CPO 2015 85kW vs 2016 75kW

[cpobuyer]

Considering buying a CPO in SF Bay Area with a budget of ~$45k with mileage limit of 40k. The current best options seems to be:
1. 2016 75kW - 249miles range
2. 2016 85kW - 265 miles range
3. 2015 85kW - 265 range

I am also confused between dual motor and single motor. Since I am in the Bay Area, there isn't any snow and I don't plan to take the car on long trips - planning to use it mostly for commute. My preference is driving experience - particularly handling. Am I being too strict on miles, should I consider even 50k miles cars? Would appreciate the feedback and comments from this great community.

 

[LoveEV]

dual motor and single motor

The dual motors have better stability, performance, traction and grip also a little more efficiency too. 50k is nothing for that motor some have done 200,000 miles with no major issues

 

[cpobuyer]

The dual motors have better stability, performance, traction and grip also a little more efficiency too.

Interesting. Sports cars choose RWD over AWD, however, in case of Tesla, if AWD provides better stability, it means the traditional sports car concepts don't apply here?

 

[LoveEV]

Interesting. Sports cars choose RWD over AWD, however, in case of Tesla, if AWD provides better stability, it means the traditional sports car concepts don't apply here?

The Tesla RWD cars wiggle a bit when you launch them even the performance version, fun in the rain. However in the rain the AWD is like a train on tracks

 

[cpobuyer]

However in the rain the AWD is like a train on tracks

I agree. I just wished it rained more in California Considering that, its probably not a huge deal if you're driven in sunny conditions most of the time?

 

[LoveEV]

I agree. I just wished it rained more in California Considering that, its probably not a huge deal if you're driven in sunny conditions most of the time?

Yes will make not much difference apart from the fact you will need to swap out your rear tyres more frequently I had a loan P85+ recently from service it drove beautifully !

 

[No ICE]

We have both those cars in my house. I drive the 85, my wife has the 75D. Both cars are great! Her car is significantly more responsive driving experience. Her 75D does have that performance change that bumped it to 4.2 sec 0-60 time.

For what is worth I like both cars, but the 75D is slightly better in every way.

 

[shiftkenny]

I'm almost on the same boat.. Higher Mileage vs Dual Motor vs Next gen seats.... I don't know what my needs are as i never been inside a next gen seat car. I don't "need" high range but higher better. I dont "Need" dual motor lol but i hear its better! I'm going to go to a used car place to try the next gen seats since i cant go to tesla.....

 

[DIYDanCars]

I would get the newest and lowest mileage one that your budget allows. The dual motor cars are quite a bit quicker and I think resale is a little better too.

 

[Uncle Paul]

For those that enjoy spirited driving the Dual motor models give a nice advantage as the two motors talk to each other, transfering torque to the wheels most able to use it. The computer can allocate different torque depending on circumstances.

The dual motors can even offer additional range, as they can transfer torque to the motor most efficient at any given speed or slope. They can even put one motor to "sleep" if it will improve efficiency.

Rear wheel drive used to offer more fun, but with the advent of electronic controls, tail out cornering is restricted with most cars.

All this, of course goes out the window when you make price a factor. The RWD will always come in less expensively.

As others have said, mileage is not nearly as much a consideration as with gassers. With the unique OTA technology, fresh firmware can be easily updated to make your Tesla even better than the day you bring it home.