Tesla build quality is IMPRESSIVE

How does a $25k used model 3 stack up against a $55k new version? Tesla gets a lot of criticism for build quality...you might be surprised

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:28 Exterior & Underbody
01:55 Interior Build Quality
04:53 What Needs Improvement

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[billnipp]

Highland is my 4th Tesla in a little over 6 years. I was bracing for panel gaps, interior rattles or some other type of fuckery. But everything was solid. Only complaint is the paint had a bunch of chips and light scratches.

[Skeetskeet]

Don’t forget the ultra red, which teleports this car into a whole nother stratosphere

[johnlee]

As far as the turn signal problem. I've discovered that resting your finger or thumb on the buttons causes the sticking issue. Apparently, the buttons have two states: one is touch, and the other is pressed. For some reason, when you leave your finger or thumb resting on the button, it's either perspiration or oils from your skin that confuse the computer and thus creates the "sticking" button issue. I've consciously kept my finger/thumb away from the turn signals until I needed to press them, and I've had no issues since. Give it a try! Hopefully a software update could eventually fix that issue.

[SkDude]

I just upgraded from a 2019 M3P to a 2024 M3P. I'd have to agree with most of what you said. It's hard to show in a video just how much the refresh has improved the car. You could make a much more in depth video about how the refreshed model is made of something like 50% new or revised parts. Currently I have both cars in my driveway since I haven't sold my 2019 yet, tempting to make my own video comparing the two.

[GXKid]

Tesla black seats are less comfortable than the white because the white seats are made from cactus and are super soft and stretchy where the black is just a vegan vinyl that feel thick and heavy.

[daytoaytech]

Super informative, really appreciate your hard work

[BlueElectricityTesla]

Glad I waited for the refresh performance for the build quality improvements I saw all season tires on 18s improves range by 30-40 miles thinking of doin that when I need new tires

[johnpoe]

i’m glad the quality has gotten better, i rented a 2019 model 3 for a trip and it only had 35k miles on it and it was literally fallen apart. i’m glad to see it’s gotten better

[testwilw]

How did the rear motor drive shaft seal leaks? Did your new ride get recalled?

[bigbadricefarmer]

I witnessed this video's title change in real time 😂

[jaredvegas]

At 4:00 you can push the opposite end. I had a 2020 loaner and did the same thing as you. It hits your thumb hard😂

[cains]

Seriously? Their signal button has issues? Damn. I already ordered the Tesla, but seriously I dont know if it's the smart move at all.

[ihackertoo]

The only thing they haven't seem to master is getting rid of the dash rattle and rear shelf/speaker rattles. I also have some rattles on the front passenger adjustable seat belt holster. I'm talking about my 2024 Model 3 performance. :(

[OnyxOxyde]

I have a question. I’m getting the new M3P, I know they have adaptive suspension, but does that mean air cups like the S and X? If so would lowering links work? If not are they coilovers that you would be able to adjust to lower it? I know you made a video on the suspension but it didn’t really show the suspension at all 😅

[yowass]

does the closing of the trunk still make a loud "thump?"

[ssongzio]

I can't believe if I want anything other than the base gray paint it will invalidate the entire tax incentive bc it pushes the price over 55k😂

[tommy]

Having owned the performance for 2 months now and start noticing the driver seat back makes creak or squeaking sound when moving side to side. I remembered you took yours in for a repair for the same problem can you tell me what they did. I have seen and read about the issues on forums and it seem to be a loose grommet or rubber thingy but I can’t a find a way or any instructions to remove the backseat of our performance seats to get to it.

[KazanskyAlex]

I like new model 3 performance ( first gen was ugly)
But I will stick with my vette until gas engines still legal ))

[rohanjosem]

but if you had a model 3 from 2021-2023 built by the chineese it was much better than the trash they churned out at the American factories

[PEACEOUTXX]

No offense, but the same people that were down playing the old model 3 problems as not a issue and justfying it are now finally admitting how bad it was 😂 for some reason i feel the same things will happen when the next new model 3 comes out.. model 3 still needs a sleeker look and less bubbly design. Needs more futurstic lights that arent seen on other cars to make it more distinctive. Still needs monochromatic glass for the roof to darken it like porsche has. Better looking rims and more options for the rims, interior color, exterior color, etc.. definitly needs a cool guage cluster screen and a HUD. A drivers placed scroll wheel in the center console so u dont have to reach forward while driving and press and scroll for everything .. dont wanna make it longer but thats a start.