Used '21 M3 Standard Range+ w/ 26k miles or '22 M3 Long Range w/ 49k miles?

[tcnj12]

Trying to decide between a 2021 M3 Standard range and 2022 M3 Long Range where the LR has ~23k more miles on it.

These are used from Tesla and the 2022 is only slightly more expensive. I do mostly short city driving so I'm not sure if the extra range is needed/worth it, especially with the difference in miles on the cars, but I've also read that the LR drives nicer, has a better sound system, etc.

Any advice? Thanks!

 

[Technokrat]

LR does have better sound system(I believe 2 or 4 extra speakers and a woofer which are missing in SR) and is quicker, as for which one you can’t go wrong with either it’s purely your decision. Only time I would strongly recommend LR with AWD is if you are in one of the colder regions which gets snow

 

[Owner4523]

LR does have better sound system(I believe 2 or 4 extra speakers and a woofer which are missing in SR) and is quicker, as for which one you can’t go wrong with either it’s purely your decision. Only time I would strongly recommend LR with AWD is if you are in one of the colder regions which gets snow

I have a standard range and only charge it to 50% most days and don't even use the range I have now. I have taken the car cross country and enjoyed stopping every 2-3 hours to charge and get out of the car.

 

[El joe]

LR has much more range if/when it’s needed, better sound system, faster, AWD, and more. The rule of thumb I’ve always gone by is to buy as much range as you can afford, so I’m in on the LR.

 

[Owner4523]

LR has much more range if/when it’s needed, better sound system, faster, AWD, and more. The rule of thumb I’ve always gone by is to buy as much range as you can afford, so I’m in on the LR.

I have the 2023 Model Y Standard range with AWD, better sound system and dual motor. Due to our income we didn't qualify for the tax rebate and so I saved money and got a great car. Range is mostly hype for most people. The average person doesn't go any near what the standard range offers in a day. Also. I would bet most people only do a few (if any) road trips a year. I think the long range is great, but I also think of the deal is good, the standard range is more than enough for almost everyone's needs.

 

[evrepair]

I would avoid pre-2022 std range. 2022 and newer LFP cars are great, but the older ones have less range and fewer features. And unlike the newer ones, they can’t be changed for to 100% regularly.

I would get the newer long range even if it has more miles.

 

[Owner4523]

I would avoid pre-2022 std range. 2022 and newer LFP cars are great, but the older ones have less range and fewer features. And unlike the newer ones, they can’t be changed for to 100% regularly.

I would get the newer long range even if it has more miles.

This isn't true, any Tesla can be charged to 100%.

 

[evrepair]

regularly -> daily

 

[Technokrat]

I have the 2023 Model Y Standard range with AWD, better sound system and dual motor. Due to our income we didn't qualify for the tax rebate and so I saved money and got a great car. Range is mostly hype for most people. The average person doesn't go any near what the standard range offers in a day. Also. I would bet most people only do a few (if any) road trips a year. I think the long range is great, but I also think of the deal is good, the standard range is more than enough for almost everyone's needs.

Standard range with AwD in 2023? I thought this combo was only in pre 2022 days before the price cut and that too mostly on M3.

 

[Owner4523]

Standard range with AwD in 2023? I thought this combo was only in pre 2022 days before the price cut and that too mostly on M3.(

I have a 2023 Model Y AWD.

 

[beachsideev]

Id get the lr.

 

[Technokrat]

I have a 2023 Model Y AWD.

LoL that’s a Long Range model and not standard range. Please don’t confuse the OP. You have been advocating standard range model on the basis of owning a long range model

 

[dandiggz]

Also keep in mind that 2022's and up have the new AMD Ryzen chip. The 2021 does not.

 

[Owner4523]

LoL that’s a Long Range model and not standard range. Please don’t confuse the OP. You have been advocating standard range model on the basis of owning a long range model

You are the one who is confused. I have a 2023 Y AWD standard range with dual
Motor and premium sound. It was a car sold last year.

 

[Gasaraki]

LR. 20,000 more miles is nothing. The LR has so many more stuff.

 

[AZAV8R]

Another vote for the LR. I have a '20 M3LR. The sound system alone would be worth it for me. The car being way quicker is a bonus. YMMV.

 

[Owner4523]

Another vote for the LR. I have a '20 M3LR. The sound system alone would be worth it for me. The car being way quicker is a bonus. YMMV.

I have a standard range with premium sound.

 

[Owner4523]

LR. 20,000 more miles is nothing. The LR has so many more stuff.

It depends on the year, my 2023 SR MY has AWD, dual motors and the premium sound system.

 

[Technokrat]

It depends on the year, my 2023 SR MY has AWD, dual motors and the premium sound system.

Not sure if you have realized this but this thread is about M3 not sure why you keep responding with your experiences of a non standard MY