Tesla Model 3 - V3.0

Gumbo · 17-04-2022 10:57AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118937876#Comment_118937876

Floor mats still included according to the Irish site.

I’ve seen the YT videos but it hasn’t hit Ireland yet.

listermint · 17-04-2022 11:24AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118938109#Comment_118938109

And the home plug ?

AndyBoBandy · 17-04-2022 11:29AM

Floor matts are included with all cars.

In 2 years and 1 month I’ve never even taken our UMC out of its pouch to try it out.

I’d say the vast majority of buyers will never use the UMC.

Gumbo · 17-04-2022 11:56AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118938188#Comment_118938188

No idea how to check that 🤷‍♂️

I think Tesla owners got spoiled getting the 2 for years. My Leaf only came with one cable, the granny cable from memory.

Gumbo · 17-04-2022 12:14PM

I also note Elon has said that once they arrive into stock they will be reduced to $200 in America. That means we will see the lower rate here so they should be less than €200 to buy if needed.

The done similar reductions with the CCS Conversion, Chademo adaptor and various other bits and bobs on their store.

A 32a Type 2 3 Phase Cable is €99 with them when everywhere else’s is selling them for €200.

slave1 · 17-04-2022 01:34PM

The good ole days are over where the Tesla came with everything, even including commando adapters.

I never used my Tesla UMC in two years, my current UMC and Phase 3 cable are still in wrappers

Gumbo · 17-04-2022 07:52PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118938188#Comment_118938188

Granny Charger and floor mats still come with the car in Ireland.

slave1 · 17-04-2022 08:13PM

Specs change from order to delivery, check out T&C's, the only time Tesla are offside is if it impacts range in which case you can cancel order including deposit refund. Couple of UK folk who ordered during Unicorn range gap of late last yr were offered full refund when their M3 RWD was fitted with hairpin motor.

speedfreak · 17-04-2022 08:20PM

First experience of SuC today at Birdhill. So easy and quick. If only there was one on Waterford route my Tesla life would be complete 😀

Xidu · 17-04-2022 11:44PM

My dog often jumped on my M3 to welcome me and his paw scratched the car a bit. So paint isn’t that good TBH.

Xidu · 17-04-2022 11:45PM

I saw the price up in few wks wonder if it’s becoz of EURO vs USD rate change.

USD spiked a lot recently.

Gumbo · 18-04-2022 03:21AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118941249#Comment_118941249

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118941261#Comment_118941261

Dog scratching will happen on most, if not all cars if a dog gets excited and is jumping all over your car.

Price increases are due to material increases and shortages. The same is happening to EU cars that are not based in US so the US/Euro trading is largely irrelevant.

reni10 · 18-04-2022 10:25AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118940192#Comment_118940192

M9 route needs a supercharger more than any other motorway in the country!

It would completely change ownership for anyone in the southeast of the country and is a massive black hole for any sort of charging infrastructure!

myszonutd · 18-04-2022 01:59PM

My initial EDD was August I'm hearing now from Tesla that it might be June, what would happen if I wanted to wait till July to get my car so that it is 222 reg plate and not June 221? Would I lose my spot and have to wait another month or two to get a new car again or would it be possible for Tesla to register my car for July?

slave1 · 18-04-2022 03:38PM

As June is end of quarter you can say with pretty certainty Tesla will not wait for you and the July 222 reg. If you decline the June delivery then you go back in the queue for August

slave1 · 18-04-2022 03:39PM

I'd take it if I were you, who knows the lag of European deliveries there will be given Shanghai still in Covid Lockdown

ferg01 · 18-04-2022 08:11PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118942856#Comment_118942856

I asked them this question before I took delivery of mine and it was a polite but definite “no”. I second Slaves advice and take what you can get when you can get it.

jusmeig · 19-04-2022 03:53PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118934721#Comment_118934721

How often would you drive from Dublin to Skibbereen without stopping?

If you want to drive all the way without stopping, I suggest speed limit, no hammering.

If you want to break it up a bit, do Dublin -> Cork, grab a 10 min break to charge at Mahon point and grab a latte, then 1 hour ~20 to Skibbereen.

You could drive a Model 3 standard range all the way on one charge, if you did a max of 100kph

myszonutd · 19-04-2022 10:29PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118943166#Comment_118943166

It seems like Shanghai is back in production I think I'll refuse the delivery for late June if it meant I have to wait another 2 months to get a 222 plate and not have a car that's already 6 months old when trying to sell it in the future, just because I took the delivery in June literally few days before it's 222 reg, that's so annoying in Ireland when they introduced it...am I being crazy or is that reasonable? I ordered my car in march so I don't mind waiting till August.

mobyduck · 20-04-2022 12:05AM

Don’t think I’d be able to resist getting it as soon as available, even if a 221 reg instead of 222, unless it was say a matter of just a week difference in delivery date.

Of course, if newer tech might be included in the later build/delivery, then waiting a few months might make sense, but that can be hard to predict.

slave1 · 20-04-2022 08:13AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118949192#Comment_118949192

Not at all unreasonable, July and November the Q2 delivery months from chatter around here and with Tesla. Splitting the year in two was stupid, typical unwanted Gov intervention.

Gumbo · 20-04-2022 08:16AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118949192#Comment_118949192

If it comes in august/September then you’ll have an old car in 3 months.

The number on the plate will go old quickly.

UK are the same with their march and September plate changes.

Fingleberries · 20-04-2022 08:46AM

I went for an ex demo model 3 in March, it was registered in Dec, so a 212 plate. With the second hand market the way it is and the price increases since I bought it, I would likely make a profit on it if I wanted to sell - whether its a 'six month old car' or not.

I suppose do what's right for you, but for me I wouldn't get as hung up on the arbitrary number because of the government splitting the year in two to help their pals in the motor industry.

AndyBoBandy · 20-04-2022 09:20AM

^^ Yep.

You can't see the numbers on your reg plates when you're sitting behind the wheel with a big beaming smile on your face!

wassie · 20-04-2022 09:30AM

...am I being crazy or is that reasonable?

Yes. Ok thats a bit harsh. But the plate nonsense was designed by SIMI to create this artificial limitation in order to sell cars. Annually I get as manufacturers (other than Tesla) typically go by Model Years. This 6 month cycle is simply to enable marketing hype BS and create fear with the consumer (a great incentivisor).

I say this as some one who took delivery in Dec 2020 and I have never given it a second thought.

Added to this is the fact production of new cars globally is constrained and will be for sometime to come. If you choose to hold out it could be at your detriment.

unabashed_goldfish · 20-04-2022 09:39AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118949192#Comment_118949192

If it were me I wouldn't wait simply based on the reg number.

Particularly for Teslas, which improve so frequently within a calendar year, if I were purchasing a second hand Tesla I wouldn't base it on the reg year as it's not a good indicator of what's in the car itself at all, so I'm not sure if worrying about the resale value is a good enough reason to reject it. Just my 2 cents.