rural 2 lane roads. The traffic is somewhat stop and go. I have learned to do the one pedal driving. I have to think I’m pissing off the guy behind me when regen is active. What do you guys think. Thanks to all for your comments and thoughts.
Austindude
Member
puckpurnell
Member
I’d expect nothing less. I went for the range rather than better winter traction. I may regret my decision when winter arrives. We’ll see.My AWD LR is terrific.
Leafdriver333
Somewhat Active Member
Today is the 4th day of ownership of my model 3.
I think mine is not a lemon.
The only problem I have experienced is 'frozen screen' a couple of times.
It is not a safety issue so even that is a cool experience for me - a car with bugs.
I sold my 1st gen Leaf for this. Therefore, you can imagine how happy I must be to be able to drive more than 60 miles on a single charge. Seeing 216 miles on my App gives me giggles. (Charged to 90%)
I think mine is not a lemon.
The only problem I have experienced is 'frozen screen' a couple of times.
It is not a safety issue so even that is a cool experience for me - a car with bugs.
I sold my 1st gen Leaf for this. Therefore, you can imagine how happy I must be to be able to drive more than 60 miles on a single charge. Seeing 216 miles on my App gives me giggles. (Charged to 90%)
Congrats. I’ve had a few issues too. A few reboots. Lost the FM radio on the first day. Yesterday I had no heat. 2 different kinds of reboot seems to
have fixed it. Yeah the car is totally software driven, so there’s bound to be issues, but software gets updated fairly regularly.
StealthP3D
Well-Known Member
Of course not! The Whiners and Bitchers never agree with satisfied owners. They try to paint them as the fringe minority when, in fact, Tesla has the highest ownership satisfaction rating in the entire auto industry!
But don't tell that to the impossible to please Whiners and Bitchers.
puckpurnell
Member
I got itchy last fall, much to my wife’s chagrin. The AWD LR was much more than I originally told her. I justified an early purchase (before the RW LR i.e. waiting until now) because of winter driving and the $7,500 tax credit. Waiting for our taxes to come back from the accountant. Hope I was proven right. I look at this as the last car I’ll ever own. I’m 72 and if I get to 92 my kids probably won’t let me drive anyway. Happy camper be I.
puckpurnell
Member
Let’s rendezvous sometime in Sturbridge. We might bore each other to death but getting there and back will be guaranteed fun.
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