Model 3 trade to Refreshed Model S poll….

[jjrandorin]

Understood. The 3 is an awesome car; which is why I'm conflicted about going Plaid.

I know you said "its not about the coin" but you also asked basically "is the value there" so that means it is at least somewhat about the money. You are basically asking is the plaid worth the cost of 3 of your current car (roughly). Its a similar question to those such as " is the taycan worth it over the model 3p?"

I personally dont consider cars costing 2-3 times as much to be in the same class, so its hard to wrap a comparison around it. A similar (but down market) question would be like " is this 12k beater honda worth trading in, and putting 50k with it, and getting a model 3P?"

Its a different sandbox, lol

 

[TexasTezla]

Even though the coin isn't an issue there is no way I would drop $90-100k to go from my M3P to MSP. For me there just is not a $100k of improvement...and then there is the yoke...

 

[jebinc]

Even though the coin isn't an issue there is no way I would drop $90-100k to go from my M3P to MSP. For me there just is not a $100k of improvement...and then there is the yoke...

And that's my question to the community...

 

[TexasTezla]

And that's my question to the community...

We can only give opinions not answers...only you can answer that question

 

[jebinc]

We can only give opinions not answers...only you can answer that question

right, of course. Just looking for other datapoints/opinions/experience to aid in my decision

 

[TexasTezla]

right, of course. Just looking for other datapoints/opinions/experience to aid in my decision

I think if you have already ordered the car, delivery is imminent and money is no object, the decision has been made! You are looking for justification rather than a decision mover...IMO. Regardless, enjoy your new car

 

[jebinc]

I think if you have already ordered the car, delivery is imminent and money is no object, the decision has been made! You are looking for justification rather than a decision mover...IMO. Regardless, enjoy your new car

Yes, you're probably right - barring no major pickup on delivery inspection. Still looking for opinion, tho.

 

[THXULTRA]

I think if you have already ordered the car, delivery is imminent and money is no object, the decision has been made! You are looking for justification rather than a decision mover...IMO. Regardless, enjoy your new car

On this topic may be worth it for the OP to go into the model S forums and see what people are saying about their plaid model S. Guessing not many in the model 3 forum have driven one...

 

[jebinc]

On this topic may be worth it for the OP to go into the model S forums and see what people are saying about their plaid model S. Guessing not many in the model 3 forum have driven one...

I posted links to this poll in both forums, originally ==> so I got a balanced response and set of data points.

 

[TexasTezla]

so what's the 'decision'....? Keeping the 3 or going all in with the S (delivery condition permitting!) ?

 

[dropgems]

I’m in the same situation. Ordered a plaid a week ago just to get in line and now my delivery date is a month out. My 3p is more practical and I love the car but probably won’t turn down the opportunity to grab the plaid. I like small cars though and don't need the space. Roadster would be ideal but is years away so I guess I will go plaid. I drive in cities too though and street park sometimes so having 3P is easier and less anxiety than the plaid. So that is kinda concerning and the potential heaviness and tossability of the plaid….

 

[jebinc]

Here ya go, all!

August build - MS Plaid, w/ FSD and 19s (First Driving Impressions vs. my traded M3+)

Hello all, As many of you know, I have posted quite a bit about my new Plaid experience, and mods, in the various Refresh LR/Plaid delivery threads. As requested by some, this thread is to capture "initial driving impressions," as compared to my very nice June 2019 build Model 3 DM LR with...

teslamotorsclub.com

 

[jebinc]

so what's the 'decision'....? Keeping the 3 or going all in with the S (delivery condition permitting!) ?

@TexasTezla Went with the Plaid! See above and all that I posted in that large delivery thread!

 

[TexasTezla]

@TexasTezla Went with the Plaid! See above and all that I posted in that large delivery thread!

Enjoy every minute of it! I'm going to have to sample that acceleration for myself one day!