Tesla Model 3 - V3.0

JOHNNYBEGOOD 123

Anyone here traded in their Model 3 for a Model Y.

Thinking about trading my 201 M3 SR+ for Model Y.

Any thoughts?

ELM327

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119218079#Comment_119218079

Yes it just increases, no notice. Anyone with a deposit is locked in at the ordered price. Generally the increases happen on a sunday night from my observations.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119219159#Comment_119219159

Not going to bother making a thread, at least not yet, as I dont have the car yet. The dealer is putting it through the NCT and replacing 4 bald tires first. We're going to be a 2 EV house now, keeping the Ioniq.

The X is a 7 seater, 75d in midnight silver metallic (best color of course), a real unicorn as not only does it have free Suc, but also has heated and cooled seats, the cold weather pack, 22' wheels, and premium audio. The only extra I can see missing is the tow pack, but, given the range impact I dont think I'd be towing in a 75 pack anyway.

(edited to add, I knew none of the above when I went to see it, only the 7 seats and the color, I travelled on spec as there weren't even photos up yet at that stage. I was calling the dealer about an MSM S they had put up the day before which sold that day, and my X was the same, sold within 2 days of listing)

AndyBoBandy

I'm logged into Tesla here and hovering over the 'Place Order' button for a new RWD Model 3, in anticipation of a price hike this week!!

eagerv

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119225807#Comment_119225807

Being impulsive myself, I would probably just press the button😁. The booking deposit is not too much to lose if things don't work out..

ELM327

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119225807#Comment_119225807

If memory serves, you have the pre LFP SR+ right? If so (and you have the funds to cover the gap) now is the best time to order. There will likely be a price hike soon, as US and mainland Europe have gotten one. Peer Pressure!

(Just make sure you select MSM!)

AndyBoBandy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119225860#Comment_119225860

Yeah, I just pulled the trigger...

The changes from my 2020 SR+ are just too many to ignore...

• Bigger battery (WLTP going from 409km to 591km)
• Heat Pump
• Double Glazing
• Refresh Interior
• MIC (quality)
• Heated steering wheel
• Chrome Delete
• Plus a few more that I keep forgetting (edit: thanks @eagerv );
• Power boot
• Rear lights (I much prefer the new brake lights)
• Ryzen chip

Only downside is I'd be losing .5s of acceleration to 100km/h, but as Fr. Fintan Stack once said;

"I've had my fun, and that's all that matters"

eagerv

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119225998#Comment_119225998

Great, well done.

I think the WLTP with aeros on is 510km. Car is great quality alright, I am certainly impressed. As you say it is down a little on power but it's a smooth performer and very well equipped.

Also plus new rear light cluster, Ryzen chip and power boot..

AndyBoBandy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119225913#Comment_119225913

Yeah, pre LFP 2020 SR+ with the 409km WLTP range - Made in USA

Pearl White all the way for me...... (I think it looks so much better with the chrome delete)

I'm still kicking myself that I didn't order it before the last price hike, as I was on the site, and had my config selected, all good to go.... THE NIGHT BEFORE THE PRICE INCREASE!!!!!!! So I'm not making the same mistake again....

Delivery April - June 2023 so plenty of time to make up my mind if IK actually want it or not (probably will want it).

slave1

FYI, current range on 100/80 mix roads is about 440kms in M3 RWD

burger1979

Hi, if you place an order for M3 SR, can you cancel if you want to before the due order date? I'm thinking of placing a deposit down, dont mind if i lose the €250. I'm going for blue with 18" wheels and standard interior. But I also have a deposit down on an EV6, due Q1 2023. I want to get in before the incoming Tesla price hikes. Thanks.

AndyBoBandy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119226260#Comment_119226260

Yes, you can cancel right up to the point of collection.

JOL1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119226260#Comment_119226260

Yes there is no obligation to finalise transaction until you accept delivery and make final payment. The only issue is the deposit is non refundable. You would also be able to defer delivery ifyiu were nit ready r unsure at time car is offered. With deliveries now listed as Q1 2023, there is plenty of time for further price hikes and pressing the4 button today locks in price.

