Some people love the idea of a new car more than the reality of owning one. But a Reddit post in the r/TeslaModel3 subreddit is resonating with drivers who say this electric vehicle is the rare exception.
"Usually after my first car payment I'm over a car," the original poster shared. "I have loved every mile on this M3!"
Since trading in their Honda Civic for a Tesla Model 3, the driver said the experience has been nothing but positive over the first month. No buyer's remorse. No second thoughts. Just a satisfaction that comes from cutting ties with the gas pump and discovering a quieter, smoother, and cleaner drive.
While Teslas often grab headlines for their sleek design or semiautonomous tech, this post reminds us of the less hyped, more practical reasons to go electric: no gas station detours, fewer maintenance issues, and lower repair costs. Those savings can add up to thousands of dollars over time.
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The post drew comments from others who have had similar experiences — drivers who say they're surprised not just by the convenience of owning an EV, but also by how much they like it.
"I love a new car, the smell, the cleanliness all of it and by the time the first payment comes around I'm usually over it too," one commenter replied. "Not this time. I love love love my M3!!"
Another added: "I tire of my cars fairly quickly as well, however, I've really enjoyed my M3P so far. It's definitely made me a believer in that EVs can be fun and this likely won't be my last EV."
Someone who's spent decades behind gas-powered cars chimed in, saying: "Been driving cars for 25yrs, but driving tesla made me feel like driving again for the very first time."
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