abasile
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I agree that the release of the Model X will likely trigger another significant drop in used Model S prices, perhaps similar to the drop associated with the introduction of the 'D'. After all, we North Americans generally do prefer SUVs/CUVs over large sedans. The word "crash" seems a bit strong, however.minispeed said:I imagine the model X will be the first big crash of the used model S prices. There have got to be a few people with money driving an S now just because the X isn't out yet.
While our family would prefer a Model X and AWD, we are now thinking the wisest decision financially (given that I want to leave the ICE age and Tesla offers the only spacious, long-range BEVs on the market) will be to purchase a used, 2013/2014 2WD S-85 next year or so. Then, after some of the earlier Model X vehicles have had at least 2-3 years to depreciate, accompanied by additional S/X depreciation when the Model 3 starts selling, perhaps we will add an 'X' to our family stable and keep both the 2011 LEAF and a Model S as well.
I like the idea of being able to purchase a used vehicle directly from Tesla. This is good for Tesla in terms of increasing revenue and good for buyers.