I am considering the purchase of a used Model 3 Performance and want to ensure that any I consider truly are the performance model. When I attempt to decode the VIN to determine if a specific car is really a Performance version I am unable to get anything that makes sense. Apparently the 8th digit of the VIN should provide this information but comparing various VIN numbers for, advertised, Performance models I am unable to reconcile the VIN with the various sites which describe the VIN.
My question is simple: How can I tell, from the VIN, if a specific model is really the Performance model? Is it possible? If so what should I look for? If not what can I check in person to make this determination? I'd prefer to know this information from the VIN in order to save a wasted trip looking at something that's not the Performance version.
I'm also considering the Long Range as I feel I may benefit more from the added range compared to the performance. But I really like the idea of the Performance (which I believe has better braking and better handling). If you'd like to offer thoughts on this they'd be welcome.
Thanks!
My question is simple: How can I tell, from the VIN, if a specific model is really the Performance model? Is it possible? If so what should I look for? If not what can I check in person to make this determination? I'd prefer to know this information from the VIN in order to save a wasted trip looking at something that's not the Performance version.
I'm also considering the Long Range as I feel I may benefit more from the added range compared to the performance. But I really like the idea of the Performance (which I believe has better braking and better handling). If you'd like to offer thoughts on this they'd be welcome.
Thanks!