Had you already driven a Tesla before you ordered M3?

[lorih]

Oh, as for me, I don't drive because of physical limitations, but hoping the 'extra Model 3' reservation in this house will be for me, if autopilot is good enough for me to drive safely.

But I DO get to caress the passenger side door of a Model S all the time. (weird yes, but those that know me, know what I mean. It's a like my personal 'thank you' to the car for transporting me.)

 

[Dan Detweiler]

Question for those who have driven a tesla -- with the acceleration being so quick, do you find it to be jumpy or jerky? my wife can get sick in my car now and I was hoping the electric would be smoother

Well, the acceleration is smooth as glass. However, the sensation of all of your inner organs getting slammed back against your spine is, let's say...unique.

 

[Czerwial]

Test drove a model s 3 days after I put in my model 3 reservation

 

[Att1cus]

Haven't driven a Tesla to-date and reserved my Model 3 in store before the reveal (6 hour drive to DC store). I've wanted to drive a Model S several times but haven't because I'm afraid I'll impulsively purchase one shortly following the test drive.

 

[int32_t]

Yes, I have had the privilege of riding in (and driving) other folks' Model S. That said, it wouldn't have been a prerequisite for me getting a Model 3 anyways. It just made the wait seem longer.

 

[sickfox]

Test drove a P85. That night, I put in my deposit and finalized my order. So if you're not ready to spend a ludicrous amount of money on an EV car, DO NOT TEST DRIVE. that's why i know the M3 will be a beast. if there is a p90D or P100D for M3, it's on top of my wish list.

 

[Mpyre]

Yes, I drove a Tesla Roadster years ago. I've just been waiting for one I can afford. Model 3 fits that bill.

 

[Electricfan]

Personally I had never driven a Tesla or had gone for a ride in a Tesla before ordering. How about you?

Same for me before ordering a Model S. Looking forward to the 3. I think I'll like a smaller car, plus am hoping for AP 2.0 in the 3.

 

[Chewy3]

I've seen plenty of Teslas (Roadsters, S, and X) in SoCal but I haven't had the privilege of riding in one yet. Ordered my last car without being inside one yet either. No regrets

 

[LectrikPower]

I'm going to test drive an S soon. I will get the III or a used model S when my number comes up. The price of the III with options I want will determine which one I get.

If a waggon, or hatchback III or model Y comes out I will have to reconsider.

 

[Twiglett]

yep - test drove a regular 85 a year or so back.
Brilliant car, but for most of our family needs just too big, too much car.
We were ready to pull the trigger as well up until the test drive - but it convinced us to wait for the Model ☰ instead

 

[pedriscoll]

I have owned an 85D since last June. Actually I had planned to wait for the Model 3, but made the fatal mistake of test driving a Model S and had to have it. The Model 3 I ordered is for my wife.

 

[Jersey Shore Tom]

I did get the to test drive a Model S before I ordered.

I was online outside of the store on the evening of March 30, when those of waiting were offered a test test drive. We all said we were staying overnight to order a Model 3 because we couldn't afford a Model S. We were told that didn't matter and we should get the chance to drive a Tesla before we ordered. As a result, I spent the night trying to figure out if we afford second one so I wouldn't have to worry about my wife driving it all the time and leaving me in an ICE vehicle.

 

[Daliman]

I had sat in a model s at the toronto store but never driven one. I am really looking forward to my test drive in a week. No chance I can buy one, well over the family budget.
My interest actually started with spacex and led to tesla. Grew to admire the goals of the companies. Grew jealous of the 3 model s owners in my neighbourhood. Can't imagine anything that will stop my going through with this now.

 

[CoastalCruiser]

Never been inside the car.

Buying the ≡ is a complete break from how I normally do business as a consumer. In many many ways.

 

[Att1cus]

I have always said I would never purchase a car > $20K but Model 3 is going to make me a liar. Maybe I was referring to normal (ICE) cars.. Honestly if I could swing a Model S without being car-poor I would. High end luxury cars never appealed to me but I drool every time I see a Model S in my area.

 

[MO Joule]

Yes, I test drove a Model S in August 2015... fell in love with everything but the sticker price. i bought a Nissan Leaf in February 2016 (needed another vehicle, and an affordable Tesla wasn't available yet)

 

[2018 Steve]

Have followed Tesla from the beginning. Ordered my Model 3 last month and test drove a Model S on 12 May with my good friend Nick who has also ordered a M3. The drive of the Model S was GREAT!!