2024 Model 3 Performance V older Model S Performance
Discussion
We've had a '21 Model 3 Long Range for the last 3 years and nearly 30k miles.
To replace it I recently ordered a new Model 3 Performance. There is a deal currently with 0% PCP with a condition that cars have to be ordered and delivered before the end of September. On paying my deposit, the car appeared in the app instantly next to our current Model 3, but after a few days the delivery date changed to November. It now seems to be stuck in the system and I'm presuming that because it won't be delivered before the end of September, they'll push back on the 0% deal and I'm about to have a communication to that effect.
It may all be fine and the deal will happen, but if not, I don't want to PCP it and pay interest. So, I've started to consider my options and for the first time ever, Model S cars have come into my sights as a potential purchase. I've realised I don't know a lot about the different models, but it appears a P100D, which became a Performance then a Raven(?) is available for reasonable money and will blow the doors off the new Model 3 Performance.
I have to say, I'm a bit disappointed that the M3P we're getting in the UK seems to be a 'lite' version compared to the proper car they're getting in the US and I've had concerns that I'll buy it and before too long they'll ship the Performance to here with the US spec batteries and the early cars will depreciate like a stone and be rather undesirable. Buying an older S mitigates this potential issue.
Is there anything someone new to the S range needs to know and how do I navigate the different models and names they've had over the years? Initially dipping my toes into the water tells me the later (Raven?) cars may have air suspension issues the earlier cars didn't have for instance?
Also, this is essentially my wife's car. The '21 Long Range has been great as it's just worked flawlessly. The Model 3 Performance replacement was coming on that same basis so that I have no stress from it. Is an old S going to annoy her and cause me hassle?
To replace it I recently ordered a new Model 3 Performance. There is a deal currently with 0% PCP with a condition that cars have to be ordered and delivered before the end of September. On paying my deposit, the car appeared in the app instantly next to our current Model 3, but after a few days the delivery date changed to November. It now seems to be stuck in the system and I'm presuming that because it won't be delivered before the end of September, they'll push back on the 0% deal and I'm about to have a communication to that effect.
It may all be fine and the deal will happen, but if not, I don't want to PCP it and pay interest. So, I've started to consider my options and for the first time ever, Model S cars have come into my sights as a potential purchase. I've realised I don't know a lot about the different models, but it appears a P100D, which became a Performance then a Raven(?) is available for reasonable money and will blow the doors off the new Model 3 Performance.
I have to say, I'm a bit disappointed that the M3P we're getting in the UK seems to be a 'lite' version compared to the proper car they're getting in the US and I've had concerns that I'll buy it and before too long they'll ship the Performance to here with the US spec batteries and the early cars will depreciate like a stone and be rather undesirable. Buying an older S mitigates this potential issue.
Is there anything someone new to the S range needs to know and how do I navigate the different models and names they've had over the years? Initially dipping my toes into the water tells me the later (Raven?) cars may have air suspension issues the earlier cars didn't have for instance?
Also, this is essentially my wife's car. The '21 Long Range has been great as it's just worked flawlessly. The Model 3 Performance replacement was coming on that same basis so that I have no stress from it. Is an old S going to annoy her and cause me hassle?
Some really useful input, thanks.
Prior to the Model 3 she drove a Cayenne Turbo so the larger size shouldn't be a problem.
I suppose my main concern is something you've both mentioned, and that's the older tech and it feeling a generation behind, which it is. Quality bothers me too: Teslas had a reputation for poor build quality which must come from somewhere. Our Chinese built 3 is good IMO, comparable with German cars I've owned and the way they're screwed together seems to be a continuously iterated cycle of improvement with each new release.
Hmmm
Prior to the Model 3 she drove a Cayenne Turbo so the larger size shouldn't be a problem.
I suppose my main concern is something you've both mentioned, and that's the older tech and it feeling a generation behind, which it is. Quality bothers me too: Teslas had a reputation for poor build quality which must come from somewhere. Our Chinese built 3 is good IMO, comparable with German cars I've owned and the way they're screwed together seems to be a continuously iterated cycle of improvement with each new release.
Hmmm
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