I have a 2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance with Enhanced Autopilot that has about 43K miles. The car is in very good shape with no major issues.
As I approach 5 years of ownership, I am debating whether to keep this car or trade it in to Tesla and get a new car. Tesla quoted me a trade in value of $24,700.
Here are the four options I am considering:
1) Trade it in and get a new Model S.
2) Trade it in and get a used Model S.
3) Keep it until the new Model 3 Highland is available here in the US and get either the dual motor Highland Model 3 or the performance Highland, assuming one will be offered at some point.
4) Keep it for another 3 or 4 years and invest the money I would have spent on a new car.
The reasons for selling is that 1) the car will soon be over 5 years old 2) although it is a blast to drive, I would like to have a car that is a bit more quiet and has a smoother, less stiff suspension 3) the trade in value of my current car will continue to go down and 4) with the recent price reductions, a new base Model S is much more affordable than it was a year ago.
If you were in my shoes, what would you do?
I appreciate your thoughts and suggestions.
Thank you,
Joe
As I approach 5 years of ownership, I am debating whether to keep this car or trade it in to Tesla and get a new car. Tesla quoted me a trade in value of $24,700.
Here are the four options I am considering:
1) Trade it in and get a new Model S.
2) Trade it in and get a used Model S.
3) Keep it until the new Model 3 Highland is available here in the US and get either the dual motor Highland Model 3 or the performance Highland, assuming one will be offered at some point.
4) Keep it for another 3 or 4 years and invest the money I would have spent on a new car.
The reasons for selling is that 1) the car will soon be over 5 years old 2) although it is a blast to drive, I would like to have a car that is a bit more quiet and has a smoother, less stiff suspension 3) the trade in value of my current car will continue to go down and 4) with the recent price reductions, a new base Model S is much more affordable than it was a year ago.
If you were in my shoes, what would you do?
I appreciate your thoughts and suggestions.
Thank you,
Joe