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mjcruiser42
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My impressions of Tesla model 3

After driving my son’s for 6 months here’s my comments:
Way too low -easily bottomed out plus if you are tall and older or not agile-it’s a challenge getting in and out! Especially in tight parking situations-the doors are gigantic! Horrible seating position kinda like a go cart!
Too much high tech -( it takes no less than THREE distinct moves -some of which takes your eyes off the road to set the windshield wipers) -virtually every other car has a -one move no look stalk!
Dependency on your cell phone -my daughter got a new cell phone -I had to start the car for her remotely ( whats wrong with a key fob )
What ever you do -don’t loose your adapter so you can plug in to the non-Tesla charging stations.
Oh yes -nothing is intuitive -all the normal controls you expect are someway different -you push the button on the right stalk to put it in park ! Why?
Ok -some positives to be fair: unbelievable power and acceleration -terrific a/c -excellent stereo!
Easily the worst car I ever drove!
Maybe I am a crabby old man but, before you buy -take an extended test drive!!!