a lot of the time now with tesla's supercharging prices it comes out very similar. But most people buying these can charge at home so its obviously way cheaper.

How much money do you make a year? If you feel comfortable that you can pay at least 900+ than you'll be OK unless you give a substantial down-payment

Just did some quotes and was surprised at how affordable they came out. I think I may have been persuaded!

@@johnmunro4952I’ll be considering one soon, so will have a look. I think the group thing is a bit strange, some cars come out way more expensive than others

Thats the same reason a lot of people have. However, It's not supposed to be an apples to apples comparison. If you like to travel long distances for vacations, family, or work, then a tesla is not the best option. If you're someone who commutes everyday for 10-50 miles, then a Tesla is an amazing option! saves a lot of money since you'd be charging at home 99% of the time, and not to mention the maintenance savings as well. It all just depends on your situation.

On the other hand, if you use the car mainly for commuting and allmost never use more than one "tank" of "fuel" during a day, then the EV is handy, course you fill the "tank" in the night time when you are sleeping. And you never have to plan for a visit to a gas station anymore, the car is always filled up in the morning. 🤗

I bought an EV 3 months ago. I love going home and plugging in, and waking up to a charged car. Takes about 15 seconds to open the cover and plug the cable in. A big plus is not having to go to a gas station, having to step on the filthy oily ground.

Doing a few trips a year where i have to take a few coffe breaks to fuel up wouldn't bother me at all, but I just really prefer having a manual. Idc that it's less efficient; the feel and style of being in control of the gears is just half the point of driving a car for me.

@@notlisztening9821 Yeah same here, for me driving is about that driving experience. Feeling the road and actually driving the car, Tesla looks like a white plain desk with somewhat cool tablet, While older cars are like whole atmospheres, you feel more connected to the car, and therefor drive better to avoid crashing it.

UK is rubbish! We will probs never have it here! Our government are turning us into a 3rd world country currently 😂

13.2 as of Dec '24 with good reviews.

@@Martin-se3ijso how do you get the full self driving? And is it available in the uk?

Sure why not.

Mythbusters did a test on it. It takes up maybe 3 miles of gas from a full tank or something. And I'm also shopping for a 3 performance!!

Just ordered our new Model 3 . Have you got yours yet ? . Not sure about having no stalks at all ……

Fannying? Are we just making up words now?

😂 o yes that is not enough. Get the Premium Diesel von shell and the diesel Partikelfilter additive "MATHY-DPF Partikelfilter Reiniger Diesel " Now drive to a nice Destination that will empty your Tank in one go. Don't drive to fast but shift agil down so your car is between three thousand and 4000 revolutions all the time. (Drive the last 10 min normal with low Revolution for cooldown!) Your Diesel should run good again. Now sell. Your daily distance is to low. Yes Elektrik is your better choice. But conside4 if you need a car. I would use a ebike for that here in germany. Or i have a elektrik Vespa. Its econelo classic very cheap and fun. And the girls love it when i get them with the Vespa. More than the benz when its hot

Get a good diesel additive and take it out on the freeway and run it at 4000 rpm while hot, should be good as new 😉

Are you serious? 😂😂 Go walk or bike to work.

They love it.. did you take the plunge? I'm considering getting a model3

I feel like that little boy stood at the top of a big tall slide, wanting to go but not sure I can!!! with you there @davewatts7444

@@AndyWoodger showed the wife yesterday that Teslas the one, she said it's ugly so looks like it will be the I pace

For everyday use just charge to 80% never to 100 that's what causes the most degradation

Supposedly the capacity has a initial drop off as you've described. Within first year or so. Then rate of loss is less severe, a much steadier rate of decline. Heard this on a lot of in depth videos/reviews.

depends on the model and pack u have

And your charger which tops up to 80% often at the cheapest price

I am in a similar situation, living in a 1930's house with a driveway to fit a 1930's car. We have actually been driving an electric car for the last 10 years (Nissan Leaf) but are looking to upgrade to something with a (much) longer range - but they are almost all so big... it is part of the reason we are remodelling our driveway. If you haven't already, have a look at the Kia eNiro and Hyundai Kona, which are longer than your current car, but not as long as the Tesla model 3... There will be some smaller cars coming on to the second hand market, but not for a few years, as companies have focused on the larger formats first. Oh, VW ID3 might be an option too (or Cupra Born) but the touchscreen interface and haptic buttons are executed so appallingly that I will never drive one again.

