Worth upgrading from 2015 S85 to 2019 performance?

[Albade]

Hello TMC!

I have a 2015 model S 85 and that car is great! But recently, I’ve been thinking about getting the performance Model S as the price is really tempting at the moment (not to mention they recently implemented free supercharging).

My question is: Is it worth upgrading from a S85 to a model S Performance?

Thanks!

 

[Tam]

...question...

If you can afford it, then yes.

If you can't afford it, then no.

Today's cars have upgraded hardware: safer autopilot, safer security system with camera and sentry mode recordings, better suspension system...

 

[Albade]

If you can afford it, then yes.

If you can't afford it, then no.

Today's cars have upgraded hardware: safer autopilot, safer security system with camera and sentry mode recordings, better suspension system...

Price isn’t really the concern, selling the old S85 can pay for the first time payment. I am currently paying 600$ a month for my S85 and for the performance I will pay around 1000$.

 

[Tam]

Price isn’t really the concern...

Then I don't see any downside at all.

With the new car, you'll gain all the new features, new range, new acceleration...

Why the hesitation?

 

[croman]

I've heard nothing but good things about the Raven suspension and efficient drivetrain.

 

[BigD0g]

I've heard nothing but good things about the Raven suspension and efficient drivetrain.

Ut oh, seems like @croman has the upgrade itch...

 

[Albade]

Price isn’t really the concern, selling the old S85 can pay for the first time payment. I am currently paying 600$ a month for my S85 and for the performance I will pay around 1000$.

So the difference isn’t really that muc

Then I don't see any downside at all.

With the new car, you'll gain all the new features, new range, new acceleration...

Why the hesitation?

The hesitation is getting the family into it But yeah, numbers don’t lie...

 

[Albade]

I've heard nothing but good things about the Raven suspension and efficient drivetrain.

is the suspension completely new? Is it air suspension or?

 

[Tam]

is the suspension completely new? Is it air suspension or?

Yes. New and still air but different hardware / software to make it more adaptive.

https://electrek.co/2019/05/27/tesla-raven-model-s-x-adaptive-suspension/

 

[Tam]

...family...

For family, the safer autopilot and much more comfortable ride are well worth the extra money!

 

[SilverGS]

@Albade For a second I thought the title for your thread was a joke.

Is it worth going from a 2015 S85 to a 2019 Performance???? The 2019 is light years ahead of a 2015. Here is a list from another thread:

Facelift Front End
Frunk & Hood Changes
Body Colored Rocker Panels
New Diffuser
3-Way LED Headlights
New Dashboard & Defrost Vents
Factory Tinted Windows
Glass Roof
Warmer Interior LED Lighting
Better Windshield (less warping)
Darker Dash & MCU Trim
New Center Console
New Front & Rear Seats
Lumbar & Headrest Adjustments
New Folding Side Mirror Mounts
Rear USB Ports & Cupholders
New Parcel Shelf
Vegan Interior
BioDefense Mode
High Resolution Rear Camera
High Resolution MCU Screen
High Resolution Binnacle Screen
AutoPilot Cameras
AP HW 3
MCU 2
Navigation on Auto Pilot
100kWh Battery
48A Charger
200kW Super Charging
600km Range
170wH/km Efficiency
TeslaCam
Sentry
New Charge Port
PMSR Front Motor
Silicon Carbide Inverters
Adaptive Suspension
*Much* quieter ride (Air & Road Noise)
New Suspension Geometry & Steering Rack
Ceramic Wheel Bearings
Standard Pilot Sport 4 Tires
Arcade Games

And, the Performance L was only about $5K more than the 85D in 2015.

The main things that didn't change in some way was the body (behind the nose, above the rocker panels and in front of the diffuser anyway), the doors (no pockets) and the air vents.

Changes & Updates to the Model S over the Past 4 Years

 

[Tam]

...joke..

The deal breaker is still no coat hooks

 

[Albade]

@Albade For a second I thought the title for your thread was a joke.

Is it worth going from a 2015 S85 to a 2019 Performance???? The 2019 is light years ahead of a 2015. Here is a list from another thread:



Changes & Updates to the Model S over the Past 4 Years

Thank you very much!! This was well needed.