Tesla Model S, Which is the one to go for??

[rich12]

Seems to be that the 85D is the most common but then there is quite a big difference in price when comparing to the 90D's.

Is there a 'preferred' model in the used car market?

Also why does it appear that there is such a big difference between seemingly similar cars?

Edited by rich12 on Friday 6th January 22:29

[Modiman46]

Depends on what spec you "want or need" The D has many pros. inc better traction, handling & slightly more range but the front luggage space has reduced for the front motor. The insurance will jump if choose the "P" & Tyre costs will be higher if you use that sort of high performance.
Personally I would recommend the bigger battery capacity that you can afford.
What ever Tesla you choose it will be the best decision of your life`s motoring.
Let us know more of your needs. Sorry just seen your edit you will need to go see the car/s to compare all the extras for the price difference.

Edited by Modiman46 on Friday 6th January 22:40

[rich12]

Thanks for the reply. It just seems like a minefield when it comes to spec and options.
I can't even see some options on Tesla's site.
Like the wheels the above 2 cars have, they aren't available on any car from what I can see.

[Aeroresh]

I think the used prices for these are all over the place basically because the trade generally doesnt know what to do with them.

Theres a couple of specialists popping up but generally outside of the manufacture network the trade doesn't really know what theyre selling.

Tesla hasnt helped by continously changing specs and prices frequently so no one knows what they're getting.

I dont thnk theres a bad model though, just pick one that best fits your mission profile.

[craigjm]

rich12 said:

Also why does it appear that there is such a big difference between seemingly similar cars?

If you mean difference in price. Note that one is vat qualifying and one is margin.

[rich12]

Just checked again, the VAT Q one is incl VAT so still a £10k difference.

I totally get the bit about no one knowing what they're selling but are they actually selling??

[Modiman46]

Hi Rich, looking at those 2 ads the main big difference is that only one is 4WD the Dual motor is the far better car that`s the main reason for why the higher price. You really need to go test drive & check all spec Autopilot is probably not fitted, that is awesome !

[rich12]

Ok thanks.

Had an eye on this one but it didn't meet the reserve so have to keep an eye out..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tesla-Model-S-2016-16-Pl...

[gangzoom]

Just bare in mind only cars bought directly from Tesla carry a 4 year 50k warranty. The 8 year battery/motor warranty isn't going to cover that massive touch screen/ECU etc, there's alot to go wrong on these cars I would be very cautious of buying one that's coming up to the end of the factory warranty.

The newer 75D cars also have virtually the same amount of usable battery capacity as the old 85s. 72kWh versus 75kWh.

http://insideevs.com/hacker-discovers-usable-batte...

The newer car will be in theory better built as Tesla apparently changes/updates parts on the production line on a regular basis.

I considered buying used but given a brand new 60 which has the same physical battery as a 75D costs under £60k (for another week at least) and comes with autopilot 2.0 hardware, facelift etc paying nearly the same price for a used version didn't seem to make much sense. Especially given at the time I ordered ours a brand new 60 was only just over £50k. So we ended up ordering new rather than going down the used route.

If you are considering buying new be quick about it, prices are going up 5% soon along with end of 'free' supercharging use for new owners and changes in VED due in April.