Tesla Model 3 - V3.0

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119172453#Comment_119172453

I have the white on white in my M3P.

It would not have been my first choice but it’s really nice in the flesh. The white is really nice interior.

Once your not eating kebabs with your bare face it’s quite easy to keep clean :)

Fingleberries

Anyone transport bikes with their M3?

We have three adult size bikes, no tow hitch or roof rack. We had a boot / rear mounted bike rack on our previous car (a Toyota Auris hybrid)

I'm nervous about putting it on the boot of the M3 (I have the 2021 model with the motorised boot). Do you think the existing bike rack might work or have any alternatives?

AndyBoBandy

In my 2020 Model 3, the boot appears to be made from tin foil, and I wouldnt be hanging 1, let alone 3 bikes off of it!!

I'd suggest the roof bar bike attachment though it will kill your efficiency - Not a problem if plenty of SuC's around...

JOL1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119168789#Comment_119168789

A

1st world problem😀

JOL1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119172453#Comment_119172453

You can still get Black, Midnight Silver or Blue without White interior and qualify for the grant. If you are set on the (Black/White interior you are correct in that it is only white colour car that will still qualify for the Government grant. You would need to value the Black/White interior highly to justify a 5k difference. Personal choice.

jusmeig

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119172547#Comment_119172547

It was 2 years ago, I just remember saying -> I can live with this at the time.

I've a new M3 on order, so Chrome begone at some point over the next 6-12 months!?

slave1

Chrome delete along with centre console matt finish were great moves, show they listen to the customer

eagerv

I see in the next update that the windows will close (if they are cracked open) if it rains. Apparently also listening to customers' requests. I think they already close when the sun goes down.

IIRC my 2015 Skoda Superb Elegance did the same.

mfceiling

I hope I'm not imagining this but, did the maps not used to show red lines where there was traffic jams when using navigation?

Nothing on the maps now to show where there is traffic jams.

JOL1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119180191#Comment_119180191

This is a function available only with Premium Connectivity.....it is working for me

mfceiling

That's strange because I'm paying for premium connectivity!!

eagerv

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119180287#Comment_119180287

Yes working fine for me as well. You also have to have the bit clicked on the map screen to allow it.

mfceiling

Fixed it!! You have to press the traffic light symbol.

Zurbaran

After considering the alternatives I decided to order. Went with a blue rwd, no other options. Other than really liking it on the test drive the fact that the price is locked in is what swayed me after the experience I had with my last failed order from vw where the price went up a number of times and there still wasn’t as much as a build date by the time I cancelled.

when I was in with the guy in Sandyford he did a pcp quote which I was happy with but since ordering it is asking me to confirm the way it is being paid and since pcp is not on the website yet and the finance option is with AIB, am I holding up the order in anyway by not doing this part?

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119189641#Comment_119189641

Best to send the delivery team an email to confirm the best course of action.

DeliveryIE@tesla.com

Zurbaran

Will do, thanks Gumbo.

eagerv

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119189641#Comment_119189641

As long as your order is in, I would have thought payment isn't so important, I would probably click any of the non cash options and then sort out with Tesla as Gumbo says by EMail or telephone call (Not so easy at times). The chat box on the order page is also handy when available.

Thumper Long

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119189641#Comment_119189641

Without being nosey, out of interest what is the GMFV for the M3 with the optional colour and is there a limit to what % deposit you can put down? Most manufacturers seem to limit it to 30%, TIA

Zurbaran

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119189962#Comment_119189962

I was hoping to get it emailed to me but that didn’t happen. For my needs I did it at 16k deposit over 3 and 4 years. 3 years was 570 odd a month and 4 years was 550 odd. The final payment was around 21k for 3 and over 17k for 4 years. Pretty sure the apr was 4.99% which is .9% higher than the hp. I noticed the uk is 5.9 on pcp over there.

no idea what the max Tesla do but the highest I’ve seen is 35%, with Toyota/Lexus I think it was.

Zurbaran

I must say I was impressed with the test drive experience. Not having a sales man in your ear when you get there and when you come back from the drive was very pleasant. A far more relaxing experience and no bullshit.

Thumper Long

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119190228#Comment_119190228

Great thanks for that

JOL1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119189641#Comment_119189641

Congrats ...you wont regret it unless you allow yourself obsess about delivery date....

Zurbaran

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119190458#Comment_119190458

I’ve been through the waiting game with my gti clubsport order (I wanted to have one last ice blast since I knew electric is the future). I never got to test the clubsport but compared to the normal gti the model 3 is a much better experience and definitely quicker. Not the same handling, especially with the progressive steering that car had but the overall model 3 drive is very nice and doesn’t have excessive road noise like the golf.

it says January to February for my order but I’m not banking on that.

Bovakinn

The missus and I are in Kerry for the week on holiday in my 2022 RWD. We stopped at the Superchargers in Cork on the way and the car wouldn't charge. I was getting two errors, the charger has no power and there was a communication error with the charging equipment. Luckily there was a service tech there on his lunch break who was kind enough to help us out. He ran a remote diagnosis and found that the charge port ECU wasn't responding. He rebooted the ECU (disconnected its power supply) and the charging began. Told me that it could have just been a glitch and be fine or it could be a fault and could happen again, either way, I have a service scheduled for the 29th. Went to plug into the ESB charger in Kenmare last night and it took a few attempts to get working with the same errors showing on the screen again. I'm actually really nervous to drive around Kerry for the week now.

AndyBoBandy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119199744#Comment_119199744

Have you tried to AC charge?

If I was you I'd be taking any opportunistic AC charge you can get while down there to keep the battery SOC% as high as possible.

Bovakinn

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119199774#Comment_119199774

AC charging seems fine, I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for them for the next week.

PaulJoseph22

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119199744#Comment_119199744

One of the Main reason we got rid of EV was the above, as a business vehicle, it could not be relied on.

ELM327

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119200366#Comment_119200366

It absolutely can. ICE cars have issues too, and like the Tesla in this instance, both would be under warranty anyway

eeloe

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119190228#Comment_119190228

At these prices i might actually afford one! :O

wassie

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119200366#Comment_119200366

Appreciate it doesnt work for some, but for me 18 months in and the gap on the savings I've made on my M3 as a company car (travelling all over the island) compared to my old ICE car is getting larger every week thanks to rising fuel prices.

Not having to pay for or schedule time for servicing twice year is a bonus I didnt account for either.