€37,200 only for this Tesla Model 3 Long Range All-Wheel Drive!

A drop in price for a used Tesla under 18 months old feels like a great deal, but is it really?

To buy a used Tesla at a fair price, there’s a foolproof method: avoid overly tempting ads. If it’s not expensive enough, it’s not because you’re a genius at finding bargains, but almost always because there’s a catch. On LeBonCoin or La Centrale, good ads abound, but with those attractively priced vehicles, the sacred rule of Forrest Gump applies. A low-priced used car is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.

In contrast, when you visit the Tesla France website and browse the certified used car list, you know exactly what you’re getting. A car thoroughly inspected by a Tesla expert technician, exhibiting minor aesthetic defects and normal wear consistent with age and mileage, and above all, no signs of structural repairs. You’re purchasing a vehicle whose condition meets reasonable expectations and whose components have all been tested and are fully functional.

This Tesla Model 3 Long Range from February 2024 has caught our attention as it is priced 7,200 euros less, making it 25% cheaper than the new equivalent listed at 49,990 euros, which is indeed… equivalent in every way. This is a latest generation Model 3, type Highland, and we know that this model has not evolved at all since its launch. The hubcaps seem a bit worn, but the wheels show no scratches. No scratches on the bodywork either, but there are minor parking dings on the doors and fenders. However, the bumpers and side skirts are flawless, indicating reasonable usage of the vehicle. In short, the car meets what one can expect from a vehicle under two years old. So why such a low price?

A Tesla that has already been driven too much?

The car shows 92,637 km on the odometer, which is 5,800 km per month and nearly 70,000 per year! This is a high-mileage vehicle, likely one from a VTC (chauffeur) or a commercial use. The mentioned recoverable VAT confirms that this is an ex-company car. But is it really a big deal? Yes and no.

This high mileage indicates that the car has been driven a lot, and we know that in case of misuse, the running gear can quickly take wear on Teslas, leading to annoying noise. Nothing serious or dangerous, but it’s bothersome. Furthermore, the car has already reached half of the battery/motor warranty mileage of 192,000 km. Being a certified used vehicle, it comes with a global warranty of 1 year or 20,000 km, which shows that this annual distance is actually the recommended usage for this model. In summary, if you plan to drive a lot, we advise you to pass.

However, if you’re looking for a car for reasonable use, this is a perfect opportunity. Aesthetically, the car is in nearly new condition and you still have the assurance of priority service from the Tesla network in case of issues. We know, two years after its launch, that the car has no hidden problems and is even an excellent surprise in terms of reliability. So for the price of a used RWD, why not be tempted by this powerhouse capable of hitting 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds while offering a range of 629 km?

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