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The Model 3 is fairly fun...
Mar 01, 2020,21:41 PM
Model 3 is a fun car. Soul-less, but fun. Braking is much better than Model S, steering more direct ratio and even tighter steering rack BUT NO FEEL in the steering at all, pedal placement is still bad (hinged up, not hinged on the floor), otherwise good seating position but seats do not have a lot of side support. A lot more noise than an equivalent BMW 3 series or Mercedes C Class, and I mean road noise, not the good kind of noise. Handling is very good, suspension damping is superb, car sticks to the ground very well even going over crests. Acceleration is worthy of a Ferrari sports car. But it cannot sustain continued acceleration past a certain point as the batteries tire after about 8 seconds of wide open throttle (you'll be past 160 kph by then). But if you accelerate hard to 140kph and cruise at 140kph for two minutes you can then regain full acceleration to accelerate from 140kph to 200kph much faster than the 140-200kph without the two minute pause.
Fun, somewhat soul-less, but you'll still have fun. I'm willing to bet you'd like it!
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Here are two from my garage. I have had them both since they were practically new. The CLK55 had 6,000 miles on it, and the E55 had 5,000 miles on it. They are both teenagers now. LOL And I still love them both dearly. All the best... HEO ...
Two great and iconic cars imo .
By: Watchonthewrists : February 29th, 2020-01:12
Still have my C63 in the garage, will stay there for a long time . Such great cars
Nice machines!
By: patrick_y : February 29th, 2020-05:11
I've got an M113K in my stable too.
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youtu.be I tried my friends E55 on several occasions and was always amazed, even on the track a 911 Turbo had difficulties overtaking me.
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By: bimbeano : March 1st, 2020-15:35
The E55 indeed isnt a ideal track car but the fact i wasnt expecting anything made up for it. You have to treat it like a lady i guess 😂. Driving in Europe .... hmmmm .... where i live it is quite dramatic, speed limit on the highway is 120 kph, you can g...
The Model 3 is fairly fun...
By: patrick_y : March 1st, 2020-21:41
Model 3 is a fun car. Soul-less, but fun. Braking is much better than Model S, steering more direct ratio and even tighter steering rack BUT NO FEEL in the steering at all, pedal placement is still bad (hinged up, not hinged on the floor), otherwise good ...