Model 3 vs Model S: The Ultimate Tesla Battle 

Como? Como dijo?

A used Model S goes for about the same as a new Model 3

TechnoBuffalo "used" I'm talking brand new lol

TechnoBuffalo There's a reason Used Model S's from 12-15 are so cheap, they also have a risk of coming with several issues from the factory and things service centers have/could never fix; could be a very costly investment if you're not under Tesla's direct warranty. One Example being the door handles getting stuck.

TechnoBuffalo There's a reason Used Model S's from 12-15 are so cheap, they also have a risk of coming with several issues from the factory and things service centers have/could never fix; could be a very costly investment if you're not under Tesla's direct warranty. One Example being the door handles getting stuck. Can't afford an S? Then you can't afford to fix a broken S...

ZambonieDude - Actually you are a bit off. There really are no issues on the Model S from 2012 to 2015 that Tesla can't or could never fix. That is entirely incorrect. The most common issue on the very early door handles was a micro switch failure, where the handles wouldn't sense touch if they retracted (they auto retract after about 45 seconds if you approach the car and don't open the door). They re-designed the handles with a better micro switch, and if the handles ever got repaired, they got the newer generation handles that are rock solid and pretty much have zero issues today.

I was looking for my soulmate. Based on just looks, yeah.

in real life the rear looks VERY similar, the front is where they are very different.

Budget is the game changer here my friend

My thots exactly! The thing I always remember is you spend more time inside the car than out. But still, the s body type is so damn beautiful

I was thinking the same thing but reversed LOL

Actually it wasn't his lawyers that killed that idea. The Model E name is owned by Ford, and Ford was being childish and petty, and despite them never intending to use it, they didn't wan't to license it to Tesla.

They will go S3XY and also make the model Y

Yes, Model S is Daddy.

Semi S3XY Rosdster

@@Satialfactory HAHAHAHA

Nishant Revur not even lol. It’s all on your phone now. Apple Pay, car. Banking.

I don't even carry a wallet anymore. It's all in my phone. CC and DL in my phone case is all I need anymore.

In those other years, if you lost your keys, you potentially lost your car. There was no easy way for the dealer to stop the car from working with a stolen key short of changing the ignition lock, all the door locks and the trunk lock. If you lose your phone, the lost phone can be deactivated from the car. If you lose your wallet, chances are that nobody would find the card or know what it is, but the worst case scenario is that they know that it's for somebody's Tesla. I am not in the habit of losing my wallet, and it's unlikely that if a stranger found it, that person would try to steal my car. But the worst case scenario is that you have Tesla get you new card keys.

2012: If you lose your phone then you lose your pictures and data. 2019: If you lose your phone then you lose your data, banking details, cards, passwords, text messages, cars. 2029: If you lose your phone then yOu lOsE uR lIfE

Its now your apple device

You're gonna be disappointed to know that with the Model S refresh that Tesla is going to have a similar look to the Model 3...

yeah, the display looks like a slapped on tablet.

Agree i hate the big display

yeah if the 3 had the S dash (although maybe higher res) I'd be sold.... sadly it doesnt... I dislike having touch screen for everything.. it just.... feels wrong... i know where every major control on my current car is without looking... 3... feels like the screens change too much so have to verify ...

Model s interior is better though. Model 3 inside has too much traits of bad minimalism (e.g. cost saving-oriented minimalism).

I feel the same way. Imo the interior of the model 3 looks great, but I prefer the exterior of the model S (except for the door handles, I do like model 3 door handles)

Model S exterior with Model 3's Interior

Main issue I feel is the model 3 doesnt have a dashboard so looks a bit empty compared to model s

not anymore

Me to

Plenty of other videos showing the race. This was good showing the differences

Push the button on the end of the turn signal to turn on the wiper if needed. The also turn on automatically when rain is detected. I didn't know that S had blind spot monitoring, or that 3 did not though.

Jason Donohue if I had the money I would buy the model X

Jason Donohue I thought i was the only one. Yeah, it looks cheap. Plastic hubcaps on a $50,000 car. In terms of design they went backwards. Waay backwards! Model 3 looks alot like a Citroen C4, from 2004, wich also had a digital central display. Only much smaller. Even a new Jetta looks more beautiful, and has a steering wheel display! I get it. It's highly advanced car. But why they didn't bother to make it a beautiful car? That is just really weird.

Dan _ I know what you mean. But honestly think about it. I was thinking about this last night, Elon Musk is pretty much selling cars for his tech company. Tesla is a tech company making cars. Their first 3 were great, and I see the design they're going for here, with autonomous driving around the corner (more less). But the car can definitely look better.

