My ‘23 Model 3RWD picked up a screw in a tire and is losing about five psi per day, so I made a service appointment. In the meantime I’ve been driving my ‘18 Honda CR-V AWD. I drive about 75 miles per day to work and back M-F. The difference in vehicles is obvious, of course, like apples to oranges; nevertheless, there are some points of interest I’ve noticed, to some degree, and have found surprising.
The first thing is wind noise. I’ve complained about wind noise in the 3, but over the past year I’ve realized it kind of depends on how well the weather stripping works when the windows roll up. I’ve managed that better to the point it’s not so bad. The Honda is actually louder with the wind noise, and the weather stripping never changes. This is on the highway.
Cruise control is another noticeable point of interest. The Honda has a similar system in that it will keep lane guidance. The 3 is far more rigid than the Honda in that there is a marked resistance when manually turning the wheel, for example in avoiding a pothole. The Honda will allow you to turn the wheel with negligible resistance.
The suspension is obviously far stiffer in the 3, but the difference in the ride quality has made me aware how truck-like the Honda is. Previously I’ve always had the impression the C-RV drove like a sedan. I no longer feel that way. It feels like a lumbering, heavy hunk of metal compared to the 3.
Seating. The Honda is a small SUV, of course, but I’ve realized the more reclined seating in the Model 3 is actually more comfortable. The Honda’s seats are pretty nice, but not as nice as the Tesla’s.
Finally, I miss driving the Model 3. The Honda has its uses and is a decent vehicle, but I’ve realized this past week I’d rather be in the Tesla, despite all its quirks and apparent shortcomings.
"Nachhaltige E-Mobilität: Tesla Model 3 aufladen mit einem Typ 2-Stecker" by verchmarco is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
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The first thing is wind noise. I’ve complained about wind noise in the 3, but over the past year I’ve realized it kind of depends on how well the weather stripping works when the windows roll up. I’ve managed that better to the point it’s not so bad. The Honda is actually louder with the wind noise, and the weather stripping never changes. This is on the highway.
Cruise control is another noticeable point of interest. The Honda has a similar system in that it will keep lane guidance. The 3 is far more rigid than the Honda in that there is a marked resistance when manually turning the wheel, for example in avoiding a pothole. The Honda will allow you to turn the wheel with negligible resistance.
The suspension is obviously far stiffer in the 3, but the difference in the ride quality has made me aware how truck-like the Honda is. Previously I’ve always had the impression the C-RV drove like a sedan. I no longer feel that way. It feels like a lumbering, heavy hunk of metal compared to the 3.
Seating. The Honda is a small SUV, of course, but I’ve realized the more reclined seating in the Model 3 is actually more comfortable. The Honda’s seats are pretty nice, but not as nice as the Tesla’s.
Finally, I miss driving the Model 3. The Honda has its uses and is a decent vehicle, but I’ve realized this past week I’d rather be in the Tesla, despite all its quirks and apparent shortcomings.
"Nachhaltige E-Mobilität: Tesla Model 3 aufladen mit einem Typ 2-Stecker" by verchmarco is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
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