Yep mine was updated to July 6-August 3 about 5 days before I got the VIN. I hope you get yours soon
No delivery date option yet but it did further update to July 14-21
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Model 3 Performance/Ludicrous Waiting Room
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No delivery date option yet but it did further update to July 14-21
I just drove my 2018 Model 3 to the detailer and something I've noticed is that I feel like I'm going so much slower in my new M3P. I keep looking down at my speedometer in my M3P thinking I'm going 80 MPH to realize I'm doing at least 90 MPH. I can't drive based on the feel of speed after driving my 2018 for 6 years. It's so much quieter and smoother and quicker to get there that 80 MPH feels very different between these two cars.
Got Vin today. 4/28 order (app says 4/29). Black/Black. South Florida. Delivery now showing 7/10-7/18.
My order story is crazy. This is my second vin. I was called by the local showroom last Thursday (a week ago) asking if I wanted the showroom model they had (black/white interior) if they could match the price to my existing order - $54,990. I was August-September EDD so jumped on it.
I accepted, they paired me to the car Friday, price matched it Saturday, and scheduled my delivery for Tuesday (2 days ago).
Unfortunately, They called me Sunday saying despite the price match, whoever is actually in charge was unwilling to adjust the sales price so it would qualify for the tax credit. In other words, rather than adjusting the sale price, they did a “below the line” credit that was offsetting the delivery fee.
Thus, they unpaired me with the car, it went on the website, and sold almost immediately.
Once unpaired, my EDD showed June 24-30. Then on June 25, moved to July. Then today, notification I got a vin for my original config.
I don’t know if accepting a demo model and then getting unpaired somehow moved me up in the line as someone who has already received a vin or something. In any event, I am very excited to take delivery!
My order story is crazy. This is my second vin. I was called by the local showroom last Thursday (a week ago) asking if I wanted the showroom model they had (black/white interior) if they could match the price to my existing order - $54,990. I was August-September EDD so jumped on it.
I accepted, they paired me to the car Friday, price matched it Saturday, and scheduled my delivery for Tuesday (2 days ago).
Unfortunately, They called me Sunday saying despite the price match, whoever is actually in charge was unwilling to adjust the sales price so it would qualify for the tax credit. In other words, rather than adjusting the sale price, they did a “below the line” credit that was offsetting the delivery fee.
Thus, they unpaired me with the car, it went on the website, and sold almost immediately.
Once unpaired, my EDD showed June 24-30. Then on June 25, moved to July. Then today, notification I got a vin for my original config.
I don’t know if accepting a demo model and then getting unpaired somehow moved me up in the line as someone who has already received a vin or something. In any event, I am very excited to take delivery!
I would hate to pick up the car @ 11pm on Sunday at the factory, will not be able to inspect the car in the dark even though the parking lot is lit up. When I had picked up my 2017 LR Model 3, Tesla had a different delivery center across the factory, they had almost 50 plus bays and cars would be brought out and parked in each bay with lights shinning brightly on the car and you could inspect it easily. Oh well hoping to get it before Sunday, I am also confident that the VIN # would be changing too as that has happened to me in the past, right at the pickup they gave me a different vin # car.
Firehawk
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I'm picking up my URed right now and the paint looks perfect. A couple of small spots on the spoiler.
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what range anxiety? You have access to home charging. The only reason to even notice range in your situation is during a road trip. Even then it's pretty easy-peasy, especially with the supercharger network.
I owned my 2018 Model 3 for four years before I had any home charging ability. I subsisted entirely on local supercharging. I too was wondering if I'd be able to pull it off okay, or if it would become too burdensome. It never became a burden, even under those circumstances. You adapt to the difference a lot faster than expected.
This is so true. If the road is relatively smooth, 80 MPH feels like 40-50 MPH in my old car (Kia Stinger GT2). It is terrifyingly effortless to get close to triple digits. I've never driven a pre refresh M3P, but I will say this one continues to pull well above 60MPH, which people complained about in the old one. I've only gotten it up to 95 so far, but there is zero feeling of slowdown from 0-95...It's wild.
I havent seen anyone report a large decrease in sentry mode usage, but I also dont follow that closely as I only use sentry mode while out and about. I park in my garage and dont use it at home, and dont use it at work, so I dont care how much power (range) it uses when I do choose to use it.
Have you seen something that states the sentry mode usage has changed? I dont mean the announcement about Tesla working on it, I mean someone reporting "I tested it and..."?
Can we please ban the use of "*sugar*" in this waiting room? It's getting infuriating how often I've seen this stupid euphemism used here.
My cx-9 was dangerous about going fast without noticing. My MYP and presumably this thing are insane. I passed someone going almost 95 when they were blocking the left lane. I wasn't even using half the car's power and was only intending to be going maybe 85 to get around them, but the car (23 MYP) just accelerates so smoothly it wasn't noticeable until I looked at my speed again when I finished the maneuver.
I can't even imagine how crazy the M3P will be.
