Poll: What Was the Best Year to Get a Model 3?

Went with 2021 (specifically early to mid). Wife’s Y has been perfect. Has all the little details that I wish I had on my 2019 3. The double pane glass is tremendous when it comes to interior noise. No heat pump issues here as the weather hasn’t gotten below 20° and it’s garage kept, yet we definitely notice the improved efficiency when using the heat. My 3 has to be charged every couple days where as the Y goes 3-4. Radar is meaningless since they’re essentially paperweights once Tesla went to vision.

And most importantly, the price of the Y went up $7500 within a few months of ordering it (more if you ordered in early 2021). So I can literally resell the vehicle for a profit today!

Incidentally, if I’d have purchased FSD on our Y, I’d of DEFINITELY took a massive loss instead. Appreciate my ass.

GDN said:

I agree with this. I know dual pane glass and a few things have improved the car and I know you are looking for feedback on those things, so truly I'd say 2021 was likely the best before radar disappeared.

However, I have to say that 2018 was the best, they worked out the early bugs and provided me with a great car that I truly don't have that many complaints about. They've added features along the way with SW and nothing can take away the fun and joy I've had driving it for over 3 years.

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Good point (re fun and joy). I prefer our 2021, but I definitely wouldn't give up my years with my 2019 3. If anything I regret waiting till March for my 2019 and would have grabbed a late 2018 for the added tax credit if I can do it again.

garsh said:

I'm envious of those with an orange roof.
My roof usually looks more yellow. Sometimes more of a yellow-green. Not quite as pretty as the deep orange/red I've seen on others.

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Forgot all about the roof. Didn't really see it make a difference between our two cars this past summer.