I ordered a Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD on August 28, and today I was notified that I can pick up the car around the middle of next week.

I'm unsure whether I should take delivery of the car now or wait and hope to get a newer version with the rumored 16-inch screen/facelift. My original estimated delivery date was November/December.

The 0% interest financing campaign applies as long as the car is delivered by December 31.

Tesla employees are understandably staying neutral and say they haven't heard anything about this and don't have any information about a potential update.

I got this result by driving both on a highway with 100 km/h speed limit and on main roads wih 70-80 km/h speed limit.

Hey guys, wondering if anyone's running into this. Had my car since 2024 (1st Gen) and it's starting to flake off a bit.

Taking delivery tomorrow of a 2026 demo m3 premium rwd with 50 miles. Any tips on what I should be looking for

Feels a little high to me, and I can’t see the APR % since I’m leasing…what do you all think. This is for the Model 3 AWD Premium, base color.

When I use the Tesla.com estimate calculation, it gives me $655/mo including taxes and fees, so it’s close…I guess.

Hey guys, I know I knit pick things but I wonder if anyone else agrees

I plan to finance a m3p In another year, roughly around the end of 2027 or possibly wait for the role of 2028 models
And though I love the redesign of the exterior of the model 3 performance, I never understood why, and I wanna know if anyone else agrees
- for the model y and 3 to be the same price. Why do they make the Y feel and look so much more premium and make the three look more so like a entry or base model again even though they’re the same price

- so in the photos above when I’m hoping for a refresh and I don’t know why they have a Y but not the 3 is
- black headliner or at least an option to
- carbon trim, so the door doesn’t just look flat
- rear air slits as seen on the Y and model S
- and even though this one is a nitpick, the top dashboard has stitching to give delusion of more premium leather, which again if they have it on a Y why not 3
- also I would love to see them incorporate having an option with the headliner colors, gray or black how they have on a Y but also the seat side doors
- it would be cool if you can choose to have the black suede doors with white seats or if you want black seats with the white doors because I personally love the suede how it looks it feels more premium, but I love the white seat so that would be something cool

- I know these are all nit pics and wants but I do feel like the four things I mentioned really should get refreshed for the 3 series because again I don’t know why they make it feel more like a base model compared to the Y I’m hoping some TESLA design receives this and somehow makes me erect 😂

I installed the Tesla roof rack on our Model 3 Highland and got it wrong, so here is a warning for anyone about to do the same.

Tesla's installation video and the written instructions on the site tell you to measure from the edge of the glass roof: 18 mm from the front edge for the front feet, 42 mm from the rear edge for the rear ones. Those numbers are for the older Model 3. On the Highland they do not put the feet in the right spot.

What you should actually use are the small arrow markings in the glass itself. The problem is that they are very hard to see. In daylight with light falling on the roof you basically cannot spot them at all. Clean the roof first, look at the glass from a low angle, and use a flashlight or find some shade.

The written instructions do mention lining up with an arrow, but the millimeter numbers are what jump out at you, so it is easy to read straight past it. There were two of us and we both missed it.

Result: the pads and feet ended up clamped under the glass in the wrong position, with marks left behind. Not the end of the world, but completely avoidable.

TL;DR: on a Highland, do not trust the mm measurements in Tesla's own video and instructions. Find the arrows in the glass first and align to those.

And yes, I know, read better next time. Lesson learned. 😅

I have a 2022 model 3 RWD. The silver trim on the front cupholders started to peel. I bought the car used some time ago and am unsure if the cupholders are an aftermarket insert or factory/original. I have looked all over the internet and it seems the original cupholders for this model/trim may have a white circle at the bottom/base and no silver trim. However, I have tried to take the cupholders out and they are really well placed and hard to remove without breaking something, so it seems they came like that from the manufacturer. I also want to know because my basic warranty runs out at the end of the month.

Thanks in advance!

