Hi, new to the forum and wanted to get some insights from the community.
Was thinking about buying a used Model X, ideally around 300mile battery range and with seats in 2nd row that fold down and no 3rd row. That is really my spec at the mo, but I think I should have some more requirements which I am learning about.
But purchasing Teslas seem to have unknown unknowns. Wondering if the community can help with some of the below thoughts:
-Model X 2018 I heard is the best older year to go for do you agree?
-Are there any things that I should look out for when buying old Model X or should anyone that has practical experience?
-The residual prices of sub 300 mile batteries (75D?) are very low - I assume that is because in the UK they are not practical with the charging situation? Maybe you get 150-160miles on average with a 75D in combination motorway driving at mid-weather - that could explain why the resale prices for 2017/2018's models are around £20-25k where as bigger battery models seem to be around £30k+? Not many of the 75D's seem to be shifting on the car trading websites - but then again not that many others are shifting either?
-Is there any website or way of finding out what the practicalities of driving a Tesla Model X for journeys are? E.g. where would I have to stop off and for how long on a 200mile trip to London? And how many miles would I have to play with if I stayed there for a week with no re-charging (does the battery lose energy when street parked for a week and by how much?)
-I am very suspicious of clocking cars nowadays and wonder if Tesla's with their system are totally protected against this happening including mileage blockers before the 1st MOT?
Thanks for any input
Was thinking about buying a used Model X, ideally around 300mile battery range and with seats in 2nd row that fold down and no 3rd row. That is really my spec at the mo, but I think I should have some more requirements which I am learning about.
But purchasing Teslas seem to have unknown unknowns. Wondering if the community can help with some of the below thoughts:
-Model X 2018 I heard is the best older year to go for do you agree?
-Are there any things that I should look out for when buying old Model X or should anyone that has practical experience?
-The residual prices of sub 300 mile batteries (75D?) are very low - I assume that is because in the UK they are not practical with the charging situation? Maybe you get 150-160miles on average with a 75D in combination motorway driving at mid-weather - that could explain why the resale prices for 2017/2018's models are around £20-25k where as bigger battery models seem to be around £30k+? Not many of the 75D's seem to be shifting on the car trading websites - but then again not that many others are shifting either?
-Is there any website or way of finding out what the practicalities of driving a Tesla Model X for journeys are? E.g. where would I have to stop off and for how long on a 200mile trip to London? And how many miles would I have to play with if I stayed there for a week with no re-charging (does the battery lose energy when street parked for a week and by how much?)
-I am very suspicious of clocking cars nowadays and wonder if Tesla's with their system are totally protected against this happening including mileage blockers before the 1st MOT?
Thanks for any input
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