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2 years on from selling my S, I'm considering a 3. What has got better, what still sucks?
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Icey
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Service is much worse
Communication is much worse
Summon is much better
There are still bugs that come out in every release
Releases in the last 6 months have been few and far between (from 4-5 updates per month to 1 update every 2-3 months)
NoA still not working correctly around freeway onramps/offramps
AP2 is about on par with AP1 now
More charging infrastructure around
Many more things to do in your car while charging. Netflix, YouTube, Web Browser, Games
Many more Teslas around, not as many waves tho
Less ICEholes around, more EVholes around tho.
Supercharges still getting full from time to time. (Adelaide, Richmond, Broadway mainly)
Communication is much worse
Summon is much better
There are still bugs that come out in every release
Releases in the last 6 months have been few and far between (from 4-5 updates per month to 1 update every 2-3 months)
NoA still not working correctly around freeway onramps/offramps
AP2 is about on par with AP1 now
More charging infrastructure around
Many more things to do in your car while charging. Netflix, YouTube, Web Browser, Games
Many more Teslas around, not as many waves tho
Less ICEholes around, more EVholes around tho.
Supercharges still getting full from time to time. (Adelaide, Richmond, Broadway mainly)
Tam
Well-Known Member
Generally agree, although service in adelaide remains fantastic, but communication with service enforced by tesla is worse.Service is much worse
Communication is much worse
Summon is much better
There are still bugs that come out in every release
Releases in the last 6 months have been few and far between (from 4-5 updates per month to 1 update every 2-3 months)
NoA still not working correctly around freeway onramps/offramps
AP2 is about on par with AP1 now
More charging infrastructure around
Many more things to do in your car while charging. Netflix, YouTube, Web Browser, Games
Many more Teslas around, not as many waves tho
Less ICEholes around, more EVholes around tho.
Supercharges still getting full from time to time. (Adelaide, Richmond, Broadway mainly)
Yep. When I first got my Model 3 there was a degree of ‘frisson’ seeing another Model 3 on the road and often getting the wave. Not often from S/X drivers though, as if their ’club’ had just opened its doors to the plebsMany more Teslas around, not as many waves tho
These days, nuthin’.
AussieOwner
White M3 2021 LR
I don't find this to be accurate (I am in country Victoria), always get a wave or a smile or both. Had one lovely young lady wave at my yesterday and a guy give the 'peace' sign the day before. Your milage may vary.Yep. When I first got my Model 3 there was a degree of ‘frisson’ seeing another Model 3 on the road and often getting the wave. Not often from S/X drivers though, as if their ’club’ had just opened its doors to the plebs
These days, nuthin’.
SabrToothSqrl
Active Member
had a S for years. sold it for a 3. suspension was a deal breaker. bought an X.
Was the young lady waving for the car or for you?
Still plenty of attention if you want it in adelaide, and plenty of people of all ages wanting to chat about EV. I suspect this whole road tax thing and some media around the future of fossil cars has made a few consider the options coming up.
Its surprsing how much the under 15 year olds know about a tesla. Can definately see a generation coming through that will have no interest in petrol.
Its surprsing how much the under 15 year olds know about a tesla. Can definately see a generation coming through that will have no interest in petrol.
If you can afford it , take the Audi ETRON 55 for a test drive. Far better build and quality, charges fast and being Lithium phosphate, no problem charging to 100% each time with no degradation.
I have just sold my Model 3 and looking for my next EV .... at this point in time the Audi ,or the MIC Y or ID4 (when released) are possible candidates.
I have just sold my Model 3 and looking for my next EV .... at this point in time the Audi ,or the MIC Y or ID4 (when released) are possible candidates.
Interesting. Always enjoyed the audi’s I’ve owned. Will look further.
Hmm... 55% more expensive than Model 3 Long Range, 40% heavier, 80% of the range.
Each to their own...
Not everyone cares about the price nor does everyone have the same criteria that is important to them. Thats why many buy a petrol audi over a petrol ford at more than double the price. The weight is concerning though, as that would likely deteriorate the driving experience, but audi do make an exceptional adaptive suspension system.
The size of the boot entry makes a model 3 an impossibility for our lifestyle for example. It cannot even enter the equation. That doesnt mean its a bad car nor does it mean tesla got it wrong, as no car suits everyone. Thats why I have an S.
Tesla Bjørn has compiled a spreadsheet of comparison data for a wide range of EVs under different conditions. Of interest to the road-trippers is the 1000km data. It shows how long it takes to drive 1000km taking charging into account. I’m still digging to see the charging strategy and conditions.
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I bought a secondhand S over a new 3 for exactly that reason - I was used to an Audi that had a decent boot space. But otherwise the 3 is a great car and good bang for the buck - it will probably be my next car.
I would really like the etron or EQC to have been a good thing, but they're just disappointing. Tesla got gifted 8 years of head start by the rest of legacy auto, and it really shows.
And as to getting waves, I get (and give) them all the time, both from Teslas and other EV's.
I would really like the etron or EQC to have been a good thing, but they're just disappointing. Tesla got gifted 8 years of head start by the rest of legacy auto, and it really shows.
And as to getting waves, I get (and give) them all the time, both from Teslas and other EV's.
Fascinating stuff... no 24 kWh Nissan Leaf in the list though
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