grampaaah2
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Just looking to see what people's real world experiences are with tesla model 3? Can you run hitch rack on them?
Looking at either a pickup truck or a model 3
Looking at either a pickup truck or a model 3
Someone else wrote Tesla besides me?! jk
(1) your first question is quite generic... what do you want to know?
(2) yes there are aftermarket hitches
(3) you are Cross shopping a pickup and a 3... that puzzles me a little
Are you shopping new or used?
(4) I have a seasucker mini bomber too
(5) The Model S has better inside storage 200% because liftback
(6) you don't want to wait for the Y (late 2020) will probably have OEM hitch option or the brodozer? (ETA who the hell knows)
I haven't had a pickup for 4 years or more. I miss the DIY capability but driving electric cars is much more enjoyable. I still get things done without the truck.
So the Performance 3 does cruise as well as an 85D? what makes them different?When people ask me how long it takes to charge.. answer is, it all depends on your use and needs. I don’t use super chargers often. Maybe once a year we will do a long trip that will require multiple supercharger stops. So we really don’t mind the 30-40min juice up after 150miles to refresh and go again. How many times a season do you plan to go to VT and solo or with family?
Also a young family of 4 here. Toddler and infant. So there is already time limit on the legs you spend driving and god knows you will be at the stop longer than you want anyways because kids. The model 3 is good for the daily needs but your family need to be an efficient packer/traveler for the long hauls. The S is better for family trips. It doesn’t pack that much more but hwy cruising is smoother and when you have odd stuff to fit the lift back area is nice. Both cars have hitch rack and roof rack options too.
Look at preowned model s sold through tesla (4 year warranty). Or a private owner with extended warranty (2 or 4 years). A must for your VT trips is subzero package (heated steering wheel and wipers) and AP1 and at least 85D. Prices may surprise you and won’t be far off from a new 3 long range DM. A new 3 vs used S is a hot topic. The 3 has the latest tech (AP, computers, hardware, charging speed) and might be the better car but the S cruises much better and more storage and styling I prefer. Everyone has different needs so it’s good you have Tesla choices and more to come!
I know the self control is hard to fight but if you can wait, WAIT! The Model Y may be your SUV! Will have the same tech as the 3 or even better. But who the heck knows! Tesla makes slight changes nearly every quarter. I have no regrets about buying a LR rwd model 3 but I could probably buy a performance 3 with that money now!
Here to help with Any more questions!
Thanks, interesting.AP2 was produced in later 2016 and 2017. Then came AP2.5 now 3.0 which is supposed to be the final iteration for autonomous BUT i doubt it haha
AP2 yo!!!
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When people ask me how long it takes to charge.. answer is, it all depends on your use and needs. I don’t use super chargers often. Maybe once a year we will do a long trip that will require multiple supercharger stops. So we really don’t mind the 30-40min juice up after 150miles to refresh and go again. How many times a season do you plan to go to VT and solo or with family?
Also a young family of 4 here. Toddler and infant. So there is already time limit on the legs you spend driving and god knows you will be at the stop longer than you want anyways because kids. The model 3 is good for the daily needs but your family need to be an efficient packer/traveler for the long hauls. The S is better for family trips. It doesn’t pack that much more but hwy cruising is smoother and when you have odd stuff to fit the lift back area is nice. Both cars have hitch rack and roof rack options too.
Look at preowned model s sold through tesla (4 year warranty). Or a private owner with extended warranty (2 or 4 years). A must for your VT trips is subzero package (heated steering wheel and wipers) and AP1 and at least 85D. Prices may surprise you and won’t be far off from a new 3 long range DM. A new 3 vs used S is a hot topic. The 3 has the latest tech (AP, computers, hardware, charging speed) and might be the better car but the S cruises much better and more storage and styling I prefer. Everyone has different needs so it’s good you have Tesla choices and more to come!
I know the self control is hard to fight but if you can wait, WAIT! The Model Y may be your SUV! Will have the same tech as the 3 or even better. But who the heck knows! Tesla makes slight changes nearly every quarter. I have no regrets about buying a LR rwd model 3 but I could probably buy a performance 3 with that money now!
Here to help with Any more questions!