2020 TESLA MODEL 3 LONG RANGE 30,000 MILE REVIEW

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The reviewer provides a comprehensive 30,000-mile ownership review of their 2020 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD. Key positives include the exhilarating driving experience, the convenience of one-pedal driving, significant cost savings from not visiting gas stations, ample interior and storage space, a surprisingly good stock sound system, and the continuous value added by Tesla's software updates. The reviewer also highlights the practicality of the front trunk for food storage. However, criticisms are leveled at the center console design and lack of integrated wireless charging in this model year, the presence of single-pane windows leading to wind noise (though mitigated by loud music), and the absence of a power tailgate, a feature present in the Model Y. The reviewer also notes that the glass roof can contribute to higher cabin temperatures. Despite these drawbacks, the reviewer unequivocally states they would buy the car again, though they express a preference for the Performance trim over the Long Range for future purchases, regretting the added cost of Full Self-Driving (FSD) which they found to be an expensive party trick rather than a practical feature. The reviewer is ultimately trading in their Model 3 for a Model Y Performance.