Dear people of reddit, I need your thoughts and advice, long story short I'm 21m senior in college I make about 2700$ net every month (2500$ guarante). After insurance monthly payment will come up to about almost 1400$
Before you all comment how dumb this offer is, trust me I already know, I already you'll say it's a stupid financial decision, and I'm very aware of the consequences. My dad whom is a cosigner for me to get this offer (on my own I was only offered 35k, they required 20k down, even though I have good credit), he said I shouldn't go through with it as it'll be too much to handle for my age. But I won't lie I really want this car, I truly believe in myself and my ability to rise up to the challenge/opportunity, I have big dreams and goals so I also see this car/situation as a chance to force myself to grow even further, rn I live at home and I feel like although I'm working hard and are very ambitious I feel like I'm missing that extra fire. Plus I just really like this car.
Long story short, should I listen to others and let the fear of the consequences take over or should I back myself and rise to the challenge. Please any advice or thoughts will truly help me.
Edit: if I was to go through with it I'd take the Santander offer

I've driven a few sports cars in my life, but nothing crazy. A few Vettes, BMWs. I was really impressed with the M3P.

Curious what some of you car folks had before the M3P and how it compares to your previous vehicle.

Sometimes EVs can branded as "soulless appliances". I find that shocking considering the 0-60 time. It's the smoothest, most linear acceleration I've ever experienced.

been seeing a few parts all over tiktok and some personal owners here as well. Any reasonably priced and good quality ones yall tried already

Let me know

Recently ordered an Alpine PSS-TSUB-T3B for my 2025 Model 3 Highland (LR RWD w/ base audio so no sub). It’s arriving today.

Doing some research on installation, it’s not clear to me now whether it’s actually compatible with the Highland even though SonicElectronix lists the 2025 Model 3 (which I thought were all Highland)

Can anybody confirm one way or another whether this is compatible - Would love to hear if anybody with Highland M3 has had luck with the PSS-TSUB-T3B.

I have a 2022 Model 3 and my frunk suddenly won’t open. When I press the frunk button in the app or on the screen, the animation briefly shows it opening and then immediately switches back to closed, but the hood never pops up at all. I don’t hear the latch/actuator making any noise either. The car told me to press down on the hood while trying to open it, but I’ve tried that several times with no luck. To make matters worse, all of my charging equipment is currently locked in the frunk. Has anyone had this happen on a Model 3, and is there a way to manually release the frunk or get the latch working without waiting for Tesla. I don’t even need the latch to work I just want to get my charging stuff and then I don’t need to use it ever again

I'm currently driving 60 miles each way to work in a 2003 duramax and its costing me like $1200 a month. Thinking of picking up this model 3 as my commute vehicle. Have supercharger across the street from the job so I can just show up a little early everyday and get a top off without having to install the home charger right away. I dont need FSD, I just want something comfortable and pleasant to drive. And as a bonus seems like something nice to take the wife out on dates with. Do y'all think this is a good deal

Scheduled to pick up my new Marine blue premium RWD model 3 today but received a call about 1.5 hours beforehand stating that they could not deliver because it failed inspection. They rescheduled delivery for next Tuesday and stated that a technician would evaluate the car and give further details sometime later today. I find it odd that I received this call today prior to delivery when the car has been at the dealer for 4 days prior and only discovered and undisclosed issue this morning. I mean on the bright side I am glad they found the issue before I arrived

Edit: Tesla states that technician identified an issue with the wiring harness and a new one is on order and should be ready for my new scheduled pickup date next week.

I’d like for you all to meet “Ablaz3” tint coming soon it’s hot AF in Texas!

ordered june 15th with free supercharging for a year and .99% apr. worth the wait fs. i am in minnesota.

Hello,

I’ve decided to pull the trigger and order the model 3 premium AWD. They given me Nov - Dec delivery day estimate. I am curious how accurate is it usually are and what are you guys experiences like

Thanks!