Used Model S vs new Model 3

Nedved85

Best at the moment is around €43k all in to Ireland for an sr+ with Aero wheels.
Not a massive saving really. It's a saving no doubt..

ELM327

Nedved85 wrote: »

Was going to post this in the other thread about ID3 v model 3 v Niro etc but didn't want to hijack the thread.

I don't have a car just now, so I don't have insurance (obviously). If I was going to go over to the UK to get a car, I'd need insurance to drive it back. From my research so far, liberty would normally accommodate this, but I can't get a quote for a Model 3 from them. 123.ie can't help either. Anyone else ever been in this situation, any tips as to who could help?

Side note, not many insurers are giving quotes for a Model 3 in Ireland itself

Can you not get the plates from where the car is and take out a policy? If you're certain enough on going over, you're certain enough youre buying!?


Otherwise apparently the likes of NVD transport stuff

Nedved85

ELM327 wrote: »

Can you not get the plates from where the car is and take out a policy? If you're certain enough on going over, you're certain enough youre buying!?


Otherwise apparently the likes of NVD transport stuff

It seems insurance companies will not allow a new policy starting on a UK plate, only if transferring from an Irish one temporarily before getting Irish plates.

Liberty would do what I need to do - but they don't insure Model 3's at the moment.

I'm not certain about going over and getting a UK car yet.

unkel

And the mate route? I know it's a big ask as it would take someone the guts of a day of their time, but if a good mate asked me, I would do it for them!

ELM327

To be honest if I couldnt go over myself I'd much prefer to get a reputable insured transporter to get it for me (EG NVD) rather than asking a mate.

Nedved85

I agree Elm. Plus the amount of money being saved versus say the mileage on the used car (The ones available at the moment anyway) / less warranty is not making it that enticing versus a new car. This would be a long term hold so I think a few k in the price difference plus full warranty might just be worth it.

unkel

For just €4k difference (is that it?), I'd rather get a brand new 202 from Ireland than a 192 second hand from the UK. If you're not in a hurry there might be a few second hand Model 3 coming up for sale here in Ireland in January, but there won't be many and I doubt it will save a lot more than bringing one in from the UK now

Nedved85

unkel wrote: »

For just €4k difference (is that it?), I'd rather get a brand new 202 from Ireland than a 192 second hand from the UK. If you're not in a hurry there might be a few second hand Model 3 coming up for sale here in Ireland in January, but there won't be many and I doubt it will save a lot more than bringing one in from the UK now

About €4.5k at best. I think it's not worth it too given the hassle, less warranty etc.

jordan191

they're about 48k new, add extra for non standard paint & or tow bar, so you could end up saving 6-8k if you got one for 42k, and if buying through a company the savings are even more as the company grants of 3800 is now gone

Nedved85

I have studied it and it looks like :

£37500 k at best = €41100 ish
VRT - €1100 ish
Transport - €500 ish

€42.7k all in

5k saving over new 2020.

ELM327

For me I'd want the 2020 model if its only 5k in the difference

markpb

Nedved85 wrote: »

It seems insurance companies will not allow a new policy starting on a UK plate, only if transferring from an Irish one temporarily before getting Irish plates.

AXA will definitely let you setup a new policy on UK plates. I did it a few months ago.

unkel

markpb wrote: »

AXA will definitely let you setup a new policy on UK plates. I did it a few months ago.

Exactly what I did. I setup a new policy with AXA and they let me bring in the car on UK plates no problem.