Congrats on the car! Nice that you were able to replace the screen, better to address those issues early on. Glad you're enjoying it, keep us posted on how things progress as you break it in!

Yeah I heard the software update to roll out that feature is imminent, excited for it!

Appreciate the feedback, thanks for watching!

Nice congrats! Any issues at delivery? What configuration did you go with? If you qualify for the EV tax credit in the US, it helps with the price.

@@JSLReview l picked the same one you did, the basic model 3. honestly has more power than Mercedes GLE and GLB l drove before and can’t really feel the speaker is inferior. Feels good to me:D

@@JSLReview parking is a pain, l also hate that they took away radar when vision is not rolled out yet

Just looked up China's Model Y, it's 410 miles range?! 5 seconds with LFP vs 4.8 sec 0-60 US model. China's MYSR rear wheel drive has 338 miles range. 6.9 sec 0-60.

​@@Trust_but_Verify , those numbers are based on different testing methodology. The US' EPA cycle is the most accurate. The European cycle is extremely optimistic. Looks like whatever China uses is fantasy land. If anything, China models get smaller battery packs than US, not 30% bigger!

Appreciate the feedback and support, thank you!!

Dude with all those incentives you got the car at a great deal!

@@JSLReview Beyond great! Prior to ordering I sold my used Honda for nearly the same amount I had paid for it in 2017! Timing was perfect. So glad I didn't wait for the ID.4. Had no idea I'd enjoy the model 3 so much.

Glad the video was helpful appreciate the feedback!

@@JSLReview it’s awesome to have a review from a tech guy and not a car guy because I’m not a car guy either so you touch down all the things important to a person deciding on that car. I don’t subscribe to much but you’ve earned mine!

Appreciate he feedback, glad the video was helpful!

Glad to hear you’re enjoying it as much as I am! Yeah it’s crazy that a family sedan can provide such an engaging and fun driving experience.

Green is a fancy definition of rare earth minerals. Mining harms the environment. Educate yourself

Green? By the time you took delivery your new car already polluted more that your grandpa's Camry after 500k miles. Can't believe people's absolute ignorance.

@@AncientRe your numbers are fake.

Hey sorry for the late reply! In my opinion I think the bass is more than fine. Sound is full and I have no issue with it. I’m not a huge audio guy so take my statement with a grain of salt. Let me know if you go through with the order!

@@JSLReview not yet, I’m going with Model Y!!

Congrats!! What configuration did you go with?

So I haven’t been confident enough to take this out on a serious snowy Chicago day, but it’s managed light to moderate snow fine. That’s with all season tires too, I heard getting dedicated snow tires for the winters is the way to go with this car. You will see a dip in range for sure mainly due to the use of climate control but it hasn’t been an issue given my driving needs and my access to home charging. Hope this helps, thanks for watching and for the feedback!

@@JSLReview If you regularly drive in winter weather (snow, sleet, etc) you should always get winter tires regardless of RWD, FWD or AWD. Traction is king in slippery conditions.

Did you get 3 months of free FSD?

Haha I’m a bit hesitant to really pressure test it in the snow given it’s a RWD but it’s handled light snow really well. I heard getting a set of snow tires goes a long way for the model 3 I might explore that next winter. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for the feedback, it means a lot!

Cruise control (+speed control), voice command, autopilot follow distance, media controls, volume, etc. and holding the left button opens a menu that can control climate, acceleration mode, interior lighting, wiper speed, etc. Basically the buttons can do everything They can be clicked, scrolled, pushed left or right, or held down

Congrats on the permit, and kudos to your commitment to save up, it’ll be worth it in the end

5 years later you will find you have more choices, much better what you see today.

Congrats! I’m about to do my 3 months later review. Spoiler I still love it💯

The rattling noise is likely the vehicle panels/chassis loosening up from the potholes and other structural highway issues we drive on every single day, This is especially true in California, and the North east….the roads just ruin any car.

