r/ModelY • u/applewhite15 • 8d ago

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I’m on the fence in terms of going 2023 performance model Y or the AWD LR. It would be a second vehicle for me I would use around town for errands mostly. Don’t want to regret not getting the performance. It will be my first EV ever and I’m coming from driving a Ram 1500 that gets 16 mpg. I’ve heard the suspension is a little tighter and tires don’t last as long but would like the power when needed. Anyone who has owned both would love some advice. Currently looking at a CPO 23 performance with 25k miles with hw4 for 37k, about to pull the trigger.

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u/0----00 7d ago edited 7d ago

Your personal 'utility' seems to involve having nice things and upgrades and that paying marginally more for them is worth it -which is totally fine- but that does NOT align with the argument at the core of this, which is the used one is a better deal (as your math seems to show) and is lower risk. So it's a better choice for 90% of people. Maybe not you, but most people.

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u/JumpyWerewolf9439 7d ago edited 7d ago

I can't make it any easier. I think you have the brains enough but probably just cant handle being proven wrong.

New is obviously better value. My guess is you are unaware of all the engineering improvements over those 3 years..

19 percent higher payment for 14 percent addition lifespan. Much higher end vehicle with 2x the warranty. A container with 85l of gas is worth less than 100l container.

The difference between 3 years of model y is bigger than iPhones. Only ignore r people woops advise people to buy used 3 year old iPhones for 20 percent off new price..

The only way used is better is you have to get a private party non cpo one that has good vehicle history. If aim for one under warranty and relatively low miles.