Genuine question, but some may not like me asking depending on the reality...
Too early to have anything specific on the table, but a number of threads
such as Model 3 vs Civic and other sources is making me think about long term ownership of Tesla vehicles, in particular Model 3 that I have on order.
I normally keep my cars for a very long time. The family car that Model 3 is replacing is 12+ years old, and still young at 150k miles apart from couple of springs, 12v battery, fuel pump, fuel injectors [recall], parking sensor [warranty but recurring theme], lazy air con and proper servicing. My previous car was 14+ years old and apart from a 12v battery, blocked windscreen washer and frayed brake light wire, didn't need anything doing to it other than the scheduled services. I am sure that my current car will not fare so well, but thats another story.
So in general, cars are getting more complex and reliant on non user serviceable parts. Long gone are the days of me doing 100% of the work needed to keep car on road, including full mechanical rebuilds and quite a bit of body work - welding never up to much...
Based upon real world experiences with older models, service trips etc rather than car is designed to last 1 million miles (which is very different to lasting 200k miles and 20 years)
, what are peoples thoughts on expecting a Model 3 to still being a usable car by the time it gets to 15 years old? Yes, mechanically it should be relatively simple compared to a more traditional car and I'm fairly confident on battery. But on other hand, so much relies on tech and Tesla themselves.
Stories of cars becoming unrepairable/scrap due to replacement electronic parts not being available not long after it runs out of warranty does not fill me with optimism. But my options are limited in the 300+ mile BEV category. Outright purchase, rather than lease etc. so we don't have the option on swapping every 3 or 4 years.