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@burghquay4 ай бұрын
I have mine - LR now 2 weeks and it’s a superb car. My previous car was a bmw 530e 2021 - another extraordinary car. I thought long and hard about leaving the Beemer and going for the model LR and I am delighted that I did - not out of any dislike of the 530e but the Tesla is a whole new driving/car ownership experience.
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Yeah, the BMW is a great car but the Tesla offers something different. Some will say good, some will say bad as I’m sure you’re finding out! 😁 enjoy the car, it’s great!
@teslaesh4 ай бұрын
I am using the same for last four weeks and absolutely loving it. All the points mentioned here are perfectly reasonable 👍
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@Number1HeadlightRestoration4 ай бұрын
Wicked review, Jim. Makes me wanna have a go in one to find out just how good they are! Nice one 👍🏼
@David-bl1bt4 ай бұрын
Wh? dont you? Its easy, just book online, turn-up and drive. The staff are super friendly, and no tedious boring sales spiel to endure either! Tesla just make everything as simple and as hassle free as possible.
@Number1HeadlightRestoration4 ай бұрын
@@David-bl1bt I appreciate your comment, thanks! Maybe I will sort it out one day, it does sound very straightforward and stress free. 👍🏼
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
You should!
@jockster55254 ай бұрын
Great review as ever thank you for the update and your efforts 🎉
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Cheers Jock! Thanks for watching
@ianbrookes69784 ай бұрын
Great review. Long time EV sceptic but took your advice and test drove one. Socks….blown….off..😳😳😳 Indicators and lack of a dash took 5 minutes to get used to, never missed the stalk or dash after that. M3LR on order…..can’t wait.
@stuartburns86574 ай бұрын
Still rocking 2 x diesels, but neither am I an EV sceptic. However, our work / driving patterns don't financial warrant trading in our fully paid up cars for EV's. Personally, whist I recognise that Tesla is by far the most seamless from a charging perspective, I can't in good faith give money to that wretched excuse for a human being Musk! That being said, hope you enjoy the car
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Awesome 🙌
@0-Will-04 ай бұрын
@@stuartburns8657 I completely understand questioning Musk but I console myself that Tesla is also made up of talented engineers who are working hard to make good products.
@stuartburns86574 ай бұрын
@@0-Will-0 100% agree. I attribute nearly nothing of Tesla's success to Musk, and eagerly wait the day he moves on
@leeprice6744 ай бұрын
Really enjoy your channel and how you get into the detail 👍 Only a recent subscriber interested in cars and how things have moved on. Recently went out to look about as I am thinking of changing my Mk8 VW Golf to something bigger. Some great cars about as you mention, but prices are quite high. Still considering the move from petrol to hybrid or electric so I find your videos really helpful. Thanks for taking the time and appreciation to you for how long this takes you. All the best 👍
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard Lee and thanks for such a great message 👍
@BBUJay2 ай бұрын
Amazing review, i've watched a couple of vids and this one ticked all the boxes going over what i was interested in for sure.
@DefinitelyNotAGuru2 ай бұрын
Ah thanks 🙏
@jcflippen15524 ай бұрын
Many others say cleaning the white seats with baby wipes is the way to keep the interior pristine. Excellent review.👍
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Great tip!
@richfixescars4 ай бұрын
Get the seats coated with a protectant, job done.
@Anonymouslyme12 ай бұрын
@@richfixescars the seats are ventilated so not a good idea at all.
@Class68driver4 ай бұрын
Another great review!! You should really take this up full time 😁. What's the head room like in the back? You looked a bit squashed in there with that sloping roof line. Cheers mate.
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
It’s alright really. I’d say 6 footers would be fine.
@timothypark40194 ай бұрын
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@captainashcam4 ай бұрын
Great review, thanks Jim
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! 👍
@alex1357894 ай бұрын
Thank you for your honest review. Tesla makes the best cars for value for money.
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
👍👍
@Ambienfinity4 ай бұрын
I've been waiting for the this video. What a great machine it is now ..... they seem to have ironed out some of the build quality issues. With that range and the charging infrastructure, it's the only EV I'd buy (I have a hybrid atm). Great review, as always. I like that you focus on practicality.
