Should I buy a 5 year old model 3?
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probably.
I am a 60 year old petrol head. I now live in the US. First car was an MG midget and I have gone via Tr7V8 rally car, TVR350, blah, blah Elise... and currently have X150 XKR coupe and 996 cab. Earlier this year we bought a Model Y as a replacement for the old family bus (Sienna AWD) and have done 16k miles since. As a means of transport it's difficult to find fault. I'd have a Model 3 and I would buy one for my kids. Is this compelling enough?
I am a 60 year old petrol head. I now live in the US. First car was an MG midget and I have gone via Tr7V8 rally car, TVR350, blah, blah Elise... and currently have X150 XKR coupe and 996 cab. Earlier this year we bought a Model Y as a replacement for the old family bus (Sienna AWD) and have done 16k miles since. As a means of transport it's difficult to find fault. I'd have a Model 3 and I would buy one for my kids. Is this compelling enough?
How many miles a week are you doing around town? I ran an EV without any home charging in 2022 - its possible but the issue now is the exorbitant cost. Tesla chargers are generally a bit cheaper than the others so (as queried above) it may come down to the distance to the closest Tesla superchargers.
I cancelled a Tesla order when I realised that there were no dedicated chargers anywhere close to me.
I cancelled a Tesla order when I realised that there were no dedicated chargers anywhere close to me.
2020 were the last of the US built cars with chrome handles, no heat pump, out if general warranty and, at the risk of offending the US members in here, not great cars build quality wise. They were getting better but the car needed the significant uplift that came with the dechrome look, different interior and heat pump. Just look at the cills and check they still have paint in them, etc.
£20k is cheap, but I’d suggest if you do want a M3, get a newer RWD car, the spec will be better and the range will be comparable, especially the winter real world range.
£20k is cheap, but I’d suggest if you do want a M3, get a newer RWD car, the spec will be better and the range will be comparable, especially the winter real world range.
I have a USA build and would not necessarily avoid them (for the right price) as long as you are not precious about stuff like squeaks and tinny door slams. Otherwise it drives great and software keeps it fresh.
I’ve lived without home charging it’s doable but you are missing out on one of the best features of an EV
Be sure its had suspension work under warranty. If not it won’t be far away.
I’ve lived without home charging it’s doable but you are missing out on one of the best features of an EV
Be sure its had suspension work under warranty. If not it won’t be far away.
Edited by lizardbrain on Sunday 24th November 22:51
I went with a conventional car in the end
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
maybe in 6 years which is the plan for this car, maybe then I'll go electric.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
maybe in 6 years which is the plan for this car, maybe then I'll go electric.
cirian75 said:
£20k seems to be were the good used ones started.
Would be the LR version.
But I have no ability to charge at home, so would be reliant on superchargers etc.
Most of my driving is around town, with one big drive every other fortnight.
We have just bought a September 2021 model 3 LR , this is a 71 plate, which as most folk know, are also AWD.Would be the LR version.
But I have no ability to charge at home, so would be reliant on superchargers etc.
Most of my driving is around town, with one big drive every other fortnight.
White with premium white interior, and the nice upgraded 19 inch alloys.
65k miles, immaculate, £18,800
We also have a 72 plated model 3 RWD from new.
Also, white, with white premium interior, but the standard 18 inch alloys.
Both very good
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