Hello all,
I am currently driving a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic (I have been driving only AWD since 2011). I am from Montreal, Quebec and the average temperature is about -10C degree through out winter (and the winter is kinda long here).
I was about to finance a 2017 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG Coupe (48100km mileage) for about $930/month with $4700CAD cash down (value of $48800 + 15% tax). However, I have decided to test drive both the 2020 Tesla Model 3 SR+ and LR AWD. I fell in love with the LR AWD immediately. My heart is with C43, my mind is thinking about M3 LR AWD, and logic says to go with M3 SP+!!!
Here's why:
I get $13,000 cash incentive from Quebec ($8000) and Federal Gov ($5000) only if I go with the M3 SP+. The LR AWD is only eligible for the provincial rebate of $8000 and the price is about $10,000 more than SR+ here. (that's $15,000 more than LR AWD)
I liked the speakers on LR AWD, extra features like fast charging, etc...,the 520km range is a peace of mind (way more than my daily commute/out of town needs), and lastly I think it will end up having a better resale value than the SR+ as you will be seeing more used SR+ for sale than the LR AWD in the market in few years.
I don't know why It feels like going with SR+ is not a good decision but when I see the savings (incentives) I feel like I must go with it. Partly, it could be due to unfamiliarity with living with the electric cars and partly because of coming from Mercedes to Tesla, the SP+ range and features doesn't justify its price. The LR AWD is more attractive.
Sorry for a long post, I really need your help as daily Tesla drivers to tell me what would you have done if you were in the same situation as me.
Would you go for SR+ to save money and maybe in 1,2 years switch to a better Tesla/any other exciting cars? OR would you go for LR AWD and keep that for at least the next 4,5 years?
My lease ends in March, and I need to order my Tesla by the end of the week to get the car delivered by then. I'd appreciate your opinions on this and thank you all in advance!
Cheers
I am currently driving a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic (I have been driving only AWD since 2011). I am from Montreal, Quebec and the average temperature is about -10C degree through out winter (and the winter is kinda long here).
I was about to finance a 2017 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG Coupe (48100km mileage) for about $930/month with $4700CAD cash down (value of $48800 + 15% tax). However, I have decided to test drive both the 2020 Tesla Model 3 SR+ and LR AWD. I fell in love with the LR AWD immediately. My heart is with C43, my mind is thinking about M3 LR AWD, and logic says to go with M3 SP+!!!
Here's why:
I get $13,000 cash incentive from Quebec ($8000) and Federal Gov ($5000) only if I go with the M3 SP+. The LR AWD is only eligible for the provincial rebate of $8000 and the price is about $10,000 more than SR+ here. (that's $15,000 more than LR AWD)
I liked the speakers on LR AWD, extra features like fast charging, etc...,the 520km range is a peace of mind (way more than my daily commute/out of town needs), and lastly I think it will end up having a better resale value than the SR+ as you will be seeing more used SR+ for sale than the LR AWD in the market in few years.
I don't know why It feels like going with SR+ is not a good decision but when I see the savings (incentives) I feel like I must go with it. Partly, it could be due to unfamiliarity with living with the electric cars and partly because of coming from Mercedes to Tesla, the SP+ range and features doesn't justify its price. The LR AWD is more attractive.
Sorry for a long post, I really need your help as daily Tesla drivers to tell me what would you have done if you were in the same situation as me.
Would you go for SR+ to save money and maybe in 1,2 years switch to a better Tesla/any other exciting cars? OR would you go for LR AWD and keep that for at least the next 4,5 years?
My lease ends in March, and I need to order my Tesla by the end of the week to get the car delivered by then. I'd appreciate your opinions on this and thank you all in advance!
Cheers