LR RWD owners - would you have ordered MR?

[corduroy]

At first I was kind of bummed when I saw the mid range come out, but knowing I got 50 more miles of range and half a second faster 0-60 acceleration, I am happy with paying the $5k extra. I think I would still have gone with the LR-RWD if both options were available at the time.

What do you think?

 

[woodisgood]

I think we would have been tempted to get MR for saving a few grand but are happy with the LR, especially given the slight difference in “pep.”

 

[McCaesar]

I would have gone long range anyway.

 

[Plug it in]

I'm glad I got LR RWD because now you can't order it that way.

 

[Zaxxon]

50 miles for $4k is a steal so long as you weren't already stretching for the MR. Especially taking into account that the LR will Supercharge a bit faster and is easier to keep in the 'sweet spot' of 20%-80% charge.

I would absolutely have ordered the LR again, and possibly without AWD, too. Us LR RWD owners now own unicorns--the longest-range Model 3s.

 

[SoundDaTrumpet]

The RWD LR is best-in-class for range with data that supports 330 miles of range.

I bought "early" due to an upcoming road trip. The decision was made easy from this. And yes, it would have been tough choice to get the MR or go off-menu for an inventory LR. Nonetheless, the MR is almost 10% cheaper. As small as a difference that sounds, those are real dollars saved. I am definitely informing folks I know who are "on the fence" about this new price point.

 

[Kirby64]

Delta in price is only $4k, so yeah, I think it's a good deal. By comparison the SR delta (5k less for 50mi less) seems shoddy. It'll be interesting to see how well the SR (if it ever gets released) actually performs, given the quoted derating is the same as the SR. I guess weight savings for the SR could make up the difference? (or software)

 

[dhrivnak]

For me range is king as this is our trip car. So yes I am pleased with my purchase

 

[mtndrew1]

While I’m very happy with my LR RWD config I would have absolutely ordered the MR had it been available and would have used some of the savings to splurge on the white seats.

 

[kwest2]

While I’m very happy with my LR RWD config I would have absolutely ordered the MR had it been available and would have used some of the savings to splurge on the white seats.

Well since I wanted red, which is now $1500 more, the net savings would only have been $2500. I think if the paint prices were the same, I would have went MR. But at $2500, I'm fine with it.

I agree about getting white seats though. I would have spent the $1000 for that.

 

[Az_Rael]

I would have ordered AWD if my hand hadn’t been forced by having my prior car totaled in December 2017. So, no, I wouldn’t have ordered the mid-range.

 

[Ezri10]

The most important upgrade in this car is the range!

You can't add it later, and it's not only effect the range, especially in the winter, it's also effect the speed of charging!
Your stops becoming not only more frequent, but also much LONGER!!!

 

[brobinson]

I probably would if it were available at the time. But I can also see the value in range and performance for the $5k, so I'm not sweating it

 

[MountainPass]

No, and we hope they bring back the LR when possible.

 

[Zythryn]

Absolutely, just as I would have ordered the short range version IF it had been available.
Do I have any regrets? No, not a one. I’ve had the wonderful experience of owning the Model 3 10-16 months sooner. For me, that is priceless

 

[Big Earl]

I'm LR AWD, but I wouldn't have gone for a mid-range AWD if the option was available. We travel great distances and it's important to have the fastest average travel speed possible, hence long range.

 

[Aieukl378]

Would have ordered the MR instead but now that I have the LR w/AP, I just ordered the MR without AP(not required for around town imo) for the wife. In MA w/incentives comes in at 35k... Smokin deal!

 

[bomquito]

So happy I bought the LR as it is no longer in the rear wheel drive configuration. Even though I am only commuting 20 miles a day, the additional 50 miles goes a long way for road trips

 

[Ludatik]

Range is king. Having said that, if the price differential is make or break, then obviously the MR is a great option. I'm very happy with my LR RWD, especially in light of winter range loss.

 

[N8Howell33]

So happy I bought the LR as it is no longer in the rear wheel drive configuration. Even though I am only commuting 20 miles a day, the additional 50 miles goes a long way for road trips

Same here. My commute isn't even 10 miles, but we use the car for road trips. Also having a longer range means quicker charging and I hope slower degradation over time. Less stops on road trips is also nice.