Just bought a used 2021 M3SR+ last Friday. It was a rental with 40K miles and is immaculate. Literally no issues, with not even a scratch inside nor outside. The car was practically factory fresh. The best part was I snagged it for 29.5 likely due to the high miles to car age ratio. Absolutely adore the thing - midnight silver and named her Stormbreaker.
Tesla website is selling M3SR for as low as $36,600, + federal $7,500 plus my state tax rebate $3,500. Make buying new with 4 year warranty a no brainer. I just don’t like taking loans to save the earth.
Great video, entertaining. I bought a used 2022 RWD Model 3 about six months ago with 77,342 miles on it and here is a summary of my experience: 1. The curb weight of my Model 3 is almost exactly the same as a Toyota Camry with an ICE engine. 2. I got $4,000 off of the purchase price ($22,900) because of the federal rebate. So I paid $18,900 for the car, plus tax and license. The federal rebate on used EVs IS a point-of-sale rebate for vehicles under $25,000 and at least two years old. I think also that you have to make less than $150k for the year you buy it in, but check on that. 3. The car's interior and exterior are immaculate, nearly perfect. So are the panel gaps. The roof glass is raised up about a little over 1/16" at one corner, but it's not very noticeable. 4. My car has the new Ryzen processor which enables FSD. The car did not come with FSD, but Tesla did give me a free 30-day trial. The touchscreen is very fast and very responsive, and the resolution appears to be approximately 2K, which is excellent. The 2024 Model 3 has higher-resolution cameras and a touchscreen. 5. During the summer, my range dropped from about 225 miles to about 150 miles, which is significant. I did some research and discovered that the car has not one but two radiators under the frunk. There is a plastic shoot (an air duct) that directs air from near road level directly onto the radiators. This is a design flaw in both the Model Y and Model 3 cars because this air duct causes all sorts of debris, including leaves, dead bugs, rocks, twigs, smashed aluminum cans, and dirt, to blow directly on the radiators. The only solution is to take the front bumper off and clean the radiators. I cleaned the radiators, and it made a huge difference in my range. I went from getting about 4 miles per kW to almost 5 miles per kW in temperate weather. I live in Arizona, and in weather over 110 plus degrees, it doesn't matter what you do; the car is going to get around 150 miles of range because the heat pump expends a significant amount of energy to cool the battery pack. Since this is my first EV and my first Tesla, I cannot compare it to other EVs, but I suspect in this extreme heat, all EVs lose a lot of their range. This actually is a good thing because if the battery overheats it will destroy the batteries. So Tesla's heat pump prioritizes cooling the battery pack over the range in order to ensure the longevity of the battery pack. This is a very smart decision by Tesla. The maximum operating temperature of the Model 3 is 122 degrees F. I drove the car in 118 degree weather and it cooled the cabin and the battery pack. However, as mentioned, it took a significant amount of energy to cool everything in these extreme conditions. 6. Following Point #5, I strongly suggest that if you buy a used Model 3 that you clean the two radiators. If you are not mechanically inclined, Tesla will replace the two radiators for around $550.00, which is a spectacular deal. I also strongly suggest that you get a screen filter for your Model 3 or Model Y to filter out all of the road dirt, debris and trash before they get to the radiators. Amazon sells a number of different versions of the filter for about $30.00 - $40.00. It is MUCH easier to clean the screen filter than the radiators. You have to take off the front bumper to clean the radiators and pressure wash them. 7. Everything works in my car. I have not had any problems with any of its mechanical, electrical or software functions. 8. My car has the LFP battery and 19" wheels. So its original range when new was 263 miles. With 18" wheels, the range would have been 272 miles. It now charges to 256 miles, which is about 97% of the car's original range. Tesla recommends charging the LFP batteries to 100% when home charging and to 80% when using a Tesla supercharger on trips. Evidently, the Tesla Superchargers put more strain on the batteries. The car notifies you on trips to charge to 80%. However, you can still charge to 100% on trips and you have to every once in a while for the BMS system to calibrate the battery level. 8. My car came with the matrix headlight upgrade. 9. The car comes with 7 speakers or 9 speakers (I am not sure which is true) and it has really good sound. Hansshow sells a cable that lets you activate three more speakers. However, the sound is really good as is. 10. The car is very fast. It is far faster than most cars on the road. 11. I have one small, nearly inaudible rattle. 12. On rough roads, there is a lot of cabin noise, but the same is true for ICE cars. On smoother roads, the car is very quiet. The ride can be rough on rutted roads or going over repeated road gaps. The new Highland 2024 Model 3 fixes this problem and the cabin noise and ride are significantly better. 13. The 2022 suspension is tuned for "sport" driving and is very firm. However, it makes the car handle like a BMW. 14. If you drive close to the speed limit in the city you should be able to get over 250 miles (I have never driven it in the city for that distance). It may get more than that in temperate weather, under 85 degrees in the city. On the highway, you can get 250 miles of range if you drive at 65 mph or less. 15. Charges in about 15 minutes on Telsa superchargers on trips to around 80% and it takes around 20 minutes to get to 90%. Most of the time you won't be charging to 100% 17. Tesla Model 3 are the number one rated most reliable cars in China. They are easily going 200,000 - 300,000 miles and maintaining close to 90% of their battery capacity. They are becoming the new Toyota Tacoma for being reliable, trouble free and lasting a very long time. Overall, it is by far the best car I have ever owned or driven. It is light years ahead of any other car manufacturer.
