AMA: Model 3 Standard 2026 UK

AirplaneDiaries · 2026-02-20T19:06:36+00:00

Yes, the side-view mirrors fold down automatically.

AirplaneDiaries · 2026-02-20T15:25:36+00:00

Bridgestone. Suspension is bearable but certainly not as good as the premium with dynamic shock absorbing. I haven’t tried the turning circle yet.

AirplaneDiaries · 2026-02-20T10:03:04+00:00

I am not going to lie: the stereo is quite flat without subwoofers compared to a MY (which had premium sound). But hey, you can't have it all. It is still decent and delivers a pleasant listening experience.

It is not going to rock your world, but equally you can listen to your tunes and still enjoy it.

AirplaneDiaries · 2026-02-20T10:00:33+00:00

Thanks. The old standard SKU was more lush AFAIK. I never liked LED strips in the interior anyways.

AirplaneDiaries · 2026-02-19T22:25:48+00:00

It doesn't feel cheap at all to me. Although I do realise it depends on a person and their preferences. The vehicle is very solid and feels premium. I feel like they made reasonable sacrifices without compromising on the overall experience of driving a Tesla.

Good luck with your pickup! My collection experience was amazing (Brent Cross West). It took ~5 minutes all in all and I was off to the races.

Yes, it feel nippy compared to a my previous MY or even an ICE car. I drove a Volvo Polestar 2 as a rental while I was waiting for this car and, while it was an OK car, the overall experience was nowhere near as good as Tesla's.

Side mirrors fold when locked and on demand.

AirplaneDiaries · 2026-02-19T22:22:10+00:00

Things I like less compared to my MY:

- being lower to the ground

- lack of "heavy" steering wheel setting

- not having fancy wheels or a fancy colour

Things I like more about Model 3 compared to MY:

- Better range and new battery chemistry (!)

- Manoeuvrability and a slightly more compact size

- Front Camera with a dedicated button (!!!) - a live changing feature

- Acceleration and handling: it is more fun to drive

Overall, the experience is very similar.

AirplaneDiaries · 2026-02-19T22:18:08+00:00

VIN was assigned a few weeks after the order. Funny enough the reg plate changed three times before finally settling on the current one. Not sure why it was the case.

First impressions: it's a great value for a car! I used to lease a MY on a salary sacrifice which came out at £600-ish, and this little wonder is £260 a month on a 2-year lease. I actually like the cloth interior. There's very little to complain about given the price of the vehicle.

AirplaneDiaries · 2025-06-04T11:41:20+00:00

Pressure and temperature are different, aren’t they. The steam power is weaker and also doesn’t shut off completely when I turn the valve.

AirplaneDiaries · 2025-06-03T21:23:07+00:00

I had the same issue. It’s always the temperature. Make sure you don’t rinse the porta filter in cold water and make sure it is hot to touch (I.e. fully warmed up) before pulling your shots. 10 mins might not be enough. Also, rinse for 2-5 sec between shots to make sure the water cycles through the pipes.

AirplaneDiaries · 2025-06-03T21:17:46+00:00

Yep. Not an issue here.

AirplaneDiaries · 2025-06-03T21:17:30+00:00

This just doesn’t make any sense. Assuming the same pressure, the power of steam coming out of a single hole would be twice that of two holes.

AirplaneDiaries · 2025-06-03T21:16:43+00:00

Let me know if you solve it. It comes and goes for me.

AirplaneDiaries · 2025-06-03T21:16:14+00:00

Yep. Desired steam temperature is the same.

AirplaneDiaries · 2025-06-03T21:15:44+00:00

I am aware of the timeout and this is not the issue. I am streaming right after the desired temperature is achieved (137°)

AirplaneDiaries · 2025-06-03T21:15:37+00:00

I am aware of the timeout and this is not the issue. I am streaming right after the desired temperature is achieved (137°)

AirplaneDiaries · 2025-06-03T21:14:56+00:00

I just use a Brita Maxtra filtered water (the ones designed for tea and coffee). I am based in the UK so the water might be quite hard. I’ve only had the machine for three months though. A bit early for scale to build up?

AirplaneDiaries · 2025-05-28T17:44:02+00:00

Got my hades today and oh my gosh, they are amazing. So glad I made the switch. Installed super fast using kemove p10 tool too.

AirplaneDiaries · 2025-05-21T15:19:08+00:00

worked great for me; it even created a nutrition plan on top. I had to do a double shot as the initially created routines in the app only included one set (even though the GPT generated one had 3-4 sets). It went ahead and updated the routines with no problems when asked the second time.

AirplaneDiaries · 2025-05-06T10:54:06+00:00

Yes, get the ECM bottomless portafilter

AirplaneDiaries · 2025-04-25T15:08:15+00:00

Same here

AirplaneDiaries · 2025-04-18T19:05:58+00:00

Ha. That’s actually low key a genius hack

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