Okay here we go
I am in a very similar boat. Do many, many client calls all over NE. Did a trip all around Maine earlier this week, on top of all the other trips. I think I have been averaging 750-1250 miles a week on a busy week I would guess. I also have no home or work charging, all SC.
This car is hands down the best, absolutely no comparison for me. I had an Audi before this, Toyota FR-S before that, F-150 before that. We also had in the family stable a Volvo XC90 (new style), BMW M5, and Prius Prime I frequented. Been all over the place
The Model 3 is the best balance of all worlds. I love this car more than I thought I would. It is incredibly fast (P3D) when I feel sporty, and very cushy when I don't feel as sporty and need to relax. It is no S-Class, but is very comfortable. Oh and I ahave ma tall torso, most sedans and many SUV my head hits the roof (or is within an inch); this is the first car I have ever owned where I have a sold 4-6 inches! No more head bangs!
As for the road trips, I have to say you are crazy to not have AP. I love, love, love driving, but on my long days, after driving many hours, it is such a relief to have and nice to have a backup if I am more on the tired side. My AP broke last week when an update failed, and I forgot how much more stressful a very long drive is after a long day. With AP, I arrive to places feeling relaxed. I never realized the mental drain driving puts on someone until I had AP and it broke. It is not perfect, but driving in the middle Lane of a highway, it is incredibly impressive. It is not full autonomy, but gives most of the benefits of full autonomy on the highway (less fatigue). If you drive that much, you have to get AP.
The other silly things, having a remote app and instant heat are amazing.
I have had to drive an ICE a few times, and it feels so backwards to me now. I don't miss them in the slightest. And the SC network is so robust that it is hard to out yourself in a bad position. I am a planner so planning ahead to charge is fun for me, but if it's not fun for you, it still is very easy.
Note this is coming from someone who loves driving and spent 6 months searching for my last Audi, as it had to be a sport package with a manual!
Also, to directly address your questions:
- I am not as fatigued. If I had adaptive cruise it would be even better.
When you drive with AP, you will not even realize how much more relaxed and less fatigued you will feel. (At least my experience)
I actually disagree. The 3 is much louder than my Audi was on the highway (wind noise). This is one big complaint for me. Much nicer on urban roads though.
- It is more comfortable except for the sun glare. This car needs window tint even on the windscreen.
I have no issue, but am in NE
- The car doesn't get "tired". Most gasoline engines get tired (sluggish) after 125 miles, I can feel they want a rest. Electric motors are absolutely superior.
Sorry. Not a thing. EV is superior, but ICE does not get tired in that manner.
- The stereo system is superior. Better sound and better song selection.
Way better than any stock system, but no where near where I want it
- The phone integration into the car audio is way superior. I don't need a headset now.
It is HORRIBLE in my car. Tons of connection issues, quality is garbage for person on other end, randomly drops, and there are no good onscreen controls for conference calls (my Audi had that). I have a open ticket here, but have had the issues on multiple phones. Heard there is no noise cancelling mic.
Hope that is what you were looking for!