JOL1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119225998#Comment_119225998

I did the same on Friday.. I ordered my car in January and got it in march, pricing before last 3K increase (was happy).. That means i have ordered two cars with similar spec within 5 months If Ireland follows US, UK, Australia and introduced another price rise the view i took is that the combination of my own car going up in value and locking in pricing for the new one, will most likely mean I could switch to a 2023 car without cost. The 250 deposit buys me that option and makes sense to me.

Fingleberries

Just dropped my car off at the service centre for some minor repairs (they were issues listed at collection, since the car was a display model).

I've got the loaner car for the next couple of days - a 2016 Model S P70.

I know I'm comparing my Model 3 with a car 6 years older than it, and that Tesla will have improved newer MS - but the M3 is just so much more streamlined and less cluttered inside, the handling is much nicer too - not to mention no CCS, ugh.

AndyBoBandy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119226340#Comment_119226340

I was the same when I got into an S90D loaner about a year ago.. felt like a big barge, and when I got back into my SR+, couldn't believe how much more nimble it was to drive... really didn't like the bigger steering wheel!! felt like a bus steering wheel!!!

eagerv

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119226340#Comment_119226340

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119226372#Comment_119226372

Don't tell unkel 🤣

Thumper Long

I too placed an order on Friday I’m now getting messages to confirm payment details I’m not sure what road I’ll take yet whether it’s AIB HP, or PCP as I believe that is now an option and whether I trade in or sell privately, or sell one of the kids and keep my Cupra too! Can I just ignore for now or do I need to do something and can I change my mind pre delivery any help welcome +1 for MSM!

burger1979

If i price up a blue SR, with white interior, on 18" wheels, the price comes out at €60,552.00.......552 over the limit. Do they give reductions at all? I would prefer the white interior.

eagerv

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119226431#Comment_119226431

No, I would not think so. You can only go white on white to still get the grant afaik

innrain

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119226431#Comment_119226431

The price gets over 60k and it does not qualify for the grant.

Basically only one option can be chosen and still fit in the grant. Exception: red color which goes over the grant limit straight away. Do not order software options at the purchase.

Doodah7

Question: does the principle of giving money to Elon Musk for buying a Tesla stick in anyone's craw sufficiently as to not want to buy one?

splashthecash

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119227461#Comment_119227461

No, i know he is in the news quite a bit recently but certainly wouldn't be enough for me to not proceed in placing an order. I still think he is operating on a different level to most of the planet in various ways - interpersonal\social communication is not one of them though 😅

AndyBoBandy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119227461#Comment_119227461

I don't really give a sh1te about Elon Musk, or giving him my money.

It just so happens that his car company make very good cars... If Jimmy Saville happened to be the CEO of Tesla, I'd probably still drive one.

Without Tesla the progression of EV's wouldn't be even close to what it is today.

He's also been pretty successful with the space travel business, doing what everyone said was impossible (SpaceX just launched 3 rockets to orbit in the space of 37 hours!! That's fcuking insane, and 10-20 years ago you'd be laughed out of town for suggesting it could be done).

I think he comes across as a bit of a weirdo, socially awkward, and plenty of cringe inducing moments, but I dont really care as when I drive my Tesla, he's not sat there beside me...

KCross

I think if your purchasing decisions are based on how cool or decent the CEO of the company is, then I don't think you'd buy much of anything!

Musk just happens to be very vocal so you hear about him more. Most other CEO's are keeping the head down.

jusmeig

Are we getting MIC or Fremont Model 3's? (Or a mixture of both)

Enigma IE

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119227699#Comment_119227699

I believe all M3's for Europe are being produced in Giga Shanghai. Berlin only currently producing MY, but will also make M3's for Europe in the future.

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119226340#Comment_119226340

Can you clarify the car you got?

there’s no such thing as a P70.

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119227699#Comment_119227699

All M3’s are MIC for Ireland.

slave1

Nope, it took someone wired like him to make the fighting step back to electric cars, same with his approach to rockets, he challenges the status quo like none before

Daithi88

EDD changed yesterday from “November 2022” to “August 22 to October 6”

M3LR/Blue/Black/Aeros.

Ordered 15-March.

Just another data point for anyone that ordered around the same time