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[James-R10]

Leaving my current job next week and have to give back my Model S P100d back on Friday.

My next job has a car benefit rather than company car scheme. I ideally wanted a Model X Performance but can’t really justify the cost without the tax benefits as it’s just me and the better half (twice the price nearly)

I am thinking about getting a Model 3 performance instead with the Black and White interior and full self driving.

I’m scared it will feel like a downgrade in terms of size, performance (slightly), range (slightly) and a hatchback boot. However, I will get the faster MCU which supports theatre mode and is super fast compared my old tegra based MCU and full self driving (I had enhanced auto pilot before), so hopefully it feels not too bad.

Has anyone gone from the Model S to Model 3? Do you regret it ? I’m scared on a decision.
What’s a realistic range for Model 3 Performance ? I average 250 miles in my P100D. Does Model 3 Performance come with unlimited supercharging or a number or credits ? Model X and S is still unlimited but can’t see anything on on Tesla’s website for Model 3.

My new car allowance is £1000 per month so about in the middle of the model 3 and model x performance cost.

I’m writing off another Model S as the cost isn’t much difference to a Model X so would rather go X.

 

[ElectricIAC]

It’ll admittedly feel slower but it’ll take sustained hammering a lot more gracefully than a pre-raven SPD.

It’s a physically smaller car also but makes really great use of that space. Range should be very similar if you swap the 20” for a nice light set of 18’s.

 

[acarney]

You can't swap the Performance 20's for 18's unless you don't have the Performance brakes...

 

[bigjohn]

i did just what you said. The performance 3 if more fun to drive, range is great also, even the tire wear has been much improved.

 

[James-R10]

i did just what you said. The performance 3 if more fun to drive, range is great also, even the tire wear has been much improved.

that makes me feel better. Do you regret the smaller interior space or auto boot open/close?

 

[ElectricIAC]

You can't swap the Performance 20's for 18's unless you don't have the Performance brakes...

Didn’t say the aero 18’s.

Just said a nice light set: I’d recommend the EV01+ but not sure of their availability in EU/UK.

 

[bijan]

You can't swap the Performance 20's for 18's unless you don't have the Performance brakes...

I'm pretty sure you can switch them for some form of 18s just not the stock 18 aero wheels.

 

[bigjohn]

I do miss the auto lift gate. we are a family of 4 and i am 6 5 and weigh 230, so sometimes i do miss the extra space. overall the kids 12 and 14 prefer the model 3, my wife still prefers the s

 

[hydro 481]

I do miss the auto lift gate. we are a family of 4 and i am 6 5 and weigh 230, so sometimes i do miss the extra space. overall the kids 12 and 14 prefer the model 3, my wife still prefers the s

Username checks out

 

[ewoodrick]

Think of it this way.
All other options are worse

 

[acarney]

Plus apparently it's not his money

 

[James-R10]

Finally test drove the Model 3 Performance today. Small hit on performance but not in real world scenarios compared to my S. The biggest thing I'll miss is the hatch-back boot, but in terms of the space I need it will be fine, so I can live with that. Small Niggles around manual boot open/close, no heated steering wheel, ride slightly firmer (as I have air suspension on my S) but I can't justify the extra £600 pm for those. I'm happy with my choice.

I'm going to get my Model 3 Wrapped, Windows Tinteted and De-Chromed similar to the below. I really like the white interior but not sure if the bright inside and dark outside will clash.

Spoiler: Picture

 

[XLR82XS]

i did just what you said. The performance 3 if more fun to drive, range is great also, even the tire wear has been much improved.

Tire wear improved? You mean the OE/factory alignment specs are different/updated?

 

[ChadS]

I made the switch from a Performance S to a Performance 3 over a year ago. I wrote at length about the differences between the cars HERE.

The 3 is a lot slower at launch so I was disappointed a bit at first, but I got used to it and am happy with the 3's acceleration now.

The 3 is more fun around town, but the S is a nicer car for long trips. Given that my wife has an X that we take on trips, switching to a 3 made a lot of sense for me.

If my car was our only Tesla, though, I would have kept the S for it's extra space, range, comfort, etc.

 

[ewoodrick]

Plus apparently it's not his money

As a friend of mine found out for a company subsidized vehicle, you better treat it as your money.

The company decided to drop the subsidy. His lease wasn't up.

 

[hydro 481]

Finally test drove the Model 3 Performance today. Small hit on performance but not in real world scenarios compared to my S. The biggest thing I'll miss is the hatch-back boot, but in terms of the space I need it will be fine, so I can live with that. Small Niggles around manual boot open/close, no heated steering wheel, ride slightly firmer (as I have air suspension on my S) but I can't justify the extra £600 pm for those. I'm happy with my choice.

I'm going to get my Model 3 Wrapped, Windows Tinteted and De-Chromed similar to the below. I really like the white interior but not sure if the bright inside and dark outside will clash.

Spoiler: Picture

Don’t you wanna know about the HEPA filter?

 

[stonelance]

I believe there are aftermarket mods to make the trunk open/close powered?

 

[hydro 481]

I believe there are aftermarket mods to make the trunk open/close powered?

Yes, made by a company called Hansshow. There’s a bunch of thread on here about it.

 

[Kevy Baby]

Yes, made by a company called Hansshow. There’s a bunch of thread on here about it.

There are others besides the Hansshow.

 

[hydro 481]

There are others besides the Hansshow.

All the other companies are using parts manufactured by Hansshow and reselling them.