Daily Driver - Model 3 LR vs P?

[jcallaire]

Never owned a Tesla but have an order for a Model 3p as well as one a LR ordered. I drive about at least 40 miles a day (T,Th,F) and 100 miles M and W. Trying to decide which would be the best option. I am sure there are thoughts!

 

[oreobbq]

With zero additional info about you or what your goals are…get the LR so I can be one spot closer for the P.

If you don’t care that much about performance and driving dynamics, the LR would be fine. If you qualify for the tax credit the P makes more sense. I mean an ‘08 corolla could do the job also. Well now I put more time into this response than your post deserves lol.

 

[LoudMusic]

I own Tesla stock. Buy the Performance.

 

[jcallaire]

i also own Tesla stock!

I don't qualify for any tax credit. I partly want the performance as I think it will retain value better so when the refreshed model Y comes out I can trade for that. I do like to drive fast too.

 

[E90alex]

If this was last year I would have said LR since there’s not much difference besides acceleration.

But with the new performance you get the sports seats and adaptive suspension which seems to be an improvement over the LR based on reviews.

Just keep in mind it has summer tires so if you have cold/snowy winters you’ll need a set of winter tires and wheels.

 

[funkatation]

Performance models actually have the highest depreciation. Look at the plaid

 

[Edsonbarron]

Get the performance and sell the wheels for some smaller ones. Best of both worlds

 

[OCR1]

i also own Tesla stock!

I don't qualify for any tax credit. I partly want the performance as I think it will retain value better so when the refreshed model Y comes out I can trade for that. I do like to drive fast too.

Keep in mind that many of the people buying an M3P will have a $7,500 advantage over you in terms of the purchase price so when they go to resell it they can afford to sell it for less because they got into it for less. So I would only buy the M3P if it’s because that’s the car you really want. I suspect it will take a bigger hit on depreciation than the LR model, especially if the tax credit is stil around when you go to sell.

 

[forte]

Seems like the LR would have the most comfort with suspension being higher, rotatable tires, though that federal tax credit.

 

[mborkow]

If you really plan to flip it in a year, get something used that’s already depreciated or maybe do a short lease where you can take advantage of the $7500 credit.

 

[Heckraiser]

I'm in a similar boat.

Right now the M3LR and the M3P are almost the exact same price with tax credits. I know the LR is the better car for my needs (comfy commuting) but the fact I can get a Performance for the same price has me getting a little irrational. The Performance is a lot of fun. But I'd probably spend money modding it to dumb it down for commuting duty. I guess I should check in on insurance rates before I deem them "same price" though

 

[TomServo]

Will the existing 18” wheels from various vendors fit the new M3P? I don’t see any mention of the new “Highland” mentioned on any of their web sites, just that they will fit a “performance model 3”. That would be the best of all options for a DD.

 

[Gasaraki]

I would say LR. If you don't qualify, others will have an $7500+ advantage over you so the car is already worth that much less for you. As a first time Tesla buyer, I think the LR performance would be plenty. Once it feels slow, you can upgrade to the P.

 

[misterd]

I’ve only driven my friend’s car for a very short time today but the new P is amazing. Suspension is very good, and power increase feels substantial. I’d get the P. This is coming from an 18 LR with ghost, suspension and brake mods.

 

[Jangy]

Will the existing 18” wheels from various vendors fit the new M3P? I don’t see any mention of the new “Highland” mentioned on any of their web sites, just that they will fit a “performance model 3”. That would be the best of all options for a DD.

No. Very few 18" aftermarket wheels will fit. But they are available.

 

[Jangy]

Performance models actually have the highest depreciation. Look at the plaid

Not with the model 3. The Plaid depreciation is due to the GOUGING that Tesla did, and people paid. The MP3 is now nominally more than an LR. With Model 3s, it is the LR that will be dime o dozen when you go to sell. Keep that in mind.