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Re: Tesla Model S and Model 3 comparison

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Post by darklajid »

NetStrikeForce wrote: post #26
martin_bech wrote: post #24

Earlier quoted context omitted.

On the Autobahn.. Yes.

Why? Do you have a limited amount of time you can stay in the autobahn as opposed to a French or Spanish motorway, forcing you to speed up? Or is it that you just want to go 200Km/h and it's not about overtaking safely?

Wait, I'm not with the GP and don't think you NEED to overtake people at 130.. Why would you?

But I don't think you can't overtake safely and be fast. It depends on the situation and is, in my opinion, quite common. Most people drive sane, 130 or 200.

Re: Tesla Model S and Model 3 comparison

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Post by S_A_P »

I think musk dropped the ball here. A decontented 35-40k model 3 should be available. They should also allow you to option the price up for luxury and performance like the A4/S4/RS4 or 320/328/335/m3. That should make this vehicle both profitable and more aspirational.

Re: Tesla Model S and Model 3 comparison

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Post by Nursie »

dgudkov wrote: post #29

I couldn't stop feeling like this page is nothing else but a promotion for "Model S" which is "superior and now" rather than the other car which is "inferior and 1 year later". Price would've been the biggest (and only) reason for "Model 3" but it's not shown on the page. Added extra details for "Model 3" is a nice trick to boost virality of the promotion aimed at its target audience -- potential Model 3 buyers. Well…

Yeah, full price was not on the next page either - Click "Reserve" and they ask for $1000, but with no indication of the final price!

Re: Tesla Model S and Model 3 comparison

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Post by _pmf_ »

Roritharr wrote: post #6

I'm really interested in the topspeed. For german customers all the current gen EVs(Bolt/i3/Leaf/Ioniq) with a topspeed of 140-150km/h are to my opinion not really save to drive on the Autobahn as you don't have some speed buffer to overtake someone who's driving 120-130km/h fast enough. If Tesla manages to give the Model 3 a top-speed of 200km/h that would be a game-changer and make it a viable car for me. The Model…

I think the ability to accelerate faster compensates in part for lacking top speed (in some other situations).

Re: Tesla Model S and Model 3 comparison

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Post by Nursie »

dgregd wrote: post #17
andruby wrote: post #8

I'm not sure what was already known. This page shows both the model S and the model 3 side by side: Car length: 196.0" vs 184.4" 0-60mph Acceleration: as quick as 2.3s vs 5.6s Range: 249-335 Miles Range (EPA) vs 215+ Miles Range Supercharging: Free Unlimited Supercharging vs Pay Per Use Supercharging Passengers: Seating for 5 Adults + 2 Children vs Seating for 5 Adults Cargo: 30 cu ft Front & Rear Trunk Cargo Volume…

No driver display in model 3? This will be a big disappointment for many people.

It's just... weird! There's always a driver display in every car!

Re: Tesla Model S and Model 3 comparison

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Post by pcr0 »

davidpelayo wrote: post #43

35k with no free use of supercharger, makes me think it doesn't worth it. I don't want to buy model 3 to be only around my town. That's the biggest downside, from my perspective.

Superchargers should still be cheaper than gas. If I recall correctly, Elon stated they weren't looking to make a profit but rather to recoup their investment in Supercharger infrastructure.

Re: Tesla Model S and Model 3 comparison

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Post by Nursie »

will_hughes wrote: post #38
gnode wrote: post #19

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It only mentioned the digital displays. There may well be analogue, like most cars have.

No, Tesla and Elon have been very clear that there'll be a single central display only that will also display the speed/directions/etc. Tesla's don't have analogue displays.

Having to look down and over to see the speed seems like a big change from basically every other car on the road.

Is this even within regulations in most places?

Re: Tesla Model S and Model 3 comparison

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Post by Nursie »

Jhsto wrote: post #32
falsedan wrote: post #15

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> Model S is viable in that regard, just too expensive Wow, even the 2nd-hand price for a Model S in DE is €60k. I wonder why are they all Pxx models? https://www.tesla.com/de_DE/preowned?model=ms&sort=price|asc...

What are you comparing it to? In contrary, German cars in the US are expensive. My co-workers in the US would not believe that in Europe a German car such as BMW or Mercedes is commonly the first car of many young men have.

I'm not sure it's that common to have as a first car is it?

Re: Tesla Model S and Model 3 comparison

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Post by audunw »

Is it normal for a car company to make a luxury model and an economic model that looks so similar?

I'm wondering if that's one of the reasons they feel the need to put up this comparison: they're not differentiating much on external looks, so they have to make it really clear that they're differentiating on features.

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