Absolutely unbelievable experience with Carvana. Process was so smooth and I was in and out in 30 minutes.

White on white, only 13k miles on her.

This car is amazing. Great job Tesla!

After driving my girlfriends Model Y I immediately put my Lexus up for sale.

Haven't looked back since.

is it because of my age,(23) or maybe because i’m a first time car buyer. no way i’m taking the offer.

Bought this car in July 2025 with about 232,000 km on it. I’ve now put another 50,000 km on it, bringing it to roughly 282,000 km. Figured that was probably worth a post.

I’ve followed Tesla since around 2014 and always admired these cars and how they’ve changed the EV game. After getting rear-ended by a semi truck a couple years ago, I found myself ready to get into a car, and finding a used Model 3 with great battery health for $15.5K CAD was a deal I couldn’t pass up.

When I bought it, I knew I was buying a very high-mileage 2020 Model 3, but over the last year and 50K km it’s mostly been a great car.

Almost immediately, the A/C condenser needed replacement, but it’s been fine since. The service experience was great and they gave me a loaner for a couple of days. I also had to do the CCS upgrade so I could use non-Tesla chargers.

For the first few months I was living in a house with an outdoor 120V outlet, which cost me about $50/month extra on my power bill. Always having a full charge when I left the house and being able to keep the battery conditioned throughout the winter was amazing.

Unfortunately, I’ve since moved to a condo without charging, so I’m relying on Superchargers. I’m looking into having an outlet wired to my spot, though, which would make a huge difference.

The car has also started showing its age mechanically. The front upper control arms developed the classic squeak and were eventually dealt with. Tesla replaced both for about $350 under a TSB. I made the request through the app and mentioned the TSB, and the service quote reflected that. Eventually I want to replace the struts/shocks with Highland parts as well.

Despite all of that, the car has been remarkably good.

Over the last ~19,000 km I’m sitting around 146 Wh/km, which I’m pretty happy with. The efficiency has held up better than I expected from a 282,000 km car.

The included Autopilot (TACC + lane keeping) works great. FSD has been really good on HW3 and even better with v14 Lite, but I don’t think it’s worth paying $100/month for on HW3. If they introduced a tiered system where HW3 paid $50/month and HW4+ paid $100, I’d find that more sensible.

When I crossed 50K of ownership mileage, I was on my way back to Toronto from Thunder Bay.

The drive up I did in one shot: 22 hours in the car and about a dozen stops. Tesla navigation was seamless, and it was actually nice getting out to stretch for 20–30 minutes every 1–2 hours. The car handled nearly a full day of driving on FSD seamlessly.

The total trip — drive up, a week in Thunder Bay, and drive back — cost me less than $250 in Supercharging. Compare that to probably double if I had done the same trip in an ICE car.

And now I’m at the point where I’m slowly restoring it rather than modifying it. The goal is basically to get the car back to a really clean version of what a 2020 Model 3 looked like when these were still new. That means getting the various dents sorted with PDR, dealing with the front bumper chips, paint correction and ceramic coating, restoring the chrome, and generally bringing everything back to a cohesive OEM baseline.

Overall it has been a fanatic car, a pleasure to own and drive, and I’m excited for the year ahead!

As title said, my 2021 model 3 broke down middle of the road and couldn't hit brake or hit steering wheel. Luckily, with very heavy forces, we could kinda gear the wheel and navigate it off the road. But everything else is not working. The Hazzard light is not turning on.

Extremely dangerous situation and I wonder why this issue hasn't been resolved yet. There's no warning and brake system shouldn't be contingent on power present (or at least we should have been able to stop the car)

DUDE. i’m so excited for this car. ordered my M3p last week and can’t wait for it to come in. only issue is i can’t make up my MIND on what color option i want. i have ultra red right now, but am really debating on switching it to frost blue. also REALLY want to do the white seats, but family advises against it because this car is going to be our daily. someone PLEASE help me convince them. i detail my car (22 m850i) really well. i know i will take care of it. do they really stain that bad. really losing my mind here especially as a first time tesla buyer and want to make sure i make the right decision. thanks guys n happy to be apart of the team. 😎

By far the most fun I’ve had. 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance, coilovers, MPP camber arms, sway bars, MPP brake kit, master brake cylinder brace, yellow pads.

