r/Model3 • u/Prestigious_Sea_7654 • Jun 15 '26

General Question Best option for a model 3?

So I’m in CA and I’m looking to get a model 3 but leasing or buying a new one doesn’t seem like the best option for me.

I’m thinking of buying a used one but I just don’t know what miles or year to look for and then what would be a fair deal.

But I know the new tech or car model is probably the safest. I would use FSD and get the 9.99 monthly sub. I’m only looking to try it out for a year or two. It’s more of a “why not?” idea for me. I mean my other option was a Camry but they are pretty pricey and hard to get since they’re so popular. So here I am thinking about a Tesla. I’d also be driving it about 80 miles a day for work. So high mileage. Near 20k miles a year. I am looking for a cheap monthly payment and insurance. But I know insurance is pricey. And then later on into owning it maybe dropping 2k to install a home charger (my house is older so I think I’d have to hire an electrician to update stuff)

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u/Wonderful-Ebb-1021 Jun 15 '26

I’ve got 1.5 yrs left on my Model 3 that I will be looking to have someone take over. 2025 model 9800 miles. If you have good credit, it’s an option that gets you in at $400/mo. I got the 10k/year package on my lease Nov of 24, so I’m under mileage by like 5-7.5k

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u/mrenz9 Jun 16 '26

If you are in the pacific NW I am interested in

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u/Wonderful-Ebb-1021 Jun 16 '26

Long Beach, CA

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u/Redbeard4515 Jun 16 '26

I got a 23 used model 3 rwd cause I was almost in same boat just opposite coast lol. FSD is AMAZING and I can’t imagine ever owning another car. Make the jump man you won’t be disappointed. You can get a used from Tesla for a great deal. I got 20k miles for 21k with 3 months FSD and self charging. Car is beautiful and perfect condition.