Sure, when we got my wife's 2019 Tesla Model 3, we had to take it into the shop a couple times to get some tiny fit and finish things fixed, but now it has almost 100,000 miles on it and we haven't had to take it in for anything since. If it were a gas car, we would have had to take it in for 20 oil changes by now, multiple smog checks, change the brake pads, change the timing belt, transmission work, etc.
It sounds like a Tesla which has been owned for a few years might be a better option - the first owner will have had all the defects fixed by Tesla, so you don't have to worry about it.
In my book, there are two reasons to really go with a used Tesla... One is to get FSD at a reasonable price, two is to get transferrable free supercharging... Good luck trying to find both! They're out there, but they're tough to hunt down...
Wasn't the free supercharging specifically on the Model S/X? You'd basically have to find it private party or from a non-Tesla dealer because I'm pretty sure Tesla will immediately wipe it from the car when they get their hands on it. I have yet to see a used Tesla on the site with free premium connectivity or free supercharging.
Great information here. I’m highly considering buying used for the price savings but had multiple questions that this video has answered. Keep up the good work 👍🏽
I just picked up a used 2021 Black Model 3 LR AWD from Carmax with 22k mileage. The only issue I found was a leaky tail light. But they promised to fix that. I love it, I took it on a 300 mile trip, used a super charger for the first time, spent 8 minutes and then back on the road. 0 issues on the inside either. The only thing I found afterwards was no CCS charging, but I plan on trying to upgrade that in the future.
Tesla's currently my dream car, but emphasis on "dream". I couldn't reasonably afford one until it hits about $30k. Currently, that *could* mean the standard M3 ($38.5k or so with the discount), except that my state's rebate ($7,500) is currently temporarily ended due to lack of funding (and I can't take advantage of tax incentives). There's some that are getting close to $30k and have things like FSD, but honestly, I don't want to compromise. I'm just going to keep searching for a '21 AWD with FSD and hopefully 18" wheels (for the efficiency) that is hopefully near me. I'd fly out and do a road trip home, though, to avoid the transport fee. I also just have so many questions about whether things are deal breakers. Mainly I wonder if AWD is really needed for cold weather where there's hills, rain, and snow or if it's fine since Teslas are heavy and the weight is mostly in the back. I also wonder if road noise is really an issue before '21. Sounds like maybe not unless you hit 70 MPH+? I haven't gotten straight answers on these yet. The best I got was a dealer saying I probably should opt for AWD, which I take with a huge grain of salt because they're a salesman at the end of the day.
I will not owe $3750 in taxes let alone $7500. If you wont owe taxes than its not going to help you this year. Next year they will take the money off at the dealerships.
@@TailosiveEV Not in Calif., used m3's 2018 -2020 low to high 30k's(some in the 40k range) Pick up a m3sr white/black 37k+tax+registration ok 40k The big $$ is 7500$ max federal credit,plus your state cash/rebate (Calif up to 7500$ Cash) New warranty,better options ,better suspension,heat pump
2:45 My new-to-me model 3 is extremely close to the same weight as my old 2014 Camry... like less than 500lbs difference. so this claim is really only true for bigger EVs... however I'm only
I’m torn between a 2021 refresh MS LR (for the newer MCU, heat pump, and the new 170 MPH speed unlock (unfortunately I can’t afford a 2022 with 16gb ram)) and 2022 MYP (mainly for the chrome delete heat pump and lower price tag). I was originally looking to stay under $45k but I found a $54k model s refresh and I’m really considering splurging. I’m also considering a 2021 model 3 SR and 2021 Mach-e GT because they’re cheaper and in all actuality I WFH and don’t drive much.
