I know a number of folks came from M3s (and the like) to their Model 3. I went backwards I (we) still have the P3D+ but I bought a dedicated track car, an E46 M3. It's interesting to compare the two on the track. The biggest takeaway for me is that with the same R compound tires on same sized wheels and with similar weight/HP ratios, I was within a second or 2, in the Tesla on my second trackday ever, of what I've done in the heavily modified BMW. The P3D+ is just easier to go fast in, at least for my novice level skills. The crazy amount of torque available coming out of turns, and the excellent track mode VSC/TC that lets us use it is brilliant. I will say I feel way more comfortable going fast in the M3, partly because of the roll bar/harness/race seat, and partly because i could buy 3 of them for what the Model 3 cost, and if I mess it up I won't be messing up anyone's DD. Oh and being able to do full sessions for a whole day is pretty great.
I salute MasterC17 and the others who go all out in their Model 3s but for me it's fun not having to compromise. Oh and that's the other standout thing, the Model 3 is still a wonderful DD street car, whereas the M3 requires lots of compromise on the street. Stiff, noisy, smelly, jerky etc.
Oh and the M3 is way prettier.
I salute MasterC17 and the others who go all out in their Model 3s but for me it's fun not having to compromise. Oh and that's the other standout thing, the Model 3 is still a wonderful DD street car, whereas the M3 requires lots of compromise on the street. Stiff, noisy, smelly, jerky etc.
Oh and the M3 is way prettier.