Leasing is the most expensive way to own a car...

I wholeheartedly agree that the 3 looks like a cheaper version of the S, which is not a bad thing. It’s a less expensive car. I’m surprised to hear this guy say the S looks outdated because even though the design has been out for several years, it looks way sexier and enticing than the 3. Maybe I’m biased because I took delivery on a Model S late December and it still feels fresh to me and I don’t see that feeling going away anytime soon. If you’re still on the fence, I’d say go with the S because you will get your $7500 tax credit (which I just filed for yesterday). You will miss out on the tax credit and waste time waiting for the Model 3.

I tried both. It's very clear that they've cut expenses wherever they could with the model 3, because I found it to be about twice as noisy as the model S. I just couldn't take the amount of road noise, so I ended up with a model S. I really like having that extra screen info right in front of me, and I also very much like to have a heated steering wheel since I live in Norway and my fingers get freezing cold during winter. Not to mention the powered hatchback, which is quite a bit more convenient. It's more expensive, but in the end I have no regrets. I think I would be constantly annoyed and miserable due to the noise etc in the model 3. I suppose some people don't mind some noise, but for me it's a big deal. Overall I just found the model S to be way more comfortable. I guess you get what you pay for. :)

the model s is one of the most unreliable cars.

@@flammikko 2012-2014 ones

Apothecy what source are you getting from?

@@flammikko various forums , reddit, complaints , etc

He can have an opinion, and so can you

LOL...i kinda wish.

Someone explain this joke to me 😕

Woodard2006 the original name of the channel

Man i remember those days.

Part of my childhood right there

I agree. The interior needs a lot of work.

They will. They hired the Volvo interior designer a year or two ago and a refresh will be due soon.

TechnoBuffalo Didnt they already hire a guy from Volvo for this?

I want to see any of these cars do 0-60 in 2.7 seconds. (or with the roadster 1.9)

TechnoBuffalo Actually, I like the interior of the Model S. Now, I do agree the material quality isn't the best at its price range. But I am pleased with it and love the way it is desgned. I only wish the headrest of the back seats weren't as tall as they are.

Motivation!

Zoren Connor keep the dream alive man

Never say never

if you really want, you can do it

Zoren Connor don't say never... All you need is a positive mindset good money management an a great support base meaning a great spouse ....

Model S is a very large car. I would go with Model 3 because of the size. Also Model 3 is far more agile and efficient.

Hamzah Hashmi, my S replaced my S6 Wagon, it’s much bigger inside than the Audi. Skiing ⛷ it’s great

I tested both. I found the model 3 to be just too noisy. It had about twice as much road noise as the model S. It doesn't have a heated steering wheel, powered hatchback or air suspention, which is quite convenient. Especially if you live in a colder climate like I do. Being able to raise or lower the car, as well as having a heated steering wheel is quite convenient during winter. I also don't like the minimalist dash in the model 3. I like having that extra screen info right in front of me. Especially the zoomed in GPS and autopilot info right in front of you is quite convenient in the model S. in the model 3 all that info is packed into one screen in the center of the dash, and that just makes it slightly harder to make out. I found that it took more of my focus away from the road because everything got more cramped, which made it a bit more difficult to operate. I was considering the model 3, but I ended up with a model S for these reasons. No regrets :)

They filmed this at an old Marine Corps Air Station, in Orange County, California, now bulldozed into a housing development. I lived there for 3 years, and lemme tell you: the weather there is perfect every day and it's beautiful all the time.

Mark,Matt, and Berto FTW

evo lve May I contact you via email to hear more about the car. I’m considering a used p90d over a new model 3 performance. Also how’s the sound system and suspension on both?

Keyur Patel regarding sound system and suspension, I’d recommend playing the same tracks in both cars to see which you prefer as sound is subjective to the listener (personally, I prefer the S Ultra High Fidelity Premium sound); The suspension is more objective, however, the S longer wheelbase yields a smoother ride, and even smoother when coupled with the air suspension (which I love). If you’re more interested in throwing it around, the lighter, smaller 3 is more track ready.. especially the P3. They’re both great cars, so if you haven’t done so, make an appointment at your local Tesla showroom to drive both. Should be easier to decide immediately afterwards. Hope that helps 🙂

Admiral T'mas thats gone on the latest model s.. completely smooth front end, no grill.

