What car did you swap for a Model 3?

[Forayer]

I thought it would be interesting to see what other Model 3 owners traded in or sold to make the switch to a Model 3 and how they feel about the change.

I’ll start with my own swap. I traded in a 2015 Dodge Challenger Scat pack for a white SR+ (no extra options) about a week ago.

The two cars are nearly polar opposites, I absolutely loved the sound of the V8 (especially remote starting it with the engine cold while walking to it after work). I lost about 1 second 0-60, ventilated seats, in-mirror BLIS, and the classic muscle car look. I gained a smooth ride, better handling, gas savings, cash back on trade, lower monthly payments, ease getting my kid in and out of the car seat, a technologically advanced car with capabilities that are not yet fully recognized (hopefully).

What about you?

 

[tinyrodent]

You might be interested in this thread What Kind of Car Did The Model 3 Replace?

 

[Nogasmn]

2000 Honda Accord V6 with 300,000 miles on it. The wife didn't want to drive it anymore even though it was still a beast. Trade in value at Tesla was $100.

 

[Ultron]

2017 Golf R that had only 8,000 miles on it and was tuned and wickedly quick. I had babied it and hated to get rid of it but after 2 months with the Model 3 performance, I don't miss the R at all. As quick as the R was this Tesla blows it away.

 

[ngogas]

I didn’t trade it per say but replaced it for a daily vehicle, ram Hemi 1500. I still have the ram for camping to haul my travel trailer. But man it’s nice not having to shell out 75 bucks a week on gas.

 

[Mo City]

2004 GMC Envoy

 

[chewyc]

2017 Audi S3 lease going away in early November for a M3P+. Was never a fan of the S3 tranny.

Having been in a friends early model performance I was sold on the first drive.

 

[afawcett]

2002 Manual Transmission Honda Civic

 

[Daniellane]

Became an all Tesla family by switching our Toyota Prius to a Model 3 and ourToyota Highlander Hybrid for a Model S!
Couldn’t be more thrilled.

 

[Petermcg]

I left behind a 2007 Lexus ES350 that I bought new and then sold at nearly 240,000 miles. Not a sporty car by any means, but the most comfortable and reliable car I have ever owned and, hands down, the best.

I’m hoping my Tesla will step into that spot of “best car ever”. Right now it’s looking pretty good.

 

[MrMassTransit]

2017 Nissan Leaf with only 2,000 miles on it. I received substantial discounts on it when they were trying to move the last of the 2017s after the 2018s were announced, so I didn't end up taking too big a loss on it. The Leaf was my first car in a decade, it was nice around town but was't that practical for anything out of the immediate region due to the lack of active cooling on the battery pack and sparsely located CHAdeMO units outside major areas. When the SR+ was announced, I decided to order one and haven't regretted it for a moment. I still don't put that many miles on it, since for commuting and most errands around town I'm taking transit or biking, but it sure is nice for road trips. After having it about two months I put 1,000 miles on it one weekend with a trip to Asheville, NC and back. That type of trip was impossible in the Leaf.

 

[yerEVan]

Lexus CT200h original year, 2011. I thought i’d miss it a little. I can’t even remember what it was like driving or owning it after getting the P3D-. Then a couple months ago, traded in our Toyota Sienna for a demo model X. My wife was upset, and 2 days later, she completely forgot about the MiniVan. I’m surprised it took that long (2 days).

 

[Threader]

2017 Volt with 30,000 miles . Plagued with random stalls in winter time. Battery Control Module and shifter replaced under warranty. Still continued with shift to park or reduced power issues. Dealer could not reproduce. Good riddance. Hoping Tesla SR+ proves more reliable come severe cold Quebec winters.

 

[Mrcarcrazy]

Replaced my wife’s 2013 BMW 335i Msport.

 

[Wennfred]

2011 Nissan Leaf

 

[XLR82XS]

2016 Toyota Camry SE 'special edition' (blue interior & black 18" wheels)
Not ever looking back!

 

[jkoya]

2012 Nissan Leaf ....

 

[PolyKnot]

2013 Kia Rio5

 

[MentalNomad]

Had a 2000 Honda Insight.

Got a used 2015 Mazda3 in 2016 to hold me until the Model3.

Mazda3 is now sold.

 

[Dana1]

2016 BMW X6. Originally went to showroom for an X. Meh. Saw the minimalist dash and fell in love.