I bought a used M3P with just 16k miles for $25k less than the msrp. And I basically got FSD free because I negotiated 6k off the price which was the current cost of FSD
I leased a 2023 Model 3 standard range. My plan is to buy a used same gen Model 3 when this lease expires (can’t buy the lease out of course.) I’ll have accessories that fit it, already have the Wall Charger installed, already have the mobile connector, etc. I’ll know by then what I should be looking for as far as range, hopefully it has a Recurrent Auto report on the battery, etc. White seats are big on my want list. Sat in the black seat on a sunny day… quickly learned that letting your skin touch the black seat is a BAD IDEA on a hot sunny day! Seems the white paint holds up better too. But then again a Model Y with a tow hitch would be nice… I’ll have bought ten different configurations in my mind before then, lol! Best cult I’ve ever been in! 😂
@elzo stubbe yes there is 3rd party that supplies a Lithium 12c battery but it’s fairly pricey. About equal to 4 replacement batteries from Tesla. When mine gets to point it needs a replacement I might see if Tesla offers upgrade to the Lithium battery as it is fairly smaller and lighter than the Lead Acid battery.
Got a new 23 Model 3 standard. Why? The suspension of the older ones was stiff, and the loan rate was not that great. It also rattled and was noisier. If I knew you could swap the shocks, I would have looked harder.
i found my model 3 long range 2022 with 30k miles for 28,000 out the door at a semi local dealership since then ive driven it 90 miles round trip on my commute every single work day and have had zero issues other than just replacing tires they do go through them fairly quick i buy the goodyear EV tires i forget the exact model but they seem to be the best that ive used at a decent price I got a deal on the last 4 i bought for 1000 usd normally they are 300ea
If I can find a 2022 MYLR7 with USS then I will buy it in a heartbeat. I'm ready to buy mine, jus trying to hold out to find a used one for a good price, if not I will get a brand new one as its not that much of a price difference now. If so this would be my first new vehicle (and EV)
@@joonlee8510 It’s holding up fine, but wow the build quality really isn’t what it is today. Tesla’s today don’t have the best build quality as we’re all aware but this Model X was among the first ones built based on year. We plan to sell in hopes of another newer car and plan to buy a Refreshed Model X in the future.
Hi, great video I'm deciding to between these two options : 1. brand new model 3 rwd 2023 for 39k. or 2. model 3 2022 with 15k mileage for 37k BUT with enhanced AP. which one you recommend ? both prices are after the tax reduction. I'm personally not into the eap much, amazing to have it though, but I won't pay more than 1000 for it at the moment.
Heavily considering buying used from a dealership. So with the previous versions of battery, my search is narrowed to 2021 models and up - but the ultrasonic sensors I’m not understanding. Which models / years does this fall under? Recommendations are appreciated. Obviously will look in additional details and try to get maximum bang for my buck but when searching for a Tesla. Funny thing is I could be happy with model 3. Y or X and as the buyer I have leverage to be on the lookout
If you're referring to the newer LFP batteries that were added in the Model 3 keep in mind they started rolling out around mid October 2021. The best way to know quickly if it's an LFP battery or not is to check under charging to see if there's a recommended daily limit.
I bought a used 2020 Tesla last July because of the insane trade-in values going around at the time (Vroom gave me $2k more for my 2019 Subaru Legacy than I paid for it). Was the car totally perfect? No, but all but 1 issue was fixed by Tesla under warranty and it's a beautiful car that has a few more miles on it than I would've put on it in the same time frame as I have no commute. If I could've managed to go without a car for a while I could've gotten a great used Tesla with EAP or FSD for less than I paid but the interest rate I have vs what's available now is a small consolation.
Question? I went on the Tesla website but didn’t see a reference to the $1200 discount that you mentioned in the video. My Dad is buying a model X. Is the discount $500 or $1200 when buying a model X.
Planning on getting a 2022 LR model 3 by the end of this year/beginning of 2025. Plenty of used 2022 with around 60-80k miles in Florida right around that $25k ev tax credit mark so would be around 22k out the door after rebate/taxes.
I went with a a 22 Model Y long range with 30K miles and paid $37K for it. It had both FSD and the acceleration boost included for that price. A comparable new Model Y would cost me $48K for the car, plus the current FSD price of $8K plus however much the acceleration boost costs. The tax credit is definitely something to consider, but ymmv.
I don't think that the Cybertrucks are going to depreciate that much in two years, simply because they fit in a standard garage, they are very hard to damage, and you can charge them at home for around $12.00 as opposed to filling an F150 up for a $100.00. They also have over 300 miles of range. The downside is that you will need glass coverage for the windshield and roof, because they are expensive to replace. Also, I would imagine that the replacement of the large windshield wiper blade is expensive. Tires will also cost a lot. But all of these costs are about the same for insurance and maintenance on an F150. Still, the Cybertruck will require far less maintenance than an F150, and it is a better truck. The batteries should last at least 10 years and the truck should go 200k -300K miles without any major problems. It really is a beautiful truck.
I’ll never understand why they don’t have techs that do inspections on the vehicles at delivery, BEFORE, customer pickup, rather than leave the responsibility upon the customer. That’s pretty messed up.
