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Upgrading from LR 3 to S 75

Discussion in 'Model S: Ordering, Production, Delivery' started by jpk195, Dec 28, 2020.

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    Update - I ordered a 2016.5 90D last Saturday, and should be taking delivery in a week or so. Will post an update on that. Thanks to everyone for info and advice. Overall I've realized the S is just a different car than my 3, and leaned into to the things that set it apart from the 3.

    50k miles, Silver, AP1, grey next-gen seats, black headliner, air suspension, turbines.
    Every option package except sub-zero.

    Can't wait. Just keep searching for reviews and pictures of this configuration. Looks like it will be amazing.
     
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    Mind me asking how much you paid and why you decided on a AP1 vs 2 with the minimal price difference it is seeming for some FSD cars?
     
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    Paid 41k plus shipping. I haven’t been following since, but FSD 90Ds with similar options were generally closer to 50k.

    Only generally found 75s with FSD at that prices point.
     
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    I actually sold my model 3 LR RWD in the last summer of 2020 and got a 2017 model s 75 RWD used from Tesla in the fall. I waffled a bit and almost went with the Y BUT the S had the most “value” for me. I miss a few things about the 3 but overall I am happy with the S. The disadvantages were less range, less efficient and bigger car. The upside were better interior and exterior (to me), lower car payment and I got the 4 year CPO used warranty before they changed it to 1 year as well as FSD. As stated above it appears they have disconnected FSD on some cars. I do believe the 75 is the best “value” S as you can get it around 40K with FSD and many are uncorked (mine was). I can say I like the S more than my 2018 LR RWD 3. As with each person and their own preferences and styles, YMMV.
     
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    I owned 12/17 S75D AP2.5 Air MCU1. I loved that car but recently replaced it with LR MY and 21M3 LR. I would not recommend that S today - trust me. The Y is better in every regard down to the windshield washers (even your M3) and Y has more back seat room and comfort than the S according to my two six foot teenagers and 5/3 11 YO daughter in the back seat at the same time. If you wait for 7k fed tax credit the LR Y new is 40k
     
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    To each their own - I just like the S. I’ll consider the Y in a few years after range improves (or I can get one preowned). The 7k as “savings” is far from a sure thing, but the current version being significantly improved in a year or two is basically guaranteed.

    Still waiting on delivery for the S (delayed shipping from Texas) but can’t wait to pick it up next week.
     
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    Good to hear - congrats. Also coming from a LR RWD 3 and agree 75 is the value option, but wanted to keep range relatively on par and stay near 40k. I’m happy with base autopilot on the 3, so I think AP 1 will be fine. FSD is great but I like driving. I think this will be a 3-4 year car, so hopefully FSD will be fully baked by the time we get a new one.
     

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