Deliveries of Model 3 are about to begin/have begun in Portugal. One quick question for the TeslaRati: We have two engine/battery(?) options: Long Range and Performance. The Performance cost 10000 Euro extra. Is it worth 10mph (17kph) and 1.3s less fron 0-60mph? Inquiring Minds... Thanks for your comments!
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How would anyone be able to answer this for you?
I'm not trying to come off rude. I'm just curious as to what sort of answer you expect. You know the specs and you know the price difference. We don't know your financial situation, whether you care about performance or the extent you care, etc., etc.
I'm not trying to come off rude. I'm just curious as to what sort of answer you expect. You know the specs and you know the price difference. We don't know your financial situation, whether you care about performance or the extent you care, etc., etc.
I believe for most people the LR AWD has more than sufficient performance for everyday driving - the extra performance won't make a huge difference inside city driving. I believe the Performance model performs noticeably better in faster speeds, though this is anecdotal from other users. If you're already contemplating between the two options you should go for the performance model as I fear you may regret later if you settle for the LR model.
I might suggest looking at this thread where similar is being discussed:
Picking P3D or AWD with EAP?
Picking P3D or AWD with EAP?
We have one of each, Jorge. To me, the performance transforms the car... more than just 0-60, it enhances power everywhere. However that comes at the price of range. LR with aero wheels will have much better economy/range, and is plenty fast.
So, if you just love performance, have the extra money, and seldom need more than 200 miles in a day, go performance. If you do a lot of distance driving or aren’t that big on ultra high performance, stick with LR.
So, if you just love performance, have the extra money, and seldom need more than 200 miles in a day, go performance. If you do a lot of distance driving or aren’t that big on ultra high performance, stick with LR.
suwaneedad
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Nearly everyone gets used to it within an hour, many within a minute. The brain is incredibly adaptable.
The other thing I would say (in addition to this excellent advice above) is that, it depends on what you are coming from. The range is less on the performance, but, knowing that you have a car that is faster where it counts than most ICE cars on the road (even many high performance ones) either means something to you or doesnt.
How much that is worth to you is a personal thing. It may be worth nothing (it is for many people here), and would also depend on what you are coming from, AND what you still have to drive, AND what your primary purpose for the car is.
I got the performance version and am very very happy, even though the range is less than the non performance one would have been because of the tires etc. I only have 2 vehicles in my house, my Model 3, and my wifes new X3 M40i. I have a co worker who bought the Mid range model... but he already has a performance car, so did not feel compelled to get the performance model because he has a high performance car already.
"is it worth it" is a very personal decision.
Not only do you "get used to it", after a few drives in the model 3 every other car seems incredibly fussy / busy.
Since I am spending your money I would get the performance.
Unless you’re taking it to a track I’d have to say no. I have a LR for daily driving and it’s responsive and fun, a fantastic car. You’ll really enjoy it...congratulations. EAP is very much worth the money. Color, wheels, and interior are personal choices.
jkoya
NA2 NSX
I think you will be happy with either car, but If you can swing it, I would get the performance.
Thanks for all the answers! I have my mind set on the Long Range (car is to be shared with my wife). The ONLY extra I am missing is a heads-up display. How come there is not an add-on manufacturer yet?
Thanks for the reply! Apparently the company has gone belly-up last year. 36% of customers reported connectivity problems. Besides, They do not provide an option for the model 3, which seems consistent with their going bankrupt
UngaBunga1989
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I have driven both versions. I bought my Performance model without having driven the LR AWD, non-performance version though. I am very glad that I did. That said, if you never drive the Performance version the "regular" AWD version is an awesome car. You would only miss the Performance if you experience it. The entire car just feels more dialed-in from a handling perspective. The AWD feels like an excellent sports sedan and the Performance model feels like a sports car. How you value that difference, however, is highly personal.
UngaBunga1989
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It is also lower to the ground and has a tuned suspension. The ride feels much better "planted" -- especially when things get twisty / curvy.
JBare
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This is how I feel about my MId Range, all that I could afford. I let a friend test drive mine then he went out and test drove an x, s, and p3d and was telling em I had to go try ludixludi mode. I think I'd rather not know what I'm missing
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