Comment by MuffinFlavored
7 years ago
> Even the Model 3 is expensive compared to its peers at $35k.
I thought I read around a track, the Model 3 gives a BMW M3 (which is $60k-$80k) a run for its money.
7 years ago
> Even the Model 3 is expensive compared to its peers at $35k.
I thought I read around a track, the Model 3 gives a BMW M3 (which is $60k-$80k) a run for its money.
The $35k model 3 does not.
The model 3 performance holds it's own.. for two laps until it reduces power for being too hot.
Still super impressive but if you're a track die-hard and have the money, it looks like the new Porsche EV will have a leg up there.
The P3D doesn't have the same heat problems the Model S has.
And you could buy two for the price of that Porsche.
Not if you have to do a number of laps, though. Heat issues, etc. - the M3 is nearly track ready off the lot, the Tesla is really just a luxury car that happens to go fast from time to time.
Is the base Model 3 giving the BMW M3 a run for its money, or a higher end Model 3?
Regardless, the M3 isn't exactly the pinnacle of bang-for-your-buck speed. You are paying a big premium on the BMW for fit & finish which is miles ahead of the Model 3.
But when I wrote about the pricing on the Model 3 I was thinking more in terms of utility, not pure performance. If the job to be done is driving to work, the M3 isn't the car I'm looking at. It's the Honda Civic.