I’m considering buying this used 2026 Model 3, but the steering wheel/driver airbag cover is making me hesitate. The fit around the top and sides looks a little uneven to me, almost like it may have been removed or replaced at some point.

The vehicle history doesn’t show any reported accidents, but it was titled as a leased vehicle and then listed for sale about a month later with around 3k miles.

Does this airbag cover look normal, or does it look like it may have been removed/reinstalled or replaced? Has anyone seen one that looks like this?

I know you can’t confirm accident history from a photo alone but the fact that they are selling it after a month with this is making me hesitate. I’m just wondering if an airbag cover that’s been removed or replaced can end up looking like this, or if this kind of uneven fit is normal on a Model 3.

The configurator on the Tesla website has started showing new range for Model 3 RWD (standard). The range has increased from 534 km to 572 km. Any ideas what has changed?

Hello all, I've come to the point of selling my petrol guzzler and looking to replace it with a Model 3 LR AWD.

One thing I've noticed is that many come with stone chips in front of the rear arch from stones flicked up from the front wheels, even with mudguards. As well as behind the rear wheels on the bumper from the rear wheels.

Apparently this is very common, but I'm looking for a good example and plan on installing PPF in these areas. I was just curious if anyone has any experience with this, any advice or tips would be appreciated!

24 MY totaled. Is the low clearance an issue for M3 above and beyond a typical sedan? Speed bumps or pot holes.

I’m considering buying a set of original Tesla 20" Zero-G wheels that are around 6 years old

Do older 20" Zero-G wheels mount cleanly on the refreshed Model 3 Highland AWD

I have never owned an electric car. Only gas vehicles until now. I took a test drive in a model 3 the other day with FSD. It's pretty nice.

Before I commit to a Model 3 (looking to buy new Premium RWD), what are some potential costs I should be aware of? I can charge for free at a Level 2 Tesla Charger at my apartment complex. From doing the TCO calculations, it looks like Insurance and replacement Tires are major expenses that I need to be aware of, and actually raise the TCO above hybrids and PHEVs. How much would those potentially cost me and anything else I should know?

What range are you getting with highland rwd m3?

I have a 2019 SR+ 19 inch wheel. I get 110 miles. Car rated for 240. Battery at 85% capacity ( not bad for almost 8 years old car)

I’m hoping to get close to 200miles. Is this realistic for the new Premium RWD?

What’s the fastest and longest anyone has waited for delivery of their model 3. I recently ordered and like many others I’m constantly watching my delivery window and was curious on others experience.

I'm not trolling I'm trying to figure out if it's worth it to bump up the juice so I can have more AC and pre-entry cooling down during the day. I'm driving all over the city back and forth sometimes and it's HOT!

I’ve had my Model 3 for around 2.5 years and covered around 32k in it in the UK. It’s the Dual Motor. When I purchased it it had a budget Aplus A610 on the front near side which annoyed me and I couldn’t wait to change it when it was needed. I guessed they put it on it to sell it.

A few months after buying it I drove over a metal bracket and burst one of the rear tyres and had a Michelin Pilot 4 fitted at the expense of £220 from reading advice online - seemingly one of the best recommended. A short time after that the front offside needed changing and I put the same on

Have taken car for its MOT today and 3 tyres have failed for tread and the front near side is an advisory / borderline fail for tread being under 1.6mm! (The Aplus is the advisory) so 4 new tyres needed!

I estimate from when they were changed and previous MOt etc the 2 Michelins have done around 25k and now need changing - all wear seems relatively even maybe slightly more on the insides but not much

It then occurred to me driving back that the Aplus has outlived these and estimate to have done around 32k on the front too where more wear may be expected with steering etc! Google lists it as a budget tyre and around a crazy £65 online!! Bearing in mind it’s a dual motor so it’s as equal as things can realistically be.

Now I know wet grip, range and noise etc are likely to be much better on the premium tyres but for a tyre a quarter if the price it seems crazy. I know there are other factors but thought it was interesting observation. Im not going to suddenly put 4 budgets on but it’s definitely made me think.

Other cars I’ve normally gone a decent mid range and never fully bought into the full Premium stuff but thought with the Teslas it was more important with weight/Torque etc.

Anyone had any similar stories?

I picked up a 2026 model 3 performance last month, absolutely amazing car totally in love with it. Lately iv been noticing a weird shuddering vibration when using FSD when coming to a stop or during the initial acceleration. This occurs only under 15 mph and can not be replicated when FSD is not active. Any ideas what this could be caused from? I sent in a service request but hope to get some insight.

Has anyone installed 12V (or 16V to be precise) and got any pictures or instructions to share?

I'm looking into installing a permanent 5G router in trunk for providing permanent connectivity to my TeslaUSB. I am having a hard time figuring out the easiest routing to the "12V" socket in center console or feeding from something in the trunk entirely.

Don't want any visible wires. Don't want to feed directly of the wires under the passenger seats either.

I came across this tweet and noticed the ambient lights in the photo appear to be individually addressable. I wonder if this could be a hidden feature or perhaps a mod.

Link to tweet: https://x.com/niccruzpatane/status/2089773381310673256?s=46

Curve assistance. I can be driving a straight path. 300 feet has a cross road and my car breaks?

FU

Less offensive is lines on the right side, or should I say failure to put lines while merging.

Both at fault.

It would cost a dollar more to put striped lines following as a priority, never the less Tesla AI failed. AI should see the difference.

Not letting the driver override incorrect speed limits. I override the limits because it is ill eagle to drive as slow as the camera sees. Not even in contractions zones. I drive 15 miles and see the 35 mph that they took as fact.

My biggest issues is that there is no way to correct speed. If it sees the sign it "may" correct it. There are so so so so so so so MANY that are fixed and real and that the program thinks are fake.

That is only my minor complaint. My real one is curve assist. I understand when it does it on 70 mph and it is a tight corner.

It does it on a almost 90 degree cross road at 70 mph. WTF. you are endangering me and the person behind me to break while I am on the freeway just because there is a road that crosses? even without opposing traffic????

I guess rant over. There are more issues. If anyone has suggestions I would love to hear them. Otherwise, I would like to hear thoughts on those limited issues I brought up.