Tesla Model 3 - V4.0

I didn’t realise Model 3’s came with Ions as OEM. How do you find them? Has anyone moved from Michelin/Pirelli to the Ions?

I’ve a 2021 M3P with Pirelli’s which will need to be changed in a couple of months. The Pirelli’s are quite noisy and harsh so I was considering opting for the Ions or even the Ions Flexclimate. Interested in anyone’s experience of either

Thanks for info. I’ll have a look at that RSymons video to see what he thinks. I probably will opt for either the Ion summers of flexclimate, just not sure which version yet.

I’ve see some reviews which compare the rolling resistance of various tyres but tbh I’m not sure it makes a massive difference in actual range. You’re probably right that the flexclimate wont be as good as the summer version in hot weather but as always we get a lot more colder wet than hot weather in this country.

yea I don’t like the PZ4s either, although I seen a couple of reviews suggesting the new PZ5’s are significantly improved.

EV-specific for a significant and unjustified uplift in price. No thanks.

Well i just got fed up of "buying" new cars just picked up a 20 m3 lr with 150km for 16k…..........gotta be a good plan right ?

hi, has anyone taken delivery or test drove the new standard m3, I’m thinking of buying but not sure if what you lose out on makes it worth looking at.

was out at Tesla last week but they didn’t have any to view in sandyford.

I'd imagine the main difference is the frequency selective dampers that are not on the standard.

Although I haven't driven one to compare, in general the highland is a very capable car.

I would also drive an ionic 6 for comparison if in budget

For what it's worth I was in Tesla in swords and was told they booked 22 orders last week as this Iran war is driving more towards electric and in turn towards Tesla.The 0.99% rate is given per quarter and salesman says they don't know if it will increase as of April.

Could be a bit of a yarn to get me to deposit down now but the there is a string possibility interest rates could rise from fallout of this Iran business so who knows.

I'm picking up the M3 standard tomorrow for a test drive overnight.

I'm picking up the M3 standard tomorrow for a test drive overnight.

That's a decent test drive alright, I thought I did well getting a few hours on a quiet morning at Cork.

May I recommend you a nice route to take, or perhaps a 1000km challenge?😁

No I have twice taken but test drive over last year. I'm in the process of buying a property that has been dragging on so that's only reason on didn't put a deposit down sooner.

I first test drove model 3 and then model Y. He said I could have the model 3 over night and then the model Y as well if I wanted to try both. I'm confident model Y won't fit in my driveway so I'll just stick with M3.

He actually said he could organize to have car dropped off and picked up at my house if I wanted. He was quite eager for me to throw down €250 deposit. I suspect this deposit goes to the sales rep in full .

I live in balbriggan and this was swords branch. The main line customer service agent was not as accommodating but was still booking in the overnight test drive once I said I expected to put down a deposit. I arranged that I can park my own car overnight with them so I'll pick it t up and drive it back to them. Hoping to test the range with a trip to Father in law in Kells wich will be a 2 hour drive (round trip) all motorway.

Any one knows if there’s a possibility to get complimentary colour upgrade considering that it’s quarter end?

Leaning towards LR RWD due to added features, although don’t really needs that extra range. I guess they should have launched something between 36.5 & 45k having added features.