[YamaLink]

Originally Posted by Schn3ll

Care to elaborate? Just curious.

I should be testing a Plaid today or tomorrow so I could get a better sense of what the new model S is all about.

Conversely, my Porsche dealer has no one on the list for a base 911 (all the car I need) at sticker... most likely Jan. production. Tough call. 992 fits babies right? That's a family car, right!?

If it's all the car you need then definitely jump on the MSRP base 911!!!
Saw a new GT3 in my neighborhood, well, I heard it first (sweetholymackarel!), then immediately logged on to read about it. Every review pretty much says "the base 911 is near perfect for a daily, and it's only $98,000." My ego and insecurity would go for more (marketers love buyers like me) even though our local roads make a Civic Type R #overkill, but the 911 is such a sexy car in any of its seemingly endless variants. As for the January wait, I'd consider it a short-term equity timeline with a very good return.

[Limegrntaln]

I like the idea of what Tesla is doing. But I keep seeing the Model S' flying off the track, and it's put the car on the back burner, for me. I drive too aggressively, for a car to get unpredictably out of hand.

[Vic55]

Originally Posted by Schn3ll

Care to elaborate? Just curious.

I should be testing a Plaid today or tomorrow so I could get a better sense of what the new model S is all about.

Conversely, my Porsche dealer has no one on the list for a base 911 (all the car I need) at sticker... most likely Jan. production. Tough call. 992 fits babies right? That's a family car, right!?

You kind of just answered your own question(s) unless they were rhetorical in nature

But I hate to tell you this, the LR-S will not remotely feel like the Plaid. Maybe from Zero to 30 but then things change exponentially. Interior bits are the same though and so is the wide ass body.

[AudiA4]

Thought I’d jump in here and resurrect this old thread.

First, what did the OP end up purchasing?

Second, I cross shopped a new M3 manual with the new refresh Long Range Model S. I ended up going with a 2022 Model S - blue on black. No regrets. It’s a smooth, wicked cruise missile. Love the ridiculous power, size, utility, range, aesthetics (great hips!), technology…just about everything about it. And mine is well built. Oh, and it only costs about $10 to “fill up” in my garage during off-peak charging. Love it!

[BGM-M3COMP]

Originally Posted by AudiA4

Thought I’d jump in here and resurrect this old thread.

First, what did the OP end up purchasing?

Second, I cross shopped a new M3 manual with the new refresh Long Range Model S. I ended up going with a 2022 Model S - blue on black. No regrets. It’s a smooth, wicked cruise missile. Love the ridiculous power, size, utility, range, aesthetics (great hips!), technology…just about everything about it. And mine is well built. Oh, and it only costs about $10 to “fill up” in my garage during off-peak charging. Love it!

We welcome you!!!

Even just the long range, that’s still a 10.6 car. Sure it’s not “engaging “ like the manual m3 but really how can anyone really enjoy a manual these days unless you live by the mountains or go to the track.

The model s is a better car in that regard.

[AudiA4]

Originally Posted by BGM-M3COMP

We welcome you!!!

Even just the long range, that’s still a 10.6 car. Sure it’s not “engaging “ like the manual m3 but really how can anyone really enjoy a manual these days unless you live by the mountains or go to the track.

The model s is a better car in that regard.

Thanks. To be clear, even though I was cross shopping them, I fully acknowledged these were two completely different types cars. So I was really just decided what type of daily experience made sense for me. Ultimately, given the fact that our other primary car is a ‘22 X3 M40i, I felt like a contrast in manufacturer and even drivetrain type (BEV) made the most sense, reserving the idea for a more hardcore manual performance car for a future weekend car purchase (I’m finally at a place in life where I have the resources to make that a reality).

I’ve traditionally driven manuals, and I have NO doubt that really any manual performance car would be more engaging. If and when I opt for a weekend car in the next few years, a G80 M3 manual will be in strong consideration (against either a C8 or a 718 Boxster S)!

p.s. I’ve been a member on this site since the early 2000s! We still own (via my son in college, a 2014 manual 335i M-Sport)…and of course the new X3.

[BGM-M3COMP]

Originally Posted by AudiA4

Thanks. To be clear, even though I was cross shopping them, I fully acknowledged these were two completely different types cars. So I was really just decided what type of daily experience made sense for me. Ultimately, given the fact that our other primary car is a ‘22 X3 M40i, I felt like a contrast in manufacturer and even drivetrain type (BEV) made the most sense, reserving the idea for a more hardcore manual performance car for a future weekend car purchase (I’m finally at a place in life where I have the resources to make that a reality).

I’ve traditionally driven manuals, and I have NO doubt that really any manual performance car would be more engaging. If and when I opt for a weekend car in the next few years, a G80 M3 manual will be in strong consideration (against either a C8 or a 718 Boxster S)!

p.s. I’ve been a member on this site since the early 2000s! We still own (via my son in college, a 2014 manual 335i M-Sport)…and of course the new X3.

When my new z06 arrives by sept, that’s when I’m going to get rid of my model 3 for a plaid.

I thought about the long range but for only 20 grand more I rather have something that solidifies pure street dominance. Nothing will ever touch you on the road.

Brooks from dragtimes went 9.5 in his model s plaid on 50%soc which is insane.

Meanwhile if my model 3 is at 50%. It’ll probably run a 12.5 lol

I still don’t mind manual however I’m not in love with it like I used to. So many amazing fast cars these days and it can only be appreciated with the advanced autos now.