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For reference, I put 230k miles on a 328i, 80k on an E430, 70k on a 2017 Model 3. The good: - Handling. Model 3 is sharper acceleration, flatter and faster cu
by 11thEarlOfMar 6y ago
For reference, I put 230k miles on a 328i, 80k on an E430, 70k on a 2017 Model 3.
The good:
- Handling. Model 3 is sharper acceleration, flatter and faster curves, 4-wheel active traction control(<- this is amazing, it automatically corrects the car's position when breaking traction)
- Sound System. Model 3 sound system is better than either of the other two. Moreover, it actually improved since I bought it through software upgrades. They even download new firmware into the amplifiers.
- Comfort. The Tesla seat is amazingly comfortable. I drove for 9 hours on Sunday for example. Never felt fatigued, no soreness, no pressure points in my ass. In the other cars, which are also very comfortable, I'd at least have a sore lower back after that amount of time in the saddle.
- Charging: Since Tesla has a captive charge station network, charging is a non-event. Back in to the stall and plug it in. It's fast and getting faster. No credit card input to futz with. Note that I don't have experience using other systems, but I've seen them collocated with Tesla chargers and I've seen users struggle trying to figure out how to get the juice flowing.
The Not Good:
- If the window is rolled down when you close the door, you can hear that it's not secured within the door (not premium).
- The trunk doesn't lift when you unlatch it from the console (not premium).
- Some carpeted seams are overlaid rather than joined. That seemed to be a miss in premium.
Overall, I'd say they focused on the elements that matter most (drive, comfort, sound) and the lesser factors, while important, will be corrected over time (fingers crossed).
FWIW, I did not label it as Premium. I don't know what I'd label it as, cuz I think BEVs are a different enough experience to have their own label. Just trying to offer some objectivity in this thread.