Tesla Model 3 - V3.0

antfin

I was refering to the spec being sold by Tesla directly. It's not just €3.5k less than a new equivalent.

AndyBoBandy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122664601#Comment_122664601

spec up a white RWD, but add the 19” wheels and EAP and then come back to us.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122664609#Comment_122664609

Pah was the one who said a new one was only 3.5k more.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122663901#Comment_122663901

The point being made is that it's not just 3.5k more when you price up the same spec as the one Pah was referring to.

redlead

Question on navigation and I'm assuming the answer is no to the first two but they are both annoying me:

1. Is there anyway to preheat the battery when using non tesla chargers which is pretty much going to be everytime I use a fast charger.I was only getting 50kw at Ionity Kill south because of a cold battery after being parked up in the airport. I know you can trick it by putting a supercharger in the nav but that seems a bit annoying.

2. Is there anyway to include non tesla superchargers into the automated route planner when charging is required? Again the lack of a meaningful supercharger network in Ireland makes the existing functionality a bit useless. It looks like a great feature when used elsewhere as it calculates the best chargers and at what state of charge to pull in.

3. How do you have navigation turned on but sound turned off on it? I'm assuming I am missing something very obvious but it's handy to have Nav on to see final state of charge sometimes but don't want to be listening to it telling me where to go on a route I've done a million times.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122664960#Comment_122664960

1. Yes, if you hit navigate, charging, then select the charger. I do it with the Esb charger in Killarney for example. Works well.
2. I don't think so, but others may have a trick for that.
3. Yes,

Note
The navigation settings available can vary depending on region and vehicle configuration.

The navigation settings icon displays when you touch ... once you start navigating to a destination.
Note
You can also access navigation settings by touching Controls > Navigation.
Touch the navigation settings icon to customize the navigation system to suit your preferences (the available settings vary depending on your market region and vehicle configuration):

Navigation Guidance: Touch Voice to enable an audible reading for navigation instructions.
Touch - or + to increase or decrease the volume of spoken navigation instructions. Decreasing all the way to the left or touching the speaker icon mutes the instructions. You can also mute/unmute navigation instructions by touching the speaker icon. This volume setting applies only to the navigation system's spoken instructions. Volume for Media Player and Phone does not change.

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122664601#Comment_122664601

Now click into the standard range and add the 19” wheels and EAP like the other car to get a try comparison.

Whether it’s worth it or not is a different argument.

wassie

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122664982#Comment_122664982

1 Yes, if you hit navigate, charging, then select the charger. It do it with the Esb charger in Killarney for example. Works well

It depends on the charger. Some locations will activate pre-heating. Others wont. I can be very frustrating. eg Ionity Athlone doesn't work, so I have to put in ESB Athlone (N6 Kilmartin) instead.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122665352#Comment_122665352

That's a bit annoying, I must be lucky as it works for me on my routes. We should be able to activate it manually anyway.

CivilEx

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122665352#Comment_122665352

Is the Tesla mapping reasonably up to date - e.g. would all of the recent Weev 150kW locations in the border counties be present in maps and activate preconditioning such as Connaughton Road in Sligo or Buncrana in Donegal?

AndyBoBandy

a charger will only appear in the Tesla’s nav page if it meets certain criteria..

The criteria being it must be used regularly enough by Tesla’s, and also deliver reliable speeds.

Chargers can show up and then drop out of the list all depending on how often they are reliably used by Tesla’s.

CivilEx

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122665667#Comment_122665667

So are the chargers in my example in Sligo/ Buncrana, present in the Tesla maps (nav page) today?

pah

Sorry guys, didn't spot the EAP and upgraded alloys in the one I posted.

Surtely it would be easier to remove the EAP and drop the price? I doubt many people pay for the EAP here in Ireland?

John arse

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122666756#Comment_122666756

No I didn't either,not really familiar with Tesla.

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122666756#Comment_122666756

I never paid for it, but had it on 3 cars. 2xMS and 1x M3P. After having it, I’d love it again. But I wouldn’t pay €3800. I’d get it if they offered it on the referral scheme using credits though.

