E-Golf to Tesla Model 3 - am I mad?

[oldmanbm]

Right to cut a long story short I wanted an EV with more range than my much loved E-Golf. The local VW was giving me a fantastic price for my high spec E-Golf but was quoting 48 weeks for an ID3 to my preferred specification. They are happy to buy my E-Golf outright without any commitment to purchase at the price they quoted (they are making great money at present). Work colleague delighted with his Model 3 (older battery) and said why not think about one? Specced one up - base model with alloys and it can be delivered in twelve weeks. Cost to change a bit more than the ID3 but bigger car and witgh Supercharger network. But i read horror stories of poor build quality and bad paint finishes. Youtube suggests the latest Model 3 with the new battery represents a tangible improvement in range and build quality. If I buy first non VW since 1983!

[oldmanbm]

VWs since 1983 because of good local dealer and generally reliable durable cars that hold their value. However I think the accountants have tried to muscle in thus cheap, poorer quality materials and bargain basement software. I had a Mk8 Golf out as a loaner when my E-Golf was in for service and it took me twenty minutes to see how to demist the screen. Someone could go from my old 1983 Polo C into my 2019 E-Golf without a problem.

[oldmanbm]

Thanks for taking the time to give such a detailed response. It has made me think and I will take a drive in a model 3 this week. My E-Golf is very refined and with little wind or tyre intrusion.

[oldmanbm]

Thanks for your help chaps. Had a good run in 2021 model year Standard Range+. Lovely car with excellent range. Trigger pulled.