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thepedaler512 | 2026-03-04 00:46 | 143 views

Took my highland model 3 in for service and left with a HW3 Plaid. Crazy! Never felt a launch like that. Sad to see this work of art get discontinued…

Comments (16)
WilliamG007 2026-03-04 01:01

Ahh yeah, now your Model 3 has been ruined. Sorry. :(

drakeorman 2026-03-04 02:55

Lol I got a beat up model 3 for my loaner that smelled like smoke.. sad face.

FriendlyFriendster 2026-03-04 04:43

I remember getting an older Model 3 once as a loaner and thinking how much more I liked the real leather seats in there. I imagine there's a lot more of those moments in a Model S.

GoddardtheGrey 2026-03-04 05:26

Model 3 was synthetic leather from the start. Only the steering wheel was originally real leather but they’ve since changed that, too

FriendlyFriendster 2026-03-04 05:31

Well that is great news, because it must mean that the seats get comfortable the more worn in they are! Guess I have something to look forward to in a few years!

Antraxx310 2026-03-04 06:27

Same and had alot of rattles

stuffedbipolarbear 2026-03-04 06:30

Nuh uh. Model S feels like a boat. I love how comfy, planted and fast it is, but it’s not nimble like the Model 3.

WilliamG007 2026-03-04 06:30

Turn on Track Mode and you may change your mind. Car is transformed!

IRACEMYCOPCAR 2026-03-04 11:58

Track mode doesnt get rid of 1000lbs of weight. My Plaid is a boat compared to my old 3P. A very fast boat but a 3P would wipe the floor with it in autocross

Quick_Possibility_99 2026-03-04 13:58

I like the air suspension when I got one as a loaner. Too bad they lock the speed.

WilliamG007 2026-03-04 14:50

Have you tried Track Mode on the S? Also I wouldn’t autocross an S or 3. The 3 is around this 4000lbs!

IRACEMYCOPCAR 2026-03-04 14:54

The 3 will feel slow now.

IRACEMYCOPCAR 2026-03-04 15:07

Ive tried track mode. The 3 is actually extremely good at autocross. https://youtu.be/UK01uzPbEwU?si=pluf3r6nsmhq__Xf

WilliamG007 2026-03-04 15:10

It’s 4000lbs. I wouldn’t autocross either car but I have owned both and wouldn’t go back to a 3. To each, obviously. Just picked up my (latest) 2026 S Plaid a few weeks ago.

NWKingDuke 2026-03-04 17:11

Nice looking car. Don’t return. Keep it!🤩

SleepyForest 2026-03-04 18:20

When I got the loaner car they limit my speed to 80, very much disappointed ☹️

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