New vs used M3P?

[sabat]

I just got back feom looking at a 2018 M3P+. 34k miles, EAP, gray paint, 2 rashed wheels, tires need to be replaced. It has a few minor cosmetic issues, and has had body fixed twice, as listed on carfax. Wants $41k which is fair. But- he needs it for another 6 weeks while he waits for a Taycan.

I don’t need EAP, and I’m fine with white paint. I think I should just order a 2021 M3P for 57k. Which would you choose?

 

[augkuo]

If you can afford it, just get the new M3P. Or you can spend some more time looking/waiting for a better deal on a used one.

 

[TBrownTX]

I just got back feom looking at a 2018 M3P+. 34k miles, EAP, gray paint, 2 rashed wheels, tires need to be replaced. It has a few minor cosmetic issues, and has had body fixed twice, as listed on carfax. Wants $41k which is fair. But- he needs it for another 6 weeks while he waits for a Taycan.

I don’t need EAP, and I’m fine with white paint. I think I should just order a 2021 M3P for 57k. Which would you choose?

New one. That seems like a lot of compromises to save 16K (15K after tires), and if you are financing, you'll pay a higher rate on the used auto making it even less attractive. Not to mention the '21 has some great refresh features you'll miss out on w/ the used model 3. And finally the big drawback with buying a new car is initial value loss in the first year, but Tesla's retain their value much better than other vehicles.

Oh, and new Tesla smell.

Tim

 

[El joe]

I’d be tempted to wait. Not only are you saving quite a bit, but EAP, which is unavailable in the US, gets you about 90% of the way to FSD and is worth an extra $4k or so. I have it and love it, but probably wouldn’t spring for FSD at its current $10k price.

 

[sabat]

Thanks folks. I’m leaning toward new. I think 3yr resale would make up half of the diff, and I treat cars well. But it’s a tough call.

 

[ICEMAN316]

Definitely new

 

[sabat]

I’ve decided to get a 2021. I didn’t realize the battery pack expanded until today, that tipped it for me. Now I need to learn about the ordering process.

 

[rodhx]

I’ve decided to get a 2021. I didn’t realize the battery pack expanded until today, that tipped it for me. Now I need to learn about the ordering process.

Is that a general risk of battery pack expansion or something specific with that particular 18 m3p?

 

[sabat]

Not physical expansion, the kWh of the battery pack went up a bit in 2021. Slightly diff battery chemistry apparently.

 

[JohnnyEV]

Is that a general risk of battery pack expansion or something specific with that particular 18 m3p?

I think he was referring to the 21's having slightly bigger battery packs.

 

[PerfectNumber]

I just got back feom looking at a 2018 M3P+. 34k miles, EAP, gray paint, 2 rashed wheels, tires need to be replaced. It has a few minor cosmetic issues, and has had body fixed twice, as listed on carfax. Wants $41k which is fair. But- he needs it for another 6 weeks while he waits for a Taycan.

I don’t need EAP, and I’m fine with white paint. I think I should just order a 2021 M3P for 57k. Which would you choose?

No way no how with 34K of abuse on the ticker. Guy's buying a Taycan, I'm sure he drove the M3 sedately.

 

[Kandiru]

The market right now is ridiculous, the instant gratification culture of this land results in old cars costing as much as new ones, or more.

In 2015 I bought my 6mo old 4000mi MS for 25k below MSRP, now we looked at a lightly used MY with 3000mi for 3.5k over MSRP. The
MY proportions look like out of a cartoon, wifie will need to stick to the Odyssey as my MS is getting replaced by an M3 LR and I can wait.
As for the refresh MS, it will still feature old tech, plenty of it, and is still too big for me.