First time EV buyers fear
Basically as the title says - I will be a first time EV buyer, specifically a used Tesla. I really wanted a 22 model S long Range +, but the fact that a 22 will be out of warranty (other than the battery and drive units, really has me double thinking. I've recently had a string of out of warranty issues with my last car (BWM - yes, I know, I know) and the thought of buying an EV without a basic warranty is giving me pause.
I know ANY car can either run for ages or die quickly, it's the luck of the draw.
Because of the warranty fear, I started looking at 2024 Model Ys AWD which are around the same or slightly more in cost (around 35-38K). I'd gain the last two years of warranty but feel like I would be stepping down (no instrument panel, no button for glovebox, mirrors, etc). And just the luxury feel (I was driving a 535D so this feels like going down to a 3 series, LOL.
Are my fears misplaced? I did a ton of research on the S, and things like the door handles seem to be something I can deal with, but going beyond that (cooling and other major components) is beyond my mechanical scope.
I'm looking for a dose of reality, pointed at someone who has never owned an EV.