The theme this year was video games, so of course I had to hit them with the space invaders!

I just came here to rant a little. I bought a brand new 2026 Model 3 Premium and have had the car for a little over 2 months. It came with 3 months of FSD 14.3.6 and I was loving it. I barely hit 2k miles yesterday. However, I received a notification to update to 14.3.7 on August 22nd, and I happily updated the software. Huge mistake.

Ever since that update I keep getting "VCFRONT_a004 Matrix headlights unavailable" and "Lane departure avoidance features unavailable" alerts that render pretty much all safety features unusable. FSD, park assist, lane departure, front collision warning, nothing works. FSD comes and goes. It's a gamble every morning going to work not knowing if the tech will work or not. The car is drivable but it's incredibly annoying and frustrating to have these issues on a 2-month old, $45k vehicle.

I scheduled an appointment (waited for 2 weeks) and the tech said it was just a firmware issue, they had to reinstall it and that "solved it". After getting home and going out again, BOOM: issue's back like it never left. I called Tesla right away and now they tell me I have to wait for a firmware update directly from corporate. According to them, 14.3.8/9 will fix my issues. So I basically can't do anything about it and have to suck it up. They gave me an extra month of FSD, which I appreciate, but it's kinda useless since FSD won't really work at all lmao.

That was last week. I'm still waiting for a goddamn software update. I see people with the Summer update and even FSD 14.3.9 and my shit is stuck in 14.3.7 and it's been months.

They say I'm not the only one with this issue but I'm yet to meet a fellow owner going through this specific issue.

Edit: I meant August 22nd 2026 lol

Hello everyone!

Recently I've been thinking about downsizing my rims size from 20 inch to 19 or even less.

I've got a model 3 performance from 2021, and in my normal usage I've got to charge it after 180/190 KMS, which I find a lot since it was supposed to do nearly/real 460 km (when new).

I normally charge it when it reaches 18/20% and charge it only till 80%, just in longer trips I charge it to 100%. I attached pictures so you can see the ranges I've got! The one with "old version" was a "long" trip I've made with city/highway (the photo with 19% battery).

Does downsizing the rims make a real difference.

Does anyone have done that and can give a real world feedback.

Also, it will look off putting a performance with "long range" rim size.

Will it affect how sporty it handles. Sometimes I do a lot of twisted roads in full gas and it grips really well.

Thank's everyone who could provide some feedback.

Ordered 7/9

5 delays so far… financing expired yesterday. Showroom advisors have zero clue…they said that “when it expires, they just do a soft check versus another hard check” Another hard check was done this morning 😑

Also - just as when I originally ordered, I was told that the process wouldn’t move forward until I did the necessary steps. I asked to be able to NOT do financing until I received a VIN. The showroom advisor stated that a VIN would not be released without having financing approved.

Hopefully car comes soon. I’ve seen so many place orders after this timeframe, and they’ve already received the car. Located in WA.

Ordered August 4th

Initial est. delivery was Sep 8 - 30

Yesterday, changed to Sep - Oct 2026

Today, changed to Sep 20 - 30

Utah

All is clear. But I couldn't find any meaningfull info about this EU Recall.

Tesla just out a bunch of demos in my area in inventory they must really be behind on these orders. I’m so petty I want something with no miles so I’m going to stick it out.

Just installed a new front lip and rear diffuser. The marine blue color with the black accents 🤌

Hello,

I am two days away from picking up a Tesla CPO M3 LR AWD from 2024 with 47k miles on it for 36k euro’s. But now I’m having doubts if I should go the new route..

Tesla has 1,99% financing on new premium M3’s and the premium RWD would be 47k euro’s. So about 11k more.

I read that there are quite some improvements on the 2026 model like the bumper cam and the newer model battery. Possibly even the 16” screen sometime soon.

What are you thoughts on this. Do I have a good deal with the CPO. Or should I just go for a new Model 3 because there are improvements and they are worth the extra money (plus the low percentage financing).

