Got a 2019 Model 3 Long Range AWD with Accel Boost and FSD, Blue, 15k miles, good shape. Tesla said it's a 43k trade in; I owe 35k on it, 4 years left on a 6 year loan. Car payment $750 a month.
So I've been debating selling my Tesla Model 3 or trading it in for something with more space. I'd like to have something that can fit more stuff on road trips. Right now I've got a 1 year old kid, and between the car seat and the stroller, long road trips (I drive 500 miles and stay ~10 days to see family) are tight in space. Also things like going to the airport for long trips (go overseas to see family for 2-3 weeks every year) is tough to fit all the stuff. It's also inconvenient to do outdoor stuff in the Model 3 (camping and bicycles). It's fine for a day trip, and if I have a second kid it would be fine for that.
So basically my Model 3 is close to maxed out now in the scenario where it needs the most space. But I don't really need a new car. The other two cars in the household are a 2019 Mustang and a 2002 Miata. The Mustang is a lease that's up in a year but I kind of want more space sooner for summer activities.
Right now I'm between going Model Y, keeping what I have for a while, and getting a minivan (probably a buy or lease a new Pacifica). I can get a Pacifica hybrid for dirt cheap, like a loaded one for 40k then the $7500 tax credit. You lose Stow 'n' Go 2nd row but I don't think that's strictly necessary. I test drove one and it's pretty meh to drive. The AWD non hybrids drive much better but are a lot more expensive in terms of course fuel cost but also far fewer incentives/credits. I'm not concerned about the "image" of a minivan. It's all about practicality, but of course a Model 3 is way more fun to drive.
The Model Y is probably the most expensive choice up front, although depreciation will be better. I spec'd out the one I would want and it's a Red LR AWD with tow hitch, white interior, base wheels and 7 seat interior. They are so backlogged on orders though, it says 5-8 weeks for delivery. In 2019 I ordered my Model 3 in late April and got it in 2 weeks (not sure what the delivery estimate was though). They had a $3500 tax credit that year.
I've also thought of a used minivan for occasional use. I can get a decent condition Caravan or Town and Country for $10k with well under 100k miles. It just gets to be a pain having 4 cars to shuffle around. I've got a 2 car garage and a 2 car wide driveway, so it's possible to do so.
So I've been debating selling my Tesla Model 3 or trading it in for something with more space. I'd like to have something that can fit more stuff on road trips. Right now I've got a 1 year old kid, and between the car seat and the stroller, long road trips (I drive 500 miles and stay ~10 days to see family) are tight in space. Also things like going to the airport for long trips (go overseas to see family for 2-3 weeks every year) is tough to fit all the stuff. It's also inconvenient to do outdoor stuff in the Model 3 (camping and bicycles). It's fine for a day trip, and if I have a second kid it would be fine for that.
So basically my Model 3 is close to maxed out now in the scenario where it needs the most space. But I don't really need a new car. The other two cars in the household are a 2019 Mustang and a 2002 Miata. The Mustang is a lease that's up in a year but I kind of want more space sooner for summer activities.
Right now I'm between going Model Y, keeping what I have for a while, and getting a minivan (probably a buy or lease a new Pacifica). I can get a Pacifica hybrid for dirt cheap, like a loaded one for 40k then the $7500 tax credit. You lose Stow 'n' Go 2nd row but I don't think that's strictly necessary. I test drove one and it's pretty meh to drive. The AWD non hybrids drive much better but are a lot more expensive in terms of course fuel cost but also far fewer incentives/credits. I'm not concerned about the "image" of a minivan. It's all about practicality, but of course a Model 3 is way more fun to drive.
The Model Y is probably the most expensive choice up front, although depreciation will be better. I spec'd out the one I would want and it's a Red LR AWD with tow hitch, white interior, base wheels and 7 seat interior. They are so backlogged on orders though, it says 5-8 weeks for delivery. In 2019 I ordered my Model 3 in late April and got it in 2 weeks (not sure what the delivery estimate was though). They had a $3500 tax credit that year.
I've also thought of a used minivan for occasional use. I can get a decent condition Caravan or Town and Country for $10k with well under 100k miles. It just gets to be a pain having 4 cars to shuffle around. I've got a 2 car garage and a 2 car wide driveway, so it's possible to do so.
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