Tesla Motors Club
Hello everyone,
I have been following this forum for a few years now and I can't thank everyone enough for their contributions. A little about me, I currently drive a 2014 BMW M5 and will soon be transferring lease to another party and (hopefully) getting a TESLA! My current commute is 70 miles per day and I think carpool sticker and no gas (along with autopilot) would be extremely cool. One complexity is that I live in a condo. I finally got our HOA board to approve NEMA 14-50 instillation in my parking spot and I have a electrician over my place working on an estimate as I type. I have a few issues I can really use your help with.
1. 70D vs 85D vs p85D. I know, I know- personal preference, whatever $$$ you want to spend. Hopefully, I will be keeping this car for a while and I want to make the best decision for me. I like fast cars (hence M5). Has anyone regretted not getting 85D after getting 70D? Ideally, I would get the fastest model, but I don't think I can stomach extra $$$$ for a few seconds off 0-60. Plus I HATE 21 inch wheels and will definitely be getting 19s.
2. I think ~200 mile range between charges is fine for my needs. Do I need to get dual chargers? The guy at TESLA store recommends against it. Is getting them somewhat future proofs the car?
3. Residual Value Guarantee. Is there such a thing any more? Or has this gone away since lease was introduced? If its still around, is it worth getting for extra APR? (I can get a loan through Pen Fed at .99% APR).
4. I will try to get an inventory car. Are discounts fixed on those or can one negotiate the price?
5. I like to listen to musk is the car. Is upgraded audio worth it? Does anyone know who makes both version of the audio?
Any other tips?
Thank you guys in advance!
I have been following this forum for a few years now and I can't thank everyone enough for their contributions. A little about me, I currently drive a 2014 BMW M5 and will soon be transferring lease to another party and (hopefully) getting a TESLA! My current commute is 70 miles per day and I think carpool sticker and no gas (along with autopilot) would be extremely cool. One complexity is that I live in a condo. I finally got our HOA board to approve NEMA 14-50 instillation in my parking spot and I have a electrician over my place working on an estimate as I type. I have a few issues I can really use your help with.
1. 70D vs 85D vs p85D. I know, I know- personal preference, whatever $$$ you want to spend. Hopefully, I will be keeping this car for a while and I want to make the best decision for me. I like fast cars (hence M5). Has anyone regretted not getting 85D after getting 70D? Ideally, I would get the fastest model, but I don't think I can stomach extra $$$$ for a few seconds off 0-60. Plus I HATE 21 inch wheels and will definitely be getting 19s.
2. I think ~200 mile range between charges is fine for my needs. Do I need to get dual chargers? The guy at TESLA store recommends against it. Is getting them somewhat future proofs the car?
3. Residual Value Guarantee. Is there such a thing any more? Or has this gone away since lease was introduced? If its still around, is it worth getting for extra APR? (I can get a loan through Pen Fed at .99% APR).
4. I will try to get an inventory car. Are discounts fixed on those or can one negotiate the price?
5. I like to listen to musk is the car. Is upgraded audio worth it? Does anyone know who makes both version of the audio?
Any other tips?
Thank you guys in advance!