Model 3 Highland Performance/Plaid Speculation [Car announced 04.23.2024]

[GreenHokie]

Wait an hour and check again. Prices change all the time. It’ll be under the $55k cap again once Tesla clears out the initial demand

While I agree that the Ultra Red configuration will eventually get back down under the $55K EV credit limit, I don’t think it will happen anytime soon. Historically, spring & summer are when automobile sale volumes are at their highest… at least for most manufacturers. So, I think demand will continue to rise (or least remain high) for several months. Should taper off and drop by late fall into winter, and that is when a price drop is more likely.

 

[terranx]

While I agree that the Ultra Red configuration will eventually get back down under the $55K EV credit limit, I don’t think it will happen anytime soon. Historically, spring & summer are when automobile sale volumes are at their highest… at least for most manufacturers. So, I think demand will continue to rise (or least remain high) for several months. Should taper off and drop by late fall into winter, and that is when a price drop is more likely.

This is Tesla we're talking about. Their demand is only going to fall further.

 

[GreenHokie]

This is Tesla we're talking about. Their demand is only going to fall further.

I hope so too. Would love to see a huge drop in demand (for the M3P), which would encourage Tesla to drop price and/or offer that awesome Quicksilver color to help boost interest/sales!

 

[Lolo780]

I would imagine most people who can afford a M3P are eligible.

It would be nice if the rebate was scaled since $1 over 150k and you're cut off.

 

[EV-lutioin]

It would be nice if the rebate was scaled since $1 over 150k and you're cut off.

Yes, that would be nice. $300K if married and filing jointly.

 

[EV-lutioin]

While I agree that the Ultra Red configuration will eventually get back down under the $55K EV credit limit, I don’t think it will happen anytime soon. Historically, spring & summer are when automobile sale volumes are at their highest… at least for most manufacturers. So, I think demand will continue to rise (or least remain high) for several months. Should taper off and drop by late fall into winter, and that is when a price drop is more likely.

Wait, are you applying logic to Tesla's pricing strategy?

 

[Jeremy3292]

While I agree that the Ultra Red configuration will eventually get back down under the $55K EV credit limit, I don’t think it will happen anytime soon. Historically, spring & summer are when automobile sale volumes are at their highest… at least for most manufacturers. So, I think demand will continue to rise (or least remain high) for several months. Should taper off and drop by late fall into winter, and that is when a price drop is more likely.

Which is when I’m buying the ultra red config but also don’t overestimate Tesla demand right now. It’s the lowest it’s been in years

 

[toastt]

Too bad it costs $9,500 more! If you select red you are no longer eligible for the $7,500 tax credit.

You had a few days to order red and be eligible for the tax credit. What were you waiting for? Either you want the car or you don't.

 

[adizon]

I went to see the 2024 Model 3 Performance in person. Obviously watching videos can only do so much, so when I found out there was one on display not too far from my older son's school in Palo Alto, CA I went to check it out. It looks really sharp in my opinion. Love the way the front lip is integrated with the front bumper, and gives it a subtle aggression. On the back end the combo of the slightly bigger rear spoiler and that rear diffuser, really set it apart from it's SR and LR siblings, in a subtle but aggressive way that works really well with the lines of the car. The seats, to me, are much better bolstered, but they feel slightly firmer compared to the softer seats of my 2023 M3P. Overall I'm a fan of it's looks, obviously it's not available for test drives just yet. Sorry I only had my phone to film, not my fancy camera.

 

[reef12344]

I just watched your clip on YT and came here to post lol
These videos just keep getting more and more excited ... especially for the UR.
Thanks for the upload.

Just sold my 22 M3P today since I didn't want to take the chance of it dropping while I wait.
Driving a camry for the next 4-6 weeks should really make this thing feel like a rocket.

 

[mpgxsvcd]

I just watched your clip on YT and came here to post lol
These videos just keep getting more and more excited ... especially for the UR.
Thanks for the upload.

Just sold my 22 M3P today since I didn't want to take the chance of it dropping while I wait.
Driving a camry for the next 4-6 weeks should really make this thing feel like a rocket.

Did you sell your 2022 private party or to one of the dealers?

 

[reef12344]

Did you sell your 2022 private party or to one of the dealers?

22 M3P
35k miles
Pretty good condition
Owed 30.5k on it, as I made 12k on my 2020 M3P back in the good old days that carmax was buying leases and rolled that into this 22.

I had aftermarket wheels, extremely dark tints on all windows and windshield, carbon fiber parts on interior, etc.
So I knew Tesla wouldn't take it like that and their offers are low.

Went to carmax and they offered 28k, which I was considering since I didn't have to deal with any other trade in issues/aftermarket stuff.

