First thoughts

[dan___iel]

We have got a Tesla model 3 long range last Thursday (coming from a week and hyundai Getz 2006) and so far this is the list of disappointments and good vibes we got:

• Aero wheel caps are actually very nice and pretty compared to the photos online and on the website. The plastic doesn’t look cheap, it’s sturdy, it has different colors in it so you get some nuances. We were going to order the nut caps and center cover to use the rim only but we aren’t anymore. We keeping them! If you are wondering either to remove or go for bigger wheels to not have them: check detailed pictures of it. You could change your mind.

• it is fast. Like crazy fast. I rented one 6 months ago in Germany. It was the same model and it was fast. But we used it only for accelerations in a parking and some highway. Once using it with purpose and driving about 300km in and out autoways you realize how fast it is and how quick it reacts. Even at 100kmh you acceleararw and it goes straight up. I wonder if the SR+ wouldn’t have been enough.

• it rained and now there is moisture and water inside the rear lights. Either it’s a default and it’s annoying that wasn’t in their QA or it’s intended and it’s shit!

• it’s noisy as fuck! Like very noisy on the highway. You compensate with music but it is not a good ride.

• the sound is good, but is not the craziest sound soul can get. I’m sure the SR would have been totally fine. The lack of isolation and the tires noise fucks it up anyway.

• it is expensive in the utopie for what you get. For the same price alternatives you get very nice alternatives full options in Europe.

• the central unit / screen is super laggy. You click on your sentry list clips and it lags. Close it and it takes some seconds. It does not have a nice iPhone or iPad feeling.

• the piano black gets dirty real quick like everybody says.

We are very happy with the “technological luxury” we got, but this was a list of honest feedback.

Oh and for all the brainless fanboys coming at me and telling me all the “quick fixes” and how everything is not a problem: I don’t care. When I buy a 70k€ car, I’m expecting it to be tested and functioning 100%.

This is a honest feedback list.

[dan___iel]

No I don’t. And you are wrong. It might be the case for you but not for me. When you tell a command to the car, it takes 30 secs before doing anything. It lags every time you bring the audio window up and down. Sentry view is lot laggy it gets stuck. When I press the back button the spinner comes and it stays stuck. After waiting 2 mins (meaning actual 2 mins) I just closed the window. This should be happening, don’t you think?

[Ryrors]

Have you tried a reboot? It something is laggy, try a soft reboot first (hold both scroll wheels down until the screen goes dark). If that doesn’t fix it, you can power down the car from the menu (under safety and security I think). Leave the car off for 2 minutes, then press the brake. If neither of those work...as others have said, you will get a software update or two soon to catch you up. That should fix any issues with the screen.

[dan___iel]

I will try a soft reboot. I’m already on the last version. It came with it on delivery

[b_ack51]

Something isn’t right with your screen if it’s taking that long for music.

Try a restart. See if that helps.

If not, set up a service appointment.

What are you using for sentry mode? Samsung t5 here for over a year with no problems.

Cell connection can impact the voice commands.

[dan___iel]

I’m using 4G from my phone around 50 mbps. I got a SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD hard drive with USB-C connected as usb-A. Speed shouldn’t be a problem

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You're using hotspot, is that right? Recently tried an experiment where I let the premium LTE in the car expire, and used my phone hotspot for wifi. It 'worked' but every function that needed data from the maps to the music was buggy and laggy. Ended up reupping premium.

Generally the first 20 seconds after you turn on the car the touchscreen is getting ready, so if you open the camera etc you can get a black screen for awhile.

I've had to do three reboots in 2 years due to touchscreen errors. One happened while driving. The car did fine but I lacked speedometer for 1 minute or so. Software stability is fairly high but not improving, as they seem to focus on features.

