Hey everyone,
So I'm currently coming from an Audi A5, term ends soon, and I've of course been drooling over the Model 3 as most here have ;-) Planning to put about $15k down, 72 mth finance since interest rates are so low, hoping to get rates at 2.15% like others have been saying.
I've pretty torn on the following options, was hoping I could get some perspectives here:
If I went the most frugal route and get the used performance, maybe I can wrap this all red? Do they have wraps that looks like the multi-coat red with the same color and shine? If I'm spending more on this then should I even bother or just pay a bit more for the 2021 model?
And I keep hearing heat pump issues on the new 2021 models, is that still happening?
If you guys were in my position, what would you do? And am I missing anything here like other fees on the used inventory? Do they have the same finance rates on used?
Thanks in advance! I'm sure you can tell I'm having a tough time deciding here, lol.
So I'm currently coming from an Audi A5, term ends soon, and I've of course been drooling over the Model 3 as most here have ;-) Planning to put about $15k down, 72 mth finance since interest rates are so low, hoping to get rates at 2.15% like others have been saying.
I've pretty torn on the following options, was hoping I could get some perspectives here:
- Option 1: Brand new 2021 LR (Red + White Seats) - $69k + taxes and fees - ~$860/mth
- Pros: Get all the upgrades of 2021 model, longest range
- Cons: Stock rims suck. Probably spend $2k on summer tires/rims? Lacks the features of a performance (rims, lower stance, etc).
- Option 2: Brand new 2021 Performance (Red + White Seats) $79k + taxes and fees ~$1000/mth
- Pros: Everything I want
- Cons: Price is harder to justify given that a 1 year old one can be had for 15k less...although not my fav color. Will also need to buy winter tires/rims (prolly another $2k?)
- Pros: Everything I want
- Option 3: Used 2020 Performance (Only 7k on it! Black + White seats) - $64k + taxes and fees - ~$790/mth
- Pros: Cheaper than both other options, and I get a performance model! Low mileage too!
- Cons: Doesn't have the 2021 upgrades, will need to buy winter tires/rims ($2k?), not the color I want...black is just ok IMO.
If I went the most frugal route and get the used performance, maybe I can wrap this all red? Do they have wraps that looks like the multi-coat red with the same color and shine? If I'm spending more on this then should I even bother or just pay a bit more for the 2021 model?
And I keep hearing heat pump issues on the new 2021 models, is that still happening?
If you guys were in my position, what would you do? And am I missing anything here like other fees on the used inventory? Do they have the same finance rates on used?
Thanks in advance! I'm sure you can tell I'm having a tough time deciding here, lol.