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How long do you plan on keeping the Model S?
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I haven't bought my Tesla yet, but my plan is to keep it as long as it's feasible. The ICE I'm driving now I bought new in 1992, but the tech in Model S has changed a lot since it was introduced. I think the tech is beginning to stabilize now, though there will probably be a number of battery improvements over the next few years. If a battery upgrade of significance is offered, I might just upgrade my old battery and keep going. If the upgrade is not offered, or the price is not very reasonable, I may sell my car and upgrade. But it would have to be something in the range of a 50+% capacity increase. I don't think I would plunk down money for a small increase like they did with the 85KWh->90KWh increase.
rxlawdude
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We plan on keeping ours for as long as possible, hopefully 20+ years with repairs and battery upgrades along the way. Due to the upcoming tax on ev's in Denmark we won't be able to buy a new Tesla again for a long time.
The only thing that might change that is a Model 3 at a price where we can replace our S in the current tax climate. But that is just pure speculation at this point.
The only thing that might change that is a Model 3 at a price where we can replace our S in the current tax climate. But that is just pure speculation at this point.
I consider it my permanent car.
[EDIT:] Might get a 3 in 5 years though - wife doesn't like driving a car the size of the S. (Not sure how long I can get away with "Aw, dittums!")
[EDIT:] Might get a 3 in 5 years though - wife doesn't like driving a car the size of the S. (Not sure how long I can get away with "Aw, dittums!")
Plan to keep it for as long as possible. For me its a financial decision meaning i would get the latest and greatest if i have the money.
I will definitely get Model 3. Looking at my current situation. Plan to get Model 3 in 2020, maybe used full loaded, that would replace my current ICE (Hyundai Elantra 2007). Keep the Model S as long as possible.
I will definitely get Model 3. Looking at my current situation. Plan to get Model 3 in 2020, maybe used full loaded, that would replace my current ICE (Hyundai Elantra 2007). Keep the Model S as long as possible.
rogbmw
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I plan on 10 years plus. I am at 2 1/2 years now with 28,000 miles. I will probably get the extended warranty before mine expires in 2017.
Like others, I'm planning on keeping mine for 6-8 years. My financial "break even" compared to my previous car was about year 7, depending on gas prices. I'm putting lots of upgrades into this 85D, plan on upgrading the battery in a few years (if the price is reasonable).
However, if they come out with something just irresistible in 3-4 years...who knows?
However, if they come out with something just irresistible in 3-4 years...who knows?
vitaliy
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I don't own one yet, but 8 years sounds reasonable with a battery upgrade after first 4 years (used 90 kWh -> new 110 kWh).
Dave, Curious why you are that particularly interested in Autopilot.
Is it to stay on top of technology in an investor perspective? or
Is it because you think you will need it as a user? or
Is it because you think it increases safety?
or something else?
Buying a CPO was already a stretch purchase for me. I'm an electric car enthusiast, and pulled the trigger when my LEAF lease was up. I tell people that I'll hold onto mine for as long as I can. If I can get it to go 20+ years, I think I'll be really happy.
I am 99% sure that I'll get more than LEAF-like range for 25 years on the existing 60-kWh battery.
I am 99% sure that I'll get more than LEAF-like range for 25 years on the existing 60-kWh battery.
