View Poll Results: Tesla Model 3 Build Defects - Deal Breaker?
Yes
31
65.96%
No
11
23.40%
Maybe
5
10.64%
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Tesla Model 3 (merged megathread)
#376
the interior is very plain but i give tesla some respect here, this is a solid update.
the double pane glass should reduce wind/road noise a lot.
the more functional center console is nice.
increased range is always great.
#377
I agree, sadly the blank face front end of the Model 3 is the opposite side of the spectrum as Lexus, whereas a happy medium is needed. The Model S was perfect.
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#386
I think the 3 is attractive enough. It’s not pretty but it looks smart.
in addition to the center consoled they added laminated glass to the windows. Good additions that I hope will be brought to the Y
in addition to the center consoled they added laminated glass to the windows. Good additions that I hope will be brought to the Y
#387
I'm not saying that EVs are the ideal vehicles for everyone (they're not)...but I can understand at least some of the Tesla hype/cult and the lure of other EVs.
I'm still concerned about the prospects of the electrical grids becoming overloaded and failing (especially in California, where electric-grid problems are often a fact of life) when too many EV owners are all plugged in at once. A classic overload and grid-failure would accomplish what we spend so much time keep trying to prevent the terrorists and Cyber-warriors from doing.
Last edited by bitkahuna; 10-18-20 at 07:19 AM.
#388
[deleted] there are other credible reasons to have an EV besides just no tailpipe-pollution. The lure of not having a radiator, coolant, fuel-tank, fuel-injectors, thermostat, water-pump, spark plugs, a conventional electrical system, engine-valves, piston-rings, a complex transmission, turbocharger, catalytic converter, muffler, and a bunch of other parts to wear, fail, go wrong, or having to service/replace is no doubt a powerful incentive, especially for people who drive mostly local short distances and have access to a charging-outlet. And, besides all that, not having engine noise or vibration.
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Its still noisy...you hear other noises from tires and the road, wind and have to deal with more weight.....Toyota updated the Prime Plug-in and Lexus UX Electric with more sound deadening materials, double side acoustic glass, more wheel well materials...Tesla 3 did that as well for the new update.
Last edited by bitkahuna; 10-18-20 at 07:20 AM.
#389
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As for them being quiet, they really aren't. There is no engine nouse, but road noise is pretty pronounced even in the Model S. Doesnt have anything to do with EVs, I think its Tesla learning how to make a quiet car, alongside learning how to build a car in general.
As for them being quiet, they really aren't. There is no engine nouse, but road noise is pretty pronounced even in the Model S. Doesnt have anything to do with EVs, I think its Tesla learning how to make a quiet car, alongside learning how to build a car in general.
Last edited by bitkahuna; 10-18-20 at 07:20 AM.