@@shonunezekiel thanks for that, but the 108 is a tiny car. The MG 3 is still too big but Mazda is doing the 2 in hybrid from I hear. Personally I like the idea of having an engine as a backup, perhaps it's the way forward. Manufacturers aren't keen on very small cars due to tight profit margins, ironically it might spell the end of the A segment.

@@rob5944 ah yes, that is a dinky car!... there are a few cars either out at similar size - eg the Fiat 500 Electric, and some coming like the Renault 5 Electric (which looks amazing!), and BYD Seagull. Personally I would not go with a hybrid, as it adds complexity and inefficiency - but if by 'backup' you mean needing to have long range occasionally, then I understand your thinking. I expect that, as battery energy density increases, then we will see wider choice in the smaller car segment, and also most manufacturers have started their investment at the large/expensive size, and are slowly working down.

@@shonunezekiel hopefully 👍

@@shonunezekiel always buy the smallest car you can make do with. The 108 cost us 6k at three years old, does 55 mpg combined, cheap parts and easy to park. Moreover there's no road tax and I expect it doesn't consume many resources to build, it's still worth a good 5k now....that's my philosophy.

Now that's a shite car. Made in China. Totally unreliable.

@@Jaristandbeeld A lot of things are "Made in China" so now what.

@@1dameister1 Your choice to invest in China when buying one of their cars. Just know what they are doing to the world and their own people.

@@Jaristandbeeld That doesn't make their products bad (the branded ones at least not the knock-offs). Yeah the working conditions suck and so on, most of us know that, but don't change the subject!!!

@@1dameister1 That's why so many of their EV's are not approved for the EU market... Sigh, it's mostly crap.

Book a 1hr test drive. No salesman included.

@@the_worrier598 thanks for the pointer. I did that and confirmed for myself that the ride isn't just firm, it is uncomfortable and punishingly hard, even on the 18" wheels. I'm not sure how others live with it 🤔 I'm back to looking at Kia and Hyundai again now 👍

​@@UpsideDownFork lol what car did you drove ? yes model 3 is going to be a stiffer ride ( sportier ) more handling characteristics in the suspension but not pushingly lmfao "not" that level 😂😂😅😅 you want. a car that punishes you every day buy a gt3rs anyways a more comfortable ride would be a model s air suspension but the model 3 is almost close to perfect if you are a regular human being.

@@Coyote.five.0 it's all relative. Compared to our Seat Alhambra, the ride in the Model 3 and Model Y is unacceptable. It would be unfair of me to compare to my Mercedes S Class of course. The Hyundai Kona is a much, much more comfortable car. The ride in the model 3 reminded me quite a lot of my old Mercedes AMG CLK. That was a car that I sold because I couldn't stand the ride quality. Maybe I'm more sensitive than others and being picky, I don't know.

@@UpsideDownForkwas that the new model 3? I was thinking of test driving one, but if the ride is that hard, I don't think I'll bother.

How are they going to open the glovebox?

I don’t think you have a Tesla mate

Also the alarm state will send a recording of it to your phone and if someone breaks in, that will trigger the alarm state

You’re the one who’s useless

You'll kill the battery that way.

@GForceIntel aren't the cars designed and tested for that specific scenario , before they release them to the public or am i missing something, i mean yes if you drive slow your tesla can probably hold up to 500k miles and if you drive it hard maybe half of that , still 250k miles is alot i will probably put those miles in 10 or so years from now so im ok no issues on my book if it only last that . ( the car cost me $ 30k ) and it can do 0 to 60 in 3.7 sec with a top speed of 155mph that's literally enough for me .

Snap… his comment of wish i’d done it sooner is words i needed to hear :)

Which model did you go for? Im thinking of doing the same! Like year model

@@adrianfam8098 I went for a 2019 long range AWD and love it!!! I’ll never go back. Worst part now is you get absolutely bell ends who don’t own Tesla’s using the super charger network and taking up two bays.

I’d try for a 2020/2021 with the gen 2 tech that’s a bit more efficient

Hi,I am looking for used tesla model 3 ,could you please enlighten about which website is best and what I need to look mainly before buying

2021 model have heat pump