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@bmwm55504 ай бұрын
Lovely car my brother has the model 3 2020 pre face lift which he bought brand new for approx £40k about 3.5 years ago which is only worth about £15k now i still cant get over how much they have dropped in price hopefully when he upgrades to this facelift one i may take this of him,,, looking at other brands such as the taycan, polestar etc... its the same story there just lost a shed load of vakue in a short space of time
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Some of those Taycans have lost 6 figures - all makes for great used bargains 👍
@EwanM114 ай бұрын
I bought a second hand model 3 performance. Unbelievably good value. Every time i get in it i have to do a double take that i actually own a car that capable. My previous car was a banger.
@JohnAdams-kc8wx4 ай бұрын
Great review Jim. I have a Corsa E and the family wagon is an Ioniq 5. Tempted by this !
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Go for it!
@DavidBoreham-kk9dx4 ай бұрын
Great review Jimbo getting better all the time cant wait for you to review the new model 3 performance when the decide what to call it (ludicrous,plaid etc) 👍👍
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Cheers Dave - I would love to take one of those on when the time comes!
@jasonshaw16284 ай бұрын
Another great review Jim. Thanks Jim. Really like the new red exterior colour. 👍
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
You and me both!
@alexlowe304 ай бұрын
Really good video Jim, the new Model 3 actually looks super tempting 👀
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
I think so too!
@davidlang36254 ай бұрын
Great review Jim. Particularly interesting as you own a Y and can tell us that that you quickly get used to the touch screen. The big put off for me is the lack of a hatchback or estate model; and I wouldn't want an SUV Model Y.
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Thanks. I think of the Y as a Hatchback/Estate rather than an SUV myself. Tesla does no pressure test drives so might be worth booking yourself one, if only to rule it out
@railvlogger14394 ай бұрын
I have a 22 plate M3 RWD. Currently getting around 250 to 260 miles of range in the cooler weather. Hopefully that will increase in summer. Pet hates for me are the small exterior mirrors, turning circle like a truck and the erratic auto wipers. Apart from those minor gripes, it is simply the best car I have ever had. Possibly my next car when my lease runs out will the the one you are testing here, however having no indicator stalk could be bothersome. Looking forward to seeing your review of the BYD Seal. By the way the white interior is very easy to keep clean.
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
The white interior has been a revelation - I love it!
@richarddixon63544 ай бұрын
Great review video as always. This is a beautiful car but a bit big for me. Agree re the speed display in the centre not really a problem but I would have issues with those indicators. Hopefully people get used to them though in fairness I have tried to indicate with my wipers in the past, which nobody notices unless it isn’t raining. Take care
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
The indicators are somethign you get used to reasonably quickly to be honest but I just don;t see what was so wrong that it needed fixing.
@MrMass12342 ай бұрын
Absolutely brilliant review . You have convinced me to purchase a model 3 Tesla.
@DefinitelyNotAGuru2 ай бұрын
Good choice! 👍
@JohnLovesSpain4 ай бұрын
Great review, thank you 👍
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@Uchejnr4 ай бұрын
For those figuring out how to master roundabouts with this steering wheel here’s my advice from experience. Once you turn the wheel and the indicators go past 12 o’clock (imagine the steering wheel as a close and the indicators start at 9), use your right hand to track the indicators and press the required one. This is a lot easier because you’re moving the steering wheel through your hands as opposed moving the wheel along with your hands. Also there’s a slight bump the separates the indicators so as long as you feel for that ridge you know that the bottom is left and top is right (when the wheel is facing upright) and don’t have to look down at the wheel. On my first test drive I literally started off with practicing roundabouts and within 10 minutes was indicating correctly without the need to look down.
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Work that doesn’t need to be done if the stalk was still there.
@Uchejnr4 ай бұрын
@@DefinitelyNotAGuru that is true but Elon’s idea is “the best part is no part”. So such a change was imminent especially after seeing it come to the S and X. When stepping into a Tesla there’s a lot of change you get used to from practice that from your previous car was not a thing. These indicators is just another change on that long list that comes with owning a Tesla.
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Yeah I get the idea but the indicator one is a step too far for me. It wouldn’t put me off getting the car though. It’s a minor blip in an otherwise awesome package.