@@marshallfelter2414 oh I know all about squeaks and rattles, I've been an automotive technician for Mercedes Benz for 15 yrs. I already know where and what is causing the rattles in my vehicle but if I don't want my warranty voided I have to get the people at tesla to actually fix those issues. I assure it's extremely frustrating having to rely on someone else to fix my vehicle.

@@evandipasquale9255 I understand that, What is causing the rattling and squeaking?

@@marshallfelter2414 it's the rear passenger seat back, the hold down bracket seems to be loose. And the front drivers door panel is contacting the dashboard by the A pilar.

@@evandipasquale9255 Incredible, SMH 🤦‍♂️ Really nothing significant, that’s good

Yeah most people see a loss in estimated range almost right away, it’s nothing to worry about at that level

I love the song system

Thanks for watching! So I’m pretty cautious and haven’t driven in a lot snow - my guess is that it’s not great given it’s a RWD, but I’ve had no issues driving in minor snowy areas so far!

Performance has the following: longer range, dual motor, all wheel drive, premium audio system, fog lights, spoiler, floor mats, faster acceleration. Hope this helps!

I doubt there will be any major way to increase the range, maybe minor bumps through software optimization but that’s likely about it

When I got the car serviced for the door I think they adjusted the pressure to what it should be

Unless they purposely under pressured the test vehicle so it rides smoother but sacrifices the range. M3LR 42 psi is the standard.

@@Trust_but_Verify I dont think so. Avg consumption was not that much higher then my model Y

They could argue it’s a stone chip from the owners drive. That’s why it’s super important to go over everything upon delivery?

Congrats!! Great configuration, let me know how it goes with delivery!

Not yet!

I don’t think so, you have to upgrade to either the long range or performance model 3 for that. There are hacks and third party kits to activate the additional speakers the car is equipped with but I have no experience there.

Assuming your tax liability is larger than the credit then you are correct.

From my understanding and from what the Tesla salesman told me if you don’t owe taxes then the 7500 is pretty much wasted.

Not based on what you owe at year end but how much tax you needed to pay for the whole year. Jobs would auto deduct your tax already. Look at your 2021 Form 1040 Line 24, that should have at least $7,500 to get full credit. If it says $5,000 then max you can get back is $5,000.

they both have thier pros and cons, but personally it fascinates me that a car can fit 7 people and be that quick. i pick the model Y!!!

I think the proportions of the Model 3 are nicer.

Everyone’s choice is based on different situations for me is the model 3, in my particular situation I’m waiting to finish the process of buying my house to pull the plug on one, I just bough an Acura RDX last year which drives awesome but is thirsty, so I’ll keep my Acura SUV for long trips and occasional weekend beach day and use the cheapest M3 for daily driving👍.

They're both a great vehicle but I can't get over the "stretched Model 3" look of the Model Y. It looks inflated and awkward from the outside. Good thing is that it will drive and be just as enjoyable as the 3 with the increased storage and utility of a crossover.

@@LukesVlogs97 nice my buddy just picked up the 7 seater Y, he loves it.

Haha if I went with the white interior I think that would have nailed the look but I couldn’t pull the trigger. I know the wood trim is polarizing, I think it looks ok with the black interior, I would have hated it on the white!

I’m a sucker for wood trim lol! I don’t like the white interior because it lacks it!

You had to have taken deliver before April 18 in order to have qualified for the full $7500 tax credit. But Tesla lowered the price to help compensate for the lost tax credit!

Yeah it’s pretty bad, I would shop around there are some credit unions that offer better rates!

Try getting a Toyota right now at over 9%

The times we live in.

They are the 19 inch sport wheels from Tesla, you can configure the RWD with them on Tesla’s website with you order. It’s more expensive but I think it makes a substantial difference in looks!

Hey there, congrats on the car! I’m in Chicago so the cold weather is impacting my range. If it’s cold and you use the climate control, I heard it’s normal for range to drop significantly. Not worried about it for now, will monitor to see if it normalizes once the weather changes.

