Is buying the Tesla Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive for €42,990 a foolish decision?

Is it sensible to buy this model new, still offered by Tesla France and not yet updated to the Juniper version?

Tesla has launched an ultra-aggressive promotional campaign around its Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive. There may not be widespread advertisements on the site, but at €42,990, it manages to appear cheaper than the basic Rear-Wheel Drive… which, as we now know, is the refreshed Juniper version!

Factually, at this price, such an electric car with an impressive range of 600 km is truly unbeatable. It’s cheaper than 99% of electric vehicles on the market. But so, where is the catch? Well… there isn’t any, except that the car will soon be facelifted. When? We don’t really know because with Tesla, everything can be a matter of days, weeks, months, or years without any real logic. It’s enough to give you pause before making a new purchase, you’ll agree.

So, no need to beat around the bush. Yes, for us, it’s a foolish buy! Purchasing a car outright that will soon become outdated is neither reasonable nor, quite frankly, endorsed by common sense! However, leasing this vehicle is different because it’s an excellent car. To be helpful, we’ve detailed what we believe is the best offer for you:

Another option is to buy a certified used car. You get a fully maintained vehicle, with low mileage and identical to the new model! And as a bonus, the first owner has borne the brunt of depreciation, so the vehicle’s value will now decline less. This allows you to consider a nice resale in a few months to switch to a Juniper version. The only major problem is that, there are none available today. Naturally, the manufacturer is prioritizing and urgently moving stock of new models. But hold on for a little while, and we assure you, they’ll appear.

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