A HARDCORE GEARHEAD BUYS A TESLA MODEL 3 - AUTOLINE AFTER HOURS 444

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Henry Payne, a self-proclaimed "hardcore gearhead" and race car driver, shares his experience owning a Tesla Model 3. Despite his traditional automotive background, Payne expresses a deep appreciation for the Model 3, likening the experience to being an early Apple adopter in the MS-DOS era. He highlights the car's minimalist interior, intuitive touchscreen interface, and surprisingly capable handling, even on the track. However, he notes limitations, particularly the undersized brakes which overheat during spirited driving and the lack of easily defeatable traction control on his rear-wheel-drive, non-performance model. Payne also discusses the learning curve of living with an EV, emphasizing the impact of weather on range and the necessity of planning charging stops. He praises Tesla's over-the-air software updates but acknowledges the occasional loss of functionality and the need for a robust service infrastructure, especially for non-software related repairs.