My apologies to some of you who have seen a similar post by me in the Ski Rack thread.
My lease is up in 6 months and I am trying to decide which vehicle to get as a replacement. My choice is either a 75D or 100D. P is not a consideration. Too expensive and absolutely no need.
Tesla reached out to me a couple of days ago, saying they would waive the remainder of my lease payments if I re-sign with them now for a new Model S. They only gave me a few days to decide. The advantage to me re-signing now is that 1) I will likely go over my mileage limit by the end, and 2) I can still make the full federal EV tax credit still. The disadvantage, as is always the case, I may miss out on any refreshes that could be coming. The way Tesla works, that is always a surprise.
I am currently driving an 85D, and previously had a P85. Range is sometimes an issue for me, but not often. I do make about 5 or 6 trips from LA to Mammoth when more range would certainly be pleasant.
Here is my dilemma:
First, while I prefer the look and feel of the all-glass roof, I benefit from the panoramic sunroof for application of my ski rack, that remains attached from December through April. Otherwise, I rarely open the roof, with my classic Buick serving as my convertible.
I can get a new 75D, customized with all the options I want, for about $200 less/mo than I am paying now. Not too shabby. I would get almost the same performance as my 2016 85D, sacrificing just a tiny bit of range (272 peak with my 85D, to 259 with the 75D).
Alternatively, I could upgrade to a 100D. Sweet ride for sure! Tesla has offered me an inventory 100D for pretty much the same payment as I am currently making for my 85D. It is the color I want. The downside: no sunroof, and no premium package (audio). The increased range is significant, making my road trips quite a bit more friendly.
So, do I stay with the same monthly payment with a better car, and sacrifice the panorama and audio? How sucky is the standard audio now anyway? In 2013, it was pretty awful.
On ski trips, if I want to take 4 people, I would have to cram in 2 people in the back with the one seat folded down. I am discussing ski rack options in this thread.
I know, #1stworldproblems…
Thanks in advance for your comments.
My lease is up in 6 months and I am trying to decide which vehicle to get as a replacement. My choice is either a 75D or 100D. P is not a consideration. Too expensive and absolutely no need.
Tesla reached out to me a couple of days ago, saying they would waive the remainder of my lease payments if I re-sign with them now for a new Model S. They only gave me a few days to decide. The advantage to me re-signing now is that 1) I will likely go over my mileage limit by the end, and 2) I can still make the full federal EV tax credit still. The disadvantage, as is always the case, I may miss out on any refreshes that could be coming. The way Tesla works, that is always a surprise.
I am currently driving an 85D, and previously had a P85. Range is sometimes an issue for me, but not often. I do make about 5 or 6 trips from LA to Mammoth when more range would certainly be pleasant.
Here is my dilemma:
First, while I prefer the look and feel of the all-glass roof, I benefit from the panoramic sunroof for application of my ski rack, that remains attached from December through April. Otherwise, I rarely open the roof, with my classic Buick serving as my convertible.
I can get a new 75D, customized with all the options I want, for about $200 less/mo than I am paying now. Not too shabby. I would get almost the same performance as my 2016 85D, sacrificing just a tiny bit of range (272 peak with my 85D, to 259 with the 75D).
Alternatively, I could upgrade to a 100D. Sweet ride for sure! Tesla has offered me an inventory 100D for pretty much the same payment as I am currently making for my 85D. It is the color I want. The downside: no sunroof, and no premium package (audio). The increased range is significant, making my road trips quite a bit more friendly.
So, do I stay with the same monthly payment with a better car, and sacrifice the panorama and audio? How sucky is the standard audio now anyway? In 2013, it was pretty awful.
On ski trips, if I want to take 4 people, I would have to cram in 2 people in the back with the one seat folded down. I am discussing ski rack options in this thread.
I know, #1stworldproblems…
Thanks in advance for your comments.