My RWD got better range than my Performance (stealth, not 20 rims etc) but I still wanted the faster one cause reasons.
We’ll Im just speaking from experience lol.... I have a RWD and am always on Tesla to see if I could swing an AWD
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My RWD got better range than my Performance (stealth, not 20 rims etc) but I still wanted the faster one cause reasons.
Hey all,
I'm currently debating picking up a used 2019 Long Range RWD M3 (before dual motor was standard in long range) or a new 2020 AWD Dual Motor. I've driven the LR RWD before, but never dual. I live in California so any perks from AWD/DM would be strictly pleasure. I like to feel power when I drive, but I know the LR RWD has plenty of it. Is there a big difference between the two?
I think the answer lies in how much you value performance in your vehicles? If you don’t care at all then get the base model, but IMO in terms of EV you can never have enough battery or power (don’t HAVE to use it) if the cost isn’t prohibitive. I think the fact that you’re asking means you’re thinking or leaning that way so if that’s true you’ll regret not getting AWD. MY .02
Enjoyment is subjective– to each his/her own. I love my LR RWD because of what it enables me to do each day, commute ~80 miles and pay next to nothing for energy and contribute little to no additional pollution that wasn't already being added by non-green power plants. Even in the cold of winter, I average around 200Wh/mi for the trip. This enjoyment is truly only accentuated when we take road trips.
Yeah I am sure that there are many a moment that I miss out on the dual motor (P or otherwise) added thrill factor. But being that this thing is positively the efficiency king of personal roadway movement machines, it overcomes that tinge of longing for me.
Exactly what I told myself. I should've saved up a bit more and waited, but I was so impatient so I bought an SR+. I'm not going to test drive the M3P anytime soon, because I know I'd probably cry in my SR+ driving home.The RWD will be faster than most cars.
if you get true RWD and you like performance, promise yourself you won’t drive the AWD or Performance model for 3-5 years (depending on how long you keep cars).
There is no right or wrong answer. It just depends on what you value in a car.
How so? Charging speeds mostly depends on battery size.
I bought AWD in SoCal and I am having a blast with it. Did I needed it in such dry climate? Nope but wanted it to enjoy corners and have fun.
+1
I've noticed how acutely aware I've become of ICE cars that make a lot of noise. Especially ones that make a ton of noise and don't seem to accelerate while doing so.
Hey all,
I'm currently debating picking up a used 2019 Long Range RWD M3 (before dual motor was standard in long range) or a new 2020 AWD Dual Motor. I've driven the LR RWD before, but never dual. I live in California so any perks from AWD/DM would be strictly pleasure. I like to feel power when I drive, but I know the LR RWD has plenty of it. Is there a big difference between the two?
For a contrarian view to the popular opinions in the replies, I test drove both the SR+ RWD and the LR AWD (same car; sales personnel can switch with passcode) in Boston area. In as much as what they would allow on test drives on the highway that we went on (Rt 9 in metro-west, not a limited access highway), I could honestly NOT make out any difference in accelerating from an on-ramp and merging into traffic.
I eventually chose the LR because I needed the range for my daily commute, and love the car. And definitely the premium interior features (heated rear seats!) are perks that I value somewhat. But as a driver, all things being equal, if I could get a new LR RWD for a few 1000$ less, I'd definitely have taken it. The "more acceleration while passing" argument in this thread, though valid, is weak; even the single motor has ample torque that even in Boston traffic, where gaps in passing lanes are tight, I'd not worry about the difference.
I find it hard to believe you couldn't tell the difference as I can readily tell the difference in a RWD LR and AWD LR and the SR+ doesn't accelerate like the RWD LR.
Yeah the worst part about going back to internal combustion cars is the combination of all the Racket and the complete absence of acceleration in relative terms. When I get into my Lexus IS350 which is a decently quick car, pressing the accelerator all the way results in an enormous amount of Racket while the car slowly oozes forward. It's just shocking how much better the model 3 is especially the dual motor Performance versions then even premium sport sedans with similar power to weight ratio