Moderator comment - thread renamed for clarity from "Model 3 and AP/EAP"
Hey everyone!
I've been lurking on here for a couple of years, time we'll spent convincing my wife we need a Tesla She is now almost onboard, hence I have my old ICE car for sale and I'm looking at the best Tesla for me and what options are available to finance the purchase. I had looked at the EST loan before, back then it was £35k for new cars only - and from memory the eligible cars included the Model S. It has since seen a drop in the new car loan amount to £28k (still good), but also the introduction of a used EV loan of up to £20k. Unfortunately this £20k is the maximum allowed value of the car, so you can't 'top up' the loan with an extra £15k for example.to buy a used EV for £35k. What is also surprising is that the Model S does not feature as an eligible model whatsoever.
I am keen on either a Model S 75D and upwards or a Model 3 LR or Performance. The Model 3 LR new would qualify for the loan, so that is tempting - but used prices are really starting to come down, to the point I'd consider financing another way. So I've got a couple of questions, maybe some helpful forum members could offer some insight?
1. How do you differentiate between an LR standard, and LR with Acceleration Boost, an LR with Performance Upgrade, and a genuine Model 3 Performance?
2. Is there an easy way to tell if a used Model 3 has EAP? Looks like on the new ones it is a cost option of £3k, but I'm sure features like Auto Summon were standard before?
3. How have people with young kids found the Model 3? Does the interior hold up ok? Is there enough space? I've a 2 year-old and 5 year-old (3 and 6 respectively in a couple months), so no buggy anymore, but they still have a fair amount of stuff
Appreciate any advice, guidance, and hearing of the experience of others.
Cheers,
John
Hey everyone!
I've been lurking on here for a couple of years, time we'll spent convincing my wife we need a Tesla She is now almost onboard, hence I have my old ICE car for sale and I'm looking at the best Tesla for me and what options are available to finance the purchase. I had looked at the EST loan before, back then it was £35k for new cars only - and from memory the eligible cars included the Model S. It has since seen a drop in the new car loan amount to £28k (still good), but also the introduction of a used EV loan of up to £20k. Unfortunately this £20k is the maximum allowed value of the car, so you can't 'top up' the loan with an extra £15k for example.to buy a used EV for £35k. What is also surprising is that the Model S does not feature as an eligible model whatsoever.
I am keen on either a Model S 75D and upwards or a Model 3 LR or Performance. The Model 3 LR new would qualify for the loan, so that is tempting - but used prices are really starting to come down, to the point I'd consider financing another way. So I've got a couple of questions, maybe some helpful forum members could offer some insight?
1. How do you differentiate between an LR standard, and LR with Acceleration Boost, an LR with Performance Upgrade, and a genuine Model 3 Performance?
2. Is there an easy way to tell if a used Model 3 has EAP? Looks like on the new ones it is a cost option of £3k, but I'm sure features like Auto Summon were standard before?
3. How have people with young kids found the Model 3? Does the interior hold up ok? Is there enough space? I've a 2 year-old and 5 year-old (3 and 6 respectively in a couple months), so no buggy anymore, but they still have a fair amount of stuff
Appreciate any advice, guidance, and hearing of the experience of others.
Cheers,
John
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