Tesla model 3, 2018, 58k miles, New tires 19in premium, with privacy tint, base auto, long range all wheel drive. Should I buy this car give
who cares about tint and tires. What about the $28,000 battery?
Make sense
No way; buy a Toyota plug in hybrid or regular hybrid. Forget about that rolling pile of junk.
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See below: pass on it. The bumper to bumper warranty is expired so you’d be on the hook for any electrical issues.
https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/qa/dont-buy-an-ev-until-youve-seen-this/#post-287246
Thank you
You neglected to mention a price.
An out of warranty battery replacement would cost $20k-30k. There are many better choices out there than this disposable rolling pile of junk that makes no financial sense.
Also, insurance for EVs and Teslas in particular is very high.
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https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/insurance/tesla-insurance
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Per NerdWallet, below are the median annual insurance rates by Tesla model, ranked from cheapest to most expensive:
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Model 3 ($2,574).
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Model Y ($2,905).
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Model S ($3,785).
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Model X ($3,861).
These rates are for full coverage insurance for good drivers with good credit.
If you want to go electrified, just get a Toyota hybrid.
It’s 5 years old - in about 3 years the battery warranty will run out and who knows how much more it’ll last?
If you want a toy for 3 years, eh why not they’re interesting cars - but definitely do not keep after battery warranty ends.
As nice as EVs are, longevity is still an issue - so just I wouldn’t buy one USED.
Out of warranty it’s scary.
I’d recommend buying something else instead like a used luxury car or maybe a brand new Corolla (for how much Teslas go for) and enjoy it while Tesla battery reliability becomes clear.
Only if the battery was taken car off and it is a good price. Most people don’t take care of their batteries.
And when I say taking car of the battery, always using slow overnight charging, never using super charging, not living or driving in extreme temperatures.
Super charging kills a battery life. The more you do it, the faster it will die.
