Tesla Model 3 First Drive Review

Post by headmelted » Sat, Jul 29, 2017, 2:56 PM UTC

perryh2 wrote: post #44

headmelted wrote: post #26

I'm certain if I ever own a Tesla, it'll be a long way into the future. I'm glad they keep pushing forward though, it's causing the infrastructure to advance to a point where I'm almost ready to go fully EV. Where I am, a low-mileage (20-30k) 3-5 year old Nissan Leaf is the equivalent of around $12k with no road tax to pay. And it gets around 150mpg equivalent due to electricity prices. Exciting times!

The Nissan Leaf is a terrible EV. The 3-5 year old models you mention have very low range (~60 miles). That's why they're so cheap. People that own them are constantly mindful of their charge % and are always on the lookout for charging stations if they're deviating from their normal commutes. I've seen many of them run out of juice on the leftmost lanes during commute hours too, causing even more congestion for mile…

Post by jessriedel » Sat, Jul 29, 2017, 2:58 PM UTC

foobarge wrote: post #139

jessriedel wrote: post #124

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> ...my stuff (skis, bikes, windsurf + sails, mountaineering gears, etc..) to where I need to be, not something for showing-off and asserting status. Not everyone shows off with fancy cars. Some people like to talk about their rugged athleticism and outdoor adventures.

I'm not exactly implying that buying a car to show off and assert status is reprehensible. Have I touched a nerve? Anyways - I'm just saying that I hope EV manufacturer move up (or down) the immaculate luxurious interiors trip sooner rather than later so that some of us can buy and start using EVs without having to constantly worry about ruining a design project we're probably not worthy of.

Post by nyxtom » Sat, Jul 29, 2017, 3:22 PM UTC

mach5 wrote: post #96

kumarvvr wrote: post #6

What sort of maintenance are performed on these cars?? Seems like there is nothing to be maintained, given the all steel, aluminum, glass stuff everywhere. Does it have any oil changes required, like in brakes or transmission?

i can't speak for the Model 3, but i own a Bolt, here's the service schedule for that: * every 7,500mi: rotate tires * every 22,500mi: change cabin air filter * every 5 years: replace brake fluid * every 150,000mi: replace battery cooling fluid that's it. crazy!

Post by URSpider94 » Sat, Jul 29, 2017, 3:31 PM UTC

samnwa wrote: post #103

Roritharr wrote: post #46

I really hope the German government does something to make it more desirable for employees to want the Model 3 or similar cars as company cars. Just to explain the involved costs: There's two ways the government taxes company cars for employees, either you get to write a driving log, that then marks each route as either private or business and then you get the privately driven part taxed as income OR you just get 1%…

Yes, but the Tesla looks cool so even business owners can see that.

Post by gr2020 » Sat, Jul 29, 2017, 3:42 PM UTC

foobarge wrote: post #118

Nice but still not what I need. I need a long range electric car whose interior I won't be afraid to damage from time to time. I need something that moves me, my family and my stuff (skis, bikes, windsurf + sails, mountaineering gears, etc..) to where I need to be, not something for showing-off and asserting status. The large screen in the middle of the car is a non complete non-starter - lots of the stuff I carry in…