P3D+ owner. This is perhaps an unpopular opinion. What is more important to you? Range or looks? If range is more important, go with the AWD and add the 19" wheels. The car still looks great that way, and you maximize your driving without paying the energy tax of the performance package.
If you have owned sports cars in the past, or modified cars in the past, then the P3D might be more up your alley. I've seen people complain about the ride on the 20" wheels and lower suspension, but I think those people are insane. Then again, I make a habit of not hitting potholes or driving through puddles that might be hiding potholes.
The price difference of $11,000 is probably the most significant factor for most people, so you should figure out if maybe you want to save that $11k and instead put that money toward buying a HPWC, maybe buying FSD, the 19" wheels, etc. Also consider maintenance costs. When the P3D eventually needs pads and rotors replaced, I think there are going to be an awful lot of people that have never purchased performance parts before that are shocked at the prices. Two piece rotors of that side are impressively expensive, and if you're coming from an economical car like a Toyota or Honda, you're going to be spending 10-20x what you used to just for the parts themselves.
My honest opinion is that $11k just for looks is a total waste. The brake package is really made for repeated abuse and consistent performance on a track. It will add nothing to your daily experience beyond the appearance, which you can't see when you're driving anyway. Buy what you want, but don't just spend for the sake of spending with no idea what the future consequences will be. Lower range and higher parts costs can really surprise people and make what would be a great experience much less enjoyable. Also, if you live in a part of California that gets snow, finding inexpensive wheel and tire options to swap out the 20" summers is probably another $2300 or so. You can not use the OEM tires in the snow at all, so you basically must find an alternative which Tesla does not offer right now. If you get the AWD, you can choose the 18" or 19" package they offer online and they'll install them for you.
If you have owned sports cars in the past, or modified cars in the past, then the P3D might be more up your alley. I've seen people complain about the ride on the 20" wheels and lower suspension, but I think those people are insane. Then again, I make a habit of not hitting potholes or driving through puddles that might be hiding potholes.
The price difference of $11,000 is probably the most significant factor for most people, so you should figure out if maybe you want to save that $11k and instead put that money toward buying a HPWC, maybe buying FSD, the 19" wheels, etc. Also consider maintenance costs. When the P3D eventually needs pads and rotors replaced, I think there are going to be an awful lot of people that have never purchased performance parts before that are shocked at the prices. Two piece rotors of that side are impressively expensive, and if you're coming from an economical car like a Toyota or Honda, you're going to be spending 10-20x what you used to just for the parts themselves.
My honest opinion is that $11k just for looks is a total waste. The brake package is really made for repeated abuse and consistent performance on a track. It will add nothing to your daily experience beyond the appearance, which you can't see when you're driving anyway. Buy what you want, but don't just spend for the sake of spending with no idea what the future consequences will be. Lower range and higher parts costs can really surprise people and make what would be a great experience much less enjoyable. Also, if you live in a part of California that gets snow, finding inexpensive wheel and tire options to swap out the 20" summers is probably another $2300 or so. You can not use the OEM tires in the snow at all, so you basically must find an alternative which Tesla does not offer right now. If you get the AWD, you can choose the 18" or 19" package they offer online and they'll install them for you.
