Am I crazy?
Back story. About a year ago when we had a HV battery replaced on the 2018 MX, we was blessed to receive a loaner from Tesla. Down the road a ways with my wife following me in the loaner (2018 M3 LR RWD) was complaining that I need to check the tires. This thing is chirping and it handles different. We made a quick stop and all looked good so we continued to the house.
Later that evening we went out in the M3 to grab some evening coffee and I was probably 3 miles from the drive way with a smile on my face. The car did in fact drive different and we know why there was chirping. A RWD car just handles different and is more spirited feeling (My opinion). Being only RWD regen braking only slows the rear wheels so any small bump will make the wheels chirp. I was having a blast as if I was back in my Miata days.
It was yesterday I finally found 2 on tesla used inventory and went with EAP. During the order I selected the MY as a trade. Waiting on the final numbers. I did do a trade in quote last week so I have an idea what I should receive. I will say that there are a lot of hoops to jump through on the app with the purchase but to be expected.
Meet the MY
This is a 2020 with over 75,000 miles. Great car with plenty of room. Since it has the 980 motor I did elect to do the Ghost performance upgrade through ingenext. Never looked back. This thing is quick! It's white with black interior on 20in rims. FSD Beta, CCS capable.
2018 M3
RWD LR with 19in wheels. Red with black interior. Includes enhanced autopilot. I don't think it will be CCS enabled and not sure I'll need it to be now that most are talking about NACS. I'm going to miss the black trim for the 18 was all about the chrome. I wanted to go with the 19 in wheels for I think they look better.
It's not that I'm bored with the MY. It is a kick in the pants to drive. I've done many SCCA events, Track days and 1/8, 1/4 mile runs. I really do like how easy it is to get in and out of the MY. I think I'll do just fine with the 3 even though it sits lower. My wife thinks the 3 is a clown car but that's because she's spoiled driving her X. I'm thinking the M3 should be more efficient even though there's no heat pump. I'll need to find a wireless phone charger for I don't think they were stock on the 3.
I'm really looking forward taken it for a drive.
I think this may be a value downgrade however I'm looking forward to a more spirited driving machine. Let me know your thoughts.
Back story. About a year ago when we had a HV battery replaced on the 2018 MX, we was blessed to receive a loaner from Tesla. Down the road a ways with my wife following me in the loaner (2018 M3 LR RWD) was complaining that I need to check the tires. This thing is chirping and it handles different. We made a quick stop and all looked good so we continued to the house.
Later that evening we went out in the M3 to grab some evening coffee and I was probably 3 miles from the drive way with a smile on my face. The car did in fact drive different and we know why there was chirping. A RWD car just handles different and is more spirited feeling (My opinion). Being only RWD regen braking only slows the rear wheels so any small bump will make the wheels chirp. I was having a blast as if I was back in my Miata days.
It was yesterday I finally found 2 on tesla used inventory and went with EAP. During the order I selected the MY as a trade. Waiting on the final numbers. I did do a trade in quote last week so I have an idea what I should receive. I will say that there are a lot of hoops to jump through on the app with the purchase but to be expected.
Meet the MY
This is a 2020 with over 75,000 miles. Great car with plenty of room. Since it has the 980 motor I did elect to do the Ghost performance upgrade through ingenext. Never looked back. This thing is quick! It's white with black interior on 20in rims. FSD Beta, CCS capable.
2018 M3
RWD LR with 19in wheels. Red with black interior. Includes enhanced autopilot. I don't think it will be CCS enabled and not sure I'll need it to be now that most are talking about NACS. I'm going to miss the black trim for the 18 was all about the chrome. I wanted to go with the 19 in wheels for I think they look better.
It's not that I'm bored with the MY. It is a kick in the pants to drive. I've done many SCCA events, Track days and 1/8, 1/4 mile runs. I really do like how easy it is to get in and out of the MY. I think I'll do just fine with the 3 even though it sits lower. My wife thinks the 3 is a clown car but that's because she's spoiled driving her X. I'm thinking the M3 should be more efficient even though there's no heat pump. I'll need to find a wireless phone charger for I don't think they were stock on the 3.
I'm really looking forward taken it for a drive.
I think this may be a value downgrade however I'm looking forward to a more spirited driving machine. Let me know your thoughts.
