Hey guys, been lurking here for a while and have had quite a few questions answered by searching around, but wanted to get a few direct responses from the community.
I’m gearing up to buy a pre-owned MS this summer when I make my final payment on my ICE. To put it simply, which iteration (year or whatever) would you recommend on an out the door 50k budget—ideally 45k.
Current prices suggest I could get a well equipped ‘16 85D. Anything particular to look out for with this one or better suggestions?
A few other questions:
1) while im leaning that way, how strongly would you recommend the Dual motor? The wife will be driving often and she’s never had a rear wheel drive vehicle. I’m a little concerned about her on the wet roads with such a torqy vehicle. Does the traction control make the 2WD car safe enough in wet conditions? Am I over thinking it? Should I just save the money and forgo the D?
2) I know there are some well known issues on some models—drive bearings or something. Is there a way to know which models sold used by Tesla have all these issues addressed?
3) I barely put 10k mi per year on a car, what would be your strategy regarding the warranties considering year model, mileage, etc.?
4) For long term (I.e keeping well beyond warranty) would you forgo the sunroof for potential leaks down the road.
5) for those with kids how well do you find that a rear facing car-seat fits behind the front seats. Drives me nuts that i can’t have my seat in a comfortable position in my wife’s 50k SUV.
6) I have seen a lot of mixed reviews of buying used directly from Tesla. While I’m not opposed to buying from third party, not having a warranty on a 50k car is not an option for me. Any comments on the used market?
7) Autopilot. Uhh, yes I want this but it seems there are a lot of iterations and updates. It’s pretty confusing. Is “autopilot with convenience features” what I’m looking for when shopping Tesla’s used website.
Thanks guys. I know the sales people at Tesla could answer many of these questions, but I like to be armed with knowledge before I talk to salespersons.
I’m gearing up to buy a pre-owned MS this summer when I make my final payment on my ICE. To put it simply, which iteration (year or whatever) would you recommend on an out the door 50k budget—ideally 45k.
Current prices suggest I could get a well equipped ‘16 85D. Anything particular to look out for with this one or better suggestions?
A few other questions:
1) while im leaning that way, how strongly would you recommend the Dual motor? The wife will be driving often and she’s never had a rear wheel drive vehicle. I’m a little concerned about her on the wet roads with such a torqy vehicle. Does the traction control make the 2WD car safe enough in wet conditions? Am I over thinking it? Should I just save the money and forgo the D?
2) I know there are some well known issues on some models—drive bearings or something. Is there a way to know which models sold used by Tesla have all these issues addressed?
3) I barely put 10k mi per year on a car, what would be your strategy regarding the warranties considering year model, mileage, etc.?
4) For long term (I.e keeping well beyond warranty) would you forgo the sunroof for potential leaks down the road.
5) for those with kids how well do you find that a rear facing car-seat fits behind the front seats. Drives me nuts that i can’t have my seat in a comfortable position in my wife’s 50k SUV.
6) I have seen a lot of mixed reviews of buying used directly from Tesla. While I’m not opposed to buying from third party, not having a warranty on a 50k car is not an option for me. Any comments on the used market?
7) Autopilot. Uhh, yes I want this but it seems there are a lot of iterations and updates. It’s pretty confusing. Is “autopilot with convenience features” what I’m looking for when shopping Tesla’s used website.
Thanks guys. I know the sales people at Tesla could answer many of these questions, but I like to be armed with knowledge before I talk to salespersons.