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How "open" does the S feel to you compared to the 3?What you gain:
- A little more interior space
How "open" does the S feel to you compared to the 3?
One of my problems with the S is my head feels surprisingly cramped, almost like the headliner is too big and my head is too close to it. I'm not sure if it's because I haven't found the right seat position (since I've only driven loaners/test drives) compared to my 3.
That is a pretty good synopsis and pretty inline with what I think. Wait until you try the Plaid in track mode.
Still hate the lack of stalks...
Thank you for the input. One clarification requested. If you use the car's power by flooring it from a stop, you ruin the suspension?? I can see wearing tires out, but suspension? What exactly happens?I had a 2018 M3P and then a 2021 Model S PLAID.
I LOVE THEM BOTH,
The Plaid definitely has advantages in creature comfort, plus my affection for the Yoke.
The M3P was certainly more nimble in feeling, but the Plaid is easier to pace exactly where I want it,
including very precise parking space placement, and that actually makes them pretty much equal for urban use.
The Plaid is quieter and has a much better sound system, plus, if one has children, that wonderful rear screen. Model 3 Performance
I say nothing at all about power, acceleration etc, since all that has been said in more elaborate ways than would I.
In daily use I make them a tossup, but in really hot weather the S has the advantage in large part due to ventilated seats and more powerful AC.
A Highland Model 3 Performance, were that to happen, would probably be my choice again.
FWIW, My Plaid was one fo the first ones with factory 19" wheels, the practical choice if not sexy.
My M3P had aftermarket 18" that looked like factory 19".
Were I budget conscious I'd try to find an excellent used Model S Plaid. There are very good buys to find but, it's important to try to find one that has not be heavily used, i.e. lots of launches and/or track mode. That seems oxymoronic for a Plaid but it happens. Mine, for example, has never done even a single launch, since I bought it for the new motor technology etc. I have no idea how many such cars could be found. Those, though, will not have the suspension and tire problems that are part and parcel to using all that torque and horsepower.
It might accelerate wear on the halfshafts which speculation says is the cause of some vibration. I had a 2022 MS LR that I put hundreds of full throttle passes in and never had the vibration issues. The car 99% of the time was almost never in drag strip mode.Thank you for the input. One clarification requested. If you use the car's power by flooring it from a stop, you ruin the suspension?? I can see wearing tires out, but suspension? What exactly happens?
Agreed. I don't ever get used to the S Plaid's acceleration. First car I can say that about. The 3P felt slow, especially above 60, very, very quickly.I never can get used to the S plaid’s jolt. That power is just illegal. It’s violent.
I have a hobby car since 30 years.Must be in the minority but the acceleration of the plaid feels very ordinary to me, has for a while.
About 30-50% of the passangers that got a power demo with me have developed motion sicknes, thats kind a a good that a “buy over desk” car can cause a tilt of the passengers gyro’sPart of the issue is the lack of any noise. My passengers always have an exaggerated response to the acceleration though.