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Feels like Christmas Eve

TheIrishCheetah | 2026-02-24 06:28 | 176 views

Picking up this 2022 M3 tomorrow! This will be my first ever car. Fully paid off. Bought it pre-owned from Tesla’s inventory for $20k with only 55k miles on it. Don’t think I’ll be able to fall asleep tonight. I can’t even put into words how excited I am. Feels like a major milestone towards my independence. Stoked to be a part of the club now.

Comments (40)
Rickjm 2026-02-24 06:46

They are amazing cars Get home charging set up if you haven’t yet, best part of ownership imo I got a 2019 with 20k miles in 2023 for about $35k, be glad you waited lol Congrats!

EndMyFuckingLife 2026-02-24 07:24

That goes so hard

TheRealKGoogle 2026-02-24 08:04

Enjoy man amazing cars

Exzify 2026-02-24 08:34

Rebuilt status?

Worried_Produce_1046 2026-02-24 08:47

Love my 22... i paid 20k out the door back in May 2025 with 55k miles!

Ok_Artichoke4655 2026-02-24 11:23

Enjoy your whip! Welcome to the gang

lifelaughye 2026-02-24 12:39

Congrats and enjoy. Love the FSD. 🥳

Terrible_Resource708 2026-02-24 13:20

I got mine last weekend 2022 M3 Red, just in love with it. You’ll love it. Congrats!

Brahzilian 2026-02-24 13:38

Picking mine up today too. Congrats!

RemoteInevitable7272 2026-02-24 13:59

TWINS

RemoteInevitable7272 2026-02-24 14:00

We have the same date! Mines at 12pm https://preview.redd.it/oeynunr48glg1.jpeg?width=1320&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f46b77e67067acb57817a731b81206236fc99a4f

SubieSTI360 2026-02-24 14:04

Just got notification this morning as well. Going to pick up my 2024 M3P tomorrow!! This is going to be the longest day ever! lol.. Congrats!

IgotNothing24 2026-02-24 14:05

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5256chuck 2026-02-24 14:11

Congrats! Enjoy. Hope you got the premium sound system. If so, you might start spending all your free time doing what I do: use FSD to drive me anywhere while I sit back and surround myself in great audio. Very, very pacifying. And kinda bougie as I scoff at the mere mortals in cars around me with their hands on steering wheels. How 2010! ;-)

Peremiah 2026-02-24 14:48

Was there a sound system upgrade to the M3 around 2022?

5256chuck 2026-02-24 14:57

I don't know. But my '21 M3 has the premium system and it's FANTASTIC. The interior road noise is bothersome (a little) but I got over that.

Ok_Childhood_9694 2026-02-24 15:21

Congratulations

tomtendo 2026-02-24 15:24

Maybe Christmas 2022

ImBelleFTW 2026-02-24 18:07

Ayeee what up brotha!! Good seeing you here again, im licking mine up in 2’hours! I’ll post the update :)

SubieSTI360 2026-02-24 18:16

Nice!!! Tomorrow can’t get here fast enough. Going directly to the tint place to set that up.. my immediate move with any new car… I’m sure I’ll make a post tomorrow too with the “before” 😃

Individual-Freedom56 2026-02-24 18:46

I recently got M3 2022 long range this weekend, i bought it from Clutch canada.. i love driving it! Though a question, i dont see it has blind spot monitoring so how do you guys adjust to it? All my previously had that on side mirror with a beep if any vehicle is in my blind spot when i am changing lanes

N7_Mage 2026-02-24 19:38

I love seeing these, I get excited for the OP’s.

Peremiah 2026-02-24 20:00

Oh, gotcha! I’ve test driven a highland M3 with premium sound and the quality was INSANE. I might be in the market for a used M3 soon so I’ll have to do some research to find out if there were certain models without premium sound. Haha I figure if you have your music loud enough you won’t hear the road noise!

Hibiscus7777 2026-02-24 20:40

Model 3 2022 gang! Paid off is better than paying for a $35k sedan 😂

5256chuck 2026-02-24 21:10

If it's a 'standard' model it usually means 7 vs 15 speakers. Mighty jealous of ya...I tell myself weekIy I need to upgrade. I want HW4 more than anything because while FSD v12.6.4 is amazing (and I use it for 99% of my driving), it ain't v14 with all its advancements AND Grok! I can't wait to have Grok in my car. Since the wife has shot down me EVER owning a CT, my next up is probably a '26 RWD MY Premium.

Traditional-Tiger-20 2026-02-24 21:30

How old are you?

jroman-1987 2026-02-24 21:36

This is awesome man. I just picked up a ‘23 model 3. With 43k miles for 22.5. I absolutely love it and so glad I made the jump to Tesla. The FSD even though it’s only hw3 is amazing. Especially coming from a car that had nothing like that. Not even lane departure warning. Enjoy it. You’re gonna love it. Congratulations

Peremiah 2026-02-24 22:26

Totally feel that! I might’ve shot my self in the foot because I test drove all of the latest models recently, including a 24 hour cyberbeast test drive (which has even more incredible audio) but realistically I’m looking at a 2022 M3LR AWD with my current budget unless I wait another 1-2 years. I currently drive a 2018 Hyundai Elantra lol, but it’s paid off and cheap to own. But I feel you. Once you experience FSD 14+ it’s hard to settle for anything less.

KrunchyCyberkookie 2026-02-24 23:12

Congratulations 🙌.

Few-Acanthisitta7708 2026-02-25 00:43

You’re gonna love it!

Stonkkkkkman 2026-02-25 00:48

I agree but not really, I’ve owned and currently leasing a Tesla. It’s an amazing temporary car for me but I will never own one due to battery degradation as well as crazy depreciation.

AmbitiousFunction911 2026-02-25 05:21

Clearly 42

LocalAgent247 2026-02-25 12:47

I had the same date too but mine came early! https://preview.redd.it/hhigen910nlg1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2334bc2b6200a2d763128d996edb5b6d6e0aa090

Jerseykid2001 2026-02-25 13:39

You'll get use to it. It's good not to rely on blind spot monitoring systems anyways. 2024 and up models have it tho

Exciting-Cupcake-168 2026-02-25 15:08

Congrats.

Itchy_Platypus4085 2026-02-26 23:29

Long range or rwd?

stay-humble24 2026-03-01 02:46

You shouldn’t worry about the battery part. Any tesla is a steal for what you get at that price.

megacewl 2026-03-04 00:21

How many days did it take between placing the order and being able to drive away with it?

TheIrishCheetah 2026-03-04 00:29

Two weeks

megacewl 2026-03-04 00:31

united states?

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