I am torn between the M3P, MYP and MS LR (2021). Obviously, there are no 2021 MS to drive so I booked a test drive with my local Tesla dealer for a M3. They didn't tell me in advance if it was the M3 LR or M3P but it didn't matter. When I arrived it had been sold and they offered a MYP to drive.
So my question concerns the MYP and M3P similarities in driving dynamics, ride quality, and wind/road noise. When I drove the MYP obviously the acceleration was good. Braking wasn't bad and handling on smooth pavement was pretty good. As soon as there was any rough pavement, it all fell apart from both ride quality, driving dynamics and road noise. Hit a bump mid turn and while stayed pretty flat, it is obvious the suspension wasn't up to the task. It felt like a Cheap Chevy from 10 years ago. The tire didn't follow the road well. The road noise on some of the asphalt made me feel like there was no sound deadening at all in the car.
TBH - I don't think I could live with it long term like this given the roads I drive on without sinking a lot of money in upgrades. Thankfully my wife wasn't on the test drive or we wouldn't be looking at Teslas at all. She doesn't mind a performance tuned ride, she doesn't want one that punishes you. The noise would bother her more than me. I can't see buying a MYP and then swapping out wheels/tires, coilovers and doing a bunch of sound deadening.
So how close does the M3P mirror the MYP in these areas for those who have driven or owned both? Does the closed trunk area of the M3P keep it quieter and less drumming from the rear wheel area? Does it skip over sharp edged bumps? At times the MYP felt like I was riding a hardtail chopper. How is the overall noise level. The MYP seemed like a great option on paper until I drove it.
I am not looking for it to ride like an old Caddy. Just something comparable to the last decade from BMW, Audi or MB of their more sport oriented platforms. Is this realistic or not with the M3P? The Tesla dealer may have a M3 back later this week. I am not sure which version though but plan to drive it. Aside from less power, how similar are the M3 LR and the M3P in ride, drive, noise, etc. Thank you for any feedback or insight you can provide.
So my question concerns the MYP and M3P similarities in driving dynamics, ride quality, and wind/road noise. When I drove the MYP obviously the acceleration was good. Braking wasn't bad and handling on smooth pavement was pretty good. As soon as there was any rough pavement, it all fell apart from both ride quality, driving dynamics and road noise. Hit a bump mid turn and while stayed pretty flat, it is obvious the suspension wasn't up to the task. It felt like a Cheap Chevy from 10 years ago. The tire didn't follow the road well. The road noise on some of the asphalt made me feel like there was no sound deadening at all in the car.
TBH - I don't think I could live with it long term like this given the roads I drive on without sinking a lot of money in upgrades. Thankfully my wife wasn't on the test drive or we wouldn't be looking at Teslas at all. She doesn't mind a performance tuned ride, she doesn't want one that punishes you. The noise would bother her more than me. I can't see buying a MYP and then swapping out wheels/tires, coilovers and doing a bunch of sound deadening.
So how close does the M3P mirror the MYP in these areas for those who have driven or owned both? Does the closed trunk area of the M3P keep it quieter and less drumming from the rear wheel area? Does it skip over sharp edged bumps? At times the MYP felt like I was riding a hardtail chopper. How is the overall noise level. The MYP seemed like a great option on paper until I drove it.
I am not looking for it to ride like an old Caddy. Just something comparable to the last decade from BMW, Audi or MB of their more sport oriented platforms. Is this realistic or not with the M3P? The Tesla dealer may have a M3 back later this week. I am not sure which version though but plan to drive it. Aside from less power, how similar are the M3 LR and the M3P in ride, drive, noise, etc. Thank you for any feedback or insight you can provide.