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Why You Should Consider Buying A Used Tesla Model S
Update: It is now 2024, and things have changed since two years ago. I am still driving my soon to be 10 year old Model S for ride share, but it’s starting to show its age. Other drivers have shown that a Model S battery pack can go for 300K miles. If you are shopping around, keep in mind that the battery and drive train might be out of the car’s original 8 year warranty, and might need a replacement in the future at a cost around $15K. As for me, I would be more than happy to buy a new battery at that price, and get another 300K miles of free driving out of my 10 year old Model S. Good luck.
During first few months of 2022, gas prices have been on the rise. In Seattle, prices have reached $5 a gallon. Filling up a SUV or truck can cost upwards of $100, and at one or two fill ups a week, the monthly gas bill can be $400 to $1000. That’s a car payment on top of a car payment!
If you aren’t considering an electric car, you should. As an owner of a 2014 Tesla Model S, I present to you to why a used Model S is actually an excellent value. I believe, or rather, I know, that these cars have the lowest Total Cost of Ownership.
First let’s start with a brief history of the Model S.
The Model S is Tesla’s flag ship vehicle. Even for a 7 year old car, many friends and Lyft passengers have…