Ok, you convinced me. I stand corrected, thanks.
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Help me decide Stealth vs P3D+
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Ok, you convinced me. I stand corrected, thanks.
AlanSubie4Life
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Watch, now things will change and we'll find a Performance with a 990.
I do recall there being one example where a customer took delivery of their AWD and it had to be downgraded from a Performance Stealth first. But while AWDs can always be software-limited Performance vehicles, Performance vehicles cannot in general be software unlocked AWDs anymore.
Now that there are some stealths appearing available, I'm getting cold feet on pullling the trigger. I'd prefer the P3D+, (mostly for cosmetic reasons, but still. . . ) and I'm thinking a year later, I'll be able to find a stealth for a bargain, since there will be about a million M3's on the globe by then. Seems ridiculous to be that pragmatic, but I just paid off my ICE car. . .
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chickensworth
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The stance is noticeable enough that people ask why my car is so much lower than my co-workers car when they are parked next to or near each other... again, the larger wheels and slightly lower suspension fill out the well much nicer IMO. Of course it's subjective and there are surely other criteria you're considering. You really can't go wrong since the 3 and especially in P trim is such a good platform. You can always swap out parts, wheels etc over time if as your needs or desires dictate.
Glamisduner
Active Member
I think it just looks lower due to the larger wheels. I never get next to park next to the performance + guy at work though.
I wanted the acceleration of the performance but none of the other features so for me stealth was the way to go. I also like having a car that can’t be ordered and is more ‘rare’ than a performance.
I live in MN so wanted nothing to do with 20” wheels, winter tires and the hassle of swapping wheels around. The cosmetic look of the P is great but for the extra cost and hassle - not worth it, to me...
I live in MN so wanted nothing to do with 20” wheels, winter tires and the hassle of swapping wheels around. The cosmetic look of the P is great but for the extra cost and hassle - not worth it, to me...
WilliamG
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I lived in MN. If I had the 3P+ (like I do now), I’d have another set of wheels for the winter. But you solved that problem with the Aeros + All Seasons. Not sure I get the “rarity” argument, though. The 3P+ is far more rare! At least, to most eyes. I see so few around Seattle whereas I see soooo many Model 3s in general. Most everyone has Aeros/no spoiler etc.
You really can't see the difference in height between P3D- and P3D+, the looks are mainly the larger wheels and lower profile tires. You can always buy lowering springs for a fraction of the $6K you'd save with a stealth.
I have a P3D+ and would say 100% get the stealth, but only if it has Track Mode since that is basically the only item you can't add later yourself. You can upgrade brakes, suspension, wheels/tires all on your own with that $6K you saved
Back when i ordered my car they only had Track Mode promised for the Performance package so i got that one, but wish i could've had stealth instead.
I have a P3D+ and would say 100% get the stealth, but only if it has Track Mode since that is basically the only item you can't add later yourself. You can upgrade brakes, suspension, wheels/tires all on your own with that $6K you saved
Back when i ordered my car they only had Track Mode promised for the Performance package so i got that one, but wish i could've had stealth instead.
boriszima
Member
Stealth all the way. Fun to read AWD vs Performance and the usual 980 vs 990 argument if AWD was or is the same as stealth but software locked. We already have two dedicated threads to that ongoing discussion; come on guys.
if I waited to buy now, I would get stealth vs AWD. Tesla might as well have a name for this package rather than us here calling it m3p- or stealth or p-
if I waited to buy now, I would get stealth vs AWD. Tesla might as well have a name for this package rather than us here calling it m3p- or stealth or p-
It's written as Base Performance in all the european documentation in all the associated languages. And referred by the employees as such.
WilliamG
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ModelNforNerd
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Oh no.....are we back to debating part numbers and sh*t again?
Get the Stealth. You'll enjoy the acceleration and won't take as big of a range hit that the 20s do.
You'll have the flexibility of getting 19s or 20s as your "summer/fun" set, and keeping all-seasons or winter/snows on the 18s.
If you take it to the track regularly, or are going to...maybe get the P3D+. If it's not that big a deal to you....Stealth.
Drop all of the nonsense and noise about part numbers and "OMG, someday they MIGHT push OTA to the AWD....." Just don't fall for that. Make your decision based off what you want or need now....at the time of the decision, and not what someone on a forum heard from a CSR who doesn't know what they're talking about as far as unconfirmed rumors for future updates.
Whatever you decide....enjoy it. Don't spend your time wanting someone else to improve it. You bought what you bought because that's what you wanted to buy. If you wanted the "step-up", then you would have bought it.
Hope this helps.
Get the Stealth. You'll enjoy the acceleration and won't take as big of a range hit that the 20s do.
You'll have the flexibility of getting 19s or 20s as your "summer/fun" set, and keeping all-seasons or winter/snows on the 18s.
If you take it to the track regularly, or are going to...maybe get the P3D+. If it's not that big a deal to you....Stealth.
Drop all of the nonsense and noise about part numbers and "OMG, someday they MIGHT push OTA to the AWD....." Just don't fall for that. Make your decision based off what you want or need now....at the time of the decision, and not what someone on a forum heard from a CSR who doesn't know what they're talking about as far as unconfirmed rumors for future updates.
Whatever you decide....enjoy it. Don't spend your time wanting someone else to improve it. You bought what you bought because that's what you wanted to buy. If you wanted the "step-up", then you would have bought it.
Hope this helps.
Yeah, i ordered the stealth the day they were first available. I figured i could just buy any performance or cosmetic things i wanted with the savings, and then I could get something that was much more unique. Since then it has turned out the 20s damage easily, and the rims are not as easily replaced with smaller rims, so it turned out to be a good choice (and they ended up adding track mode, which when I ordered wasn't even a thing yet). I always have winter tires, so my plan has been to put winter tires on the 18s" when the OEM tires are done, and then get some 19 or 20s wheels for summer tires.
Pee negative!But people here don’t like the word “Base.” They prefer “STEALTH” and “UNICORN.”
Msjulie
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This was the motivator for me. I had to have my white interior heh.
Otherwise, I would have been all over the stealth.
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