No ludicrous in Model 3 but I read in the performance they are testing a track mode.

too bad its gona cost like 80-90k

Most people slow down a little when they get older. Glad you still enjoy acceleration. :) Agree with all of your comments. Model S is a larger, heavier car that is less agile and responsive than Model 3. 1,000 pounds less weight makes a big difference in how Model 3 feels. It's also much more capable on the race track due to the lighter weight and resulting greater energy efficiency. All have excellent suspensions, steering, and extremely low center of gravity due to the battery pack being at the bottom of the car. Due to that, even the large, heavy Model S drives like a much smaller, lighter car. Model 3 makes even better use of that design. Did you know that the Tesla S/X/3 rear suspension is nearly identical to Ferrraris, and very similar to Audis in front? Like Audi, Teslas have a virtual steering axis which makes the communication of what the front tire contact patch is doing much clearer through the steering wheel. It tells you exactly what the front tires are doing. Outstanding suspension designs is part of the reason Teslas drive so well, along with the extremely low center of gravity.

All you'll see is the rear end of my P90D accelerating away at every single red light and on ramp/off ramp.

@@InSaN3ViSioN same here, except P90DL ;D

Thank you!

Same. Model 3 is smaller, lighter, more efficient, more modern, newer and nearly half the price.

Yea I agree

now u can. go on Tesla.com and check out their used inventory. its so cheap these days

its really beautiful but very very expensive

It actually looks much better in person than in pictures/videos.

It's not just me!!! YAY!

Dan Ross I’m on the same boat! But with a p90d!

P85D here, on trips Model s, around town Model 3

InternetDude Honestly I wonder what the hell I've done with my life. I can only afford a 2nd hand Mini Cooper S.

wouldn't have poked it at all in 7/2018...you got supercharging and the full credit at least the thing is 150k. 1/2 yr old models with 4000 miles on them going for 120k tesla gives away floor models of the p100's for 128k, videos on youtube showing it even, technically 120k as credit is intact i was honestly surprised. thing depreciates about 20% day 1 thing depreciates like mad as its horribly overpriced to start with, 75k more over base for 150 horsepower for that money you'd expect a whole 2nd drive train battery and motor with 200kwh and 900hp....instead you get the 25kwh 20k battery upgrade (which itself is laughably overpriced at 700$/kwh) and 150hp more over 100D thanks to larger motor worth maybe 10k? 30k of upgrades for 75k more, its teslas cash cow and hasn't been touched in nearing 1.5+ years now. not to mention its battery is 4 years? old, refresh will see the newer cell outputting more power, for less money likey 85D 120D P120D not only more kwh but newer cells putting out 800hp+, if the price stays at 150k maybe its a decent value roadster coming at 200k for a true sports car with 200kwh and 1000+hp, you'd actually be getting your monies worth 50k more for 100kwh more battery, a bargain as 100D owners are paying 20k more for 25kwh now. and some 400 more horsepower in a significantly lighter car. a 200k 1000hp+ 600 mile range roadster will make a 150k 650hp 300 mile range S look questionable at best cant think of many cars out there that charge 50k for 150 horsepower more, pretty expensive tuner job

The factory tire pressure on the 18s was 45 PSI for efficiency. But that also makes them ride harder. Elon tweeted that 39 PSI in the 18s would ride softer at the cost of a little range. Tesla has already softened the suspension on Model 3 compared to this very early car.

Sheepster Bro how do you make 800 in a month helppp😩

hannah I bring home around $300/week. Times that by 4 weeks, that’s about $1,200 a month. That’s with $10.25/hr full time btw.

Maybe it was my wallet but I tried.

So remove all other cards just to use it through your wallet? What a waste

you don't have to remove other cards, but the wallet itself could be the issue

I see this at WeWork all the time. Half the people's NFC entry card works in their wallet. For the other half it doesn't work.

Or cut out the NFC chip and put it in a bracelet. You could also implant the NFC chip in your skin, theoretically

Well, this was 3 months ago, but today, they said it would be 6 to 9 months if you order one today.

It's another way to say Briefcase

Come say hi one day.

Thank you man!!!

Ryooken new purchases don’t come with unlimited supercharging, just 1 year worth. Hopefully that will change again tho

Cole Bender There are ones in the 50 000s iirc, they are ramping up exponentially right now.

Thanks Oscar. Matt and team crushed it.

The AWD Model 3 will start shipping in July 2018.

Brad Wildey I think it changes the brightness automatically.

michaeldproject to each their own, I think current model S is the only standout of any of their cars, model 3 looks plain AF and the X has been ugly from the start, particularly the rear which gives me Pontiac Aztec vibes

Also the user interfaces on s and x are much like the 3 now so it’s pretty easy to adjust

Also they are releasing a key fob for model 3