@Uchejnr4 ай бұрын
@@DefinitelyNotAGuru I think software will make this change even less of a pain in the future, I can see there being a “smart indicator” feature that turns on the indicators when needed only if a route is put into the navigation. With that the car will know when to indicate
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t be surprised. Expect the unexpected 😉👍
@ssdma024 ай бұрын
Great reviews, thanks
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@vw58614 ай бұрын
Great review. Pity though you missed (like all other car reviewers) why Tesla continually remove buttons and now the stalks. Their aim is to give the option of FSD (Full Self-Driving) so the car drives itself. One day they'll remove the steering wheel too! Interesting to see that in the USA FSD just now is no longer labelled "beta" but instead "FSD (Supervised)".
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Full self driving could still work with an indicator stalk (and a steering wheel). We’re not quite there yet. Otherwise an almost flawless car.
@professormcgorgeous4 ай бұрын
Taking your eyes off the road can be dangerous, having no hud and the silly cost cutting tesla have done especially with the stalks which is annoying considering the tesla network is good for charging. I'd rather have an i4 though especially now you can pick them up cheaper than a base tesla (Dacia Spring conundrum) with a few coming off leases.
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
You don’t really take your eyes off the road, I see no real difference driving another brand of car. Nothing wrong with an i4 for the used price - sure you wouldn’t rather have a Spring? 😂
@anthonyn37744 ай бұрын
Test drove one yesterday. Loved it but think that no stalks and no gear shifter is annoying but I suppose you’d get used to it. Found myself keeping my left hand on the indicator whilst on the roundabouts and it seemed ok but would prefer a stalk. Great review and I agree with everything you said. 👍
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
It’s a great car and in a class of its own when it comes to value for money in the EV space
@khayes22674 ай бұрын
I too got used to it quite quickly but it's still a no from me when I got back to my own car as I found an actual stalk to put the indicators on was far, far easier to use. It's just ridiculous really.
@olitonottero76204 ай бұрын
Great review - super helpful !! My brother in law has the 2019 M3 Long Range AWD impressive car and the acceleration is mad, I want the hatchback Model Y for more space / luggage
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Both great cars 👍
@cellman18294 ай бұрын
I like your review and how you keep it honest 😊 United States
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
@glengosling56364 ай бұрын
Looks so much better than previous model, hope the new model y looks as good as.
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Me too
@vigneshn.y30484 ай бұрын
Good review mate 🎉 Jim rocking Tesla shocking 😂
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
👍👍👍
@CallMeKristianUK4 ай бұрын
Looking at getting my first EV later on this year currently inbetween the Mercedes EQA 350M 4MATIC Premium or the Tesla Model 3 RWD. Does anyone have any suggestions? Currently driving a SEAT Ibiza Fr Sport so itll be my first proper car
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Tesla
@Jimages_uk4 ай бұрын
I just wish I had the money to buy one, or even lease one, but a long way out of my budget. I wonder if you can answer a question for me, I have seen so many reviews of EVs and eventually want to buy one (used) if you use as an example, a model 3 and doing a road trip, can you plan it so it gets you to your destination with plenty of miles left. I go on trips a few times a year, and when I arrive at my destination, there is not going to be somewhere convenient for me to charge, so I want to be able to jump in the car after my visit, and still do a good amount of driving before having to stop and recharge on my return journey.
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
You can, it’s a piece of cake 👍
@banzibarn4 ай бұрын
Good review. By the way, it's not Google maps as such. The satellite imagery is, but the navigation is not, and IMO it falls behind Google maps although still good enough.
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
I was waiting for someone to say that 👍 thanks for watching.
@forbesy332 ай бұрын
Just got exact same one awd, long range red with white interior
@DefinitelyNotAGuru2 ай бұрын
Nice choice 👍
@jsouto774 ай бұрын
Funny You mention the turning circle.... Is it tighter that the previous model?
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Honestly I can’t remember as I drive the old model a lot no time ago. It’s a damn site better than the Model Y though.
@grahamarnold25914 ай бұрын
For me at 65 yrs old its the voice commands...Navigate too..Warm my backside. increase blower speed.. display tyre pressures, heated steering wheel on.. its endless.. I talk to ALEXA so i talk to the car..My eyes are on the road .. The software in any Tesla is miles ahead of other ev's.. speed limited set to 70 .. with chill and no creep engaged.. My advice go test drive and order on your ipad..
