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Tons of snow in Canadian winter (Southern Ontario) - LR RWD handled everything like a champ with Nokians.
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Which one to buy RWD or AWD
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super20g
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AWD also the potential to be uncorked some day since it is strongly speculated to have the same hardware as the Performance model.
As others have mentioned, it offers a little more forgiveness for drivers that are nailing it in corners and what not.
As others have mentioned, it offers a little more forgiveness for drivers that are nailing it in corners and what not.
I live in Austin. I bought AWD strictly for the better performance, when the actual Performance model was just too much more ($10k) to justify. Range wise, for my situation I could get away with a base Nissan Leaf if I had to, so that was a non-factor.
If you're already at the top of your budget, stick with RWD I'd say. If the $2k won't make or break you, then I'd go AWD unless you really *need* that extra 15-20 miles of range.
If you're already at the top of your budget, stick with RWD I'd say. If the $2k won't make or break you, then I'd go AWD unless you really *need* that extra 15-20 miles of range.
SammichLover
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We get rain in huge gobs. The AWD is a very nice thing to have in the water, and roads slick from fog/humidity moisture that you'll find towards the coast side of Houston, definitely feels more steady on the road. I wouldn't however call it, or the notable extra quickness on acceleration, critical and there's a real trade-off for about 10% distance on a charge if you're doing long trips or such.
That's what your choice boils down to, Mad , quicker & more steady vs farther. The differences are fairly modest so there probably isn't a wrong answer for you, just a more right one. I took quick & steady, because I really like the feel of AWD in general, predating the Model 3. I know I wouldn't have been unhappy with the RWD, though, because I did test drive that, too.
voip-ninja
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We only get snow here few times a year - but I've seen cars stuck on the road during snowstorm many times while I passed through in my AWD. Being spared that - even once - makes it worthwhile. I'd never buy a non-AWD car. (And people keep talking about snows - not everybody wants to change wheels twice a year, and even though we have a garage - I don't have space to keep spare set of wheels, much less for the 2 cars we own).
Apart from the above - the performance of M3 LR AWD is simply awesome. I did realize lower models may not necessarily give you that feeling. I never test-drove RWD so don't know. But I wouldn't trade down. That performance is what puts a smile on my face - and why I drive the M3 as often as I do and not our other car.
Apart from the above - the performance of M3 LR AWD is simply awesome. I did realize lower models may not necessarily give you that feeling. I never test-drove RWD so don't know. But I wouldn't trade down. That performance is what puts a smile on my face - and why I drive the M3 as often as I do and not our other car.
Chiming in as another Houston resident who "needed" the AWD. I couldn't justify another $10k for Performance but if I'd known I could have gotten a P3D- for another $5k at the time I definitely would have gone that route.
Lostb0y
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I live in Minnesota. MinneSNOWta and have RWD. A Tesla RWD is nothing compared to a ICE RWD Car. The Tesla handles amazingly well! I had better control than my FWD cars.
Wrong city, also I lived in NJ and NY for a number of years. Based on your replies to others in this thread, it sounds like you are just trolling anyway.
I own an AWD 19” rims and a LR RWD Aeros. The RWD is the trip car. It gets about 50 miles greater range. The steering on the RWD feels slightly better I.e. more sports car like. The RWD is quieter. The AWD has some (small) front motor whine. The traction control is amazing. The Mustang and Genesis would spin wheels where the RWD 3 is fine. Even in the mountains the RWD has had plenty of power.
The AWD corners faster (tires) and is a lot quicker. I wish I had gotten the Performance but it was about $15K more. The AWD has tons of excess power.
If you are trying to climb an icy hill I am sure the AWD is better. I haven’t had it in snow but suspect there are big AWD advantages.
A lot of the range difference is due to tires. I don’t know what an AWD on Aeros would do.
Both cars are wonderful. The AWD is my fun daily driver. The RWD is our trip car.
Which is better for you is a personal thing.
The AWD corners faster (tires) and is a lot quicker. I wish I had gotten the Performance but it was about $15K more. The AWD has tons of excess power.
If you are trying to climb an icy hill I am sure the AWD is better. I haven’t had it in snow but suspect there are big AWD advantages.
A lot of the range difference is due to tires. I don’t know what an AWD on Aeros would do.
Both cars are wonderful. The AWD is my fun daily driver. The RWD is our trip car.
Which is better for you is a personal thing.
Exxxact same scenario: we have AWD/19 and LR RWD/ aeros. I agree totally with SR22pilot. We had 2 big snows and they both were fabulous in the snow.
That’s awesome. I won’t know until next winter, but from what I’ve read. The RWD 3 is pretty good in snow.
That’s a really good question. Here in MA we have excise tax in addition to sales tax. Since my MVPA said 2018 build I got a pretty big break on that. By my calculations, I saved 500 bucks. Takes a little sting out of what I paid. In my case, Tesla not having model years was a good thing.
SammichLover
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The LR RWD has already gone away once before and come back. Don't expect this hiatus to be permanent. The LR RWD is turning out to be the McRib of Tesla, it comes and goes on the menu as arbitrage of material supply.
LR RWD is actually rated for 335 miles. 25 miles of extra range is worth it if you’re not in a snowy climate.
Also, IMO when they discontinue the LR, it’ll be worth more on the second hand market especially when you do the net calculation of what you saved compared to what you sell for.
Also, IMO when they discontinue the LR, it’ll be worth more on the second hand market especially when you do the net calculation of what you saved compared to what you sell for.
voip-ninja
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