Picked up my LR AWD (
#teamwhite on white) with FSD and 19's on Saturday, but have been so obsessed with joyriding around in my new electric space ship that I hadn't gotten around to posting about it.
My wife and I had been going back and forth between white and midnight silver, and finally pulled the trigger on midnight... but were still wavering even after placing the order. While on a business trip, I got a text from our sales guy saying that there was a white on white that was ready for pickup, or we could wait a month or two for the midnight silver (apparently, midnight silver on white is a relatively rare combination, who knew?) I took the evening to make a decision, but picked up the car that Saturday. So ordered on Sunday, picked up 6 days later.
We were also wavering between the performance version and the LR AWD. Decided to go LR AWD but use the 7 day return policy as "anti-regret insurance." Absolutely zero regrets-- I've driven both, and I'm perfectly happy settling for "stupid fast" instead of "ridiculously fast." While technically not the quickest car I've ever owned (that honor goes to a V12 AMG Mercedes that I had a while back that was a couple tenths quicker to 60 and a half a second or so quicker in the quarter mile) the LR AWD TM3 **FEELS** quicker because of the instant torque and linear thrust (and it IS much quicker than anything I've owned except for that AMG.)
Car's name is "Finn" after John Boyega's character in the current Star Wars trilogy (TM3s in white look a little like a storm trooper from some angles, but I'm definitely
#teamResistance!)
Finn was in great condition on delivery-- nicely detailed, and only two minor defects I could find. The first is a practically microscopic dust particle in the paint on the hood (way below the threshold of expecting Tesla to fix it) and a minor scuff on the left corner of the front bumper that they are going to fix (looks like it will buff out-- can't feel any relief to it.) Panel gaps were wider and less consistent than on a comparable Lexus or Mercedes, but well within acceptable tolerances (and, more importantly, fairly even and aligned properly.) All the glass appears properly aligned and clear of defects.
No other issues in my first week - car is an absolute dream to drive. I was worried about the 19s riding rougher than the 18s, but I'm pleased with the ride quality. (I'm going to buy some 18s with snow tires in a few months before they run out of stock in the fall.) Our roads around here are a potholed mess.
Stereo is good, but not great. If you're moving up from a Camry or Accord, you'll be thrilled. If you're coming from a Mercedes, Lexus, or BMW with the top-end upgraded sound system, it will be disappointing. Not an issue, but something to be aware of (since everyone who posts an opinion about it is subconsciously comparing it to their last car.)
Have already ordered the wall charger (it arrived this morning, and we have an appointment on Tuesday for installation.) We already had a NIMA-1450 RV hookup that we installed when we bought the house, so have been using that until the wall charger is installed (but its placement is less than ideal.)
Have also ordered a Jeda inductive charger, and a satin white wrap for the piano black console (which ALREADY has a couple micro scratches! Can't wait for the wrap to finally arrive.) Also ordered the door button stickers and the glass roof gasket.
Biggest (really only) frustration so far: the maps database has incorrect speed limits on the two main roads I use for my once-or-twice-a-week commute to the office (I usually work from home.) This makes autosteer useless because it won't go any faster than 10mph UNDER the posted limit, which would result in people honking at me and delaying everyone else's morning commute. (One road Tesla is convinvced the speed limit is 25 despite multiple signs showing that it's 45, the other Tesla thinks is 45 when it's actually 55 with some spots being 60.) They should obviously update the database, but I'm confused because I assumed that FSD would read the signs. Sucks not to be able to use autopilot on my commute. Thought about submitting bug reports, but not sure if that's an appropriate use.
However, with those couple roads excepted, navigate on autopilot is fantastic. Planning a short road trip/shakedown cruise this weekend, but have a real road trip coming up in May to give Finn a workout.
Thanks to the folks in this group for all their support, knowledge, and information that helped us make the right decision! (Have been lurking for months.)
