Tesla Model 3 - V3.0

M3P I'm at 204Wh/km since August. Mostly motorway. 6800km total.

Wow! that's a lot.

I was wondering. I suppose in my head for the extra performance I still see it as a bargain but I'd be interested to hear anyone else's figures in a performance model or the long range awd.

That’s not bad - 196 on a 57kw usable battery (it it was the SR) would be 290km 100-0% range on only winter motorway driving

What's your thoughts on RWD for overtaking. Do you feel you have enough power? I've only ever driven the LR so never experienced what's it like to overtake on national or regional roads in a RWD.

More than happy with its overtaking ability. I test drove the LR recently and honestly when at speed there isn't a massive amount in it. At a standstill is where the main difference lies. I came away from the test drive thinking i'm glad I didn't bother with the 8k extra outlay. Might be more noticeable going from LR to Rwd however.

Lads, I'd appreciate some input please.

If you could buy new again, which would you choose from the following considering my reasoning?;

Model Y RWD for €44.5k inventory price

Model 3 Highland RWD for €41.8k

Lack of stalks won't be an issue for long if I buy the model 3 because I'll just get a stalk retrofit when it comes available.

We don't have kids yet but when we do, we wont have more than 2.

My predicament with buying is that my partner(just passed driving test) will also be driving it because we're a one car household. While on paper there isn't much between them in terms of dimensions, the Model Y feels considerably larger to maneuver and park. But I've only experienced the LR model Y and LR model 3. Maybe the RWD in both has a better turning circle?

The Model Y has a 12cm wider body.

I've wanted to buy a Tesla for a long time and the deletion of USS this year really pissed me off because TeslaVision park assist is terrible and unreliable.

My partner is an ok driver but just inexperienced, thus I'm worried it'll be easy for her to scrape the front of the car if driving by herself in car parks or maneuvering through some narrow gap(particularly the front of the car). Hence why I was so pissed about USS deletion.

Our current car is 5 meters long with no parking sensors at the front(car is 30cm longer than a Model 3/Y) and I'm nervous to let her drive it alone due to how big it to maneuver for an inexperienced driver.

I think I'd feel more confident with her driving a Model 3 by herself though as it's 30cm shorter(much shorter nose than our current car) and I think the turning circle in the RWD would be good. And the side pillar and rear cameras are good enough for parallel or perpendicular parking.

My heart wants a LR AWD but I think it's better to buy a RWD for now because it'll be cheaper to insure as she's named on my policy and will have a better turning circle.

Depends on what you're used to or where your driving, but my partner would prefer to drive our Yaris around the city than the Y.

It'll cost the same to get the nose of a 3 fixed as a Y. It'll also cost the same to leave the scuff marks on them both :)

I don't know about the 3 but the turning circle on a Y is brutal.

But the turning circle on a car doesn't really have much bearing on how likely you are to scrape the front. That comes down to your judgement and appetite for risk.

You have to be preheating in this weather, the luxury of a quality car.

Same, Model 3 Highland all the way. There is plenty room for children and adults will also be comfortable in the back. The saloon boot opening might be a little more difficult to negotiate for larger buggies, but I'd suggest just chatting to an owner with young kids in your area that you might meet at GAA/soccer or whatever. Mine were out of buggies when we got a Model 3. Aesthetically, the M3H looks way better than the MY. Lack of stalks might be a challenge but as a new driver perhaps not much relearning to do anyway. There is no guarantee that retrofit stalks will work effectively and safely - just vaporware at this stage.

RWD is more than sufficient for range and power and space, but AWD will be more fun for you. You can always put it in chill mode for her profile. You'll get used to buttons over stalks, but if wishing to play it safe, just get a second-hand one with USS and stalks (192 to 221 reg).

Ahh ok that makes sense thanks. I need to keep a closer eye on their website. They currently have 3.9% finance on the Model Y until end of 2023 but more hopeful of a similar deal on the M3.