2023 Model 3 - Loving it!

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Congratulations! I got a 2024 Model Y new in 2024 to get the tax credit but otherwise would have brought used. Waiting for lease on my wife’s car to end in a few months and then I’m grabbing a used Model 3. Hopefully, I find one around the same price range as yours. Definitely an awesome deal!

The first Tesla is a game changer in your life

Yeah! Our other vehicle is a Ford Mach E, that was my introduction to EV but this model 3 has definitely won me over even further. Ford's SYNC UI/OS is an absolute nightmare...even just a day with the Tesla feels like a breath of fresh air!

Car looks so clean, nice pick up. I recommend the S3xy commander and some physical buttons to help improve some existing functionality further. Power frunk and trunk with the strip lights are useful too. From a protection standpoint, there is a bit too much to choose from and the floor mats you mentioned are a great start.

Noted! Thank you for the tips

Very nice!! Just got mine today!! https://preview.redd.it/qrds8gtysolg1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b8d2e8284f90540d2a1ba8d17bd8ca75d134a9ea

Huge, congrats!

Thanks! Drove directly from pickup to the tint shop. Will make my own post in a few hours. Couldn't go 1 day with the fish bowl.. lol

The matte screen protector is a major pain in the ass when sun hits it. Makes the screen fully white and you cannot see anything on the screen anymore. Super annoying when reversing. But my god does swiping feel amazing. And you never have to clean it, ever!

Standard or Long Range?

AWD?

The roof sunshade. You can get the silver reflective ones off amazon. They’re all the same, just get one that is cheapest. It’ll reduce temps by 20-30f in the Florida heat. I tinted the car with full ceramic, including windshield and it was still hot, once I got the reflective sunshade, it was finally cooler

Noted, thank you! Adding that to the list now

Since 1,5 years I’m still a little sad every time when I finish every ride with my Model 3. What a car, unbeatable as a daily driver.

I have the same color and car as u! Congratz! You dont actually need much acessories, I bought so much junk of amazon, temu etc. That I didnt use. I would say you only need: • Rubber floor mats (One for your trunk also, and even under trunk and frunk If you want to go all in, but you dont actually need it) • Screen protector (I have the same matte you bought from spigen and I am happy with it) • Center console organizer (I went with spigen, but tesla also sell original ones) • Tesla ventilation covers (For under the front seats, so small things dont fall down in to your vents) Thats what I have, most other stuff they have seems smart but most stuff is basically useless plastic junk... you dont actually need. The tint is good tho, I would do the tint for the back glass all the way up. If not you are goning to regret it.

Wow! Seems like a great price .

Congratulations

Thank you!

Vent covers! I had no idea, will look into this. Thank you!

I dont blame you! Mine is going in next week

Thank you!

I got lucky. I went to the shop to get a quote. Asked him if he could do it right then. They just happened to have a cancelation.. I didn't want to fess the keys up to a car I only put 15 miles on.. but I did it.. :)

Tints asap!!! I love my ‘23 model 3

She’s beautiful congratulations 🍾

Thank you!  🍾

https://preview.redd.it/ip3cg4w7nwlg1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c76723573c0fa887276616af37f64d32e2115149 Got mine last week!

very nice, congrats!

Thats a good price. Super low miles too.

Is that the Quicksilver? Funny, I had the same scenario as you. My car took a shit on a 3 hour drive to DC. Now to be fair, it’s a 2013 VW Passat and I drove the crap out of it. I decided to just pull the trigger and ordered my Tesla. I got the 2026 M3S quicksilver with white interior. I’ve had her a week and I am in love.

Nope! Quicksilver is on the 2024 and up, mine is  Midnight Silver Metallic. And yeah! My car died last Thursday, coming home from work. I spent $300 on a battery and it died again twice on Friday. It also needed $1,200+ in suspension work and a few other things. KBB was only $2,200 so it just wasn't worth it. I loved that car, had it for 13 years. Its a 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT. Glad you're enjoy your new wheels, too!

Congratulations on your new ride! I’m so happy to be a part of our little club. 🤪

RWD

I have the same car! Bought mine new for $36K in 2023 though lol.

Nice! How's it treating you? They had the original sticker price in the glove box. I don't know why or how they kept it this long, but this car was listed for 45.8k originally https://preview.redd.it/2tj0bcfrcqmg1.png?width=1492&format=png&auto=webp&s=c6879aaab0ba9abe5ccbb8d51528b10ebac9ea58

Oh damn, yeah I was lucky with rebates and everything. It’s absolutely amazing, the only issue I had was the electric seating which they fixed under warranty (wasn’t working sometimes) and there’s a panel misalignment in the rear. But other than those, I have driven my car from Nevada to Texas with 0 issues. It’s very comfortable and the efficiency is great, the heat pump helps in winter (although of course if it’s very cold you’ll lose 50% more than usual).

I have the same vehicle (South Florida), love it. Some of the things I added the first day: 1. Mud guard front and back (amazon) 2. Front bumper mesh grill - something like this I got mine from Ali Express. It avoids large debris to get into the fan/radiator. (https://teslaunch.net/products/tesla-model-3-radiator-protective-mesh-grill-panel-2-piece-2018-2022?currency=USD&variant=43082323165407&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&stkn=4abc5ae732a0&network=x&placement=&adtype=pla&adposition=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21466417611&gbraid=0AAAAAotidpHBiMERByGnymb2sbjmxQ3w8&gclid=CjwKCAiAqprNBhB6EiwAMe3yhmWze4jdpMwyjtD0mNgAx4Ob_F76r7jNOd2WgzX4EhrmKZiCzOIluRoC3aoQAvD_BwE) 3.Hood weather strip to avoid water getting into the ac vent. (https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqKHr8h) 4. Headlights PPF 5. Fog lights (https://youtu.be/j7JlKU4TloA) 6. Front metal skid plate (https://a.aliexpress.com/_mr1TbW5) or amazon. It protects a water coolant line that goes into the battery, there have been cases of large debris on the road, hitting from underneath, cracking the OEM plastic shield and reaching the line breaking it. (This is just for peace of mind) 7. Kick pad protector, during rainy days your foot can rest on the inner panel messing it up. (I just found this on AliExpress: For Tesla Model 3 / Y Leather Side Defense Anti-kick Pad Center Control Anti-dirty Pad Protective Cover Car Interior Accessories https://a.aliexpress.com/_mtzflmz)