Model 3 Long Range RWD?
Discussion
Had a lovely hour with Tesla Belfast on Saturday and loved my drive on a new Model 3 RWD. Much better car than my 2022 model but not twice as good! Do we know anything about the introduction of the Long Range RWD car for the British market? I know that they are much sought after in the older model.
I was happy enough with them and loved the new steering wheel. Biggest problem seems to be Tesla's woeful trade-in valuation that automatically defaults to bottom book. My car was valued at a ridiculously low figure with 18,000 miles and like new inside and out. If Tesla can't match VW (against a new i7 estate) there is something badly wrong with their desire to retain customers.
oldmanbm said:
As the battery in the LR ... am I right in assuming that common practice is to charge it to 80% ?
Correct - that is the advice but nothing stopping you charging higher when you need to. A supercharge to 80% is also quicker than a charge to 100% with a smaller battery for the same range, so stil luseful to have the extra capacity even if you don't dip into it that often.We were in our local Tesla service centre to buy a cabin filter last week. They had a RWD Long Range in the 'showroom' so we had a good look around it (whilst taking advantage of some free electricity and coffee 
). The first thing my wife did after closing the door was to immediately open it and close it again, saying "listen to that". There was a noticeably better 'thud' than in our 2022 Model 3. I should point out that my wife likes cars but she'd barely notice any changes unless they were pointed out, so for her to notice this, indicates a significant change with this latest model. Looked good in the new red metallic paint too. I'm really not a lover of black (dark grey) wheels though. I do wish Tesla would offer an option of silver wheels with their latest model line up 
). The first thing my wife did after closing the door was to immediately open it and close it again, saying "listen to that". There was a noticeably better 'thud' than in our 2022 Model 3. I should point out that my wife likes cars but she'd barely notice any changes unless they were pointed out, so for her to notice this, indicates a significant change with this latest model. Looked good in the new red metallic paint too. I'm really not a lover of black (dark grey) wheels though. I do wish Tesla would offer an option of silver wheels with their latest model line up ChocolateFrog said:
Isn't the red a hefty option though.
Always thought Tesla colour palette was miserly.
Yes, I think it is pricey and I agree, colour choices are...errr...limited. Metallic silver has also been added to the palette though. That looks good too IMO.Always thought Tesla colour palette was miserly.
In one way, I like that Tesla limit the options available. If they added the things I'd like, everyone else would want their preferences added too so where would it end?
CharlieAlphaMike said:
We were in our local Tesla service centre to buy a cabin filter last week. They had a RWD Long Range in the 'showroom' so we had a good look around it (whilst taking advantage of some free electricity and coffee ). The first thing my wife did after closing the door was to immediately open it and close it again, saying "listen to that". There was a noticeably better 'thud' than in our 2022 Model 3. I should point out that my wife likes cars but she'd barely notice any changes unless they were pointed out, so for her to notice this, indicates a significant change with this latest model. Looked good in the new red metallic paint too. I'm really not a lover of black (dark grey) wheels though. I do wish Tesla would offer an option of silver wheels with their latest model line up
I recently changed my 2020 SR for a new 2024 RWD, the thud is noticeable ). The first thing my wife did after closing the door was to immediately open it and close it again, saying "listen to that". There was a noticeably better 'thud' than in our 2022 Model 3. I should point out that my wife likes cars but she'd barely notice any changes unless they were pointed out, so for her to notice this, indicates a significant change with this latest model. Looked good in the new red metallic paint too. I'm really not a lover of black (dark grey) wheels though. I do wish Tesla would offer an option of silver wheels with their latest model line up White to Blue.
oldmanbm said:
Just had an email from Tesla offering a new Long Range M3 RWD for £349 per month (£4k deposit). Very tempted but has anyone on here got one and could shared their experience? Had to be registered this year before the end of December.
The LR RWD hasn’t been available long on the highland. I doubt anyone has had one for more than a week or so if they’ve got one at all. It’s fairly predictable stuff, a RWD but with the biggest range on the M3. If you can live with the indicator buttons on the steering wheel and a slide on the screen for forward/reverse then I’m sure it’s very good. But watch Tesla Bjorn on YT who thinks those changes are pretty stupid amd I personally agree with him Gone fishing said:
oldmanbm said:
Just had an email from Tesla offering a new Long Range M3 RWD for £349 per month (£4k deposit). Very tempted but has anyone on here got one and could shared their experience? Had to be registered this year before the end of December.
The LR RWD hasn’t been available long on the highland. I doubt anyone has had one for more than a week or so if they’ve got one at all. It’s fairly predictable stuff, a RWD but with the biggest range on the M3. If you can live with the indicator buttons on the steering wheel and a slide on the screen for forward/reverse then I’m sure it’s very good. But watch Tesla Bjorn on YT who thinks those changes are pretty stupid amd I personally agree with him Hopefully, a SW update moving forward will improve things.
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