Advice Requested - Used vs New

[Go I-O]

I just want some opinions on my dilemma. Our timeline for desiring new car is based on our teen turning 16 in July. Obviously this is a want.

We were looking for a 100D with FSD with 5 or 6 seats. We found a 5-seat 2019 (4/19 build, 2000 miles grey with white interior) no FSD, no free supercharging locally (via Tesla) for 79,900. This seemed like a good deal for so few miles and local so we put the $100 down.

With the range just boosting to 351 miles I’m wondering if we are better off with a new one for the price difference.

I’m pretty frugal. So the extra money grates. However, we regularly drive from our house in Bay Area to just outside Bend, OR. There’s a lot of incline and no supercharger between Klamath and Bend. The 5 seater is attractive based on cargo space because our two dogs (75 and 65 lbs) are used to having the whole cargo area to themselves. The 6 seater is prettier IMHO.

So my dilemma is - 1) all checks out get this car, 2) buy new (more $$$) or 3) look for 6 seater with FSD and supercharging hoping there will be more trades with Y deliveries starting.

Thoughts? And thank you!

 

[SoCalTezla]

IMHO I would buy a brand new one, LR+. The price difference is about 5k, but you walk away with 50 ish MORE miles of range and all of the latest and greatest tech and features. Seats, wireless charging etc.

 

[Ron97062]

I was in the same boat back in December. I did a LOT of shopping around and found that either the price of a used X was either low when there was a lot of uncertainty as to condition, or high if from a reputable seller. Given that the X now comes with most all features included for free (premium sound, while multi-coat, autopilot, unlimited supercharging, towing, cold package, etc) I bought a brand new X with 5-seat configuration. We're a family of 5 and my youngest is now 14. With a 6-seat configuration, you can still only seat 5 adult-size people because the third row seat is so tight that one set of legs has to fill the spot between the two middle-row seats. But with a 5-seat confg, three people can comfortably sit in the second row with plenty of legroom. My White X Long Range with Black/White 5-seat interior cost $87,790 (88,590 out the door with all fees) which, back in December 2019, was about 5%-8% higher than I was seeing for a high-quality used. And given the fresh warranty with new, federal rebate (which disappeared in 2020), for me buying new was the better way to go. Note that I live in Oregon where there is no sales tax.