Tesla Model 3 - V3.0

mc2022B2TF · 05-09-2022 4:16pm

or get a quote on zucar and autobuy and then go back to both and ask for more - that's what i did. A very easy process.

Gumbo · 05-09-2022 5:13pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119575041#Comment_119575041

Will tesla up the offer though?

Remember, all their doing is passing on the beat price received from their third party list of independent dealers.

innrain · 05-09-2022 5:29pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119574375#Comment_119574375

from the manual :

Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries

Some vehicles are equipped with a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Battery. To determine if your vehicle has an LFP Battery, navigate to Controls > Software > Additional Vehicle Information.

If your vehicle is equipped with an LFP Battery, Tesla recommends that you keep your charge limit set to 100%, even for daily use, and that you also fully charge to 100% at least once per week. If Model 3 has been parked for longer than a week, Tesla recommends driving as you normally would and charge to 100% at your earliest convenience.

In addition, a best practice is to allow Model 3 to "sleep" regularly by parking it with Sentry Mode disabled, when possible. Consider using the Exclude Home, Exclude Work, and Exclude Favorites settings to prevent Sentry Mode from automatically activating at locations it is not needed (see Using Sentry Mode).

Following the above guidance maximizes available range and improves the vehicle's ability to accurately determine the state of charge and estimated range.

mc2022B2TF · 05-09-2022 5:46pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119575335#Comment_119575335

no but i got an offer from zucar and autobuy and asked autobuy to up their offer - they insisted on seeing the car so i brought it to them and they matched what i was looking for

you could also ring a few dealers and as if they would offer you a cash price

i found zucar gave the best price but i had that up my sleeve when i went to autobuy

Gumbo · 05-09-2022 6:42pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119575484#Comment_119575484

yes, that’s different and I agree with you there. I thought you had hoped Tesla would match the offers.

...Ghost... · 05-09-2022 9:15pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119573952#Comment_119573952

I saw those rims when looking around. Seem like a decent match for a model 3 alright

slave1 · 06-09-2022 8:42am

When I was trading up from my S both Tesla and Zucar came back with the exact same offer, neither upped their offer and I sold for €6k more privately first few days to first to see so there was very little hassle.

ELM327 · 06-09-2022 8:59am

On trade ins: My trade in for the X was a phenomenal offer and better than I would expect to get in the private market.

On the wheels, with MSM (The only color!) the aero wheels look good since they dechromed the cars. I wont be taking mine off. I'm already buying the poor man's tesla (standard range RWD 3 on base wheels, I dont need to make it look to all and sundry by taking off the aero caps that I wanted the other wheels but couldnt afford them !)

splashthecash · 06-09-2022 9:50am

I have a question from my inner 9 year old self - I heard that the USB ports in the car are no longer data connections, is that correct and if so what does that mean for hooking a game controller up? Do they still work without that data connection and do any controllers work?

AndyBoBandy · 06-09-2022 10:04am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119578012#Comment_119578012

I believe since the interior refresh, the only USB plug that's data compatible is the one in the glovebox for Sentry mode. All others are just power points...

Thumper Long · 06-09-2022 10:17am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119578012#Comment_119578012

You can use a USB splitter/ hub in the glovebox port to hook up a controller afaik there are also kits available if you fancy the DIY route to enable the other ports for data rather than just power

slave1 · 06-09-2022 10:48am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119578012#Comment_119578012

..to add, the glovebox needs to be open to use the controller so I simply take the dashcam USB out when "gaming". I didn't look into a splitter as it's a rare event. If you want to listen to music on USB e.g. MP3 or .flac files then you can partition the dashcam USB to have separate folders. Some good tuitions on YouTube on how to do it and once you've done it once that's it

