Looking to sell my Audi S7 and purchase a Tesla when I move to Seattle in a month, hopefully to help me a bit with the traffic (I hear it’s pretty heavy there) I’m looking to spend about 50k (max 60k) What are your thoughts on either getting a used 2015-2016 Model S with 40k miles on it or so, or a new Model 3? I recon if I go base models with autopilot it’ll end up around 50k for either. We are a family of 4, but I also have a Durango for family stuff - if that helps on any recommendation. Thanks for any feedbacks you may have!
Get the Model 3 - Tesla is all about tech. Buying a 2015 Tesla S is akin to buying an used iPhone 6. The new dual motor is pretty zippy and has all the tech package of the model S, plus the range sans the price tag :)
I have owned 310 mile long range model 3 for 11 months now. Bought it for 62k minus the credits it costed me around 51500$ I have been saving over 200$ on gas every month. Period. I would go with model 3 considering it has new ap hardware. The biggest concern is Bay Area window breakins which is what you should Keep in mind. Also used model s, what’s the range? Are they offering free supercharging on it?
Used model S, better value and if you get the p85D has great performance.
What’s in S other than space which model 3 doesn’t ?
Buying used vs new is what I meant by value
This is an interesting thread. If there isn't a market for used electric cars, then you are really betting you can save big on gas.
In 99% of cases, a car is NEVER an investment. It’s a guilty pleasure. So to call it a bad investment is like calling buying Snapchat a good investment 😁
It’s not a guilty pleasure. My Model 3 is a pleasure to drive and I feel no guilt at all about buying it.
Depends on age of S- the batteries only have an 8 year warranty and cost about $20K to replace
If you go for Model S, make sure it is newer (has AP2.5) otherwise you’re not going to be getting any useful autopilot updates.
Thanks for all the feedbacks! Leaning towards the Model 3 based on your comments. One person asked why would one consider Model S over 3... simple for me: aesthetics :-) and the screen that looks more integrated in the dashboard seems a bit more appealing than the floating iPad. But yeah, that was the only reason for me!
Go for new Model 3. Used S is ok but you cant beat a new car and model3 will have a better range for commute plus new/latest battery pack as compared to any S