Hi there TMC,
Today it finally happened. After years of planning and ogling, reading and studying, much gnashing of teeth about my 60a main panel (with plans to circumvent), and lots of scrimping and saving pennies, I finally took delivery of a 2020 Model 3 Stealth Performance, or a P3D- for the pros out there who explained to me how to write this in code.
Many of you read my previous thread where I was trying to figure out whether to stick with my LR order (3-7 weeks wait time) or go for a Performance Stealth that was available to me now, but for 8k more. Of course, that's really 6k more because I wouldn't be splashing out for the acceleration boost in a M3 LR. Add in the $2500 California EV rebate and well, I can further justify the extra cost. Overwhelmingly, the poll response showed that I would regret not getting the Stealth P.
And, you were right.
After leaving the Burbank Tesla, gingerly avoiding all of the cars to either side on an insanely hot day, I got to the freeway onramp and gave it some volts. Nothing crazy on cold tires, but wow. This thing MOVES. It moves in a way that I can handle and I love, and I know for a fact that if I had the chance to drive a P or Stealth after buying the LR, I would most certainly have regretted not spending the extra scratch. I'm so glad I asked the experts here, and thank you for being honest with me. As a former sportbike rider and admitted adrenaline junkie (though not as much at 52 as I was at 20), I love the acceleration. I love the subtle looks of the Stealth, and the aero wheels, the minimalist design of the body and interior (white with black interior), and that little red line under 'dual motor' reminds me of the choice I made.
After arriving home, my girlfriend came out to meet me and I took her for a spin. Well, it was supposed to be a little spin but we ended up going through the local canyon because she was feeling the need to just get out of the house. Oh boy, did we. This thing handles like a dream! It took everything I threw at it, which wasn't extreme given it's on the street with my g/f in the car, but I had full confidence in the chassis, the weight distribution, the tires, and even the LR suspension. Plush and firm all at once, with decently-bolstered seats. That A/C worked a treat too, and on a day where it was at least 104° it was sorely-needed. If I wasn't in love with the Model 3 before (and I was), I'm absolutely smitten now.
There's so much more I want to check out with the car, and it looked very nicely finished on inspection. Gaps were good, no obvious paint runs or drips, everything looked well-sorted. I got my phone hooked up both for calls and key, and I called my bro from the car to share the good news.
All told, I'm extremely happy about this purchase. Did I mention how QUICK this thing is? <3 I guess it's good that I wore my Speed Racer shirt to the delivery appointment.
Today it finally happened. After years of planning and ogling, reading and studying, much gnashing of teeth about my 60a main panel (with plans to circumvent), and lots of scrimping and saving pennies, I finally took delivery of a 2020 Model 3 Stealth Performance, or a P3D- for the pros out there who explained to me how to write this in code.
Many of you read my previous thread where I was trying to figure out whether to stick with my LR order (3-7 weeks wait time) or go for a Performance Stealth that was available to me now, but for 8k more. Of course, that's really 6k more because I wouldn't be splashing out for the acceleration boost in a M3 LR. Add in the $2500 California EV rebate and well, I can further justify the extra cost. Overwhelmingly, the poll response showed that I would regret not getting the Stealth P.
And, you were right.
After leaving the Burbank Tesla, gingerly avoiding all of the cars to either side on an insanely hot day, I got to the freeway onramp and gave it some volts. Nothing crazy on cold tires, but wow. This thing MOVES. It moves in a way that I can handle and I love, and I know for a fact that if I had the chance to drive a P or Stealth after buying the LR, I would most certainly have regretted not spending the extra scratch. I'm so glad I asked the experts here, and thank you for being honest with me. As a former sportbike rider and admitted adrenaline junkie (though not as much at 52 as I was at 20), I love the acceleration. I love the subtle looks of the Stealth, and the aero wheels, the minimalist design of the body and interior (white with black interior), and that little red line under 'dual motor' reminds me of the choice I made.
After arriving home, my girlfriend came out to meet me and I took her for a spin. Well, it was supposed to be a little spin but we ended up going through the local canyon because she was feeling the need to just get out of the house. Oh boy, did we. This thing handles like a dream! It took everything I threw at it, which wasn't extreme given it's on the street with my g/f in the car, but I had full confidence in the chassis, the weight distribution, the tires, and even the LR suspension. Plush and firm all at once, with decently-bolstered seats. That A/C worked a treat too, and on a day where it was at least 104° it was sorely-needed. If I wasn't in love with the Model 3 before (and I was), I'm absolutely smitten now.
There's so much more I want to check out with the car, and it looked very nicely finished on inspection. Gaps were good, no obvious paint runs or drips, everything looked well-sorted. I got my phone hooked up both for calls and key, and I called my bro from the car to share the good news.
All told, I'm extremely happy about this purchase. Did I mention how QUICK this thing is? <3 I guess it's good that I wore my Speed Racer shirt to the delivery appointment.
