Please help rate this deal on 2016 S90D - $36K

[francis_a]

Since we just ordered a 2023 M3P, looking to replace our 2019 M3 LR RWD with a Model S for longer trips and more cargo space.

Got my eyes on this one:
- 2016 90D
- 63.5K
- 10/16 build
- FSD both h/w and s/w
- MCU1
- Premium interior
- Premium Connectivity
- All Glass Panoramic Roof
- Price: US$36,000

Thanks!

 

[byeLT4]

I voted pass. My reasoning was using it for longer trips and being an older S it will charge slower and cost you time. If the extra time won't be a bother for you then I'd be willing to consider it. No doubt you'll get more space in it!

 

[TLLMRRJ]

Model Y?

 

[Npate2]

I ended up getting a deal about 2 months ago on a Nov build 2016 Model S 90D with all of the following + MCU2 and smart air suspension for 31k. It was a good deal so I had to fly across country to go get it but I ended up passing on it after much thought. I passed because prices seem to keep decreasing quickly and the slower charging (as noted earlier) was something I took into consideration. I figured if I can wait 5 months, with a little extra money I could get a much newer car with newer tech. Feel free to contact me though, as I have researched many things about the car you are looking at!

 

[francis_a]

I voted pass. My reasoning was using it for longer trips and being an older S it will charge slower and cost you time. If the extra time won't be a bother for you then I'd be willing to consider it. No doubt you'll get more space in it!

Thanks. After being spoiled with faster charging with the 2019 M3, that was big deciding factor.

 

[francis_a]

Model Y?

Yeah, I am considering the MY but prices for used ones are still up there and most are beyond my budget after order a new M3P.

 

[francis_a]

I ended up getting a deal about 2 months ago on a Nov build 2016 Model S 90D with all of the following + MCU2 and smart air suspension for 31k. It was a good deal so I had to fly across country to go get it but I ended up passing on it after much thought. I passed because prices seem to keep decreasing quickly and the slower charging (as noted earlier) was something I took into consideration. I figured if I can wait 5 months, with a little extra money I could get a much newer car with newer tech. Feel free to contact me though, as I have researched many things about the car you are looking at!

Thanks for your insight especially since you went through the same. Since I will need to let go of my 2019 M3 to get into a new (to me) car, the value of my M3 goes down along with the other models. Guess I just need more patience.

 

[Crutonius]

It looks reasonable to me. Not a good deal but not a rip off.

I drive a similar model. The charge rate isn't a concern for me. Maybe it's not acceptable for those who drive without ever stopping. I like to take a few breaks.

 

[Npate2]

Thanks for your insight especially since you went through the same. Since I will need to let go of my 2019 M3 to get into a new (to me) car, the value of my M3 goes down along with the other models. Guess I just need more patience.

My biggest dealbreaker was the battery and drive unit being out of warranty at the end of 2024. I think I was getting a really good price for the car but didn’t know if I could swallow large costs after warranty expired. If you do end up getting it, I would recommend that the car has the V3 battery (which it probably should due to being a later production 90D).

 

[AlexP]

I just sold my 2016 Model S75 and 2016 Model X90D and ordered 2 MY AWD. Both had around 60K miles and the X had received a new battery in January 2023.

I bought both 2016's in 2018 and 2019 directly from Tesla and both had 4 year/50K mile warranty and free supercharging.

Took delivery of the first MY on 3/12 and expecting delivery of the second on 3/21. Even though is has been less than a week with the MY AWD I'm really happy with it so far.

 

[francis_a]

It looks reasonable to me. Not a good deal but not a rip off.

I drive a similar model. The charge rate isn't a concern for me. Maybe it's not acceptable for those who drive without ever stopping. I like to take a few breaks.

The slightly longer charging time doesn't really bother me. When I first traveled to FL from MA on the M3 LR, we had to stop every 2.5hrs max anyways for food and toilet breaks or just to stretch out. And I don't charge to 80% all the time, except on few cases where the next supercharger is a little farther away. But mostly to 50-60% just enough to get me to the next one.

It's the battery and DU warranty running out on me in 2024 that worries me more as @Npate2 mentioned above.

The FSD (h/w and s/w) is a big plus on this one though I need to upgrade to MCU2 to get full benefit of the dashcam and sentry.

 

[francis_a]

I just sold my 2016 Model S75 and 2016 Model X90D and ordered 2 MY AWD. Both had around 60K miles and the X had received a new battery in January 2023.

I bought both 2016's in 2018 and 2019 directly from Tesla and both had 4 year/50K mile warranty and free supercharging.

Took delivery of the first MY on 3/12 and expecting delivery of the second on 3/21. Even though is has been less than a week with the MY AWD I'm really happy with it so far.

MY is not out of the question yet but if quite a reach for me at this point. It's the space I need, short of getting an SUV.
I believe the MS has more space than the MY, no?

 

[AlexP]

I believe the MS has more space than the MY, no?

Depends... The MS may be a little bit more confortable for 5 people, but in terms of cargo I believe that the MY has more space than the MS and certainly than the 2016 MX (2nd row seats do not fold down).

 

[francis_a]

Thanks for the comments. Somebody snagged the MS that I have been watching so back to search mode