Model 3 Premium LR - first potential venture into Tesla/EV
Model 3 Premium LR - first potential venture into Tesla/EV
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TTB

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13,960 posts

258 months

Thursday
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I'm considering a M3 Premium Long Range RWD. Tesla seem to have some good offers at present with 0% PCP.
However, I have a couple of questions I was hoping you could help with (Test drive booked in 2 weeks at M/Keynes).

Does the price of £44,990 before options include the Gvts EV discounts?
I won't have any part ex, are any deals to be had on new? I know I could look at their ex-demo range but with interest they work out more than new.

I've seen some posts whereby Tesla have a guaranteed min part ex value no matter what you are trading, but if there is no part ex then thats a tad annoying.

Anything I need to be aware of/check on a test drive? I'm aware it's all going to feel a bit space age for me but are there any things new owners wish they checked/known before buying?

p4cks

7,363 posts

223 months

Thursday
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Got mine (MY21) up to 122K and it's as good as its first day, it is my second EV having dipped my toe with the ID.3 and it's still on its original pads and discs. Superb cars and peanuts to run


TTB

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13,960 posts

258 months

Yesterday (12:12)
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Thanks, I've not really heard of any reliability scares which is good.

BuyaDuster

919 posts

205 months

Yesterday (13:03)
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I picked a new one up the other day on a business PCP @0%
Getting close on 400 miles out it in real world conditions.
Its a great car very quick and handles very well too.
All my kids want one now. Tough, they can have their old bangers for a bit longer.
I noticed the £3750, so I purchased a £500 mini, registered it in my name.
They gave me £1k for it + £3,750 off the price of the M3, so happy days.
I have completed over 250,000 miles in Teslas since 2014.
Not only have I never had an issue, I have never had to pay a garage bill for servicing.
No brake pads, alternators, drive belts, oil changes, injectors, filters, cam belts. Nothing.
Just tyres and wiper blades. I may have has a door handle covered by the warranty on a Model S in 2017.
One of the best things about the M3 v the Model S is the near 600kg weight saving.
The standard car is also excellent too from what I understand. You can charge that to 100% daily as it has a different battery chemistry, which is an excellent range.
Still like my old cars as well though, I am not giving them up.


TTB

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13,960 posts

258 months

Yesterday (13:14)
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Thank you, sounds like good news in that they will potentially negotiate on price based on their part ex offer

Let's see how the test drive goes smile