Then Carvana showed 30k and was ready to press the submit button but I didn't check "aftermarket items" when doing the online appraisal and just worried they would pick it up and then I would hear about it a week later with a price reduction and be stuck.

Went to Autobuy, which is pretty big in Florida. They first said carvana was a joke and they would never pay the 30k they offered. Went back and forth and then they offered $30,300. Done. Wrote a check for a little over $200 (including fees) and not having to worry about aftermarket issues and/or the market changing (most likely dropping) in the next 6 weeks was worth it.

It was a great car but can't wait for my ultra red M3P.

 

[ChuckM3P]

I went to see the 2024 Model 3 Performance in person. Obviously watching videos can only do so much, so when I found out there was one on display not too far from my older son's school in Palo Alto, CA I went to check it out. It looks really sharp in my opinion. Love the way the front lip is integrated with the front bumper, and gives it a subtle aggression. On the back end the combo of the slightly bigger rear spoiler and that rear diffuser, really set it apart from it's SR and LR siblings, in a subtle but aggressive way that works really well with the lines of the car. The seats, to me, are much better bolstered, but they feel slightly firmer compared to the softer seats of my 2023 M3P. Overall I'm a fan of it's looks, obviously it's not available for test drives just yet. Sorry I only had my phone to film, not my fancy camera.

That red really does look good. Looks a lot like my old '07 Yamaha R6.

 

[JimShaw]

Just received notice from Tesla today

Originally, my new 2024 M3P was to be delivered sometime in June

Notice today: Delivery to be sometime from May 20-June 17

Maybe tomorrow a notice might be: Delivery May 20. That would be nice.

 

[arkhos]

That red really does look good. Looks a lot like my old '07 Yamaha R6.

The Ultra-Red on this model is the first Red color I've liked since my '88 Pontiac Fiero. Just not a 'red' guy, but THIS red, for whatever reason, really made me think hard.

Eventually went with blue, but the red was a very, very close 2nd. I am 'kinda' glad that sexy quicksilver wasn't an option, or I'd probably still be trying to decide between the three colors!

 

[GregD60]

The brakes look exactly the same diameter, disk and caliper than previous gen. Just a pad change. Lots of 18's will fit, even the aero. I was able to fit 18's aero on MPP 355mm disks and P calipers with a 15mm spacer.

I've seen older posts on the forum here that the Tesla 18" aero wheels won't fit on the M3P unless you grind the calipers down a little bit. Is is possible to fit them without doing that? Do the spacers help the wheel barrel clear the caliper?

 

[mpgxsvcd]

22 M3P
35k miles
Pretty good condition
Owed 30.5k on it, as I made 12k on my 2020 M3P back in the good old days that carmax was buying leases and rolled that into this 22.

I had aftermarket wheels, extremely dark tints on all windows and windshield, carbon fiber parts on interior, etc.
So I knew Tesla wouldn't take it like that and their offers are low.

Went to carmax and they offered 28k, which I was considering since I didn't have to deal with any other trade in issues/aftermarket stuff.

Then Carvana showed 30k and was ready to press the submit button but I didn't check "aftermarket items" when doing the online appraisal and just worried they would pick it up and then I would hear about it a week later with a price reduction and be stuck.

Went to Autobuy, which is pretty big in Florida. They first said carvana was a joke and they would never pay the 30k they offered. Went back and forth and then they offered $30,300. Done. Wrote a check for a little over $200 (including fees) and not having to worry about aftermarket issues and/or the market changing (most likely dropping) in the next 6 weeks was worth it.

It was a great car but can't wait for my ultra red M3P.

Congrats! That sounds like a pretty good deal to me. Thanks for letting us know how the selling process went.

 

[Nabush]

I've seen older posts on the forum here that the Tesla 18" aero wheels won't fit on the M3P unless you grind the calipers down a little bit. Is is possible to fit them without doing that? Do the spacers help the wheel barrel clear the caliper?

I was running MPP Page Mill disks in standard M3P sizes (355mm) + M3P calipers and Bonoss 15mm spacers on mine with Aero wheels for every day use absolutely no problem. No grinding necessary at all. I know that the MPP disks are slightly different than the standard ones (and way better heat management + lighter) vs offset.

 

[EV-lutioin]

You had a few days to order red and be eligible for the tax credit. What were you waiting for? Either you want the car or you don't.

Two days.

 

[bdudney665]

Just received notice from Tesla today

Originally, my new 2024 M3P was to be delivered sometime in June

Notice today: Delivery to be sometime from May 20-June 17

Maybe tomorrow a notice might be: Delivery May 20. That would be nice.

When did you order