Hello everybody,
My name is Luis, I live in Europe, specifically in Portugal
I do not own a Tesla yet, but in about a month or so I will be looking for one,
I've done some reading here in this forum, and I've driven a Tesla Model S and a Model 3, and I would like some opinions of other Tesla owners about my future purchase,
So first things first, the Model 3 for me is a no go, I have nothing against the car, outside it looks nice, I like the exterior design, but the minimalistic interior for me is a deal breaker, I very much prefer the Model S interior to the model 3 everyday. It's not that I wouldn't get used to the one screen only, and the tiny steering wheel, but since I like the Model S interior way more, it's more spacious and I also love big cars, so the Model S is for me.
However, now starts a little complicated decision about model S's,
So I've read extensively that Model S's from the year 2013 and 2014 should be avoided, due to drivetrain issues and battery issues, door handles, etc, etc, not mention, no more warranty from Tesla. But, free supercharging, but not a huge selling point for my case, because I intend to charge at home 99% of the time.
So right now I have my eye on three Model S's, all of them have strong and week points, including my week point which is a budget of 28k euros, not a cent more
My daily drive is about 100 km or 140 km. I don't intend to do long road trips with it, because the wife works closer to home and I also have a diesel ride, this one is just for my work and other small drives.
I would really like some solid opinions if possible,
Thanks in advance for the help!
My name is Luis, I live in Europe, specifically in Portugal
I do not own a Tesla yet, but in about a month or so I will be looking for one,
I've done some reading here in this forum, and I've driven a Tesla Model S and a Model 3, and I would like some opinions of other Tesla owners about my future purchase,
So first things first, the Model 3 for me is a no go, I have nothing against the car, outside it looks nice, I like the exterior design, but the minimalistic interior for me is a deal breaker, I very much prefer the Model S interior to the model 3 everyday. It's not that I wouldn't get used to the one screen only, and the tiny steering wheel, but since I like the Model S interior way more, it's more spacious and I also love big cars, so the Model S is for me.
However, now starts a little complicated decision about model S's,
So I've read extensively that Model S's from the year 2013 and 2014 should be avoided, due to drivetrain issues and battery issues, door handles, etc, etc, not mention, no more warranty from Tesla. But, free supercharging, but not a huge selling point for my case, because I intend to charge at home 99% of the time.
So right now I have my eye on three Model S's, all of them have strong and week points, including my week point which is a budget of 28k euros, not a cent more
My daily drive is about 100 km or 140 km. I don't intend to do long road trips with it, because the wife works closer to home and I also have a diesel ride, this one is just for my work and other small drives.
- Tesla Model S 70 RWD from March of 2016, white exterior with nosecone so pre-facelift, black interior with next gen seats, with 125 000 km, for 25000€. Really like the price, color, relatively not too much mileage and has the previous headlights that the DRL doesn't burn. Cons: pre-facelift, só old look, MCU1 and the range is only around 260 and 300 km realistically, and short Tesla warranty will end March 2024, so next year.
- Tesla Model S 75D AWD from June of 2018, Black exterior, black interior with sunroof, 143 000 km, I think I can get for 28000€. I like a lot about this car, MCU2, recent exterior looks, Tesla warranty till June 2026. The only thing is the range, but for my budget I can't really get anything better.
- Tesla model S 90D AWD from April of 2016, Dark gray exterior with nosecone so pre-facelift, beige interior with next gen seats, with 159 000km for 28000€. Not a fan of the exterior color and also the interior color is not my cup of tea, MCU1, and again older look. However, 21" Turbine gray rims and the fact that it's the only 90kw battery in my price range. But I've read in various other posts that we should stay away from the 90Kw battery packs, and especially the warranty on this guy also ends next year.
I would really like some solid opinions if possible,
Thanks in advance for the help!