Current owners of 40 kWh configuration

[gaswalla]

@tdvo it's a new world... folks want their student loans forgiven while folks that worked hard and paid them off over years watch in disbelief... same here, folks paid for the upgrades and wondering why folks now feel it's supposed to be free

 

[BK60]

Hey MS 40 kwh owners, I'm curious if any of you have ever purchased on considered purchasing a model 3? Having an older S and hearing lots of horror stories about sudden battery or DU failure, it's got me thinking more about reliability and whether a model 3, preferably still with at least a few years worth of warranty, would be the safer route. I'm starting to see some pretty decent deals on M3s in the high teens. Much more range and supercharging in addition to a more reliable battery are awesome too. I just imagine how my S battery could go at any time and then I'm really in the hole financially, having to either sell it for parts or fork over $15k to keep an old car on the road. I would definitely rather switch to a M3 before this happens as I'm not excited about putting so much money in an old car (would rather use that money for a 4-5 year old M3).

I will say that I am torn on whether I like the 3 or S better, as they both do some things better than the other. I would miss some things about the S like the cargo space, dash display, and free unlimited connectivity.

 

[Andy Black]

I have 2013 MS40 (paid for the battery upgrade to 60) and bought a Model 3. But, that’s my wife’s car and not a replacement for my S. I plan on driving my S until Tesla no longer makes parts for it. I work from home full time now and no way can justify the money on a new S (or M3 for that matter) to drive a few miles down the road to the gym and back…..

 

[BK60]

I have 2013 MS40 (paid for the battery upgrade to 60) and bought a Model 3. But, that’s my wife’s car and not a replacement for my S. I plan on driving my S until Tesla no longer makes parts for it. I work from home full time now and no way can justify the money on a new S (or M3 for that matter) to drive a few miles down the road to the gym and back…..

How do you like the 3? I'm strongly considering it since they tend to be more reliable and I'd gain significant range and ability to supercharge. I've seen some very good deals (for example just saw a 2022 long range dual motor at $20k with 100k miles - I know, it was a rental). The S rides so nicely though, so I'm torn because a part of me is already attached to it even though I've only had it 4 months. Risk mitigation is a big part of it with the old S being out of warranty.

 

[Andy Black]

I like our M3. Overall fit and finish is better than my MS. But, my MS is a quieter and smoother ride. I don’t care for how they basically shrunk down a MS. Proportions just look a bit off to me. Aside from that, great car. My wife’s favorite car she’s ever driven.