Thumper Long · 06-09-2022 10:59am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119578282#Comment_119578282

or you could use the likes of the 8Bitdo SN30 with a wireless dongle, was looking into this and if you have 2 controllers and dongles it supports multiplayer and seems to work quite well

slave1 · 06-09-2022 1:20pm

*there is talk of future Tesla support of Bluetooth controllers

LeeroyJ. · 06-09-2022 2:11pm

Collected my model 3 today, delighted! Mine had a good few scuffs and deep scratches on the front corner. Showed the guys and reported in the app immediately. Do you guys know how long a fix like this usually takes? I'm booked in for next week but already have speration anxiety 😂

bilasy · 06-09-2022 3:49pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119575744#Comment_119575744

congrats and safe drive ! Any spaces or gaps when you close the boot? Did you receive two charging cables? Was the dash wood? Was there a usb flash already in the glove box?

mfceiling · 06-09-2022 3:50pm

Car seems to be making a funny whining noise when parked. It's like a fan going up and down in volume....and it's constantly going.

Gumbo · 06-09-2022 3:51pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119580068#Comment_119580068

Battery conditioning.

mfceiling · 06-09-2022 3:52pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119580073#Comment_119580073

Never seemed to make the noise before to this extent.

jusmeig · 06-09-2022 4:24pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119580082#Comment_119580082

Mine does this, sometimes its quite loud, varies.

AndyBoBandy · 06-09-2022 5:00pm

Its usually teh AC system drying out the filters... can be slow or fast, depending on what the car decides to do...

Its Alive!!!!!!!!!!!

mfceiling · 06-09-2022 6:20pm

Thanks lads!! Crisis averted.

Josieg · 06-09-2022 8:15pm

I need some advice from the very experienced Tesla owners on this and other Tesla boards. I have an Ioniq5 Premium plus on order since January of this year with delivery now expected in January. I'm not confident as I've been let down already by supply issues. I'm seriously considering one of the inventory Tesla's available. The cheapest model 3 is red SR at 60.5k so above the grant. I'm thinking that is like paying €7k extra just for the colour! So I'm thinking maybe the LR would be a better buy. I think there is one at €68k my question is is there enough extra with that car to justify the extra cost?

A curve ball would an inventory MY but another big step up in price.

What would you do?? I think I just want to justify it to myself 🤣

...Ghost... · 06-09-2022 8:41pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119581279#Comment_119581279

You could probably bag an inventory SR+ but would need to be fast and not set on a colour.

slave1 · 06-09-2022 8:44pm

Just order a new M3 RWD....

mc2022B2TF · 06-09-2022 9:02pm

I bought an inventory rwd for 53k 3 weeks ago and getting it on Thursday.

Was white and no extras.

Yes u are paying 7.5k for color and maybe wheels. That's why those are sitting there in inventory.

What I will say is that if u buy one from inventory u will have in about 3 weeks.

U could be waiting 6 months + for an ioniq so even the fuel costs alone could cover it.

dahughes23 · 06-09-2022 9:33pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119581279#Comment_119581279

Personally I would only pick a spec that qualifies for the grant. Hold out and keep checking for inventory.

Theoretically when the €5k grant gets pulled, if you picked a ‘low spec’ car your depreciation will be far less than those who chose the non qualifying configurations

mc2022B2TF · 06-09-2022 9:38pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119581669#Comment_119581669

Agree with this. I pulled the trigger as soon as the white rwd with seai came up.

And for anyone looking for a cheaper option if the mg4 gets delivered before the vrt and seai grants go that car is gonna have mad resale value when the grants go in full in a few years.

alfa_aficionado · 06-09-2022 9:57pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119579385#Comment_119579385

That’s not great…I’d be majorly pissed off but it sounds like there’s not really anyone to even complain to on site?

Josieg · 06-09-2022 10:27pm

I saw a grant qualified one a few weeks back and didn't pull the trigger. I doubt another will appear but you never know I suppose. I know that's the best option but it might not happen and I could be left with nothing. My situation is a bit different also in that I'm currently in a company car but with BIK going the way it is and my business milage decreasing I'm thinking of taking a car allowance instead which will cover a fair chunk of the payments. Decisions decisions....

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