I have been looking to purchase a Model 3 from the time they were launched and specifically looking at a used M3P now that prices are a bit more attainable.
I have 2 options available:
Option 1: (Local car in AB)
2019 Model 3 Perf (Stealth)
- No FSD
- comes with 18" aero covers
- 82,000 KM
- Multi coat Red
$ 42,500 CAD (for sale locally by 3rd party dealership)
Likes:
Colour, local to me, well looked after vehicle and clean carafax.
Dislikes:
Performance car with base wheels (understand these are better for winter, but I would like to have a nice set of wheels for summer)
Price is slightly higher and dealer won't budge.
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Option 2: Buy car in Ontario and drive ~44 hours back to AB
2019 Model 3 Performance
- FSD computer
- 2 sets of wheels
- 60,000 KM
- White exterior (Private Sale)
Likes
- 2 sets of wheels including the original perf wheels. Has 19" winter wheels installed at the moment. FSD computer. Lower mileage
Dislikes
Clean carfax but had $7k in body parts replaced because of paint splatter.
44 hour drive back
$39,900 CAD (potential wiggle room on price)
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Concerns
1) On paper, option 2 seems better to me but I have not seen it and won't be able to inspect it until I fly down to Ontario and take a look.
I have never owned an EV before. Am I being naive to think it will be manageable to fly down to a different province and purchase an EV and drive back 44 hours in the middle of winter?
2) Warranty is expired on both cars. This will be my most expensive vehicle purchase. I am a bit concerned that I may spend all this money and and sometihing on the car may fail out of warranty that would leave a foul taste (e.g. heater failure, lead acid battery, etc) leaving me stranded in winter.
3) Any recommendations on what you would do to get the car checked from 4,000KM away? I understand that I can give the VIN number to Tesla and they can run a diagnostic report on the car remotely but I find the report to be lacking detail.
Anyone been in a similar situation and any advice / recommendations? Do's and Dont's?
Thanks in advance.
I have 2 options available:
Option 1: (Local car in AB)
2019 Model 3 Perf (Stealth)
- No FSD
- comes with 18" aero covers
- 82,000 KM
- Multi coat Red
$ 42,500 CAD (for sale locally by 3rd party dealership)
Likes:
Colour, local to me, well looked after vehicle and clean carafax.
Dislikes:
Performance car with base wheels (understand these are better for winter, but I would like to have a nice set of wheels for summer)
Price is slightly higher and dealer won't budge.
====================================================
Option 2: Buy car in Ontario and drive ~44 hours back to AB
2019 Model 3 Performance
- FSD computer
- 2 sets of wheels
- 60,000 KM
- White exterior (Private Sale)
Likes
- 2 sets of wheels including the original perf wheels. Has 19" winter wheels installed at the moment. FSD computer. Lower mileage
Dislikes
Clean carfax but had $7k in body parts replaced because of paint splatter.
44 hour drive back
$39,900 CAD (potential wiggle room on price)
=======================================================
Concerns
1) On paper, option 2 seems better to me but I have not seen it and won't be able to inspect it until I fly down to Ontario and take a look.
I have never owned an EV before. Am I being naive to think it will be manageable to fly down to a different province and purchase an EV and drive back 44 hours in the middle of winter?
2) Warranty is expired on both cars. This will be my most expensive vehicle purchase. I am a bit concerned that I may spend all this money and and sometihing on the car may fail out of warranty that would leave a foul taste (e.g. heater failure, lead acid battery, etc) leaving me stranded in winter.
3) Any recommendations on what you would do to get the car checked from 4,000KM away? I understand that I can give the VIN number to Tesla and they can run a diagnostic report on the car remotely but I find the report to be lacking detail.
Anyone been in a similar situation and any advice / recommendations? Do's and Dont's?
Thanks in advance.