New car arrived 485bhp 0-60 in 3.7

[Dr House]

So I replaced the Macan (for sale) and I8 (sold) with a tesla model 3 LR with Acceleration boost.

I’m seeing it as more of a tool to get me from A to B in comfort.

It’s quick but obviously without any excitement Or fun but for £50k it’s a lot of car for the money.

I spend around £500 a month on fuel which will go down to around £70 on electricity.

I have only had it a couple of days but first impressions are very good. It just seems to work.

Can’t seem to post images but link here:

https://imgur.com/a/2hTjSgK

 

[teenwolf]

should have waited for the Tesla model s plaid

 

[Mr_Sukebe]

Do keep us posted. Very curious about what it’s like to live with

 

[Simon]

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/tesla-model-3.18670957/

 

[SDK^]

should have waited for the Tesla model s plaid

Great advice - double the price and an 18 month wait.

 

[andy_mk3]

Great advice - double the price and an 18 month wait.

Standard Ocuk motors that is.

 

[teenwolf]

Like I said save up a bit more and wait

 

[ThatsWhatSheSaid]

Buying a Tesla for comfort is a slightly strange decision, they're some of the least comfortable vehicles on the market

 

[Dr House]

Like I said save up a bit more and wait

lol. If I’m spending 100k it’s not going up be on a Tesla.
It gets you from A to B but there is no way in hell I would drop 100k on a Tesla. It’s fantastic at this price point And a good tool.

Buying a Tesla for comfort is a slightly strange decision, they're some of the least comfortable vehicles on the market

Don’t get me wrong. It’s not Luxury But it’s comfortable enough very easy to drive and has quite a decent Soundsystem.


I’m going to give Turo a go also.

 

[ThatsWhatSheSaid]

I haven't tried the sound system out on one, but imagine the reduction in noise and vibration in an electric vehicle would make some nice improvements to the quality... if road noise and wind noise are well controlled. I really dislike the seats & suspension in them though.

Any reason not to look at the Taycan? The entry level model doesn't seem that much higher price & I'd expect the build quality / residuals to be higher.

 

[pepsilol]

Buying a Tesla for comfort is a slightly strange decision, they're some of the least comfortable vehicles on the market

Really? Not having to really drive the car on the motorway is quite comfortable. Probably one of the most comfortable 40k miles I’ve done in a car.

 

[Simon]

Really? Not having to really drive the car on the motorway is quite comfortable. Probably one of the most comfortable 40k miles I’ve done in a car.

National express

 

[theone8181]

I haven't tried the sound system out on one, but imagine the reduction in noise and vibration in an electric vehicle would make some nice improvements to the quality... if road noise and wind noise are well controlled. I really dislike the seats & suspension in them though.

Any reason not to look at the Taycan? The entry level model doesn't seem that much higher price & I'd expect the build quality / residuals to be higher.

Yea 73 grand is pretty much the same as 50. I had a look at tartans (for a laugh), the amount porsche charge for some stuff is insane (and I love porsches). I'd say a like for like comparison would be with the 4s anyway, sorry its the tourism that's the cheapest 4wd, but then it's 84k.

 

[Dr House]

I haven't tried the sound system out on one, but imagine the reduction in noise and vibration in an electric vehicle would make some nice improvements to the quality... if road noise and wind noise are well controlled. I really dislike the seats & suspension in them though.

Any reason not to look at the Taycan? The entry level model doesn't seem that much higher price & I'd expect the build quality / residuals to be higher.

I would love to get the tycan but with options it’s 100k and just too big around london.

I am waiting for the macan EV to come out

 

[CaptainRAVE]

How long does the battery last if you do 0-60 in 3.7s?

I need a few more petrol cars first. I’d miss the sound too much.

 

[Spleen Sauce]

How long does the battery last if you do 0-60 in 3.7s?

I need a few more petrol cars first. I’d miss the sound too much.

How long does the petrol last if you do the same in an ICE car? Agree on the sound, will take some adjusting for me when I move.

 

[CaptainRAVE]

How long does the petrol last if you do the same in an ICE car? Agree on the sound, will take some adjusting for me when I move.

Not long at the moment . Takes me 30 seconds to fill up though

I joke. I just need a sporty and reliable electric car in the future.

 

[Russinating]

Welcome! And enjoy.

 

[bimbleuk]

Just a little jealous as I should have gone straight for a LR but SR+ seemed better suited to a 40 mile daily commute. I promised myself the next one will have a Sport mode though 99% of the time I just drive in Chill.

First new car for me so £40K was a decent sum but having owned a 2015 i3 that had gone up in value made the decision much easier and that was 2 years a go.

 

[mr tommo]

Nice, what were your thoughts on the i8? Really appealing to me at the moment and I'm not sure why they've grown on me so much lately..