Model 3 Highland Performance/Plaid Speculation [Car announced 04.23.2024]

[Zcd1]

That’s the same boat I’m in. In fact after the specs released yesterday I finally got off my butt and went and demo’d a new Model S.

So I don’t know, go for the Plaid… go with the new M3P? Surprisingly the S didn’t feel noticeably larger in the inside, mainly the outside. I felt more like I was sitting in the S, and on the 3, if that makes sense.

I definitely prefer the seating position and overall visibility in the 3 vs. the S. And you're not wrong with regards to passenger space, though cargo space goes to the S with the hatchback and huge cargo area. Ideally, a 3P with close-to-Plaid power would be perfect for me.

 

[racerx2005]

That’s the same boat I’m in. In fact after the specs released yesterday I finally got off my butt and went and demo’d a new Model S.

Size was fine but I kept flipping the non existent turn signal stalk haha. I’m sure I’d get used to that in a couple days, the swipe to shift didn’t seem as big a deal.

The biggest unexpected issue was that with the seat and steering wheel adjusted to my liking I could not see half of the driver display - it was blocked by the top rim of the steering wheel. The ventilated seats were nice.

So I don’t know, go for the Plaid… go with the new M3P? Surprisingly the S didn’t feel noticeably larger in the inside, mainly the outside. I felt more like I was sitting in the S, and on the 3, if that makes sense.

Here’s a picture of the MSLR trunk I demo-drived before getting my MSP, on the left, next to my old MYP trunk, on the right.
Trust me, I took measurements and the MS trunk space is just as good as the MY; difference is that MS has only the left side pocket as opposed to both on the MY. The tunnel measurement on the MS is actually wider, the height is exactly the same.
The MS is a perfect 4 door sedan, actually a liftback/hatchback depending on how you call it.
I can fit my road bike with all my gear inside my MSP with room to spare.
The M3 is a compact sedan, not the same at all.

 

[Firocity]

Dear Tesla,
Can I order my car with primer and get the red applied after delivery?

(I ordered white seats. $9500 to spend for custom color wrap I guess.)

The Stealth Gray looks great with a matte ppf like Xpel Stealth. That’s what I am debating getting gray and getting a whole ppf wrap or going with that beautiful red and just getting the hood and bumper wrapped.

 

[12B4A]

I went with SG/black. If they had offered midnight cherry red, then I probably would have taken that. I liked the old midnight silver metallic a little better than SG though.

 

[cptnslo]

Here we go

 

[brianman]

sorry you aren’t/can’t buy right now but don’t ruin it for the rest of us!

Weird assumption/conclusion.

 

[FreqFlyer]

19" rims available in China are so much better than the 20"


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Could be sold as optional wheels in the Tesla store.

 

[Jeremy3292]

Could be sold as optional wheels in the Tesla store.

I’m hoping so. Been checking the EPC site but no updates yet.

 

[PhaseWhite]

Anyone see any 1/4 mile numbers yet?

 

[cptnslo]

Anyone see any 1/4 mile numbers yet?

Nothing yet. All the press stuff was canyon it seems

 

[MagnusMako]

Can't wait for CarWow to drag race this with 55% charge

And on a wet runway

 

[Jeremy3292]

The problem with the 20” rims is I can’t even find all season tires for the fronts and rears that are the same tire. Some companies sell the front tires, some sell the rears, but I can’t find the same tire for the front and back. Weird wheel size/ratio apparently. Hopefully that changes soon.

 

[MODEL+]

The problem with the 20” rims is I can’t even find all season tires for the fronts and rears that are the same tire. Some companies sell the front tires, some sell the rears, but I can’t find the same tire for the front and back. Weird wheel size/ratio apparently. Hopefully that changes soon.

Now that this is the size combo for a mass produced car you can expect more options in the future. I'm certain Tesla will offer this as a winter package.

Micheline Pilot Sport A/S 4 is available:

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?zip-code=97233&frontWidth=235/&frontRatio=35&frontDiameter=20&rearWidth=275/&rearRatio=30&rearDiameter=20&performance=ALL

Finally, you always have options with aftermarket. Switching to a square 20" or 19" diameter wheel will open you to countless tire options.

-Danny

 

[Jeremy3292]

Now that this is the size combo for a mass produced car you can expect more options in the future. I'm certain Tesla will offer this as a winter package.

Micheline Pilot Sport A/S 4 is available:

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?zip-code=97233&frontWidth=235/&frontRatio=35&frontDiameter=20&rearWidth=275/&rearRatio=30&rearDiameter=20&performance=ALL

Finally, you always have options with aftermarket. Switching to a square 20" or 19" diameter wheel will open you to countless tire options.

-Danny

Thanks for the AS 4 - didn’t see that one for some reason. Pretty expensive unfortunately. The issue is you can’t even drive the car off the lot and be safe with those summer tires unless your get it in the summer lol. Just kind of unworkable out the gate or spend $1500 for new tires and get an appt immediately.

 

[MODEL+]

Thanks for the AS 4 - didn’t see that one for some reason. Pretty expensive unfortunately. The issue is you can’t even drive the car off the lot and be safe with those summer tires unless your get it in the summer lol. Just kind of unworkable out the gate or spend $1500 for new tires and get an appt immediately.

It would even be nice if 19" was an option to save a couple of bucks. Typically I like to keep the stockers around for winter usage and upgrade to something lightweight and better looking as a summer setup.


-Danny

 

[brianman]

It would even be nice if 19" was an option to save a couple of bucks. Typically I like to keep the stockers around for winter usage and upgrade to something lightweight and better looking as a summer setup.

I'd love an option to "downgrade" to 19" wheels for $2k so that red+white would fit in the 55k budget.

 

[Jeremy3292]

I'd love an option to "downgrade" to 19" wheels for $2k so that red+white would fit in the 55k budget.

I’d pay extra if they would just offer 19” in the configuration with all season tires. Charge me $1,000 more, increase margin, have a better stock price lol, etc idc just offer it

 

[JimShaw]

Who's gonna be first to put the 20x10s (or 10.5s... we don't know yet) with 275s up front?

Square Warp setup would be cool.

I have just took of my 8.5x20/245x35x20, 10x20/285x30x20 off my M3P waiting for the new 2024 M3P to arrive

 

[MODEL+]

Who's gonna be first to put the 20x10s (or 10.5s... we don't know yet) with 275s up front?

Square Warp setup would be cool.

Depending on the spec of the rear wheels, it may not clear the front suspension arm.

-Danny

 

[pdx_m3s]

Depending on the spec of the rear wheels, it may not clear the front suspension arm.

-Danny

Yeah, it would definitely need a spacer up front.