[chicagofan00]

Originally Posted by phillychoi

Love my new daily M3P. It's so smooth, quiet and comfy but faster than my M3 RWD.

I got one as well recently. 😬 I’m really enjoying it too.

[rafaeldelrey]

Lol. So many fights because of the Tesla. They are different cars, for different purposes. If some are mad (and others mad because some are mad) because of a M3P, what about the Model S Plaid?
Anyway, I like these discussions. It's what make us car enthusiasts. We like the cars and talk about them.
Btw, I like both brands. Had a Plaid until a month ago, and my daughter drives a new M3P

[Vic55]

Originally Posted by rafaeldelrey

Lol. So many fights because of the Tesla. They are different cars, for different purposes. If some are mad (and others mad because some are mad) because of a M3P, what about the Model S Plaid?
Anyway, I like these discussions. It's what make us car enthusiasts. We like the cars and talk about them.
Btw, I like both brands. Had a Plaid until a month ago, and my daughter drives a new M3P

LOL I just dumped my Plaid- I was an early adopter got it week 1 in 2021 and boy it was an amazing speed machine. But the novelty has worn off and the value sucks balls to a level that I would never get another. It was a nice third car though LOL or 4th, 5th ...

[rafaeldelrey]

Originally Posted by Vic55

LOL I just dumped my Plaid- I was an early adopter got it week 1 in 2021 and boy it was an amazing speed machine. But the novelty has worn off and the value sucks balls to a level that I would never get another. It was a nice third car though LOL or 4th, 5th ...

I also was in the wait list and got the plaid pretty early, and very expensive. Huge depreciation.

[rafaeldelrey]

Guess which car is fastest in a straight line? That's our Powerpuff Girls family.

[Needsdecaf]

Listened to the latest Smoking Tire podcast yesterday. Matt just got done with running Road and Track's Performance EV of the year test in NY. He didn't want to give away too much, but he was REALLY impressed with the M3P. And this from an AVOWED Tesla / Elon hater. But not an EV hater by any means, he just personally despises Elon and hates Tesla's deceptive practices (and I have to say I don't disagree in the least having owned two).

He mentions that the seats and suspension are light years ahead of where they were in the old M3P. Really enjoyed dialing in the handling via the slider in track mode. And, of course, the excellent visibility, sharp steering and seating position unencumbered by the need to view a driver's gauge pod.

He also noted that it was the best built, best materials content Tesla he's driven.

I'm waiting for my local showroom to contact me about their performance demo they have coming. Be very interested to drive one having owned one for nearly 2 years.

[chicagofan00]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

Listened to the latest Smoking Tire podcast yesterday. Matt just got done with running Road and Track's Performance EV of the year test in NY. He didn't want to give away too much, but he was REALLY impressed with the M3P. And this from an AVOWED Tesla / Elon hater. But not an EV hater by any means, he just personally despises Elon and hates Tesla's deceptive practices (and I have to say I don't disagree in the least having owned two).

He mentions that the seats and suspension are light years ahead of where they were in the old M3P. Really enjoyed dialing in the handling via the slider in track mode. And, of course, the excellent visibility, sharp steering and seating position unencumbered by the need to view a driver's gauge pod.

He also noted that it was the best built, best materials content Tesla he's driven.

I'm waiting for my local showroom to contact me about their performance demo they have coming. Be very interested to drive one having owned one for nearly 2 years.

Having no comparison experience with the previous M3P but having just taken delivery of not only my first Tesla but also my first EV, I don’t disagree with any of the above. There is no way the M3P can compare to the M3 when it comes to driving dynamics but it sure as hell brought me back to some of the same feelings of the M3 with regards to the steering and handling. The seats are supportive but not nearly a pain in the ass to get in and out of like the carbon buckets were. I’ve been surprised by how much I’ve enjoyed my M3P in the first week of ownership and even the quality of the car itself. I had lots of fears going into making the purchase given all the complaints online with regards to the QC of the cars but so far zero issues and even at delivery the car was pretty close to flawless (a few minor paint imperfections but nothing worse than what I’ve encountered on other brands upon delivery).

Still can’t stand Elon and still surprised at myself for even buying one of his cars…but it just made sense for my situation and I figure there are thousands of actual good employees at the company that my purchase will at least help support. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[Bimmerfun82]

chicagofan00 glad you’re enjoying it! Tesla really nailed the car this time around. I just wish it had a gauge cluster like the S. One thing Tesla should consider is adaptive regen, as it makes driving an EV more relaxing than constantly moderating the accelerator pedal.

[techwhiz1]

[QUOTE=Bimmerfun82;31097393]We were honorably mentioned. I don’t know why anyone would buy an i4M50 over this. But man alive did they go all out on this thing. Probably the perfect companion to a G80/82 for those days you want to go 2.9s to 60 at 80 MPGe or take it easy on the daily commute.

Forged 20” wheels. 510 hp. Bucket sport ventilated seats. Adaptive dampers. Improved aero. Etc.

I had the first gen model 3 p, and it lacked in so many areas. But this seems much improved



Why would anyone buy an i4 M50 over an eggshell?

1. HUD
2. Real gauge cluster in you face
3. Leather and full merino leather as an option
4. Fit and finish
5. Quality
6. Driving dynamics
7. Road noise
8. Real controls and not buttons
9. It's a BMW
10. It's not a Tesla

I own an i4 M50 with full Tartufo leather and M sport seats and you couldn't give me a Tesla that I would not sell.

[Bimmerfun82]

Solid points. Didn’t know you could get merino on the i4.

[blinkme323]

[QUOTE=techwhiz1;31662909]

Originally Posted by Bimmerfun82

We were honorably mentioned. I don’t know why anyone would buy an i4M50 over this. But man alive did they go all out on this thing. Probably the perfect companion to a G80/82 for those days you want to go 2.9s to 60 at 80 MPGe or take it easy on the daily commute.

Forged 20” wheels. 510 hp. Bucket sport ventilated seats. Adaptive dampers. Improved aero. Etc.

I had the first gen model 3 p, and it lacked in so many areas. But this seems much improved


Why would anyone buy an i4 M50 over an eggshell?

1. HUD
2. Real gauge cluster in you face
3. Leather and full merino leather as an option
4. Fit and finish
5. Quality
6. Driving dynamics
7. Road noise
8. Real controls and not buttons
9. It's a BMW
10. It's not a Tesla

I own an i4 M50 with full Tartufo leather and M sport seats and you couldn't give me a Tesla that I would not sell.

I like both, but the Model 3 Performance is objectively better dynamically, and in well, literally every performance category. If they were run head to head in a comparison, it would be a bloodbath in that respect.

[techwhiz1]

Originally Posted by Bimmerfun82

Solid points. Didn’t know you could get merino on the i4.

Its available as a check box in Canada ,so actually easy to get a US car with merino. The i4 M50 is also part of the individual paint program.