Hi,
I'm a new user here. I have a Nissan Leaf and am considering a Tesla that qualifies for the used ev credit (I'm fixated on getting that government money). What I'm finding here in ATL is that for under 25k, I can get a 2017 75d - 90d with 125k miles and up. If I drop back to a 2015 85kwh, those are just over 20k. Periodically I will see earlier 2012 and 2013 P85 for maybe 13k but 200k miles on the odometer. On the one hand, I lean towards the newer models, but I'm hesitant to spend close to 20k for a 9 year old car with triple digit mileage. When I look at the older models, I think, for about 10k less, I'm saving a good chunk of what a battery replacement would cost (and presumably those models are closer to needing a replacement). And if the whole thing goes south, well I'm out 13k not 20.
The only specific concern I'm aware of with the oldest models is the battery protection, but I think Tesla rectified that. Most of my driving is local and very little fast charging.
Are there any other concerns about quality, etc on the earliest MS vehicles?
Thanks in advance!
Jon
I'm a new user here. I have a Nissan Leaf and am considering a Tesla that qualifies for the used ev credit (I'm fixated on getting that government money). What I'm finding here in ATL is that for under 25k, I can get a 2017 75d - 90d with 125k miles and up. If I drop back to a 2015 85kwh, those are just over 20k. Periodically I will see earlier 2012 and 2013 P85 for maybe 13k but 200k miles on the odometer. On the one hand, I lean towards the newer models, but I'm hesitant to spend close to 20k for a 9 year old car with triple digit mileage. When I look at the older models, I think, for about 10k less, I'm saving a good chunk of what a battery replacement would cost (and presumably those models are closer to needing a replacement). And if the whole thing goes south, well I'm out 13k not 20.
The only specific concern I'm aware of with the oldest models is the battery protection, but I think Tesla rectified that. Most of my driving is local and very little fast charging.
Are there any other concerns about quality, etc on the earliest MS vehicles?
Thanks in advance!
Jon