I've just assumed this was the website auto-censoring profanity.... and I think I'm correct, *sugar*Can we please ban the use of "*sugar*" in this waiting room? It's getting infuriating how often I've seen this stupid euphemism used here.
Aha, that makes a lot more sense! But really, sugar is the best this website could think up? LMAO.
Great review! If you dont mind me asking. What did you do with your 2023? You traded it or sold it to someone else? Did you get a fair price? I am in the same boat.Hey everyone,
I took delivery on Sunday, 6/23. Below is my honest assessment and some basic pictures. I’m sure some will disagree with my overall assessment. I’m not trying to start a long conversation (or debate), but just providing my perspective.
Order Date- 4/27
Phoenix, AZ
Most recent EDD- 6/21- 6/30
VIN date (6/21)- I called my SA and snagged a “demo” vehicle on 6/21 that was already en route to AZ. It was never a demo, but was slated to become one. The car had 17 miles on it when I picked it up.
Fit and finish: The paint quality was exceptional and much better than my 2023 M3P. There are one or two panel gaps that can likely be adjusted 1-2 MM, but they are not noticeable unless you’re looking for them. The level of clear coat on the car is really good. The pics below are with a simple polish and hand-applied ceramic coat. That’s all I’m doing. No PPF, etc. This has always been my method. I’m old school.
Interior: There is one rattle on the dashboard. I located it and it’s the carbon fiber strip. I placed the service request right away. My old M3P also had a rear rattle upon delivery. The seats are nice, but they are tight. I’m only 145-150 pounds and there’s less than an inch on either side remaining. If you’re 200 pounds, it’s going to be like a sardine can. LOL. The seats feel a bit firmer, so if you’re looking for a comfortable seat for road trips, then this isn’t the model for you. The interior material and build does seem to be of higher quality. Everything lines up well and feels somewhat sturdier. The ventilates seats don’t seem very strong. It’s better than not having them, but nothing amazing.
Stereo: The stereo system, especially with the dual sub setup, is much, much better than the 2023.
Wheels/Tires: I opted to have the aero blades removed for visual appeal. I really liked the solid design of the Uberturbines. Yes, they were 30 pounds versus 22 on the new model, but at least they didn’t have plastic, garbage inserts. And yes, the new aero inserts all squeaked and creaked at low speeds. I asked the service tech at the delivery location about this and he said it’s a known “design flaw” and they won’t be able to fix it. This further solidified my decision to remove them.
In any case, I visited my friend at Discount Tire. We dismounted all four wheels and removed the inserts carefully from the back. Even doing it this way was *very* difficult. I was watching them like a hawk and they were super careful. They did not scratch anything. As others suggested, the marks from the blades did leave some significant residue that mostly came off with Goo Gone. But there are a few residual scratches that remain---primarily on the spokes where the aero blades were originally touching. It’s not a huge issue, but if you remove the blades, you’ll likely have a few scratches. Don’t expect them to be perfect.
One important point: if you remove the aero blades, you definitely need to rebalance the wheels/tires. We checked them before and after, and they were all 1-2 ounces off with the inserts removed. So, I would recommend not simply ripping them off at home if you want a perfect wheel balance.
Performance: Yes, this thing is significantly faster. It’s definitely much more powerful on the mid and top-end. For example, it was 110 degrees out, dry AZ conditions, tires warmed up, and I was cruising at 45 MPH. I punched it and the front tires actually broke loose a bit. It felt like front torque steer on a FWD car. This never, ever happened on my 2023 M3P. To be honest, I do feel like the old model was dialed-in in terms of power. There might be *too* much power for this chassis. I’m not complaining, and I’ll take it, but it’s slightly less inspiring given the likelihood of losing traction. In my view, the updated suspension simply does not compensate for the power/lack of traction. :/
Range/efficiency: My 2023 had a screen range of 240 miles at 80% when new and remained there after one year. This model has an 80% range of 236 miles. That’s not a huge difference given the increase in power. Real-world efficiency is slightly worse in my opinion, but I have not driven it long enough for the average to be meaningful. After about 100 miles of mixed driving (including some crazy initial driving), I’m at around 300-ish WH/mi. My old model was 285 lifetime, so I suspect it’ll get under 300 eventually with more driving. Though, removing the aero inserts likely won’t help.
Suspension/steering: This is where I was really not super impressed. I know, I know, but Jason Camissa said it’s perfect, so it must be! LOL. Suspension has always been my thing, and I’ve driven every type of setup you can imagine, so I do have a good sample size for comparison. In my 2023 M3P, I thought the suspension was great. I had very few complaints. The occasional “juicy” rebound on certain corners, depending on the road, but nothing to gripe about. I always drove the 2023 with the following settings: sport acceleration/sport steering. In the 2024, I have it set to “Insane/Sport/Heavy.” Given these settings, the road feel is very similar, and I would argue just as rough as the 2023. I really cannot tell the difference. If you move the ride/handling into “standard,” then it is much softer. I don’t prefer the soft ride and love to feel the road, so for me the comparability between the 2023 and 2024 is very similar in “sport.” For those that want a softer ride, then I think they’ll be very happy with the “standard” ride setting. The “heavy” steering setting is extremely heavy, which I generally like, but significantly heavier than the 2023 “sport” steering mode. The 2024 “standard” steering, to me, is lighter than the 2023 “sport.” I wish there was a fourth option (between standard and heavy), which would be perfect.