I don’t know why they don’t as it’s simply a software update for them, same as AB, and that’s on it for 5000 credits.

John arse

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122666824#Comment_122666824

The car I mentioned on carzone didn't mention autopilot (I couldn't see it anyway), it did have upgraded alloys and white interior though for 40k 2021 model 3 sr.

893bet

what’s the story with getting a flat tyre in a Model 3?

I only ask as I was talking with them about trying to time an order for January delivery and then got into servicing and the guy was saying if you get a flat you should get a special Tesla tyre to have them all the same (hmmmm).

Anyway. I see there is no spare but I assume there is nothing wrong with getting one and changing on the spot and then getting it repair and refitted? Unles there is something complicated with the tyre pressure sensors?

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122666851#Comment_122666851

Insane asking price regardless of options ticked.

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122666872#Comment_122666872

Just like most other cars, no spare.
Options :

1. Carry that foam gunk. I think it actually comes with the car?
2. Carry a small compressor and plug kit. Most punctures are small nails or screws and easily fixed at the road side in 10 mins.
3. Buy a spare wheel and keep it in the car with a jack and wheel brace. You loose boot space but may be handy for long road trips.

John arse

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122666879#Comment_122666879

I have Holts tyreweld sealant in my Ioniq 5, it's water based apparently and can be washed out by tyre fitters unlike the normal stuff which goes hard and destroys the tyre and you'll need a new tyre (Apparently?).

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122666895#Comment_122666895

I don’t use them so can’t confirm what’s better than another.

My local tyre guy told me the gunk can be cleaned out but it’s a manual process and to drop it down if I ever have to use it.

He just said he rips away at it over a day or 2 and it can then be fitted again with a plug.

John arse

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122666908#Comment_122666908

I've never had to use it ,touch wood?,🤞

893bet

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122666879#Comment_122666879

Ok, nothing complicated so really. Thanks

joe1303l

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122666908#Comment_122666908

I suspect some rogue tyre fitters use it as a bit of an excuse to convince some more innocent customers to buy a new tyre…

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122666939#Comment_122666939

Nope, same as every other car before it 👍

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122666955#Comment_122666955

There’s probably some technical literature that recommends not re-using.

Maxface

Appreciate may be unable to answer, but I have never ordered a car like this. Say I decided to go for the model 3 but wanted to collect for the start of the year, as in a 251 car. What is the best way to go about it, it will be by financing also. Thanks for any help with it.

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122667307#Comment_122667307

Order now, see when delivery is. If it’s before end of December, then reject it. Wait for the next boat in 2025. Could be January, could be June, then you’re into, ohh I want 252 instead of 251…..

If you like the car, and will be keeping it for many years then 242 or 251 will have little difference in 5 years. Look at 192 and 201 cars now and their retrospective price points second hand.

You may end up spending any potential future value on keeping the ICE running between now and then.
Basically, Tesla won’t hold the car. If it’s 31st December and you ask to wait a day, the computer says no, typically.

AndyBoBandy

the gunk might not work in an acoustic tyre as if the puncture is where the foam insert is attached to the tyre, it might not penetrate though the foam enough to seal the puncture.

I carry a plug kit & 12v compressor and have successfully repaired 2 punctures in Model 3’s.. one of which (my own), I put another 30,000km on a repaired puncture….

eeloe

Having a bit of a navigation issue that's driving me a little soft.

When driving on a motorway, say from Waterford to Dublin Airport, as soon as i get on the motorway, the sat nav, instead of saying in 90kms, turn left on to the M50, it will tell me to go straight at every junction on the motorway.

Is there anyway to change the navigation settings?

creedp

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122667688#Comment_122667688

I hate that feature as well. It seems pointless to keep referring to junctions that are of no significance to your journey. My own fault but it resulted in I taking the wrong exit from a motorway when I glanced at screen and saw 'now' so turned into exit before realising mine was the next one. Resulted in a 22km unnecessary round trip😆 Would love to be able to switch to Google maps view but I don't think it's possible