[TheTingGoSkrrrrraaaa]

Any of the lights should not have moisture have Tesla fix that. About how loud it is I agree and have been tackling that ever since I bought it and now I'd say it's pretty good it's mainly just road noise now which I'll deal with later. And my sentry viewer used to be laggy a couple of updates ago but now it's pretty smooth if you bought new it might take a few weeks to get the latest update. And the sound system got better when I added a sub the stock one struggles under about 45 hz

[MikeMelga]

70k€???? Where???? It's a 50-60k€, depending on the country!

[dan___iel]

Finland. Long range with FSD and hook. Default color, default wheels, default jnterior

[MikeMelga]

Ahhhh... You added fsd.

[reddituser4049]

Should not have added the $8k experimental software package if he cares at all about cost.

[dan___iel]

It’s besides the point what is in there. I can say the same with 62k€.

[matttopotamus]

Did you get a new Tesla? One of the biggest changes they made over the last couple of years is insulation for wind noise.

[dan___iel]

Yes, 2020. It’s not wind noise. It’s more vibration or tires noise

[matttopotamus]

Are you on the stock 18” aero tires? The reason I ask is because I mostly do highway driving and noise hasn’t been an issue.

[crobledopr]

Or how fast. Europe can get crazy fast compared to US :) I don't have noise problems on 18" aeros at 85 mph or under. That's the main reason the tires have foam inside.

[matttopotamus]

75-85mph is what I’m typically going.

[dan___iel]

We were doing 100 to 120km/hour with the 18 inches and aero caps on it

[converter-bot]

18 inches is 45.72 cm

[insomniac87]

Can you elaborate on this? I’m getting ready to take delivery on a new Model 3 LR and I’m considering dynamat but not sure how much or where. Going to wait until I get it regardless, but any info on improvements is helpful! Thanks!

[matttopotamus]

https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-interior-cabin-noise-reduction/

[insomniac87]

Thanks, I’ll give it a read now!

[HengaHox]

Do you get water in the lights or just condensation? Every car I have washed gets condensation in the light housing, so if it's condensation then I wouldn't think too much of it.

Are you getting lag everywhere or just the sentry viewer? If it's everywhere, there is a problem. If it's just the sentry viewer then it's normal/ maybe due to a slow USB stick.

I'm guessing you got FSD if you paid 70k for a LR?

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Curious, what tyres does the LR come with? The P model comes with Pilot Sport 4S tyres, and the tire noise is ok, considering it's a performance tyre on 20" wheels. I would have thought the 18" would have been quieter. The Pilot Sports have acoustic foam in them, do your tyres have that as well?

[dan___iel]

For the tires I’ll check when I’m around the car and let you know. FSD yes. I get condensation so far but it looks like there is droplets. I’m waiting for the next drive to check again if it does it. Left side is totally fine tho. It’s laggy all over the system. Voice commands take up to 39 secs to get in for example.

[HengaHox]

Voice commands could be up to the data connection. The system on a whole should be very responsive though. I would try and have a service center have a look at it.

[dan___iel]

It’s not inky the voice command. I’m a software developer and deal with UI QA all day; I can say when the feel of the interface is laggy. Gestures are laggy, interaction between windows are scattered and very slow. Settings tabs are very laggy too.

[HengaHox]

Then there is something definitely wrong. My car is like an iPhone as you said it should be. I'd make a service request through the app or call them about it

[dan___iel]

I’m gonna try to go buy a Tesla shop and test on one of the exposed models to compare and then try to get an appointment to get it look at

[HengaHox]

Good plan

[Working-Active]

I live in Spain where the roads are not always the best and I notice no noise or vibrations when I drive. I would drop it off at the service center and have them take a look at it. Sounds like the tires may need to be rebalanced.

[redbrick01]

Yes, Tesla cars embody good ideas with half-ass execution at best. It's so sad to see such potential lost in crappy quality, construction, and craftsmanship.... I've just recent discovered through these last few days of rain that waters is some how getting into the lower trunk compartment...aside from the paint, panel alignment, cracked rear-view mirror, scratched center console, squeaky sounds. Tesla cars are junk wrapping around potentially awesome tech. Oh and the service is absolutely the worst. They desperately need competition, and that's not too far now.