Turn signal/Gear selector: I’m happy with the stalkless gear selector. It took just a day or so to get used to this. I would prefer a stalk, but it’s not an issue. However, the steering wheel turn signal feature is ridiculously annoying. This is going to take a very, very long time to get used to. I keep reaching for the stalk, like a phantom limb. When zooming in and out of traffic quickly and changing lanes (one of the perks of this car), I had to hesitate to think about it, which was unsafe. I ended up not even using my blinker a few times to avoid the time lag so that I didn't crash, which probably angered a few drivers.
Styling: This is where I feel like the new model shines (literally and metaphorically). The overall styling, stance, front and rear bumpers, diffusers, lights, etc. are significantly better.
Overall impression:
2023 M3P: 9.0/10
2024 M3P: 9.5/10
*The car is certainly better, but I think it’s an exaggeration to say that it’s in a different class altogether. I made the move because with the tax incentive my monthly payment actually dropped, so it was a no-brainer. For those that love their old M3P, have no monthly payment and are on the fence, I don’t know if I would recommend the immediate switch, especially given the order delays, etc. If anything, it might be best for someone to wait a bit until the demand has dropped and it’s easier to obtain, assuming one has the time to wait. There’s always the chance the $7,500 credit will be removed (not by Tesla necessarily, but from the Feds, given the political climate).
Put another way: In retrospect, if I had *not* purchased this car, would I feel like I am missing out (FOMO)?................No.
Thanks for reading!
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Well boys, I picked up my M3P today. The whole buying and getting it picked up was a breeze and I never want to visit the ice dealership again .
The car is almost perfect. One side of the trunk gap is little wider than the other side. I mean I could probably just leave it and will be fine, but there were two small paint issues I wanted them to checked out, so might as well have them take a look at it. I asked the SA, what he thinks about the gap and he said it’s at the borderline, but if it was his car, he will just have the technician to at least take a look at it.
One dumb thing I did after brought the car home. I have two kids and I had child safety lock turned on for the both doors in the back. I wanted to check something in the back seat and closed the door…Bad idea because I couldnt open the door. On the app, I tried to find a door to unlock the back door, but nada…I tried to touch the main screen to unlock, but seems like the main screen wouldn’t turn on if I’m not sitting in front? So…..I had to kind of jump/across over from back seat to the front seat and hit my head….I felt really stupid
So, is there any better way to unlock the back door in this situation? Of course I didnt want to use the emergency door thing to open the door because I heard it’s bad for the door/window? Haha
.The car is almost perfect. One side of the trunk gap is little wider than the other side. I mean I could probably just leave it and will be fine, but there were two small paint issues I wanted them to checked out, so might as well have them take a look at it. I asked the SA, what he thinks about the gap and he said it’s at the borderline, but if it was his car, he will just have the technician to at least take a look at it.
One dumb thing I did after brought the car home. I have two kids and I had child safety lock turned on for the both doors in the back. I wanted to check something in the back seat and closed the door…Bad idea because I couldnt open the door. On the app, I tried to find a door to unlock the back door, but nada…I tried to touch the main screen to unlock, but seems like the main screen wouldn’t turn on if I’m not sitting in front? So…..I had to kind of jump/across over from back seat to the front seat and hit my head….I felt really stupid
So, is there any better way to unlock the back door in this situation? Of course I didnt want to use the emergency door thing to open the door because I heard it’s bad for the door/window? Haha
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Real World Range / Charging Test. Methodology: level 2 charge until battery stops drawing current at 100% SOC. Start testing immediately. This is a highway range test. Conditions: 69 degrees, 47% humidity, N wind 10 mph, gusts to 17 mph. Route Is mostly E / W with the turn around at 50% SOC. Wind is mostly crossing the route. Climate set to 72 degrees. Run SOC down to 5% then Supercharge back to 80%. Set mode to chill and use autopilot with speed set to 72 MPH. Results: 261 miles, 72 kWh, avg 275 Wh per mile. Supercharged @ a V3, went to 250 kw, 200 kw @ 4 min, 150 kw @ 8 min, 100 kw @ 15 min. Never dropped to 50 kw. Total charge time to 80% SOC, 32 min, 53 kw total. I was hoping for more miles, but them's some big ass wheels. Conditions were nearly ideal, except for the cross wind.
Yeah man it’s violently fast lol. It’s almost like I have to TRY and not hit 80mph+
I’m worried I’m going to get a ticket in this thing lol.
What annoys me is a a main road I drive on is like 65mph and for some reason everyone drives like 80. So even though I can smoke everyone I can’t do so without literally going close to 90. These ppl must not give a *sugar* if they get ticketed lol
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