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Any Model 3 owners here who used to own a Model S before.
Interesting to hear your experience of moving from an S to a 3.
Any regrets, etc.?
Thanks for sharing your experience.
I recently took my 3 in to have the dash pad replaced (material bubbling) and had a 2016 Model S75D for five days. I have several opinions about the S vs 3
1. the visibility is superior in the 3
2. the handling and driving dynamics are much sportier in the 3
3. the pedal to floor experience is better in the 3D
4. the infotainment screen is better in the S, DUH!
5 the cabin space is soooo nice in the S
6 the road presence of the S is REAL.
That all being said, it is just my opinion and at the end of the day I would not trade my beautiful 3D for the loaner S. not even a straight trade. It does make me want to experience a ludicrous performance S tho.
I have a 2018 Model S 75D as a loaner while my P3D is in the shop. I can say there’s just about nothing I prefer about the S over the 3. Driving dynamics are awful, doors are a mishmash of design language (or lack thereof), dash is a mess etc.
I really don’t like it at all.
Oh wait. I do like the automatic door handles. They’re cool.
I was impressed with the ride of an S that I drove, with the air suspension. Seemed firm yet compliant. Is that something you’d miss in the 3?
-Alex
i like that my model S is never in the shop ... there is an advantage to a 6th year of a given model designI have a 2018 Model S 75D as a loaner while my P3D is in the shop. I can say there’s just about nothing I prefer about the S over the 3. Driving dynamics are awful, doors are a mishmash of design language (or lack thereof), dash is a mess etc.
I really don’t like it at all.
Oh wait. I do like the automatic door handles. They’re cool.
My brother and family live on a hill and their driveway is very steep so if i go in at the left angle i hit the bottom of the battery. I have to turn in the neighbor's driveway and go in on a gentle right turn. The driveway I turn around in has a S that can get in his driveway by raising the suspension no problem. That is probably the only thing I would change.I definitely like the air suspension. Good point. I wish that had been an option on the 3.
i like that my model S is never in the shop ... there is an advantage to a 6th year of a given model design
Multiple threads on this. For me 3P wins in all areas unless you need a larger car and some minor things.
Model S 85D over the model 3P.
-Costco runs. It has double the capacity in "trunk", larger frunk as well.
-Heated steering wheel/ heated wipers
-physical steering wheel stalk for AP
-physical stalk for windshield wipers; auto is not that great and I also have ceramic coating on windshield.
-can program the steering wheel dials ie adjusting fan speed by scrolling up/down like how volume is controlled.
-passive key fob; not really needed however, sometimes 1 out of 15 or so times the phone doesnt "work" as intended
-air suspension.
-auto open/close trunk.
-emergency 7 passenger seating (jump seats).
Model 3 did fix some things in model S that some complained about like
-more cup holders
-door pocket
-lit vanity lights
My S is a better road trip vehicle. More space, greater range, air suspension, bioweapon defense mode. The sunroof is a big plus for some too. The 3 is more fun to drive: more nimble and precise. Also smaller so easier to maneuver.Any Model 3 owners here who used to own a Model S before.
Interesting to hear your experience of moving from an S to a 3.
Any regrets, etc.?
Thanks for sharing your experience.