Man this is more prevelant now than ever. Like I kinda want you to revisit this topic. Since Hertz dumped 1/3 of its EV stock, you can get Used model 3s for under 25K with less than 50K miles, that also qualify for the 4,000 federal tax credit
I'm in the same boat. [Whether used or new,] the interest rate is a little higher on used [cars] here in Canada, but obviously, new [cars] are more expensive. So that's kind of where I'm at.
yeah i made the mistake of buying new tires from a tesla service center for my 15 ms p85d. never again lol. i buy them off tire rack, they come with roadside hazard warranty and are cheaper..
I was one of the first ti get Tesla x 171k took to service 28 times after that they bought back I paid for a car to test it good them rather doing it them self Ac Ato working Door molding came off while driving Driver door stop opening I had to enter the vehicle from the passenger side Back door stick open Hydroplane when driving on we road If rain little heavier then normal I can see from the windshield due to some design to protect from ultra light radiation what ever the hell it was that was in 2016 new x
Bro...I live in fremont where the factory is. I know many people that work there. They all say it's a shit show there and the quality of assembly is horrific.
I know like why watch a video about Tesla,when you have so much hate for Mr Free speech? Strange,but hey i think he's still the richest person in the world without your $ Enjoy your Nazi VW
I agree that Rivian should integrate the NACS connector, but your forgetting one major factor! Jeff Bezos (Amazon) still has major shares of the company. Personally, I think Bezos is willing to sacrifice Rivian and force them to not switch just to take a jab at Musk. Look at the delivery van deal. They cannot at this time start selling to other companies. Jim Farley was right that Amazon deal could potentially harm Rivian becoming the EV company they can be.
A friend just bought a used a used P100D 2019 with just 36k miles for less than 40k at a bmw dealer with a clean title. Good luck selling your Tesla, resale value is so bad.
Just bought a used 2021 M3SR+ last Friday. It was a rental with 40K miles and is immaculate. Literally no issues, with not even a scratch inside nor outside. The car was practically factory fresh. The best part was I snagged it for 29.5 likely due to the high miles to car age ratio. Absolutely adore the thing - midnight silver and named her Stormbreaker.
Love to hear shit like this, nice!!
?? Are you traing to flex??
Congrats as for the 40K miles being high, I say that is low. I have October build 2021 Model Y with 58k.
no point, you can get it new for 39k, 7500 tax credit on new tesla's means the cost is 31,500 for a brand new one
Tesla website is selling M3SR for as low as $36,600, + federal $7,500 plus my state tax rebate $3,500. Make buying new with 4 year warranty a no brainer. I just don’t like taking loans to save the earth.
Great video, entertaining. I bought a used 2022 RWD Model 3 about six months ago with 77,342 miles on it and here is a summary of my experience:
1. The curb weight of my Model 3 is almost exactly the same as a Toyota Camry with an ICE engine.
2. I got $4,000 off of the purchase price ($22,900) because of the federal rebate. So I paid $18,900 for the car, plus tax and license. The federal rebate on used EVs IS a point-of-sale rebate for vehicles under $25,000 and at least two years old. I think also that you have to make less than $150k for the year you buy it in, but check on that.
3. The car's interior and exterior are immaculate, nearly perfect. So are the panel gaps. The roof glass is raised up about a little over 1/16" at one corner, but it's not very noticeable.
4. My car has the new Ryzen processor which enables FSD. The car did not come with FSD, but Tesla did give me a free 30-day trial. The touchscreen is very fast and very responsive, and the resolution appears to be approximately 2K, which is excellent. The 2024 Model 3 has higher-resolution cameras and a touchscreen.
5. During the summer, my range dropped from about 225 miles to about 150 miles, which is significant. I did some research and discovered that the car has not one but two radiators under the frunk. There is a plastic shoot (an air duct) that directs air from near road level directly onto the radiators. This is a design flaw in both the Model Y and Model 3 cars because this air duct causes all sorts of debris, including leaves, dead bugs, rocks, twigs, smashed aluminum cans, and dirt, to blow directly on the radiators. The only solution is to take the front bumper off and clean the radiators. I cleaned the radiators, and it made a huge difference in my range. I went from getting about 4 miles per kW to almost 5 miles per kW in temperate weather. I live in Arizona, and in weather over 110 plus degrees, it doesn't matter what you do; the car is going to get around 150 miles of range because the heat pump expends a significant amount of energy to cool the battery pack. Since this is my first EV and my first Tesla, I cannot compare it to other EVs, but I suspect in this extreme heat, all EVs lose a lot of their range. This actually is a good thing because if the battery overheats it will destroy the batteries. So Tesla's heat pump prioritizes cooling the battery pack over the range in order to ensure the longevity of the battery pack. This is a very smart decision by Tesla. The maximum operating temperature of the Model 3 is 122 degrees F. I drove the car in 118 degree weather and it cooled the cabin and the battery pack. However, as mentioned, it took a significant amount of energy to cool everything in these extreme conditions.
