Got a ride in a Model 3 - impressions

I drove a PIP for 6+ years just prior to getting my Model 3. I go 2-3 months without driving the PIP...then everytime I go back and drive it I am amazed at how uncomfortable and unsafe it feels. I think part of it is what you are used to. Part of it is the settings you use on the M3.

I drive in "chill" mode most of the time. Even so it is very fast. My wife won't let me demo the speed to anyone else on a freeway ramp.
I would accept 1-2 seconds less 0-60 mph for a discount.

I'm not sure how you could not get a power monitor. It is two taps. Did the driver not show you?
The streaming services depend on the local wireless connections. 5-10% of the time I can't connect for a few seconds or a minute when I get in the car, especially after being parked in a structure. But then Toyota Entune seemed almost unusable while driving, especially with the tiny screen.

When I got my first Prius it was the first car I owned without a Tach. Eventually I moved on.

Mike

 

If you swipe from the lower left you get trip meters which include just the wh/mile

If you tap the lower left icon it brings up 6 mini apps, one of them shows the energy display

I use "tune in" to live stream AM radio and other things, for example. I also listen to FM channels, podcasts and some streaming music channels.
I set everything up as favorites, so at this point I can't remember how half of it works...but you do this while parked.
I also setup a custom home screen with a 3rd party web site...but it asks for my password too often so its close to useless to me.
(It has a news feed, weather, time (big font) and other nice things)

Mike

 

Eh you get used to where the controls and functions are. You can actually swipe one from the bottom on the audio portion (or other menus) to go from minimize to half to full screen. Just drag your finger from the bottom to the top. You can also minimize a full screen from the top and swipe down. You don’t need to hit “x” to minimize. The UI for entertainment great once you get used to it. It takes a few days.

Also on the tires, the 18 are more comfortable. And tesla recommends 45 psi tire pressure. I air mine down to 38 psi. I have 300+ of range so range isn’t an issue for me.

My model 3 accelerates like a rocket! I feel my stomach reacting it’s a weird feeling. I can jump from 30 to 60 super quick. It’s nuts. I actually drive in chill mode a lot to help me not get a speeding ticket.

 

My model 3 suspension reminds me of my 2010 bmw. Sporty lol

 

If you are looking for the "power meter" it is right under the speedometer. You can't turn it off.

As far as ride, yes, not going to be as comfortable as a Cadillac. These things were built to handle well, hence the stiffer ride, as you noted.

Voice works decent with music. But you can't play an exact song because the service is similar to Pandora. When I want a specific song or playlist I just use Spotify from my phone on bluetooth.

I appreciate the honest feedback that you had and pointing out the positives when you saw them.

 

yes, it is a thin (too thin IMO) line between the speedometer and the car view.
I didn't even notice it for the first week or two I had the car.