It will definitely be more expensive than charging at home as you do pay a premium at any public charger. And in theory yes fast charging the battery all the time will shorten the battery life quicker, but it may be negligible from a user experience given the long lifespan of the battery itself. Hope this helps!!

@@JSLReview will Supercharging all the time be more expensive than buying gas and driving gas powered cars ?? what do you think ?

Your comment actually means a ton, I put a lot of effort into my audio, thank you!

Dude you can totally set up a test drive online, it was super easy for me!

I literally went today for a test drive and it was super easy and chill. They don't go with you and don't hassle or pressure you after you're done.

Yes you can. And you could play music through your phone via Bluetooth connection

@@JSLReview Thank you for your replay and I presume all Tesla models use a heat pump to heat the car in cold weather. Seems like a viable option for my next car. Which will be electric regardless of brand/model.

Glad the video was helpful. Yeah the whole tax credit thing is confusing to say the least, I recommend connecting with a tax specialist to ensure you know exactly how it works

​@JSL Review thanks. I'll have my accountant look into it.

What change did that do for you by switching to M3SR? So that you can sure to have delivery by 3/31? FYI, if you make too much money you don't qualify for tax credit.

You’d still get your 7500 with Y model, the rebate doesn’t expire till 2032

1799 for full front. If you decide to do it, I’d find a good installer with a good rep. Might be more expensive but trust me, it makes a huge difference in terms of quality. Hope this helps!

If it’s out of warranty and for some reason you need to replace the battery pack, yes it’s quite expensive

It’s a tax credit that you don’t get issued until you file your 2023 taxes so it’s not taken off the MSRP. There’s a lot of nuance to the tax credit I advise talking with an accountant prior to purchase

The "potential savings" is just Tesla estimating how much you will save with the car minus off the vehicle's purchase price. You need to click "purchase price" which shows you the base price of the vehicle and then any additional price changes if you make changes. Additionally, a $1390 destination fee, several hundred dollars for title/registration fees, and sales tax (if your state does that for EVs) will be tackled onto your purchase price so that total will be your "amount due". Remember that you only put down $250 for the order fee and then when the car is finally available for you to take delivery, then that is when you pay the "amount due" (if you're financing, then you gotta fill out that info in the Tesla app). State rebate could be subtracted from your "amount due" total but it depends on how your state does it. The federal tax credit is NOT subtracted from the amount you need to pay. You should read the IRS guidelines because they may change things by March 31st which will affect you (you need to take DELIVERY of the Tesla before whatever date they put for you to qualify for the federal tax credit along with all the other requirements such as income). The federal tax rebate amount is obtained after you file taxes for year 2023 in 2024 but again read how it works and talk to an accountant/tax professional because it's not guaranteed you get the full $7500.

A credit means your taxable income is lowered by $7500.

Yeah it’s annoying that they took them off without the replacement ready, hoping Tesla Vision steps it up sometime soon. And that it works as well as the sensors!

Reason i am waiting to order a MY, i want the USS on the car. I own a 21 M3SR+. So ill just wait until they add them again before i order again.

Well, they're bringing back radar atleast.

@@FrostbitexP any source for that?

What do they do? I just got a model 3 and love it. What am I missing without ultrasonic sensors?

I’d be cautious driving it out in a big snow storm and I’d recommend getting dedicated snow tires. But Chicago is pretty good at cleaning up the snow quickly, and the car does fine in light moderate snowy conditions

Don’t lease because you do have the option to buy it when your lease ends with Tesla. I leased mine and my order came in last week. Tax credits for this model will probably be gone in a couple weeks

@@Patrick-pr6zh not sure what you meant. You leased your Tesla. Currently there is no option to buy at end of lease. The lease option seems like a good deal even without the tax credit.

Dont buy or lease cheap car

@@amefregoso5491 not sure what you’re talking about

@@amefregoso5491 if you’re talking about the Tesla, I have six friends who have had them for over three years with no issues.

Thanks for sharing! Yeah I’m in the camp where I like a simpler but well thought out design.

No. Tax credit. And it ends soon

@@Btouhy1 in what country?

@@Btouhy1 this deal never comes back?