6. Following Point #5, I strongly suggest that if you buy a used Model 3 that you clean the two radiators. If you are not mechanically inclined, Tesla will replace the two radiators for around $550.00, which is a spectacular deal. I also strongly suggest that you get a screen filter for your Model 3 or Model Y to filter out all of the road dirt, debris and trash before they get to the radiators. Amazon sells a number of different versions of the filter for about $30.00 - $40.00. It is MUCH easier to clean the screen filter than the radiators. You have to take off the front bumper to clean the radiators and pressure wash them.
7. Everything works in my car. I have not had any problems with any of its mechanical, electrical or software functions.
8. My car has the LFP battery and 19" wheels. So its original range when new was 263 miles. With 18" wheels, the range would have been 272 miles. It now charges to 256 miles, which is about 97% of the car's original range. Tesla recommends charging the LFP batteries to 100% when home charging and to 80% when using a Tesla supercharger on trips. Evidently, the Tesla Superchargers put more strain on the batteries. The car notifies you on trips to charge to 80%. However, you can still charge to 100% on trips and you have to every once in a while for the BMS system to calibrate the battery level.
8. My car came with the matrix headlight upgrade.
9. The car comes with 7 speakers or 9 speakers (I am not sure which is true) and it has really good sound. Hansshow sells a cable that lets you activate three more speakers. However, the sound is really good as is.
10. The car is very fast. It is far faster than most cars on the road.
11. I have one small, nearly inaudible rattle.
12. On rough roads, there is a lot of cabin noise, but the same is true for ICE cars. On smoother roads, the car is very quiet. The ride can be rough on rutted roads or going over repeated road gaps. The new Highland 2024 Model 3 fixes this problem and the cabin noise and ride are significantly better.
13. The 2022 suspension is tuned for "sport" driving and is very firm. However, it makes the car handle like a BMW.
14. If you drive close to the speed limit in the city you should be able to get over 250 miles (I have never driven it in the city for that distance). It may get more than that in temperate weather, under 85 degrees in the city. On the highway, you can get 250 miles of range if you drive at 65 mph or less.
15. Charges in about 15 minutes on Telsa superchargers on trips to around 80% and it takes around 20 minutes to get to 90%. Most of the time you won't be charging to 100%
17. Tesla Model 3 are the number one rated most reliable cars in China. They are easily going 200,000 - 300,000 miles and maintaining close to 90% of their battery capacity. They are becoming the new Toyota Tacoma for being reliable, trouble free and lasting a very long time.
Overall, it is by far the best car I have ever owned or driven. It is light years ahead of any other car manufacturer.
Sure, when we got my wife's 2019 Tesla Model 3, we had to take it into the shop a couple times to get some tiny fit and finish things fixed, but now it has almost 100,000 miles on it and we haven't had to take it in for anything since. If it were a gas car, we would have had to take it in for 20 oil changes by now, multiple smog checks, change the brake pads, change the timing belt, transmission work, etc.
My parents and my close friend just bought new Model Y's a couple months ago. One from Fremont and one from Austin. Both were absolutely perfect.
@Tailosive EV That's because people only make videos when there are issues. Do a poll on your channel. Prove me wrong.
You should run a poll to see how many of your viewers had issues on their new Teslas in the last 6 months.
In 2020 I bought a 2013 P85+ for $29k, best decision ever, the car has been flawless
It sounds like a Tesla which has been owned for a few years might be a better option - the first owner will have had all the defects fixed by Tesla, so you don't have to worry about it.
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it's not so much the weight of the car that wears the tires as the acceleration that tears them up fast
In my book, there are two reasons to really go with a used Tesla... One is to get FSD at a reasonable price, two is to get transferrable free supercharging... Good luck trying to find both! They're out there, but they're tough to hunt down...
What do you mean by transferable free supercharging?
Wasn't the free supercharging specifically on the Model S/X? You'd basically have to find it private party or from a non-Tesla dealer because I'm pretty sure Tesla will immediately wipe it from the car when they get their hands on it. I have yet to see a used Tesla on the site with free premium connectivity or free supercharging.
Great information here. I’m highly considering buying used for the price savings but had multiple questions that this video has answered. Keep up the good work 👍🏽
I just picked up a used 2021 Black Model 3 LR AWD from Carmax with 22k mileage. The only issue I found was a leaky tail light. But they promised to fix that.
I love it, I took it on a 300 mile trip, used a super charger for the first time, spent 8 minutes and then back on the road. 0 issues on the inside either.
The only thing I found afterwards was no CCS charging, but I plan on trying to upgrade that in the future.
How much did you pay if you don’t mind me asking ?
@@lbyoung8420 It was 43k
@@Streeknine appreciate the response!
