Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room

[ucby]

what are you using to tilt the screen?

lens perspective distortion

 

[JezzaE]

The MP3 is mostly the same as last year with slight changes; more power, adaptive suspension, the new seats and wheels and tires are really the only differences. I'm not saying the M3P is a bad car or the Hyundai is better, but the fact is the 5 N is more track focused and has features to get you more driving engagement compared to the Model 3.
The 5 N has hardware and software that the M3P does not have. The. 5N has a dedicated launch mode, a more comprehensive drift mode, it has a simulated clutch kick to get the rear end out, a mechanical E-LSD, a system that calculates the battery's state of charge per lap on track, an endurance mode for track days and a sprint mode to give one fast lap. Like it or not the simulated gearshifts and fake engine sounds are there and provide some stimulation, many a jaded automotive journalists have said it actually does add to the experience of driving. There are buttons on the steering wheel to provide quick access to track modes and shift paddles, different gauge setups.
The low 220 mile range is proof that it is a more focused car. Yes it's more expensive but you get more for your money. Yes it's heavier but you get 641 horsepower which makes acceleration a wash between the two cars, and the Ioniq 5 N is actually considered an SUV with a hatch so more useable space.
None of this makes the M3P a bad car, I have a reservation for one. I think the small changes to the M3P make it a compelling proposition, especially for under $50k. I think it offers more value than the 5 N, also the range and the supposedly more comfortable ride makes the M3P a better commuter which matters to me.
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What about the price difference and putting that money into and abundance of aftermarket support that the 5N doesn’t have and likely won’t? And the massive weight difference? So Yeah…like I said we shall see!

 

[JezzaE]

looks like no cars on the derailment just grain.

Likely use the same tracks?

 

[ucby]

 

[makeyourself]

Finally got the M3P back from the Spa (PPF, ceramic coating, and tint). Extremely grateful to own this car and exciting to see more people taking delivery!

 

[JezzaE]

If the system carries over like the S you can reconfigure a wheel on the steering wheel to switch between modes

I have my 2023 MYP set up like that now!

 

[RodPGH]

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Finally got the M3P back from the Spa (PPF, ceramic coating, and tint). Extremely grateful to own this car and exciting to see more people taking delivery!

What tint % did you get ?

 

[M3PDenver]

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Finally got the M3P back from the Spa (PPF, ceramic coating, and tint). Extremely grateful to own this car and exciting to see more people taking delivery!

What all did you PPF?

 

[JezzaE]

Counted 7 in the Indianapolis auxiliary lot today. Mine is inside being dealer prepped. Lots of new M3Ps dropped off since yesterday!

I’m sure mine is one of them! Was offered pick up from Tuesday-Saturday but I can’t get there til Friday!

 

[makeyourself]

What tint % did you get ?

I ended up doing 70% front windshield and 20% on the sides + rear. This is what I've done on all my past vehicles and it been my tint sweet spot.

 

[12B4A]

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That's my combo. It's good to see there are some out in the wild.

 

[makeyourself]

What all did you PPF?

Just did the front-end since I'll be commuting in this car on the regular

 

[jv92red]

I ended up doing 70% front windshield and 20% on the sides + rear. This is what I've done on all my past vehicles and it been my tint sweet spot.

XPEL? LLumar? 3M? Or other?

 

[makeyourself]

XPEL? LLumar? 3M? Or other?

I went with STEK NEX IR tint. I've done it on my previous car and happy with the product.

 

[RodPGH]

I ended up doing 70% front windshield and 20% on the sides + rear. This is what I've done on all my past vehicles and it been my tint sweet spot.

thanks.. I never got my front windshield, but I have done before the 20% on the sides + rear before, I thought with white interior it was still too light .. I going with 15% on the sides and back this time around

 

[ArrghMatey]

Just did the front-end since I'll be commuting in this car on the regular

Did you do full hood? Been getting some quotes on PPF and theres quite a difference between “24” up the hood” and full hood. Yours looks fantastic!!

 

[Destiny1701]

thanks.. I never got my front windshield, but I have done before the 20% on the sides + rear before, I thought with white interior it was still too light .. I going with 15% on the sides and back this time around

Agreed. Black and 20% matches White and 15%.

 

[M3PDenver]

Did you do full hood? Been getting some quotes on PPF and theres quite a difference between “24” up the hood” and full hood. Yours looks fantastic!!

Me too, the difference was staggering, really. But, I don't want a line.

 

[cptnslo]

That's similar to what I say about the MachE gt. I would personally never get one over a performance model Tesla, but if someone wants a crazy powerful EV that feels like a gas car and doesn't prefer the simplicity and cleaness of an EV, then the MachE gt or 5N is a solid choice.

I just don't think I'd call it "track focused", more "I wish I had a muscle car" focused. (And that's a totally valid desire to have.) Having better performance regardless of "feel" is "track focused".

I’m confused why are you considering the Mach e got a “crazy powerful ev” it makes less power than the outgoing M3P

 

[makeyourself]

Did you do full hood? Been getting some quotes on PPF and theres quite a difference between “24” up the hood” and full hood. Yours looks fantastic!!

I did full hood and thank you!