I didn't see the tyres tbh
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No, Ryzen didn’t land in the U.K. until 2022 on a 22 plate.
I had a December 21 on a 73 plate and it had the older Intel based infotainment.
A late 71 reg may have, the majority don't..
Even some early 2022's don't always have it.. but most do, e.g.
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Not EV specific but are tyres biodegradable these days? Some years back I had a runabout old Yaris with 14 year old tyres on it and the tyres weren't even cracked.The age of the tyres was raised as an issue when the car had a puncture to repair. interestingly it was never raised when the car was serviced previously.
This is an OEM BMW i3 tyre (Bridgestone Ecopia EP500) at just under 5 years old and 8700miles only. Was noted as cracking 11 months ago on the MOT too.
Usually I'd stick to OEM tyres but after reading around, cracking seems to be common complaint with the OE i3 tyres so switched over to some Conti's.
This is an OEM BMW i3 tyre (Bridgestone Ecopia EP500) at just under 5 years old and 8700miles only. Was noted as cracking 11 months ago on the MOT too.
Usually I'd stick to OEM tyres but after reading around, cracking seems to be common complaint with the OE i3 tyres so switched over to some Conti's.
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It seems it was a Jan/Feb 2022 shipment the Ryzen first came in on, and there are confirmed 71 plate owners from that shipment with Ryzen.. (https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202505152434431)
In other news, I booked the Model Y in for rear tyres (measured 1.8mm rear, 2.2mm front), I assumed they'd leave the front's for a bit but they changed all 4.. (16600 miles of not always taking it easy).
I have to say, leasing just makes life super easy, a simple website to visit to book service/MOT/tyres etc and they fitted us in same day, nothing to pay..
I will see when I get home if they are nicely branded tyres, or Tomket Sport ditch finders..
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EV will produce a lot more torque than a Yaris, could be a factorNot EV specific but are tyres biodegradable these days? Some years back I had a runabout old Yaris with 14 year old tyres on it and the tyres weren't even cracked.The age of the tyres was raised as an issue when the car had a puncture to repair. interestingly it was never raised when the car was serviced previously.
This is an OEM BMW i3 tyre (Bridgestone Ecopia EP500) at just under 5 years old and 8700miles only. Was noted as cracking 11 months ago on the MOT too.
Usually I'd stick to OEM tyres but after reading around, cracking seems to be common complaint with the OE i3 tyres so switched over to some Conti's.
EVs for the same size car are also typically heavier but not sure how the Yaris and i3 compare tbf
The made in China face lift cars with the heat pump are better put together than the older US built cars.
Highland update?
Can either do ray-tracing?
We have the old and newer highland ones in work, and 440i/440d's, the rear legroom in the Model 3 is notably more than the 440i!
And here:
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Suggests the Minikid 2 fits front and rear..
Just FYI, 2020 means the Model 3 will be a pre-facelift version, there were some changes made in 2021
- Heat Pump (so more efficient)
- Powered Boot open/close
- Front windows double glazed
- new centre console with 2 x Wireless chargers
- Heated Steering wheel
- De-chromed exterior.
Just as a note a 2020 car (70 plate specifically) might be a pseudo "half" facelift in that it has everything the 21 plates have barring the door cards.
Seen this relatively recently on a M3P 70 plate with everything expected barring the door cards. Was kind of tempted but couldn't justify the cost over my existing Model 3 SR+ (2020 69 plate) once the initial "oooo its quick" subsided.
One thing to watch out for on the 2021 cars is the steering wheel "sagging" around the 9 and 3 positions (where your thumbs would naturally rest). Seemingly fixed on later cars to a degree but seen multiple examples with this exact issue (mixture of mileages).
Don’t worry about jpaul.
He is referring to the 2024 refresh code named ‘highland’ that happened over a year ago which has no measurable impact on depreciation for cars this old outside of the usual age related depreciation that happens to all cars.
Google says Michelin or some Pirelli, though skimming through some of the sales brochures show Conti Eco Contact (may be a dealer option). Some of the older ones seem to come with what looks like Tatko from the factory though.
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Anyone know how this is a face-lift when it's at least 18months older than when the face-lift came out?
Yes, it's higher milage. However it's pretty good on price.
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5YJ VIN in USA built isnt it?
Matt trim and no chrome suggest facelift but that could all be added.
Matt trim and no chrome suggest facelift but that could all be added.
It has the heatpump too, and power trunk. Which is why I'm even considering it.
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White goods. Same as buying a dishwasher. But if that's all you want/need, then they fill that role extremely well. One of our colleagues got schtick for buying a Model 3 a few years ago. He kept awfully quiet about his other cars, until his last day, when he turned up in an Eleanor Mustang replica.