@@andreasl4507 in us

@@Btouhy1 can you answer this please ? This deal doesn’t come back ?

Congrats! Keep an eye out for local inventory that opens up, if your quick you may be able to take delivery a lot sooner!

Nice! I was definitely surprised at how roomy the model 3 is compared to what I thought it would be. What other EV do you have experience with?

@@JSLReview, We also have a 2021 VW ID.4 and it's a great SUV. The CCS charging infrastructure is terrible, so it's not our long distance choice. Now the SuperChargers are slowly opening up, that might change someday.

Yeah I underestimated how polarizing Tesla is

Lol I’ll have to add that to the list of things to check on for the 6 month review💯

If you have auto pilot on it will try and avoid accidents and stop. But if you’re just driving around you can just zoom off.

@@brandon6759 oh ok.. because ive seen people get blocked in and even while their off auto pilot the accident avoidance stops the car from impacting the vehicle blocking your path. I always wondered if the videos i saw were just BS or if it was true.

I would think they have a setting on to avoid collisions in those cases. I have done some “aggressive” driving in my Tesla that should have stopped me. It only beeps warnings at me. Plus there wouldn’t be so many wrecked Teslas in the scrap yards if that were true. You can look them up on Copart salvage auctions.

Appreciate the support, thanks for the feedback!

@@JSLReview I don't mind. I enjoy your content

It’s not a refund, it’s a tax credit that lowers your taxable income by $7500, which depending on how much in taxes were withheld from your income in 2023, can increase your refund amount. You’ll be able to file for the credit next year when you do your 2023 taxes.

@@BengalTiger47 ohhhhh okay. Yeah my bad I meant to say tax “credit” but thank you for insight! So what you’re saying is that I’ll be able to file for this next year when I do my taxes for 2023? So I pretty much gotta wait a year to get the 7500 tax credit for purchasing the car ??

@@KushDaily69 yes. Starting in 2024 the tax credit can be applied at point of sale. However, there will probably be stricter battery sourcing requirements which will either decrease the credit amount, or make a lot of cars ineligible. This is a great time to take advantage of the full $7500.

@@BengalTiger47 awesome. Yeah so I received delivery of my car on march 3rd, so I should be fully eligible for the 7500 come around tax season when I file next year to redeem the $7500 tax credit. It said I was fully Eligible when purchased it. Do you know if there’s some sort of form I need to have or anything? Or do you think it’ll be something where there will be a spot for me to fill out on the tax return itself that I took delivery of a brand new 2023 Tesla model 3?

@@KushDaily69 www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8936.pdf You’ll submit this with your taxes when you file. Tesla will send all other required information to the IRS. FYI this is the 2022 form, they will make updates to this next year to reflect the correct data for 2023.

Yeah still need improvements in their quality control, hopefully something that gets better over time

Yeah i heard it was worse before, really wasn’t that bad for me so you might be right.

I believe they previously had stiffer suspensions because initially Tesla cars were more of a sporty/speedster car brand. As Tesla became more and more mainstream and bought/driven by regular people, sporty suspension didn't make sense. Most regular drivers just want comfort suspension/driving, so as it happens, Tesla switched to a softer suspension system.

I test drove a Tesla model 3 for the first time yesterday (nearest Tesla dealership is 180 miles away) I've had a Honda Civic Si a Nissan versa note 3 Honda Civic Ex a smart car a Toyota Camry and a Honda element...I love the Tesla 3 in Red it looks amazing I currently have an Ex Honda Civic 2018 I'm almost ready to trade it in for a Tesla just want a better paying job first my current work is gig work where I don't mind running the miles up on my civic but I need a better job before committing to Tesla financing...I had a dodge Challenger as a rental (and at least 10 other cars as a rental) the challenger I had for a day was my favorite rental they gave me in a nice color maroon the Tesla that I test drove was a slightly better drive than the challenger (alot of raw power but not great at handling//u turns))

Nice my buddy got the model y in black with the black rims, looked incredible. Hope you’re enjoying the car as much as I am, thanks for watching!

