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    New Softer Suspension

    This is exactly the comparison I was seeking. After many years driving the M3 and my wife's Works Mini, I will miss the flat cornering but it seems like the the current setting is a reasonable compromise for most situations. Thankfully no one has mentioned "floaty" except to say that it isn't...
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    New Softer Suspension

    Having read early reviews about the original "sporty" suspension, I'm now finding comments like "soft" and "floaty". This isn't what I have in mind at all. Has anyone driven both who could offer comments? Is there some way out of the floaty one on a new car? I'm a very early reservationist and...
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    Order estimate pushed back

    The more months that go by, especially for white interior, the greater the chance of getting a real good look at the Porsche Mission E.
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    Before the 3, what have you owned/driven?

    1952 Plymouth 1960 Chevrolet 1964 Pontiac GTO 1969 VW Karmann Ghia 1977 Honda Accord 1983 Honda Accord 1978 Datsun 280Z 1992 BMW 325i 1995 BMW M3 The M3 will be hard to give up, but it's time. A large 4-door sedan wouldn't be my first choice, but I want an electric car and the Model 3 is the...
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    Daul Motor AWD Suspension

    Does anyone have thoughts or facts about how or if the coil suspension changes with AWD?
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    Guesstimated Headroom and Legroom

    I'm 6'4" so would like some kind of guesstimate of headroom with the top up. Maybe somebody at the reveal who took a ride might have some thoughts even though there was no top at the time. Getting in and out is rather a must. Legroom is probably not a problem as Franz von Holzhausen seemed ok...
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    Converting an ICE to an EV

    That's a very thorough reply - thanks for the great info. I'll wait for a Model 3 and/or Roadster.
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    Converting an ICE to an EV

    I would love to have my old BMW M3 converted into a performance electric car, but I'd want a turnkey installation. If anyone knows a shop that would do it, please let me know.
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    When is your Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive due for delivery, mine is in late 2018?

    Sep - Nov 2018. About 50th in line opening day - about 100 miles from Fremont.
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    What are you going to dump.....

    1995 M3 if the Model 3 isn't too big (a real concern)
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    Will the Model 3 be better built for taller people?

    6'4" here and fit in the Model S ok, but getting out is awkward because the B-pillar is in the way with the seat pushed back.
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    Will you sell your new Model 3 for a profit?

    Nope, I just want it as my personal car.
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    Elon Musk Reddit AMA coming, your questions please.

    Dimensions, please.
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    Model 3 to get Hankook Tires

    AAAAK...what about Michelin SuperSports?
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    Possible hidden costs

    Shhhh...no more ideas in public, please
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    Motor Trend live at Gigafactory with Model 3 today!

    I put one at post #133 in the Dimensions thread for this very reason. Somebody with good measuring tools could get a good guesstimate using the wheels for reference.
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    Model 3 Steer Wheel

    steer wheel here:
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    Model 3 Dimensions

    Great - I was just about to post a similar picture. For those of you with measuring tools, here's one of the back so someone can guesstimate the width from the license plate (my plate with similar frame is 12.25" in width) and here's another side view from the top of the Gigafactory:
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    Model 3 Dimensions

    I was one of those, and I hope you're right. This is potentially really good news.
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    No sound, no soul?

    I LOVE the exhaust sound of the Model S as is..
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    How long was your wait in line? (I think we were at the slowest store..)

    Arrived at 8:30a, out at about 10:15a in Monterey. I was about 50th in a line of about 150.
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    Tesla has some more education to do

    The video sure makes it clear why the gas station model won't work
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    Tesla has some more education to do

    Putting aside the "threat to Tesla" angle, I don't see why gas stations wouldn't have, say, one charging "pump" eventually. We were discussing this very thing in the reservation line the other day. The disadvantage to station operators would be how long the car would be there, but they could...
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    Grill Me!

    Wow, these are good. It wouldn't take much to finish the unfinished front end.
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    Model 3 Dimensions

    Car and Driver here: 2018 Tesla Model 3 - Official Photos and Info said this: "It has the size and stance of another car called the 3(from Mazda)...." The Mazda 3 is 180 in length, 106 wb, 71 in width.
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    Is it ugly? (Poll)

    I changed my vote from 7 to 8 in the poll.
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    Model 3 spotted in the wild!

    This thing is really growing on me. When they first came out on stage, I thought "meh - 4 door sedans", but all these pictures tell a MUCH different story. It's really a beautiful car. Tesla seems to have done it AGAIN.
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    Handling

    Now that we've got some idea of dimensions, I think the car is comparable to the current large M3 sedan. If anyone could comment on handling of the TM3 vs M3, please do.
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    Question to the people who sat in one

    Thanks for posting this important subject. The Model S has an awkward B-pillar placement, so I found in my test drives that with the seat position back (tall driver), it WAS hard to get in and out. I don't know if they let reveal attendees ride in the front seat, but if anyone did, please comment.
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    Model 3 Dimensions

    The current A4 and M3 are about 185 inches in length with 110 inch wheelbases. That's about 4700mm and 2800 mm.
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    Model 3 Notchback Trunk - Deal-Killer?

    I'd prefer a liftback, but the trunk's just fine with me. If the rear seat folds down, it would make a lot of flat space.
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    Handling

    One of the most important characteristics (if not THE most important) of a car for me is handling. The electric car torque blastoff is great, but we all live with handling every second. My old BMW M3 still handles well, and for several years I have been waiting to purchase a second-model-year...
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    Your Ideal Model 3 Color Configuration

    An interesting cobalt-like blue with light tan next-gen interior
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    Front End... Hmmmmmm

    No worries...this thing's not finished.
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    Can Anyone Guesstimate Dimensions?

    Could someone who attended the reveal provide some hints on the car's dimensions, particularly length? How about headroom and legroom for a tall person? Maybe someone who's experienced at eyeball measurements could even tell the external dimensions from the pictures. If so, please comment.
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    M3 is a BMW.

    I have an actual M3 and I rather like calling the Model 3 an M3. Has a nice ring to it.
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    Biggest concern ahead of the big reveal?

    I'm pretty positive here. I'll bet it will look good (hatch like the S is ok with me) and will be fast. Oops - I just remembered something. I'm 6'3" and I drove the S with the seat pretty far back. The position of the B pillar made it hard to get in and out. With a smaller car, it could be a...
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    Will the Tesla 3: be 20%, 15%, or 10% shorter in length than the Tesla S?

    Phooey - this thread is disheartening. I assumed it would be -10% in length or roughly the same as my old M3. The current M3/M4 is too big for me.
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    What type of car is Model 3 replacing for you?

    M3 would replace M3 (1995 BMW M3)