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Yes, voice commands are pretty stellar on the Teslas
@richardbrown38614 ай бұрын
Looks good in red
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
It does eh!
@barryfisher47346 күн бұрын
Well wait a moment. If you want to use Apple Music or Spotify etc, you have to pay a service charge. Is there a way, such as Bluetooth that you can play off your phone for the tunes you've already bought?
@DefinitelyNotAGuru6 күн бұрын
Yep. Bluetooth audio works fine.
@0-Will-04 ай бұрын
Not driven one yet but it doesn't sound THAT much quieter than my 2020 TM3. V tempted to get one of these as a second car when they have depreciated a bit. The TM3 is such a pleasant car to live with, I can easily imagine keeping my 2020 for another 4 years.
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Yeah it’s a fair bit quieter, nowt wrong with a 2020 model though 👍
@Pulpdiction19994 ай бұрын
one complaint I have from Tesla's I've been in - and one is on my list still - is for tall people the under leg support on the seats is not great, if you have long legs the seat pads could do with being 2-3 inches longer.
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
I cant argue with that, I’m a bit of a short arse haven’t a clue 👍
@somnambulist77054 ай бұрын
A few weeks with a new pair of jeans on and you would have a blue marked drivers seat. i like the white leather (vegan eurgh) but for practical purposes I’d prefer a darker colour.
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Wet wipes are apparently they key 👍
@somnambulist77054 ай бұрын
@@DefinitelyNotAGuru Well thats another story
@CThienV4 ай бұрын
White means U know when they're dirty. Black means you'll never clean the dirt.
@jamiepicken19384 ай бұрын
Top content mate 👍
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Cheers Jamie 👍
@ZZR1200ZX4 ай бұрын
How did we manage years ago without Apple Car Play, Spotify,Android, heated seats, heated steering wheel, lane control, self braking etc. etc. The mind boggles.
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Man survived without a microwave, TV or central heating but some things just make life a little easier or more comfortable eh.
@craiggibson20624 ай бұрын
Here for the alopecia and glasses 😮
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
😂😂
@stever6564 ай бұрын
Hi Jim great review getting one at end of year will use your referral when i do had test drive in rear wheel drive was great supercharging speed for RWD is 170kWh and 250 for Awd but they are still similar times to charge for different size of batteries im still deciding RWD or AWD lfp battery in rwd means i can charge it to 100% all the time and Awd 80% so who knows
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Thanks, free things for both of us! - yes, I must admit I'm not the most knowledgeable when it comes to battery chem but that is a bonus of the RWD, I have the LFP in my Model Y and it's great to be able to go to 100% without ther spectre of causing an issue - having said that, even at 80% on the LR model it's got you covered but that extra headroom is there for those longer trips👍
@Alvinmechanic4 ай бұрын
The ironic part of removing both stalks to reduce costs, is that Tesla then added a rear screen at the back which is pretty low to be usable and definitely costs more than 2 plastic stalks 😂 Nobody had a problem with the stalks yet at the same time, gave us a screen that also nobody asks for.
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
👍
@mondotv42164 ай бұрын
The steering isn't "fly by wire". It's standard rack and pinion, power assisted steering. The only cars that currently have steer by wire are the Cybertruck, a couple of Infiniti models and the Lexus RZ 450e. The only minor difference with the Tesla is the power assist is provided by an electric motor that can be controlled by the computer while some older ICE vehicles use a hydraulic power assist system. You can grab the steering wheel in a Tesla and physically wrestle control away from the computer because there is a direct connection to the wheels. If the electric motor that drives the steering fails you could still drive the Model 3, but it would be much heavier to steer.
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
👍👍
@likelikelikelikelikelike39714 ай бұрын
What happens turning left off a roundabout? How can you switch indicator sides when you’re exiting?
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
I mentioned this in the video, that's where it's a bit of a faff until you're used to it
@likelikelikelikelikelike39714 ай бұрын
@@DefinitelyNotAGuru yes so you did. It just feels wrong…. Unlike your vids which are so right.