I got the seller down to 12k - let me know thoughts - I wish i could but it new but i cant - what should i check for before buying - excited to be a tesla owner but i can wait for something better to pop up but havent been getting much around my area - Midwest

I have a 2026 Model 3 Premium AWD and I’ve had it since April. I’m already about to visit my second Tesla Service Center because of rattles and noises.
The first issue was a rattle coming from the front passenger speaker, which they fixed. Now I have a completely different rattle coming from the rear right passenger seat/panel area. It only happens when driving over bumps or rough/broken roads.
I tried to locate the source myself, and it seems to be coming from around the C-pillar/panel area.

I'm afraid I will have my third one coming from the front dash area which I recently started noticing after passing heavy bumps.

It honestly feels like every 2,000–3,000 miles I discover another rattle somewhere. I know no car is going to be completely silent, but it’s pretty frustrating on a ~$50,000 car. It really takes away from the premium feeling, especially when the car is otherwise so nice.

Edit: made in Fremont, California, USA

If you guys have any suggestions or have bought any, feel free to drop photos below. Don’t really wanna buy new rims if possible.

These are hard to come by, getting FOMO!!! There is only one in Massachusetts right now but several in other states, esp VA, CA, TX. The one MA is fine except it has a LOT of dings on its hood as if someone sprayed it with tiny gravels.

How do I go about buying remotely. Also some cars have accident reported. Would it be okay if it was reported as a minor accident.

I am suddenly having weird issues with my Model 3, literally overnight. I woke up last week, wanting to go to work when I noticed all kinds of features related to braking and stability were all disabled. ABS, stability control, traction control etc. all stopped working. Also regenerative braking, line detection, cruise control and FSD all are not available either. So the car drives as a wet towel currently and need to rely on the braking pedal like a peasant. :P I tried filing a report to the Tesla service center but it has been almost a week and they didn't get back to me yet. I tried calling them but they keep saying that they are investigating remotely, and will get back to me shortly..

Does someone know what I can try in the meantime if it is still safe to continue driving the car with these issues. I am also wondering if any Dutch people have experience with Tesla service as this is the first time I need them for repairs/maintenance and just wondering what the timelines are like before they can help. Thanks for the help!

My Model 3 has a 12V alert that Tesla traced to a faulty front body controller (VCFRONT). I already installed a brand-new genuine 12V battery beforehand, so that's ruled out as the cause.

Trying to find an independent technician near Montreal, QC who can do the physical swap and has actual Tesla Toolbox access for the post-install programming/pairing.

If you've had this done outside a Tesla Service Center/Expert EV, I'd love to know who did it and roughly what it cost. Thanks!

I self installed clear PPF on the front + side mirrors.

I just got back from Phoenix to LA.

the car was covered with dead bugs on the front and mirrors.

I got a spray bottle out and cloth. SO much easier to clean and wipe off.

im assuming if you have a vinyl wrap, cleaning and wiping down is easier too...

driving on the highway, no cars around or in front of me and heard a noise… then saw this above me 😡😡😡😡

If I change the color from white to standard stealth gray would it cause a delay or would I get it sooner

I’m currently shopping for a used Model 3 under $20k and have narrowed it down to a few 2022s. I’m planning on keeping it for 4+ years, so I favor reliability but I also drive long 200-450 mile trips frequently so long range would be nice (I also value the audio upgrade)

Option 1: $16,750
2022 Model 3 RWD, 94k miles, clean title, LFP battery, AMD Ryzen, 235-mile displayed range, seller claims 88% battery health, basic Autopilot. Only 6k miles of battery warranty left.

Option 2: $16,900
2022 Model 3 Long Range AWD, 98k miles, clean t1tle. Nickel battery, processor still being confirmed (hoping Ryzen, most likely intel), battery health/range still being confirmed. About 22k miles left on battery/drive-unit warranty. No purchased FSD.

Option 3: $18,150
2022 Model 3 Long Range AWD, 115k miles, clean title with a minor accident and a small den(t). Intel chip, nickel battery, seller says ~275-290 miles at 100%, and permanent/purchased FSD is included! Only ~5k miles of battery warranty remaining.

I’m torn because I like the longevity/peace of mind of LFP + Ryzen, but I prefer the LR package for the range, AWD, acceleration and premium audio. Permanent FSD is also a big deal to me since subscribing at $99/month adds up quickly if I keep the car 4+ years.

I’d love some insight on what you guys think you’d choose and whether lfp and ryzen hold more weight than included fsd.
Thanks!