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"Acceleration Boost" option, discussion as to which models and how much quicker
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jebinc
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WilliamG
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Even though I'm a P owner, I'm still envious that you guys got a fun power boost. Come on, Elon! Give us P owners a fun power boost! TAKE MAH MONEH!
jebinc
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Doesn't the comparison/option set kind of go something like this?
Existing LR AWD Owner: Three options; 1) Trade up to P and take a financial bath, 2) buy the Boost for $2000 and enjoy (AWD+), and 3) Enjoy what you have "as is" for no extra cost.
Existing P Owner: Continue to enjoy fastest 3 bragging rights, and in some cases, experience higher insurance premiums. Lobby Tesla for a P Boost or Ludicrous speed option as the LR AWD community did for the last six+ months
Deciding to buy new AWD or P future owner: Buy LR AWD for "X," Buy Stealth for "X+ $2000" (and likely experience higher insurance premiums than AWD or AWD+), Buy LR AWD and Boost AWD+ for "X + $2000," and lastly, buy full P3D+ for what, "X+$6000" (and likely experience higher insurance premiums than AWD or AWD+)
Existing LR AWD Owner: Three options; 1) Trade up to P and take a financial bath, 2) buy the Boost for $2000 and enjoy (AWD+), and 3) Enjoy what you have "as is" for no extra cost.
Existing P Owner: Continue to enjoy fastest 3 bragging rights, and in some cases, experience higher insurance premiums. Lobby Tesla for a P Boost or Ludicrous speed option as the LR AWD community did for the last six+ months
Deciding to buy new AWD or P future owner: Buy LR AWD for "X," Buy Stealth for "X+ $2000" (and likely experience higher insurance premiums than AWD or AWD+), Buy LR AWD and Boost AWD+ for "X + $2000," and lastly, buy full P3D+ for what, "X+$6000" (and likely experience higher insurance premiums than AWD or AWD+)
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I didn't say it was. I was referring to the copious number of fantasy holders who are hoping that Tesla updates their AWD to magically become a Performance.The boost wasn’t meant to compete with its superstar brother that competes with the M3. It was meant to runaway from pesky M340s and C43s from the Germans
LOGIC AND COMMON SENSE. Do you really believe they will cannibalize the P market AND piss off all the current P owners? If so, I have a bridge in Brooklyn I can sell you really cheap.This is pretty consistent with my experiences with LA lawyers...
As a lawyer maybe you could provide something to back up your strongly held opinions?
NEVER GONNA HAPPEN!
WilliamG
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This cements in my mind that if you have a LR AWD model, the upgrade is well, well worth the $2k if you want more performance without trading the car in and taking a massive hit toward a 3P.
Saying that, I'm in some ways surprised that Tesla is allowing the LR AWD model to get as close to the P as it does - in terms of power. And you know that means the 3P should get a performance boost!
But... maybe Tesla doesn't bother and just releases a new Model 3 Performance with the 100kWh battery rumored that just batters all of the existing Model 3s?
JTesmod3
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Does the performance model 3 really bring higher insurance premiums than the AWD Model 3? The VIN numbers (at least for 2018) are no different for performance vs. AWD? (My insurance company sees my AWD as a' performance').
The P is already ridiculously quick below 60mph. I am only interested in a boost if they can give us more power in the 60+ mph range. It would be nice to see a P complete the 1/4 mile in the low 11s and pull harder at highway speeds. Without gearing I am not sure how much improvement is left on the table though.
I agree. Don’t really see the point of faster 0-60. I’d like a little better passing power at 100mph.
Urbancowboy
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Selling stealth performance cars for $2k more than AWD nukes your logic.
And I’ve never heard that Brooklyn bridge thing before.
Keep rocking ALL CAPS BRO.
I am with you. 0-60mph is 3 sec is actually uncomfortable. Point it straight, head back against headrest and launch. Fun like a roller coaster but I only rocket off the line once in a while. With lack of gearing the torque is disproportionate once at highways speeds. I wonder how the Porsche Tycan feels at higher speed with its 2-speed transmission. Sure it adds more weight and add some complexity but I wonder if it is worth the trade off.
I love torquey motors but I also don’t want them to fall flat on their face at higher speeds.
Urbancowboy
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Agree on the video. I still am inclined to wait a bit and see what, if anything, Tesla does for the P owners.
sarcasm. bro.
and c’mon, arguing with lawyers is the best.
jebinc
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