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Australian Model 3 Waiting Room
- Thread starter rgc1990
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While I wait for my LR to arrive, I took a RWD for a test drive today. My first time driving a Tesla, and I have to say it was a wonderful experience.
I’m coming from a 2020 Audi RS3, and prior to that a 2006 Subaru WRX, which was heavily modified.
The RWD had plenty of punch as I did a 0-80 pull on Tapley’s Hill Road. The instant torque and lack of turbo lag was much appreciated. The driving position was nice and low, much better than my RS3/WRX.
I went hard through a couple of twisty bends and was pleasantly surprised at the lack of body roll. Combined with the very comfortable suspension I really do think the new model 3 will be a perfect little family car for me, the wife and my very young son.
I tried the steering on standard and sport, and definitely preferred sport.
I had no issues with the indicators & the gear selection via the screen, and one pedal driving was fantastic!
I was told they have a LR due to arrive at Adelaide for test drives on 22nd January, so I might book in a test drive then. Honestly, the RWD was more than adequate and I don’t think anyone who has ordered one will regret it from a performance point of view - I just really wanted the 17 speakers!
I’m coming from a 2020 Audi RS3, and prior to that a 2006 Subaru WRX, which was heavily modified.
The RWD had plenty of punch as I did a 0-80 pull on Tapley’s Hill Road. The instant torque and lack of turbo lag was much appreciated. The driving position was nice and low, much better than my RS3/WRX.
I went hard through a couple of twisty bends and was pleasantly surprised at the lack of body roll. Combined with the very comfortable suspension I really do think the new model 3 will be a perfect little family car for me, the wife and my very young son.
I tried the steering on standard and sport, and definitely preferred sport.
I had no issues with the indicators & the gear selection via the screen, and one pedal driving was fantastic!
I was told they have a LR due to arrive at Adelaide for test drives on 22nd January, so I might book in a test drive then. Honestly, the RWD was more than adequate and I don’t think anyone who has ordered one will regret it from a performance point of view - I just really wanted the 17 speakers!
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Nah, I'm not bothered atm. Just interested in seeing what changes with the new shipment. If the new ones come with three anchors then it confirms that this could be the issue with holding up deliveries.
I think it is an easy fix, likely to be handled by service centres. If it is true that the early ones don't comply then sure there will be a recall to fix it. I don't care about it for my use, however for resell it might be an issue without a fix.
Great write up! I have come from small cars (Mazda 323, Nissan 180sx, Focus XR5) and so the RWD just appeals so much more to me from a weight and balance point of view. Great to hear you enjoyed the performance
Great to hear about your experience & i felt the same about the handling!
Except for the larger rims, the car your test drove is very similar to what I am waiting for - another 6-9 weeks...
RWD is too slow!
I mean, you can really feel the difference between RWD and LR. RWD is more like a ICE car with a large engine, similar to BMW with 2.8 litre engine, when you kick down. LR, on the other hand, is something very different and almost gives me tunnel vision.
e-enthusiast30
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haha here's me coming from a 1.4L Turbo and thought the RWD was awesome! The LR/P models must be crazy fast!RWD is too slow!
really? thats tidy. my wife and i rented a model 3 regular in adelaide 2 years ago for a week and it was great fun racing through the hills between wineries. But if the LR has even more punch, im really looking forward now to see what its like gunning it home from Chatswood delivery...in 2026
Yeah, I haven't tried RWD, but the LR was stupid quick. I am quite happy buying RWD though, more than enough for what I need.
Moops
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Yep, very annoying. They do allow you to do a larger transfer if you go to a branch, but there is a 'fee' of course.Just received my final invoice as well
Too bad NAB are a bunch of muppets who wont raise my xfer limit high enough...
You'd think paying for something outright would be easy...
Can’t you just do it in two seperate chunks?Just received my final invoice as well
Too bad NAB are a bunch of muppets who wont raise my xfer limit high enough...
You'd think paying for something outright would be easy...
I rented a rwd for a week while my SSV got modded..
Terrible idea!!
I got my car back, and even though it makes 330rwkw it felt really underwhelming after the instant punch of the tesla.
Made all the right noises, has heaps of grunt, but it was the wind up that did it.
Once my M3LR gets here, ill probably supercharge the commodore
Yep i can do that, however ive had a bug of some description today which has ledt me vomiting quite regularly..
Good thing my car is still on a ship i suppose.. gives me a minute to sort it out.