@Pete.Ty14 ай бұрын
👍👍👍. Thanks Jim
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Thanks mate
@isackville4 ай бұрын
A very nice car great review
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Thank you! 👍
@user-jz7tr8zb5h4 ай бұрын
14:00 you say 100 different cars every year ! please help me I am between Tesla model 3 highland SR and BMW 118 i m sport (jully 2024 it will change its design a little) ? What will be your choise ? thank you
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Tesla - 100%
@EwanM114 ай бұрын
If you can charge at home that Tesla is a much much better car, but it's also a lot bigger so you need a bigger parking space. If you haven't got home charging EVs are a hassle. My model 3 is slightly bigger than my wife's 2019 bmw 320d and is a vastly superior car to the BMW. It's not remotely comparable.
@williamfence5664 ай бұрын
Great review. Never warmed to tesla at all and removing the indicators is bomkers. Each to their own
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Fair enough 👍
@Popdog764 ай бұрын
Good review - I struggled with the indicators full stop in my test drive just couldn't get the muscle memory to press a button😂 The gear change however was more natural 3 point turns a breeze no harder than using a gear stick or stalk shift!
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Yeah the gear change is simple enough. In 5 days I’ve only gone for the indicator stalk twice which I think is decent 👍
@agiugabenson72684 ай бұрын
Would you still lease this one instead of pcp?
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
All depends on the numbers! Almost certainly yes but I’d have to look at the digits in detail.
@DanTastic662 ай бұрын
I bought this car thanks
@DefinitelyNotAGuru2 ай бұрын
Good choice!
@69memnon694 ай бұрын
Definitely not “Progress for progress sake”, as that implies there’s some degree of forward thinking here. This is just “change for the sake of change”. The buttons bring no benefits and create only new issues. I miss using Apple Maps, it has better turn by turn navigation. With Tesla’s navigation (along with Google’s), I often miss a turn or take the wrong turn because the guidance is unclear or incorrect. My wife has a late 2023 pre facelift model 3 standard range. I think the standard range is perfect, performance is great and range as well (over 500km real world range in Australia). My only gripe is the audio system, it’s simply not good enough without the sub.
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
The audio system is pretty awesome in fairness
@davidwebb58114 ай бұрын
Great review but seems cost cutting re indicators but better quality interior so I guess ok
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
It’s not a cost cutting measure according to Elon. It’s a minor thing really in an otherwise phenomenal car.
@andrewjones55704 ай бұрын
Very nice 👍
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Very!
@andrewdyson42554 ай бұрын
White interiors look great , But only when new. If I had one it would be brown / black in 2 weeks. What a great comparison wee’s per charge 😂😂
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
My wee range is very low so I’d arrive anywhere with 80%+ in the car I think.
@michaeldawson63094 ай бұрын
If the model 3 was a hatchback it would be much more appealing. The Y is just to big and a little ugly. I await some decent competition.
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
👍
@martinsykes40033 ай бұрын
$299 a month to lease in the states compared to £550+ here. Come on Tesla stop ripping us off!
@DefinitelyNotAGuru3 ай бұрын
Government has more to do with that than Tesla to be fair. Tax, import duty, tax, tax, tax. Shipping is obviously a factor too.
@TimvanBruggen4 ай бұрын
😂 drive on the correct side of the road… no! Thats what we do in whole Europe 😊
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
😂👍
@Reddylion4 ай бұрын
👍
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
👍👍
@timothypark40194 ай бұрын
The utur😅😅
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
🤔
@davejohnson61444 ай бұрын
Bro why you off roading that thing ? 😂
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
😂👍
@glengosling56364 ай бұрын
What is your favorite car ?
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
Really hard to say, this is up there
@timothypark40194 ай бұрын
Crhtt🎉🎉🎉😢😮😅😅😊😊
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
🤔🤔
@talk2s5061X4 ай бұрын
Removing the indictors is so annoying
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
I’ve found it less annoying than I anticipated but solving problems that don’t exist seems to be a new trend for carmakers.
@talk2s5061X4 ай бұрын
I am sticking to my 2022 model 😂
@DefinitelyNotAGuru4 ай бұрын
@@talk2s5061X fair play 👍
@crm114.4 ай бұрын
Agreed. Or, at least put the indicator buttons on the opposite sides of the steering wheel like Ferrari
@chrisjenkins37744 ай бұрын
I’ve had one for a few months , love the indicators on the wheel, feels very natural and easy to use even on roundabouts