Here's a recent thread on demo car discounts. I'm sure there are many others:
Owners of demo cars, was the discount worth it?
A good place to search:
https://ev-cpo.com/hunter/
You sir are awesome.
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Here's a recent thread on demo car discounts. I'm sure there are many others:
Owners of demo cars, was the discount worth it?
A good place to search:
https://ev-cpo.com/hunter/
That’s not nonsense, it is a fact. Higher initial prices hold even cheaper model 3 cars at steady price on used car market. There were a lot of articles about it over last half year. Here is one of them: Tesla Model 3 Holds Value Better Than Every Other Car In USA — By Far | CleanTechnica
That’s primarily a build consistency issue. Stemming from misalignment at windshield-roof seam, loose/misaligned parts on side mirror housing, etc. Not so much “used to be, now fixed“ thing as rarer to have cars come off the line with bad noises.The only thing I really dislike about our 2018 Model 3 is the wind noise. Tesla is miles ahead in almost every other department, but the car is way noisier at highway speeds than practically any other car built in the last 5 years that I've driven. I haven't driven an Audi recently, but our other car is a 2016 Civic, and sometimes I will prefer to take it on highway trips simply because it's quieter. I hear that it has been improved for newer models, but if you're coming from an Audi, I would highly recommend a highway trip in one before buying.
The Model 3 will be much more sporty to drive than the Audi. I cross-shopped the current SQ5, S6 and S5, and all of them were very nice with a posh interior (the only thing I really miss) and a nice sounding exhaust (albeit artificial), but none of them compared to the drive of the 3. Acceleration will be similar, but the 3 feels more like a sports car. The SR+ will almost match all of them in acceleration and handle better with a very similar, buttoned-down super-solid ride. The LR AWD and Perf embarrass them all in acceleration/handling.
I can't comment on SR+ audio system, but the premium audio with a good source is the only car audio system I've heard that came close to a good home audio system in clarity, neutrality and soundstage. We previously owned a Q5 Premium Plus and the audio system in it was absolute garbage. I think you'll be fine with the SR+ sound system.
...I'm sure I'll miss the fit and finish of an Audi.
I actually don’t miss that aspect at all, despite how impressive Audi build quality is.
Drove my wife’s Q5 TDi on a 400-mile road trip the other day and even though it’s quieter than my Model 3, I really missed the Tesla’s seats, infotainment/navigation, climate control, audio system quality and auto-steer.
As a q7 driver, I can say it is as quiet as a libraryWas the Q5 significantly quieter?
Yeah, the Model 3 is quiet in a very different way. The Model 3 makes less noise but it doesn't acoustically insulate and isolate the occupants of the cabin from the rest of the world anywhere to the extent those other vehicles do.As a q7 driver, I can say it is as quiet as a library
Q5 is definitely quieter, but it’s also quieter than my S6 and S4 were.Was the Q5 significantly quieter?
Considering trading in my 2015 A4 premium plus to a new M3 SR+.
Will I miss anything?
My two main concerns:
- Will be a big downgrade from a 10 speaker Bose audio system to a 6 speaker partial premium system with no sub?
- Giving up Quattro AWD, which I'm a huge fan of, for a RWD setup. Granted I read/heard that it still has awesome handling. A little concerned though since I live in NJ. Winter tires would probably be a must.
I too am in NJ and moved from an A4 Quattro to the Model 3 Dual Motor. I wouldn’t recommend the RWD for NJ - for a few extra bucks, I prefer the security of AWD. I agree with most posters that Audi’s fit/finish are superior but it ends there. I absolutely don’t miss the numerous expensive repair and oil change trips to the dealership. Buy the M3 - you won’t regret it. I’ve had mine for nearly 2 years now and haven’t regretted buying it.