@@lbyoung8420 I got it at Carmax, I'm not sponsored but they do a good job at guaranteeing things and have fair prices.
@@Streeknine That seems very fair, I’ll keep them in mind when it’s time for me to jump on my Tesla purchase.
Tesla's currently my dream car, but emphasis on "dream". I couldn't reasonably afford one until it hits about $30k. Currently, that *could* mean the standard M3 ($38.5k or so with the discount), except that my state's rebate ($7,500) is currently temporarily ended due to lack of funding (and I can't take advantage of tax incentives). There's some that are getting close to $30k and have things like FSD, but honestly, I don't want to compromise. I'm just going to keep searching for a '21 AWD with FSD and hopefully 18" wheels (for the efficiency) that is hopefully near me. I'd fly out and do a road trip home, though, to avoid the transport fee.
I also just have so many questions about whether things are deal breakers. Mainly I wonder if AWD is really needed for cold weather where there's hills, rain, and snow or if it's fine since Teslas are heavy and the weight is mostly in the back. I also wonder if road noise is really an issue before '21. Sounds like maybe not unless you hit 70 MPH+? I haven't gotten straight answers on these yet. The best I got was a dealer saying I probably should opt for AWD, which I take with a huge grain of salt because they're a salesman at the end of the day.
If you are getting the IRA rebate, why not get new? Especially with some states knocking off more of the cost. This is a golden age to buy imho.
I will not owe $3750 in taxes let alone $7500. If you wont owe taxes than its not going to help you this year. Next year they will take the money off at the dealerships.
@@mostmost1 right January u won’t even have to worry about but I’m wait and see by that time the blazer ev will be out
@@TailosiveEV Not in Calif., used m3's 2018 -2020 low to high 30k's(some in the 40k range) Pick up a m3sr white/black 37k+tax+registration ok 40k The big $$ is 7500$ max federal credit,plus your state cash/rebate (Calif up to 7500$ Cash) New warranty,better options ,better suspension,heat pump
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My new-to-me model 3 is extremely close to the same weight as my old 2014 Camry... like less than 500lbs difference. so this claim is really only true for bigger EVs... however I'm only
I’m torn between a 2021 refresh MS LR (for the newer MCU, heat pump, and the new 170 MPH speed unlock (unfortunately I can’t afford a 2022 with 16gb ram)) and 2022 MYP (mainly for the chrome delete heat pump and lower price tag). I was originally looking to stay under $45k but I found a $54k model s refresh and I’m really considering splurging. I’m also considering a 2021 model 3 SR and 2021 Mach-e GT because they’re cheaper and in all actuality I WFH and don’t drive much.
I bought a used M3P with just 16k miles for $25k less than the msrp. And I basically got FSD free because I negotiated 6k off the price which was the current cost of FSD
Is it a salvaged title? Have you tried supercharging yet?
@@chelsiestinson9494 it’s perfect condition. I’ve had it for over 2 years. It’s a 2020 model 3 performance
How’d you negotiate? I thought there was no way to do so
@@LoganTheNinja it was from a dealer
@@jacobB1290H Ah I see, I had assumed it was from Tesla themselves lol
This question will need to be revisited once the project highland cars start rolling out in a few months.
FYI, the deduction can be taken off at the point of sale. You’ll need a dealer who understands this.
It’s not that bad. My Model3 didn’t have a single issue. Guess I got lucky.
I leased a 2023 Model 3 standard range. My plan is to buy a used same gen Model 3 when this lease expires (can’t buy the lease out of course.) I’ll have accessories that fit it, already have the Wall Charger installed, already have the mobile connector, etc. I’ll know by then what I should be looking for as far as range, hopefully it has a Recurrent Auto report on the battery, etc. White seats are big on my want list. Sat in the black seat on a sunny day… quickly learned that letting your skin touch the black seat is a BAD IDEA on a hot sunny day! Seems the white paint holds up better too. But then again a Model Y with a tow hitch would be nice… I’ll have bought ten different configurations in my mind before then, lol! Best cult I’ve ever been in! 😂
I think the update to battery was in 2022, I have October 2021 Model Y and it has the Lead Acid battery.
If I don’t remember wrong, China switched in December 2021 for the M3 and MY. My former M3 LR with the new battery and it was built 4:th January 2022.
@elzo stubbe yes there is 3rd party that supplies a Lithium 12c battery but it’s fairly pricey. About equal to 4 replacement batteries from Tesla. When mine gets to point it needs a replacement I might see if Tesla offers upgrade to the Lithium battery as it is fairly smaller and lighter than the Lead Acid battery.
Got a new 23 Model 3 standard. Why? The suspension of the older ones was stiff, and the loan rate was not that great. It also rattled and was noisier. If I knew you could swap the shocks, I would have looked harder.
