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May I have some genuine opinions on the best way to drop $50k on a Tesla upgrade?
Submitted August 26, 2019 at 09:13PM by IceCube711 https://ift.tt/2LcjDm2
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Context:I have a Model 3 dual motor non-performance with about $44k left on loan principal. I've put about 3500 miles on it since January. (I work from home.) We're having a third child in December. I just bought my partner a Model X six-seater to replace an ICE crossover, so we have enough space for another car seat, and we're currently waiting on delivery. I love my car but I recognize the need for more space needed when I drive all the kids. I've also been spoiled by the 3's performance and want something zippier. I also lust after the new Roadster.Options I'm considering:Pre-ordering a Roadster - It looks like a really amazing vehicle, and I've always wanted a supercar. I can make it work financially, but I'm concerned about TCO over the long run, and that $200k is the "base price" so who knows how high it will go. Also, I live in an area with snow a few months out of the year, so I'd be paying for a car that I might be too nervous to drive in those conditions. (The 3 handles the snow with no-problem, so I'd guess the Roadster would handle it well, but at that price, would I want to risk it?) I would probably need to keep the 3 and tolerate its limitations. I suspect once the Roadster is actually released, Tesla will still sell them to interested new buyers, so it's not like I'd have to commit to one now. There are only 4 seats, so it's hardly the practical choice - just aspirational and fun. I probably wouldn't take it to the track much.Replace the 3 with a X - The X definitely wins from a practicality standpoint. If I get a performance model, it will be faster than a 3 but give up some handling characteristics. I don't like how big they are, and I prefer the minimalism of the 3 dashboard. There are rumors the interior will be redesigned at some point.Replace the 3 with a S - The back seat of the S would still be tight compared to a X, but it's faster and lower than a X, which I like. In its performance, trim it's only .3 seconds off the Roadster 0-60. There's still the substandard dash compared to the 3 and the nagging rumors of a refresh.Pay-off the 3 - I could pay-off the loan entirely, which would be nice, but doesn't solve the practicality problem. I do love my car very much. There's nothing wrong with it, but the back seat is small, and I worry about how well that will work. Longer term I could replace it with a Y, but that 3rd row is awfully small, and I'd probably be better suited with a X now if I'm giving up handling.Do nothing at allI would be interested to hear the thoughts from this community around what I ought to do, if anything. In particular, anyone with experience with three car seats in the back of a 3 or S, performance and handling feelings of a X vs. 3, and the ambition and TCO of a Roadster. Thank you.
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