Best Tesla for 65K

[Markk993]

Helping a friend find a used Tesla and his max budget is 65K... there are so many options is it ridiculous...

he wants AP, Sunroof, air suspension and upgraded radio... the rest is open

for that price he could get anything from a low mileage 2014 85 or P85 (with AP), A 2015 85D, a 2016/2017 60/70/75D, etc.. I even found a P85+ with AP and 35K miles for 65K (a unicorn) Living in Nevada there is no compelling "need" for an AWD car


I tried to explain that you could get an older car with better range and performance OR you could get a newer (more advanced car) if you are willing to give up some range and some performance. (excluding uncorked 75ds)... My speech to him was "it depends how you plan on using the car"

• Are you going to drive it like you stole it(is performance and handling important or are you a "cruiser")
• Mostly local or long distance trips
• what kind of mileage are you comfortable with (you could get a higher mileage P85D for mid to high 60s)
• Is a warranty or warranty eligible car important (YES)

I know lots of people will say a new one with the tax credit is close to that mark but for this person a new car is not an option 65K is the max he can spend

i know what I would do but curious as to what others would do.... Again not looking for links to specific cars but rather opinions on what others think..

second part.. When I bought mine used I opted for a private sale rather than a CPO... private sale was less $ (and negotiable) and I used the savings to buy the ESA so I ended up with 6 years of warranty at the time of purchase and in Nevada there is no sales tax on private sale used vehicles. (another 5-6K in savings)... with the changes to the CPO program the other opinion question is a "Warranty eligible" Private Sale vs. CPO

Curious to what others would choose...

thanks

 

[CUBldr97]

based on the new CPO program... i mean used car program, go private party sale... buy a brand new model 3 for that price...
might as well get the latest and greatest that he can get...

 

[commasign]

Used P85D.

 

[kev1n]

P85D

 

[Don TLR]

Used P85D.

This ^^^^^^^

 

[Markk993]

that would be my choice as well... but at 65K it would likely be a higher mileage less optioned that would not be warranty eligible

 

[Destiny1701]

P85D or P85+ if he can find one

 

[PhilDavid]

I personally would instead opt for an inventory 75D. The acceleration is phenomenal and you essentially get a brand new car with the tax rebate and full warranty. Also while AP1 is pretty much at the limit, we are just beginning to see advancements possible with the AP2 hardware.

Plus you get to enjoy all the incremental improvements until now.

 

[vespax]

that would be my choice as well... but at 65K it would likely be a higher mileage less optioned that would not be warranty eligible

Still looking? Selling my 2015 P85D for 63k. Has everything except winter package. 46k miles. Still under all warranties.

 

[PhilDavid]

Still looking? Selling my 2015 P85D for 63k. Has everything except winter package. 46k miles. Still under all warranties.

Did you list it in the For Sale section?

 

[vespax]

Did you list it in the For Sale section?

I've been looking for that section of the forum, so far not finding it.

 

[PhilDavid]

I've been looking for that section of the forum, so far not finding it.

It's right here... Price it fairly and it will be sold in no time.

Tesla for Sale

 

[vespax]

Thank you PhilDavid. It's not in my header sections, thanks for the help.

 

[neroden]

He wants autopilot? Then make sure you get a car with "autopilot 2 hardware". (I forget the cutoff date for that.) Getting "autopilot 1 hardware" is pointless at this point.

 

[David_Cary]

Pointless? Not sure about that.

Honestly it depends on what you think AP 2.0 will be able to do and what you want AP for.

 

[Mensrea]

From everything I have heard, people tend to prefer the AP1 over AP2 as it has far less data at this point.

 

[tstafford]

I agree - used P85D private sale. Mine was a ludi w/ 30K and a $69K buy out when I returned it.

 

[vespax]

If you live in rural America like I do, AP1 is just about everything you need. Unless you want to just play with new features on occasion.

AP1 is still leaps and bounds beyond a standard car, and with unlimited supercharging, a Tesla at 60k+ is still a great deal.

 

[Benjanos]

P85D would be my choice, but I have experience of 1 Tesla and I am bias

AP? Spent 2 weeks now playing with AP1 since I got my car, it does what it says I guess. AP1 or AP2? Still trying to understand why one would be better than the other if they both want you to hold the wheel the whole time. Part of me thinks 'whats the point'?

Normally I just use the adaptive cruise and steer myself so its clear who's doing what, but maybe I am missing something.

 

[tstafford]

I loved AP1 in my P85D. Just hoping the new AP2 is as good. Fearful of that.

OP - you'll love any Tesla but the P85D has a lot going for it.