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

[M-71]

Software unlock?

That would be nice. Fingers crossed...

 

[whoosierdaddy]

I'm sure whoever that is would not be at liberty to discuss those things, and/or if the car was gutted & a dragy was accidentally running

Lmao you rock

 

[Lolo780]

20” wheels and summer tires is gross tbh

What tires do you run in summer?

 

[brianman]

55k is the cutoff... price doesn't count taxes or software options

So with 52.9k as the no-option starting point that leaves about $2000 to work with.

That means you upgrade interior color or exterior color, but not both. Grumble; 1st world problems I know.

I think that means gray + white + aftermarket wrap if I pull the trigger.

 

[Knightshade]

Well, looks like the math worked for them. It qualifies for the tax credit and comes in cheaper than the LR.

The math you're quoting involved a speculative 5k price cut on the LR AWD in order to NOT have it be more expensive than the higher-end model. Which is a thing they haven't actually done at this point.

 

[Jeremy3292]

What tires do you run in summer?

All seasons year round

 

[Lolo780]

Probably Porsche threw some money around to keep the focus on the Macan EV today?

Never heard of her.

 

[Destiny1701]

Why? Have you ever modded a car?
It’s fun and it’s a challenge.

I’m going with click bait until tesla announces. A highly successful click bait. Black tape means nothing. If you’re trying to pass it off, good job.

I’m not saying for an unreleased. I’m saying it’s possibly an LR designed to pass off as an incoming P. No one can substantiate other than Tesla when they are ready to.

Time will tell. you guys can keep conjecturing and I’ll keep watching

Time will tell indeed lol
Ludicrous my arse lol.

Yeah, no stalks and lower range compared to my 2023, I’m out too.

I’ll stick with my 3.7 sec (no rollout) 22’ LR w/boost, stalks, USS , and 568km range (100%).

Disappointing unless they release a proper Lud option unlock some day to get to the 2.5. Highly unlikely.

 

[whoosierdaddy]

The math you're quoting involved a speculative 5k price cut on the LR AWD in order to NOT have it be more expensive than the higher-end model. Which is a thing they haven't actually done at this point.

The most important thing to observe here is that we were both wrong.

 

[cappo3]

There seems not to be much to like here.
3.1 seconds to 100 kph with rollout and 528 km WLTP range, for Europe.
Nice seats though.

 

[jjrandorin]

(moderator note)

Since this is a "Speculation" thread, and people are going to start posting stuff now that we dont need to speculate, I stickied a discussion thread for "post announcement".

To be clear, discussion can continue here in this thread if desired, but the stickied "post announcement" thread allows a fresh start on the discussion if desired.

2024 Model 3 Performance Announced - Discussion thread post announcement

teslamotorsclub.com

 

[M3-Ita]

Is there lumbar support in the new seats? ? ?

 

[413jreese]

Living in Colorado makes it stupid not to buy View attachment 1040968

Is the tax credit shaved off MSRP at time of order, or do you receive a tax rebate at tax time?

 

[tomitapani]

Not sure how that answers the question? Since Tesla sets difference prices in different countries there's no reason there couldn't have been a significant price difference INSIDE the US too.

Tesla instead chose to price it low enough to also get another $7500 off via the tax credit (not available on LR AWD)

Thus making the pricing on the LR AWD largely nonsensical.

They've got to either cut its price at least 4-5k or remove it from the menu at this point....

Sorry, I was a little too quick to answer and my answer was kind of nonsense question.

What I meant was that not too many countries besides us has the tax credit thing and I think the difference is still significant for example if you are buying either 50 t€ or 58t€ car (inc. taxes) over here.

I wonder if they will decrease LR price over there..

 

[ashegam]

lol they’re not going to price the M3P at 55k before tax incentives. I’ll pretty much bet money on that. ESPECIALLY if it’s as big of an upgrade as projected not including the physical differences

Lets do it. give me the odds you're willing to take, since you're so sure we're not doing 1:1, so what's your over/under?

@cptnslo Glad you didn't walk the walk and take that bet and we know who had the last laugh

 

[12B4A]

<--- Not surprised by the pricing. Only disappointment was them sticking with the 20" wheels. The $7500 helps with that.

Now they've got my $500 and will ghost me for 2 months. Kinda feels like a relationship.

 

[brianman]

Is a full wrap color change cheaper than $9500 these days?

 

[phantasms]

Hard pass. If someone doesn’t already have a 3P, this is great. But, it’s far from enough to get me to upgrade from my 3P with sport coilovers. I was hoping this would be a car I couldn’t resist, the almost plaid 3 I’ve been waiting years for. Oh well.

Honestly, since getting the Cybertruck my 3P now feels like outdated technology, especially the steering. Hopefully Elon’s “balls to the wall” FSD pivot doesn’t delay the Roadster beyond the timetables he gave a few months back

 

[ChuckM3P]

So this thing is going to run neck to neck with the cybertruck beast? Lame

 

[Jeremy3292]

So this thing is going to run neck to neck with the cybertruck beast? Lame

Well one has 3 motors and the other has 2 motors. One costs $100k the other costs $46k (after tax credit). Apples to oranges to comparison. Compare the plaid to it if you want