Have a 2019 model 3 which I love and while I would prefer to get 1 more year of life out of it I am not sure the federal and state rebates will be around in 2025 so think I will pull the trigger either in June or Sept of this year on a new Tesla.
Torn between the Model 3 or the Model Y. Would go with the performance version either way.
Currently have the LR 3 but paid for the $2K acceleration boost.
Y performance would probably give me similar acceleration to what I already have which I enjoy on occasion. The 3 the federal rebate is a main reason why I would only consider the Performance 3 currently.
Am I only the one who does not like the new headlights / front end of the 3? I love the "Porsche" look of the old headlights, always thought the cars flaw look wise was it's bubble shape on the sides and back not the front end. The new front end headlights scream more Honda than Porsche.
Y:
The extra space for hauling stuff would be helpful at times and before my 3 was an SUV driver many cars over so quite used to a higher road position. A little more backside seat room would also be a bonus. Comes with all seasons which I prefer.
On the new 3P I don't like that the car comes with summer tires and the staggered wider back. Living in MA I have always been fine all year with all seasons but now have to swap out the summer tires. Another expense ; they all add up.
3:
Of course the new 3P should be crazy fast and would really appreciate the cooled seats, the cabin lights look cool, sound system upgrade would be awesome and the screen in the back would be great to have. Plus the improved soundproofing ; all around the improvements seem very nice and I am sure there are others much more important to some I am not listing.
Pricing is similar between the 2 right now and both qualify for state and federal rebates for me.
Assuming they start offering discounts on the Y at end of quarter in June and/or Sept (like I saw in March) I think the Y represents a great value and could be a decent amount less than the 3 - plus the tire cost in year 1 if I go with the 3.
Is buying the Y in the last year before it's refresh a bad idea for future resale value though?
I would trade in my 2019 and finance the balance (the bad thing about doing this in 2024 is the high interest rates)
Torn between the Model 3 or the Model Y. Would go with the performance version either way.
Currently have the LR 3 but paid for the $2K acceleration boost.
Y performance would probably give me similar acceleration to what I already have which I enjoy on occasion. The 3 the federal rebate is a main reason why I would only consider the Performance 3 currently.
Am I only the one who does not like the new headlights / front end of the 3? I love the "Porsche" look of the old headlights, always thought the cars flaw look wise was it's bubble shape on the sides and back not the front end. The new front end headlights scream more Honda than Porsche.
Y:
The extra space for hauling stuff would be helpful at times and before my 3 was an SUV driver many cars over so quite used to a higher road position. A little more backside seat room would also be a bonus. Comes with all seasons which I prefer.
On the new 3P I don't like that the car comes with summer tires and the staggered wider back. Living in MA I have always been fine all year with all seasons but now have to swap out the summer tires. Another expense ; they all add up.
3:
Of course the new 3P should be crazy fast and would really appreciate the cooled seats, the cabin lights look cool, sound system upgrade would be awesome and the screen in the back would be great to have. Plus the improved soundproofing ; all around the improvements seem very nice and I am sure there are others much more important to some I am not listing.
Pricing is similar between the 2 right now and both qualify for state and federal rebates for me.
Assuming they start offering discounts on the Y at end of quarter in June and/or Sept (like I saw in March) I think the Y represents a great value and could be a decent amount less than the 3 - plus the tire cost in year 1 if I go with the 3.
Is buying the Y in the last year before it's refresh a bad idea for future resale value though?
I would trade in my 2019 and finance the balance (the bad thing about doing this in 2024 is the high interest rates)