Do you the 2022 will ride smooth compared to your 2023?
@@LazyTesla there was a small suspension change in 2022 and a half that made. The ride a little softer. In 2024 the new model 3 is much better.
i found my model 3 long range 2022 with 30k miles for 28,000 out the door at a semi local dealership since then ive driven it 90 miles round trip on my commute every single work day and have had zero issues other than just replacing tires they do go through them fairly quick i buy the goodyear EV tires i forget the exact model but they seem to be the best that ive used at a decent price I got a deal on the last 4 i bought for 1000 usd normally they are 300ea
Any rattles now?
where did you get 2-4k for tires?
If I can find a 2022 MYLR7 with USS then I will buy it in a heartbeat. I'm ready to buy mine, jus trying to hold out to find a used one for a good price, if not I will get a brand new one as its not that much of a price difference now. If so this would be my first new vehicle (and EV)
35000 target for me
We bought a used 2016 Model X last year. It’s a legacy model but it wasn’t as big of a deal as you might think
Curious how the MX is doing for you?
@@joonlee8510 It’s holding up fine, but wow the build quality really isn’t what it is today. Tesla’s today don’t have the best build quality as we’re all aware but this Model X was among the first ones built based on year. We plan to sell in hopes of another newer car and plan to buy a Refreshed Model X in the future.
Hi, great video I'm deciding to between these two options : 1. brand new model 3 rwd 2023 for 39k. or 2. model 3 2022 with 15k mileage for 37k BUT with enhanced AP. which one you recommend ? both prices are after the tax reduction. I'm personally not into the eap much, amazing to have it though, but I won't pay more than 1000 for it at the moment.
New car
tax credit is only on new cars under 50k price or used cars under 25k price, so it basically wont work on the used car. go for the new one, no brainer
Get the new one! I got a new one in August and I love it! Plus the tax incentives on it makes it a no brainer!
New only. Simply because they used prices are so high.
I bought new for the smell, the lack of scratches (you can't view the car on Tesla's website), the tax credit, and the warranty
I bought a Model 3 LR used to get parking sensors
Heavily considering buying used from a dealership. So with the previous versions of battery, my search is narrowed to 2021 models and up - but the ultrasonic sensors I’m not understanding. Which models / years does this fall under? Recommendations are appreciated. Obviously will look in additional details and try to get maximum bang for my buck but when searching for a Tesla. Funny thing is I could be happy with model 3. Y or X and as the buyer I have leverage to be on the lookout
If you're referring to the newer LFP batteries that were added in the Model 3 keep in mind they started rolling out around mid October 2021. The best way to know quickly if it's an LFP battery or not is to check under charging to see if there's a recommended daily limit.
I bought a used 2020 Tesla last July because of the insane trade-in values going around at the time (Vroom gave me $2k more for my 2019 Subaru Legacy than I paid for it).
Was the car totally perfect? No, but all but 1 issue was fixed by Tesla under warranty and it's a beautiful car that has a few more miles on it than I would've put on it in the same time frame as I have no commute. If I could've managed to go without a car for a while I could've gotten a great used Tesla with EAP or FSD for less than I paid but the interest rate I have vs what's available now is a small consolation.
Still own it?
Question? I went on the Tesla website but didn’t see a reference to the $1200 discount that you mentioned in the video. My Dad is buying a model X. Is the discount $500 or $1200 when buying a model X.
I'd be lookin' for a way to add back chrome UN-delete ... presumably there's a way via the aftermarket ...
Planning on getting a 2022 LR model 3 by the end of this year/beginning of 2025. Plenty of used 2022 with around 60-80k miles in Florida right around that $25k ev tax credit mark so would be around 22k out the door after rebate/taxes.
Can you buy a lithium-ion battery and replace the 12v battery in the older cars?
When i bought my M3P the prices were almost the same. I wasn't going to buy used to save $2k.
The 2024 M3s have significant improvements over earlier models. You made the right choice.
So I'm seeing used M3P for 38k with 15k-35k miles.
New they are going for 55k+ with tax credit. Is new still the way to go
Is there much drop off in buying a 22 or 21 as opposed to a brand new 24?
I went with a a 22 Model Y long range with 30K miles and paid $37K for it. It had both FSD and the acceleration boost included for that price. A comparable new Model Y would cost me $48K for the car, plus the current FSD price of $8K plus however much the acceleration boost costs. The tax credit is definitely something to consider, but ymmv.
Buy certified refurbished
Great information! Very helpful! Thank you!
$2k-$4k for tires?
