Tesla Model 3 - V4.0

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€235, but worth noting that delivery is €28 unless you spend €250+, so you might need to order a couple of T-Shirts 🤣.

CarPlay is coming to Tesla, expected this year, but I do like this dash. I might order one and get a Yoke steering wheel. I think then I will have everything I want for the Y.

The Vegan leather covering is a known weak point which bubbles and comes apart after 3 or 4 years on many cars. It started to happen on my less than 3 yro M3 which I replaced under warranty just before selling. Having a nappa Leather wheel would be a bonus.

Ignoring LHD and RHD, the ports are in the same place.

On the front right seat footwell, there is an OBD port hidden behind a panel in series with the door. This is where DIY installers can be seen removing panels and weather strip to access the port for the likes of the commander and third party extras.

Under the left side of the dash at the upper side of the footwell beside a vent, there is an exposed OBD port. I suspect this is the diagnostics one, because it can be accessed relatively easily. And OBD to USB adapter can be utilised here to discreetly power third party items you want to place on the dash for example. I have an Alexa Auto module in the console of my MYJ. Sometimes it doesn't hear my commands to open my front gates unless the console door is open, so I will likely move it to under the passenger footwell using an adaptor and this frees up the 12V power source in the console for other uses.

Tesla owner over 3 years. Started with 222 M3 new. The couple of small warranty things were done by the mobile techs. External window trim chip when collected. Passenger front door not sealing properly. Vegan leather steering wheel bubbling.

MYJ new this summer. Minor scuff on C pillar noticed after collection. Their collection depot resolved after the service center looked at it.

Got a 2017 MS 75D in September for the OH. The APP recommended brake fluid check. Requested service. About €20 the mobile tech checked and recommended full brake fluid replacement. Booked in to the service centre for the job. €135. I also got a free acceleration upgrade from an old service bulletin which is worth €1800. It took a bit of chasing, but a mobile tech managed to unlock it.

My only quibble is that when you go to the SC, you could be waiting the whole day and my last experience there, the tech deleted one of my service items from the list and said nothing about it. The car was just left outside, ready for me to drive home. I had to ask about it and a manager got involved. In fairness, it could happen at any brand, or indy SC, but it annoyed me at the time.

I wouldn't worry any more about EV warranty than ICE warranty. FWIW, tesla have a good rep for these things and a 2024 M3 should give years of trouble free ownership. The battery and drivetrain should outlast the car.

The base RWD will be sufficient for you, because the LR model prefers to only be charged to 80% and you will manage comfortably without the extra range.

EAP is not worth the extra unless you were doing big motorway miles and even then, not so much. The basic AP is great and I use it 90% of the time. Coupled with the Enhance Auto Commander module (third party mod), you can set the car up to re-engage AP after a lane change and lots more.

With regards to what to look for…whats your preferred colour? The car will only be a year old, so I’d be looking at mileage to be under 30k for decent warranty time and then pick a nice colour. Feck all else to look out for at this stage.

Maybe someone else has something to add?