OlderThanDirt
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Looking for advice - should I:
1. Purchase a August 2023 demo Model S LR (is quality more known for demos because service has worked out any issues?)
2. Buy a 2024 Model S LR and hope the EPA issues clear in time to transfer FSD by the end of March
3. Pony up for a 2024 Model S Plaid (are there more reliability concerns with Plaid?)
Range is valuable to me because I live in a cold climate and have a long commute. I also value quality / no problems.
I have a 2018 Model S 100D that I LOVE.
Thank you for your thoughts!
Regarding your range concerns any of the models you have listed will likely meet or exceed the range of your 100D. The Palladium's are just more efficient. Our experience is that they much quieter also.
You probably have checked the Model S inventory for the Twin Cities area so you have some choices. As has been mentioned go the Tesla store you normally deal with and talk a person. As long you have placed your order before the deadline you should be fine. We have a FUSC transfer still intact since November of last year...
It appears that Eden Prairie is the only store not showing a Model S inventory but they are undergoing a major renovation. The other three do have inventory with Rogers having the most demo cars it seems. We plan to be in the Twin Cities next weekend to check out how many none inventory Model S are waiting the EPA certification paper work. I suspect one of them may be ours???