Yea. The 20” tires, good ones, are $400/tire. Plus mount and balance, it’s like $1800. More expensive for the 21’
Id get a used cyber truck in 2 years ..hopefully under 40k
I don't think that the Cybertrucks are going to depreciate that much in two years, simply because they fit in a standard garage, they are very hard to damage, and you can charge them at home for around $12.00 as opposed to filling an F150 up for a $100.00. They also have over 300 miles of range. The downside is that you will need glass coverage for the windshield and roof, because they are expensive to replace. Also, I would imagine that the replacement of the large windshield wiper blade is expensive. Tires will also cost a lot. But all of these costs are about the same for insurance and maintenance on an F150. Still, the Cybertruck will require far less maintenance than an F150, and it is a better truck. The batteries should last at least 10 years and the truck should go 200k -300K miles without any major problems. It really is a beautiful truck.
I’ll never understand why they don’t have techs that do inspections on the vehicles at delivery, BEFORE, customer pickup, rather than leave the responsibility upon the customer. That’s pretty messed up.
Because 95% of the customers will never find the defects to begin with.
Excellent
Great Video. Thanks for all the info.
My next car will be a used Tesla model 3 😎
That one person with 65% battery health at under 45k miles 😢
Man this is more prevelant now than ever. Like I kinda want you to revisit this topic. Since Hertz dumped 1/3 of its EV stock, you can get Used model 3s for under 25K with less than 50K miles, that also qualify for the 4,000 federal tax credit
never buy a new car unless you want to keep the dealer in the green
Not necessarily true these days with rebates and tax incentives.
Considering buying a 2021 Model 3, 15k miles for $29k. Wondering if that makes more sense than buying new?
What did you decide?
I'm in the same boat. [Whether used or new,] the interest rate is a little higher on used [cars] here in Canada, but obviously, new [cars] are more expensive. So that's kind of where I'm at.
$2-$4k in tires??? Have you ever purchased tires before?
Have you ever purchased tires for a Tesla?
@@CreachterZ Yes. For my model 3. Similar to the price of other tires.
yeah i made the mistake of buying new tires from a tesla service center for my 15 ms p85d. never again lol. i buy them off tire rack, they come with roadside hazard warranty and are cheaper..
I was one of the first ti get Tesla x
171k took to service 28 times after that they bought back
I paid for a car to test it good them rather doing it them self
Ac Ato working
Door molding came off while driving
Driver door stop opening
I had to enter the vehicle from the passenger side
Back door stick open
Hydroplane when driving on we road
If rain little heavier then normal I can see from the windshield due to some design to protect from ultra light radiation what ever the hell it was that was in 2016 new x
Oh my gosh! 😮
Perhaps!
Just got a 2021 MYLR FSD 50k miles for 33k
great video!
Tesla does not not "throw in" FSD. The activate it and charge you for it
2K to 4K for tires? Whaaaaaaaaaat?
It's scary to buy a Tesla with all these considerations.
Bro...I live in fremont where the factory is. I know many people that work there. They all say it's a shit show there and the quality of assembly is horrific.
The more important question is Why should I buy a Tesla if Elon Musk is the CEO and there are many comparative EVs on the market.
I know like why watch a video about Tesla,when you have so much hate for Mr Free speech? Strange,but hey i think he's still the richest person in the world without your $ Enjoy your Nazi VW
He’s literally the best CEO out of any other company
Buy a new one if possible because most dealerships sell the used car for way more money than the new one.
You can buy used from Tesla
I don’t think they just “throw in” enhanced auto pilot. Pretty sure the vehicles that have that option was already paid for by someone prior
@@TailosiveEV highly doubt that. Then why wouldn’t they do it to ALL the used vehicles…
Your logic doesn’t check out
It's true. As to what vehicles get it versus which don't is up in the air.
they do enable it on their used fleet but add that option to the price
They lack interior style, myself I cannot stand staring at a tablet for an instrument cluster.
I agree that Rivian should integrate the NACS connector, but your forgetting one major factor! Jeff Bezos (Amazon) still has major shares of the company. Personally, I think Bezos is willing to sacrifice Rivian and force them to not switch just to take a jab at Musk.
Look at the delivery van deal. They cannot at this time start selling to other companies. Jim Farley was right that Amazon deal could potentially harm Rivian becoming the EV company they can be.
Making my head spin. I like a simple life. Sounds like there won't be a Tesla in my future
A friend just bought a used a used P100D 2019 with just 36k miles for less than 40k at a bmw dealer with a clean title. Good luck selling your Tesla, resale value is so bad.
@@TailosiveEV i have no intention of buying one again after it almost killed my family
@@s13dad82 Sure it did
I have a hard time believing that your friend found a 19 p100d (ms or mx?) with 36k mi for less than $40k..
Used
Now? New all day.
How dare you use your Tim apple voice
Would you buy a Tesla that's out of warranty?
No
2 to 4 grand for tires?? Stopped listening after that comment.
only a mug buys a new car - tesla or any other.
Is he doing comedy or review? Waste my time
haha