Tesla Model 3 - V3.0

AndyBoBandy · 16-09-2021 04:05PM

Its about 2 weeks newer than mine, so if they want to throw me €55k for mine, I'll happily take it and get a new MIC SR+....

AndyBoBandy · 16-09-2021 04:07PM

In fairness though, it is a very rare SR+ with fog lights..... they were only available as an add on in the configurator for a very short time at the beginning, so in that sense its rare!!

Moreilly · 16-09-2021 10:24PM

Any referral codes handy? ...just in case.......

Moreilly · 16-09-2021 10:35PM

Pm received ! Thanks for that ;)

trackdaychamp · 17-09-2021 02:07PM

If I want a SR+ on Jan plates in 2022 then what do people think is best time to order? I know there is a lot of knowledge on here so hoping you can give me your thoughts. Thanks

Kramer · 17-09-2021 02:15PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117903957#Comment_117903957

Tesla seem to be really adamant cars are registered by end of quarter these days. Others here have said there was "a gun put to their head", forcing them to accept cars registered days before the new reg. So December/June registrations were all but mandatory.

This year, 198 Model 3s were registered in June. July - 0.

To be certain, you'd need to order on January 1st for a likely March delivery, but speak with Tesla themselves.

Don't forget to use a referral code for your free charging, before that goes too, along with the VRT exemption/grants! (PM me if you'd like to use mine)

jordan191 · 17-09-2021 02:16PM

December, but you wont get a Jan reg Tesla model 3, most likely it would be march at they typically do deliveries for each quarter end

AndyBoBandy · 17-09-2021 02:16PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117903957#Comment_117903957

Probably now I'd say.. Its almost October so it’s be tight to get something this side of Christmas unless it was already on the ship!!

if ordering, use a referral code to get 1,500km of free Supercharging…

You can use my referral link to get 1,500 free Supercharger km on a new Tesla:

https://ts.la/andrew41074

Kramer · 17-09-2021 03:48PM

Probably now I'd say.. Its almost October so it’s be tight to get something this side of Christmas unless it was already on the ship!!

Cars take just 5 or 6 weeks to arrive here from leaving the factory so Q4 cars produced until mid November can & will be registered here by 31st December. That's 2 months away. Any cars ordered in the next 2 months will, guaranteed, be here in December.

The big question is will Tesla delay registering them until January 1st 2022.

Others have clearly said that last year, they wouldn't & insisted on registration by December 30th. There were VRT changes due on January 1st last year, so some would have paid more, but the bigger driver was obviously Tesla's quarterly delivery targets/numbers.

As I said, this year, ZERO registrations in July, 198 in June.

I'd suggest anyone wanting a guaranteed 221 reg speak with Tesla directly. If you order anytime this year & there's an inventory car that matches, you'll be matched to it.

trackdaychamp · 17-09-2021 09:07PM

Thanks lads. Car is ordered now. I know a guy in same neighbourhood with Model 3 so I had promised him the free supercharging referral already. I'd take the car in December or sooner actually now that I think about it

Sam W · 18-09-2021 02:39AM

Tesla has stopped the whole referral programme as of today.

AndyBoBandy · 18-09-2021 06:35AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117906829#Comment_117906829

You sure about that?

it’s no longer available to share vi the website, but still available via the app.

edit:: yeah, done from today!!

slave1 · 18-09-2021 11:05AM

Well given the Referral Program was all the way down to SuC use it also bodes poorly for preparation to open the SuC network. If it was he good ole days I’d have had a nice set off alloys with my referrals to date.

jhegarty · 18-09-2021 09:10PM

6 months later and finally did my first run to dublin. Left Bandon at 100% and arrived at the red cow (276 km) with 14% left. Kept as close the the speed limit as traffic allowed.

Happy it would make the airport without stopping , at least in good weather.

eddhorse · 19-09-2021 09:04AM

Good job, Whats the plan for the way back? Starting on 14% ?

jhegarty · 19-09-2021 11:20AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117910162#Comment_117910162

Charged up last night then traveled to the airport this morning. Should only need 10/15 minutes at Ballacolla on the way back.

rocky · 19-09-2021 02:55PM

Anyone else update the Tesla app on Android? Seems laggy and the location tab always starts by being very zoomed in, and extremely laggy while driving on the motorway... once or twice I had to force close the app.

innrain · 19-09-2021 05:33PM

Never used it while driving. For me it works fine. Try the usuals delete data app, reinstall. Make sure you have good connection.

rocky · 19-09-2021 08:53PM

I was at home, clocking the wife on the motorway... some speeds 😀

kesey · 23-09-2021 09:02PM

Anyone know how to get a Tesla Model 3 to talk to a Oneplus 8Pro? The Bluetooth link is needed for the car and the phone to allow talk and music. They won't behave so far.

