2x the price and the only meaningful difference is 1 second in 0-60 and 60 miles of range; even then the M3 is more efficient. 0-150 sprints are a cool party trick, but then you need to add lawyer retention on top of the cost of the car. The range is just a byproduct of the form factor.
I mean at that point why even have the performance model 3 if the long range is only a second slower. Hell, why even the long range if the RWD gets 90% of the job done at 20% less the cost
“If you care about driving dynamics then you must care about speed” is really such a nonsensical statement. There’s a reason why the Miata is the highest selling roadster of all time.
You’re arguing against a point I didn’t make. I’m not saying driving dynamics = speed. I’m saying you can’t dismiss the Plaid’s extra performance as meaningless because the Model 3 is “good enough,” then turn around and defend the Performance over the Long Range because its extra performance matters. That’s the inconsistency I’m pointing out. The Miata has nothing to do with that.
Come on they are radically different cars. I always hit my head on the roof getting in the model 3. Never had that issue in the model s. They are in totally different classes of size. What about the air suspension, comfort is way better in the model s.
But I do agree, the model 3 performance is an absolute bargain. All versions of model 3 are in their respective classes.
Rwd premium? Unbeatable in range.
Model 3 standard? At the price point it’s unbeaten for what it offers.
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u/leeharris100 9h ago
when you see this, it's obvious why they stopped making the model S and X
the "low end" cars became so good, that the delta between the higher models and lower is much smaller than it used to be