Nice congrats! White on white is going to look🔥

the 7500 rebate is like a tax rebate that you get when you file taxes, right

Same exact thing happened to me.

@AutomaticMamba Yes, it is a $7500 credit on federal tax liability. It does not reduce the purchase price. I've read in 2024, buyers will be able to sign that credit over to a dealership and reduce the purchase price.

Ioniq 5 Limited is far better in my opinion when I test drove it. However, I had to get Model 3 for the fed rebate. Lol

You get blind spot camera, lane keep assist, and memory seats, all standard features.

If by "lane change assist," you mean the car automatically changes lanes to the left or right while driving on autopilot, you will need the "Enhanced Autopilot" package, which is +$6,000. The blind spot feature on Teslas is not like other vehicles. There is no orange light or indicators on the side mirrors to notify you of a car in your blind spot while driving. Instead, when you activate your turn signal a live camera feed will display on the screen showing you your blind spot in real time. The car has cameras mounted on both front fenders that face towards the rear blind spot of the car and displays these cameras when you turn on your turn signal.

Haha I can’t say for sure, I haven’t taken it out in heavy snow. But light snow, no prob

Congrats! Yeah the sales team and service team is awesome there! Any issues with your delivery?

I am seeing those guys tomorrow for a test drive.

@@PackFan-tv5pj They are awesome, enjoy your test ride!

@@PackFan-tv5pj nice! What car are you test driving?

@@JSLReview Model 3 RWD.

Nice the team over in Libertyville was solid, keep me posted once you take delivery! And was just at Umbra over the weekend for a 2 week spot check on the PPF, they’re great!

Appreciate the comment, thanks for watching!

Dude that’s crazy fast, congrats! What color and configuration did you go with?

@@JSLReview Thanks!! I got the RWD model 3! Gray paint and white interior!

@@melinasantos7680 very nice combination, keep us posted on how delivery goes! Make sure to bring a solid checklist for your inspection!

Did you get the tax credit? Or how does that work I heard you only get it if you pay taxes

Enjoy!

Saw some videos of these Model 3 RWDs in Canada, works just fine but range loss is always going to happen so just imagine whether you can live on ~300km range with fast charging in winter. SUV vs sedan, the model 3 is still quite spacious - it depends how often you're going on a road trip with a packed vehicle. If that's only a few times per year then you can also add some additional outer cabin space on the roof or behind the trunk on the model 3. A lot of handy stuff out there and most people wouldn't need to pack their vehicle often. Also model 3 RWD drives great and more sporty than the model y. But of course one can negate that by buying a model y LR/performance.

@abcxyz thanks for this thorough feedback!!! If you ever come across those Model 3 RWDs videos, please send them to me. A 20k difference is a big deal lol And, also, I'm not going to be doing road trips very often during the year

@@abcxyz123 If you don't mind me asking, which Tesla model do you have?

Sorry for the late reply, honestly I’d probably be more inclined to go with the model Y in your scenario. It’ll provide more space and range, which will help with charging out in the public. But I’d do a test drive on both before making a final decision!

I actually noticed the same when watching the video. Honestly, if it's not causing any functionality issues or concerns, then it's not really a problem aside from just cosmetic. I learned/realized that with Tesla, you're dropping a lot of $$$ but forced to accept a car with flaws to just become a Tesla owner. Obviously with other automobile/EV companies, you most probably won't expect the build quality issues that Tesla constantly faces.

Same here, ordered my Y on 1/20, was expecting it by end of March, now my delivery date is pushed to mid April to mid May. But I just can't bring myself to cancel. After test driving the car, I fell in love with it.

@@JTarzia9 there always be deals down the line. Maybe even tesla will match the irs break as well.

Have you looked to see if there’s any local inventory you could pick up?

@@JSLReview The last time I looked at existing inventory, I found just one grey Y Performance near Boston (I live in CT near NYC). I don't like the grey color and I want a MYLR. The way the weeks are flying by, mid April will be here soon enough.