Who plans on getting a true, base $35k Model 3?

[bradbissell]

Basically I need a good winter driving car since I live in New England. So I need:
AWD
Bigger battery
Cold weather

Might want:
Better audio
Glass roof
Metallic paint

Autopilot actually freaks me out so I'm not sure I'd go for anything more than the basic version.

Don't want to prepay for super charging. I'd prefer to pay as I go.

 

[K-MTG]

I won't invest too much on the M3, it will be the 5th car and I already have my X to play with. But I do want the self driving

 

[CarlitoDoc]

35K M3? Yeah....when pigs fly, the car will be at least 45 with "basic" options. $10 K alone for AP2.....Hello !!!!!

 

[Sonny Daze]

Wow... we've come so far so fast that level 4/5 autonomy is now considered a basic option.

 

[Ashkenaz]

My S is pretty much fully loaded, so I might go barebones with the 3. I I do regret not having the UHF sound in my S, but I'm leaning towards having nothing except AWD... maybe suspension

 

[ccutrer]

Definitely:

• Upgraded paint (dunno which one, but not white or black)
• Base wheels (unless they're ugly, but definitely not low profile ones)
• Ultra white seats
• All glass roof
• Winter package
• All wheel drive
• Base Auto Pilot (probably full autonomy activated later when I know it has passed regulatory hurdles - and I still plan on having the car for a long time)

Maybe:

• Tow package
• Upgraded audio
• Premium package

Depends on final option pricing, and my bank account, compensation, and portfolio, and how much of a mid-life crisis I'm having:

• Performance, and maybe Ludicrous
• Bigger battery and/or supercharging, presumably included/required for performance

 

[Garlan Garner]

As fully loaded as I can afford. AWD/Big Battery the priority. Performance variety desired along with nice interior. Software updates (Ludicrous/AP2) I can get later as needed.

No. No... Ludicrous is first. LOL

 

[Garlan Garner]

My S is pretty much fully loaded, so I might go barebones with the 3. I I do regret not having the UHF sound in my S, but I'm leaning towards having nothing except AWD... maybe suspension

AM radio? You have to at least order an AM radio.

 

[Garlan Garner]

Definitely:

• Upgraded paint (dunno which one, but not white or black)
• Base wheels (unless they're ugly, but definitely not low profile ones)
• Ultra white seats
• All glass roof
• Winter package
• All wheel drive
• Base Auto Pilot (probably full autonomy activated later when I know it has passed regulatory hurdles - and I still plan on having the car for a long time)

Maybe:

• Tow package
• Upgraded audio
• Premium package

Depends on final option pricing, and my bank account, compensation, and portfolio, and how much of a mid-life crisis I'm having:

• Performance, and maybe Ludicrous
• Bigger battery and/or supercharging, presumably included/required for performance

I want everything but a Tow Package. However I'll buy the tow package if its going to get my car here faster.

 

[Bennny]

Can't answer the question until pricing is released. If fully optioned is around $70k USD ($130k AUD), then yes, fully optioned.

A vehicle that can drive itself across the country, do the 0-100 dash in ~3 seconds, all off solar power. What a time to be alive!

 

[Model 3]

What I will get will depend on the price and the exchange rate at the time. But here is the primary options that I think I will consider:

-AWD
-Bigger batt
-Autopilot - will upgrade to full autonomy later Green metallic paint.
-Cold weather
-Supercharging

 

[DJ 240V]

I'm looking for a second electric car. A base model of M3 will be far superior than anything that is currently available . Hopefully there are more options in 2017!

 

[Dan Detweiler]

35K M3? Yeah....when pigs fly, the car will be at least 45 with "basic" options. $10 K alone for AP2.....Hello !!!!!

Don't you have anything better to do? Of course there will be a 35K car, and a pretty nice one to boot. You're going to gripe about having to pay for options? What did you expect? Priced anything else on the market? You can get a $55K Corvette too but how many people choose the absolute base car? Trolling up the wrong road here.

Dan

 

[ratsbew]

As others have said:

1. Full Autopilot
2. Biggest Battery

That's all I want. My parents' house is 10 hours away and I just want to hop in my car in the evening and arrive there in the morning after sleeping and auto-charging.

 

[Foxhound199]

Since a couple people have mentioned the federal credit, I'm curious what options people think will reshuffle them in the queue? I'm assuming performance versions go first, but do you think smaller options will make a big impact? How about selecting autonomous vs not?

 

[Ashkenaz]

I agree with Dan. When you look at dollar for dollar, 35k is an amazing price for this car and worth it.

 

[ccutrer]

Since a couple people have mentioned the federal credit, I'm curious what options people think will reshuffle them in the queue? I'm assuming performance versions go first, but do you think smaller options will make a big impact? How about selecting autonomous vs not?

Judging by Model X - performance, large battery, then seating arrangement (not applicable to a 3 -- that we know of), seat material, and premium package. But be warned if you start out early in the queue and they have problems building your car, it may get set aside for who knows how long to be reworked. Also, any option that might seem unimportant could temporarily cause delays, like if they run out of or have production issues with a certain paint color.

 

[david_42]

Assuming the Model 3 CUV happens, about all we are interested in is adaptive cruise control and collision avoidance. I expect the latter to be standard. 215 miles puts us anywhere in the Portland metro area and back. We could drive to Seattle and recharge over-night. My wife would probably be willing to spend a bit to get a blue one.

 

[boiler81]

My priorities are:

• AWD
• Bigger Battery (need 250+ mile range)

Would like to get:

• Autopilot basic (I only budgeted $2500 for autopilot upgrade, boy did I miss that)
• Red Multicoat paint
• Pano Roof
• Next Gen seats

Need to keep budget below $50K, and I'm not spending $8K for full autonomous driving until I'm too old to drive.

 

[Snow Drift]

I'm a Subaru WRX guy, I just need...

AWD
Navigation
SiriusXM
Front Heated Seats

I assume AWD will automatically bump the price to "somewhere in between."