TESLA MODEL 3 ULTIMATE BUYERS GUIDE - VERSIONS, REVISIONS, OPTIONS, PROBLEMS EXPLAINED

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This comprehensive guide delves into the various Tesla Model 3 versions and revisions available since its UK launch in 2019, with a particular focus on the used market. The reviewer, an experienced owner and seller, meticulously breaks down the four main models: Standard Range (RWD, ~200 miles real-world range), Long Range (AWD, ~270 miles real-world range), the lesser-known 'Performance Minus' (essentially a Long Range with performance acceleration but fewer visual upgrades), and the full Performance model (distinguished by 20-inch wheels, upgraded brakes, and track mode). Key updates like the late 2020 refresh (black chrome, heat pump, 82kWh battery for Performance) and the shift to China-sourced vehicles are explained. Interior options, including the durable ultra-white seats and the polarizing wooden dashboard, are discussed, along with practicalities like the center console evolution and the single-screen interface. The guide also touches on Autopilot features, premium connectivity, and potential issues such as water in tail lights, steering squeaks, and paint chipping, while reassuring viewers of the Model 3's overall reliability and value, especially with desirable options like Full Self-Driving on the used market.