r/TeslaModel3

Was able to redo my loan since there was no VIN assigned. Was able to get the new promotion of the 1.99% APR on performance model.

STILL loving it. Only small regret not getting performance. 95% freeway miles with avg speed of 85MPH. Hand wash 3-4x/month. Spirited driving almost daily. No maintenance except cabin filter replacement. Still on the OEM continentals at 45K miles. Upgraded from a 07 Civic Si. First time having a black car and it gets dirty 10 seconds after you wash it!!

Picked up my 2024 Performance on Monday and made a 10 second pass today. This is my fourth Tesla and easily the best one I’ve owned so far. This weekend’s plans are full front PPF and full ceramic coating. Can’t wait! 😎

We got the dreaded dead battery alert yesterday. This morning I asked my wife to hop in and check on the car and the low voltage died after she shut the door. $700 estimated to tow to Salem Oregon’s service center. I just put a jumper box and got the car going again and hopefully tomorrow can get it to the service center without it failing. Now that I have the car running as long as the cars driving should I be concerned with the drive to the service center about the cars low voltage failing Thankfully we have a 3rd car (2021 model y) that she can drive. 5
Just reached 50k miles.

I got this update last night. I swear im going crazy. On my way home from work stopped at a light. FSD engaged and Driving Home popped up. Might I add my phone is in my hand no possible way for me to activate FSD. Im like is this a new feature or wtf is happening. Whatever I let it go.

Lawncare ppl were on my street car couldn't see past them it gave the blue working to take over as it continued following another car past them.

I get to my home put it in park this pops up 😆. Today is my first time being freaked out by the car and a strike.

P.S this update doesnt tail gate or frequent lane hop. I didnt have to constantly adjust the speed profile either.

Dropped off earlier this morning, I guess my planning to do this before my warranty expires at 100,000 miles went really well lol joke aside, I purchased this M3 used several months ago and only got an inspection from a mechanic that may not know a lot about EVs or tesla cars in general. Figured it wouldn't hurt much to get it inspected by tesla just in case there's something hidden since the car has been running fine for months now. I will update my post with the results from the inspection in case anyone is curious about this process

Just got it a few weeks ago. This shade of blue is sooo good looking especially with it tinted

We drove several hours to pick her up and so enjoyed a road trip back. Now, as someone who owns an ID.Buzz along with two Chevy EVs (Bolt and Silverado EV), I have to say that Tesla is far ahead of the game. I love those other vehicles, but the Tesla excels over them in FSD, overall software, the App (especially Phone as Key), and the Supercharger's "plug-and-play" nature. The road trip (350 miles) was pretty pleasant. FSD was close to "magical" even though I am still learning to trust it. Tremendous package. Still in the "honeymoon" phase, however. The M3P in Stealth Grey is a stunner when clean. Of course, now it is pretty dirty after the trip, and Stealth Grey loses its "pop" when dirty. I plan to get tint and ceramic coating next week. Sorry for the lousy photos; they were quick snapshots because we were in a hurry to get back home! Hope to post more photos with a more thorough review as I spend more time with the vehicle and I get her detailed up.

Anyhow, glad to be a fellow Tesla owner with many of you. Nothing quite like it. Also, we traded in our last ICE vehicle today. We are now an all-EV family (we have four, soon-to-be five, drivers in the home), and I love having the EVs. No more juggling the maintenance for our old ICE vehicles, especially the time sink that it was.

Finally got a delivery date, after checking the app everyday for the last month

I have a 2020 model 3P. I took it for inspection before the extended service agreement expires. The original warranty has already expired. The tech found a slight crack in the bushing of the lower control arm. I filed a service request to replace the control arm. Tesla wants to charge me $275 for doing it.

Is that normal with Tesla extended service agreement. How much would the cost be w/o one.

From your experience, is it more likely for the est to change or to get the VIN this week. Im in Europe (Romania) btw. Model 3 LR RWD, ordered 28th July

Ordered on August 5th, it’s actually pretty quick but i’m also super excitedly impatient. Still no vin tho 🫤
Premium RWD
California

I had the front end suspension parts replaced along with the front struts. I have the original parts. Figure maybe someone could use them - just 85000 miles of wear. Free for pickup in Chicagoland if there is any interest.

Order/Delivery:

Ordered July 13th (2026 Model 3 Premium RWD Stealth Gray Black Interior), standard stare at the app constantly waiting for updates for the next couple of weeks. One of my bigger regrets was not knowing about the referral system prior to ordering and not being able to go back and add a referral after. Missed out... oh well. Dates shifted a few times, then narrowed. In the meantime, got a level 2 charger installed at home and ordered all my car accessories. Tesla reached out in the chat on the app and mentioned my car would be ready in a few days once the Factory pushed a critical software update. I got a scheduling a couple days later and picked up the vehicle on the July 31st.

At pickup when examining the car i noticed a paint bubble pop on the passenger rear quarter panel. I pointed it out to the advisor, who took a photo and told me to follow-up with them to schedule repair. Drove off the lot smiling and had a great week at home with the new ride. I had scheduled PPF, Tint, and Ceramic Coat prior to the pickup, but had to delay due to the paint issue. I went through the service process on the app and scheduled a drop off for the vehicle.

Service/Protection Install

The day prior to my service appointment, i called the collision center and asked them about the rental car/loaner situation while i was having work done. I was happy i did because they told me my advisor messed up at delivery and should have prepped them that i would need a loaner. There was a slight worry that i would have to reschedule due to a car not being available for me (the collision center is an hour away from home), but the rep was able to get my squared away. Dropped off my vehicle on August 7th, and they gave me a 2025 Model X Plaid (HYPE). I got to rock the model x for a week while they repainted 3 panels on my vehicle, what a cool car.

Service completed in the app and a rep reached out to start scheduling pickup on August 14th. I was able to coordinate with the detailing place to pick up the car from collision and drive straight over to get the protection on the car next. Unfortunately only had my new car for 20 minutes on the drive over before leaving it with the detailers for a few days. Picked up my car last night (August 18th) and finally back home and tucked in the garage.

I went with Clear Front Bra PPF, Ceramic Coat, and Tint on all but the sunroof (50 front, 35 side, 5 rear and back)

I was very stressed about the drive home (hour and a half from detail place) because they just finished that day so i know the coat was still fresh. Noticed some bugs on the front but nothing else, so hopefully everything looks perfect in a couple weeks for my follow-up appt (they want to be the first ones to wash my car after the work for their QC portion).

Accessories

Got sunroof cover, windshield cover, screen protectors, center console inserts, mudflaps, floor mats, and a small army of upkeep supplies.

Basenor was great, quick shipping on some mudflaps and a Mesh Grille insert.

Tesery sucked. They quoted domestic delivery times, then when shipping finally occurred a week later, it was coming from China and due WELL after my car. I was able to order from Amazon and source out the items i needed much faster and ended up cancelling with Tesery on the international portion of my order (I only kept the mats cause they arrived as quoted).

Just purchased the Umbras from Rimetrix and will be installing those in a week or so, then waiting on the black license plates from DMV (which apparently can take months). Still haven't decided how i am going to mount the front license plate (required in CA). Debating between the standard that came with the car or one that mounts on the tow hitch. Unfortunately the mesh grille is in the way of some of the cooler front plate options.