u/-Logistically

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🔥 Hot ▲ 61 r/TeslaLounge

First Tesla. I finally get it.

Finally got myself into a '23 M3 RWD. 22k miles. Drives and looks brand new. My ideal color was blue, but I'm happy I at least got the premium wheels on it!

I did so much research prior to this purchase and ultimately decided the LFP battery was the best for me. I needed something that would save me money in the long-term, while also being bullet-proof reliable as I'm planning on driving it till the wheels fall of (saving up money for a house). Only thing I am currently concerned about is the battery degradation in the long-term but I hope that worry subsides with time.

I finally understand the hype. The Tesla fanbase always seemed "culty" to me and I never understood why they felt so strongly about their vehicles but after a week of driving this thing, I completely get it. This car made all other ICE vehicles I've driven feel extremely outdated. The best analogy I can come up with right now is I feel like I've had a flip phone all my life, and I just got an iPhone. I was worried the RWD model would be too slow compared to my previous car, but that instant torque really does put a smile on my face every time and it's zippier/more nimble than I anticipated.

Incredibly happy and blessed to be able to make this post, thank you all for the knowledge you've given me over the past couple of months. I sourced a lot of data from this subreddit.

I ordered a few things online to maintain the integrity of the car long-term and enhance the overall experience.

u/-Logistically — 13 hours ago
🔥 Hot ▲ 263 r/TeslaModel3

First Tesla. I finally understand.

Finally got myself into a '23 M3 RWD. 22k miles. Drives and looks brand new. My ideal color was blue, but I'm happy I at least got the premium wheels on it!

I did so much research prior to this purchase and ultimately decided the LFP battery was the best for me. I needed something that would save me money in the long-term, while also being bullet-proof reliable as I'm planning on driving it till the wheels fall of (saving up money for a house). Only thing I am currently concerned about is the battery degradation in the long-term but I hope that worry subsides with time.

I finally understand the hype. The Tesla fanbase always seemed "culty" to me and I never understood why they felt so strongly about their vehicles but after a week of driving this thing, I completely get it. This car made all other ICE vehicles I've driven feel extremely outdated. The best analogy I can come up with right now is I feel like I've had a flip phone all my life, and I just got an iPhone. I was worried the RWD model would be too slow compared to my previous car, but that instant torque really does put a smile on my face every time and it's zippier/more nimble than I anticipated.

Incredibly happy and blessed to be able to make this post, thank you all for the knowledge you've given me over the past couple of months. I sourced a lot of data from this subreddit.

I ordered a few things online to maintain the integrity of the car long-term and enhance the overall experience.

My only question is this: Do you think I should run a battery health test to see where the battery is at now? I know I probably sound overly concerned about this, but this is my only point of anxiety with these types of vehicles. I've heard that running the test can negatively impact the battery health.

u/-Logistically — 13 hours ago