Tesla Model 3 - V3.0

Gumbo. How would you describe/compare the M3LR and M3P suspension in terms of stiffness/comfort? Thanks.

Check out Bjorns video I linked above. He compares both.

I know what you mean as I felt the same especially when passing big trucks. I think it's more of a perception thing. I was and still am a central line hugger and have always used that as my reference point when driving. This means that I'm much further to the right in my road position. When I engage AP it "pulls" me to the left but I've consciously beeb check where the car is in relation to both lines and find it's bang on in the middle. Even on N roads it's pretty accurate. There is no way to change this position with AP so I've just gotten used to it. Have a look in the side mirrors next time you engage AP and you'll probably find the same.

For the first year I’d never use AutoSteer when in the overtaking lane as I felt it was always keeping me to the left of the lane and as you say it was a lit uncomfortable passing larger vehicles when almost hugging to the left of the driving lane, but then an update came out which ventured the car a lot more in the lane and it feels much batter and safer now when overtaking…. That was about 2 years ago and I’ve generally not had a problem with it since.

No way. Refresh is coming so they want to push the sales for old model. New model cannot be 35K.

Probably because VRT and rebate on VRT is on a sliding scale. So VRT is on total value of car and extras. The base RWD is on reduced VRT but with the wheels it goes into next bracket. The LR is already on full VRT, so only extra VRT on wheels.

Don't ask me at what value the reduced VRT kicks in..

Just ordered the aero centre cap set for my 3. Not a big fan of the badge and individual wheel nut caps. I think this looks cleaner.

I quite like the full aero covers but nice to have an option if I feel like a change. :)

What will it be here about 53k? That's with no grant for business.

What's the difference between the long range rwd and dual motor awd, besides the lack of an extra motor in the rwd.

Those of you with children, how do you find the M3 in terms of practicality for buggies and rotating child seats? I don't have kids yet but am planning in the next couple years. I imagine it's harder to deal with kids in a M3 performance due to it being lower and less boot space than a MY. 

I have sat in both MY and M3 - I wouldn't want to sit in the rear of the M3 for 2-3hrs as a passenger but then again it's not often that I carry rear passengers so I think I'm being overly considerate for the few times I would take my parents to visit family, which would be at most 30 minute drive.

There may be occasions where I want to do a 500km day round trip without charging. Is this possible for a M3P taking it easy? I'd be driving 120kph until Kinnegad then national roads the remainder at 80-100kph depending on traffic with occasional overtaking (500km round trip w/o charging is not a deal breaker though).

I seen on reddit that people are able to fit some 18 inch rims to their M3Ps, which I would prefer for comfort and those dreaded potholes. Bjorn tested a MYP with 18inch rims so it must be possible?

The M3P would be my first and probably last car that has supercar acceleration under 120kph, I'd probably go for a MYLR/RWD after 5 or 6 years.

Do Tesla normally have a M3P to test drive?

How do you find the 20" uberturbines with potholes and bumps in general? Are you happy enough with the ride quality?

I think I'd swap the 20" for the 19" sports wheels

They improved the comfort and softened off the suspension in 2022 with the M3P.

Check the video I linked yesterday with Bjorn where he discusses the comfort on 20" wheels.

I have one, she is 11. Still using her car seat but won't be for long.

Rear space is tight behind my driver's seat (am 6.1) so the seat is back and down, if you want more space go for a Y, if you want a better drive (in my view anyways) go with a 3.

Either way, you will enjoy the car.

@TitianGerm I wouldn't be one bit surprised if you are correct. I believe the base Y will be sub 40k in the same period as I have said on here a few times (before the most recent price cut).

Yea, great setting. But pics must have been taken early, there looked to be a lot more cars there later. (Couldn't see my car in any..)