wotzgoingon · 23-09-2021 10:16PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117930737#Comment_117930737

Is the phone able to connect to the car? Is that the issue or do you have another issue like you cannot get any function to work?

kesey · 23-09-2021 11:18PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117931018#Comment_117931018

In order to actually get music and answer calls etc in the car, they need to link up by bluetooth. And that’s the bit where my phone, a OnePlus 8pro, and the Tesla Model 3 don’t like each other! From what I’ve read online most recent Android phones will link with Teslas via Bluetooth. The onePlus 8pro seems to have a particular difficulty.

slave1 · 24-09-2021 11:23AM

So I've had a SR+ FSD loaner for guts of a week.

Coming from a 2015 85S with air suspension it has a harsher ride, the range is shorter and when I charged at a 50kW public charger the speeds were similar (probably as expected, haven't looked up the 3 voltage).

Build is better, seats are better and it's a lot more "solid" all around, the bonnet seems flimsy and the boot too small for me. Handles, I got used to instantaneously, same with screen and buttons etc, nice the way you can slide your hand around all the edges of the screen to steady the "pointing" finger, don't have this with embedded screen on the S. Not mad on the small steering wheel either nor the screen size. Don't miss the instrument cluster.

FSD does nothing for me, on motorway I thought it would pass a slower car (on navigation) but it just stays in lane, had a ghosting break where a van ahead of me was turning off and had left my lane but the car decided to hit the brakes anyhow (this does not happen on AP1).

Overall it's a meh rating from me, would I get one when it comes time to move on my S, I'm not jumping up and down at that prospect.

ELM327 · 24-09-2021 12:28PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117932474#Comment_117932474

FSD is useless over here thanks to stupid EU implemented UNECE rules. The only benefit to having FSD in a new Tesla is to avoid disabling AP to change lane yourself.

I'd agree with most of your assessment but I did miss the second instrument cluster!

AndyBoBandy · 24-09-2021 01:57PM

I'd be the exact opposite to you guys...

I had a 2017 S90D loaner for a day, and although it was plenty quick, and plenty roomy, and plenty soft on the lumps & bumps... I have to say when I got back into my 3, it just felt so much nicer to drive, I felt so much more connected to the car/road/drive, and yes, so much nicer with the smaller steering wheel... the S wheel felt like i was driving a bus it was so big.... I did also like the smaller display behind the wheel, but I didn't miss it when I got back into the 3.

If I was rolling up/down motorways all day every day, the S of course would be a great car for doing so, but for a combination of all driving types, the Model 3 can't be beaten...

If the new Model S has some of the same driving feel as the Model 3 has, then I'd have one in a heartbeat. I also seriously hope the new Model S when it comes to Europe has a proper CCS socket on it, as I wouldn't want to be dropping north of €100k on a car, and have to use a fiddly adaptor to plug it in at most charging stations...

Fitz II · 24-09-2021 02:18PM

So after 20 months of ownership said goodbye to Blusain Bolt today off to its new owner in a hassle free transaction. Car was flawless, no issues, no panel gaps 😂. Never had a car before that had so few issues and worked so flawlessly. Also never had a car before depreciate so little during my ownership. Now I am out of tesla I would make the following observations.

The good

Acceleration is fun, but only for a while.
Instant response never gets old.
Supercharging network was great.
Never once used the granny charger or an on street charger.
Range anxiety is only in your head or for the unprepared.
Never steps out of line unless you want it to.
Good in snow.
Kids loved it.

The bad

Safety systems a bit overly aggressive to intrude.
Looks are only really alright.
Wind noise is a bit much on the motorway.
The subscription service is a nickle and dime plunder job.
Handling is a bit numb, never really eggs you on car really want you to relax into a cruise.

As far as I am concerned as a car its truly excellent but not without its flaws. Tesla owners can also be a bit fanboyish too. Doubt this is the last tesla I will own. EV's are certainly the way of the future.

JDilleen · 24-09-2021 02:21PM

Spotted this in the car park in Mahon Point close to the superchargers. Will call in once it's opened!

rocky · 24-09-2021 04:50PM

Went back to version 3.10 of the Tesla Android app, v4 was unbearably slow and unreliable, was looking at the loading circle more than doing useful things with it.

bf · 24-09-2021 05:57PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117933469#Comment_117933469

That sold quick! In fairness you had it well priced. Did someone by privately or did a dealer buy it off you?

Fitz II · 24-09-2021 06:13PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117934442#Comment_117934442

Was a private sale on adverts...much better than the dealer offers. I think at the kment the model 3 is the hottest car out there. I lost only 7k from new in 20 months.

Tesla Model 3 - V3.0

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