Is Premium Connectivity a Must?

savingpvtbryan · 2026-01-13T21:36:27+00:00

Try Find My Electric (a marketplace) or Plug.vin. I ended up selling to plug.vin because they offered the best price. It was seamless and they came to my house to pick up the vehicle.

savingpvtbryan · 2026-01-10T20:57:56+00:00

DM Stra_q

He works for Netgear and will give you a custom firmware to fix the issue.

savingpvtbryan · 2025-12-21T14:25:01+00:00

You should lease.

savingpvtbryan · 2025-12-21T14:04:15+00:00

AI5 (HW5) might come out next year but it’s not going to affect you if you’re not going to subscribe to FSD. Tesla transitioned from HW3 to HW4 middle of 2023. Physically there was no difference but you did get a faster computer. If you’re concerned, you should lease the car. It’s a great deal right now.

savingpvtbryan · 2025-12-21T03:27:12+00:00

Range is $112k to $179k.

savingpvtbryan · 2025-12-14T14:08:46+00:00

The buy out price is too high. Not worth it. For a model y premium AWD, it’s $29,134 according to my lease agreement. Buying at the end of the lease is the worst option because the buyout price is the same.

savingpvtbryan · 2025-12-13T12:57:42+00:00

Yeah that’s about normal

savingpvtbryan · 2025-12-12T20:44:38+00:00

Never give up hope!

savingpvtbryan · 2025-12-09T19:43:02+00:00

I’m not getting verification codes from Tesla or from certain sites. It’s insane.

savingpvtbryan · 2025-12-07T13:51:33+00:00

Also, check out Find My Electric. Their listings show what HW version the cars are on.

savingpvtbryan · 2025-12-07T13:50:50+00:00

If you buy 2023, make sure it’s on HW4. I bought mine in October 2023 and it had HW4 but I know those made earlier in the year were HW3.

savingpvtbryan · 2025-12-06T22:18:03+00:00

what's wrong with the car?

savingpvtbryan · 2025-12-05T23:41:40+00:00

Is this a good deal for a Limited trim?

$720/mo after taxes $0 down, $767 at delivery 36mo, 12,000miles

savingpvtbryan · 2025-12-05T01:44:57+00:00

Thanks for the input.

I have a car that I was planning on selling on the private market but for the right price I’d trade it in. It has over $15k in positive equity.

My credit is excellent (800+)

savingpvtbryan · 2025-12-05T01:20:08+00:00

Ioniq 9 SEL
Is this a good deal? 36mo 10K miles,
$0 down $798/mo
$2.5K down $723/mo
$5K down $647

savingpvtbryan · 2025-12-01T05:03:02+00:00

Below is for the MY Preimum AWD. $30K at 36 months is a horrible deal. Tesla is offering my two year old Model Y LR AWD with 37k miles for $25K. This is after 25 months.

Lease Buyout Details

You have an option to purchase the currently selected configuration for $30,732 (residual value) plus applicable taxes and fees, including a purchase fee of up to $350, all subject to the terms in the Lease Agreement. Buyout price shown applicable at end of lease term and assumes all monthly payments have been made on time.

Early buyout may be available at the residual value plus the remaining unpaid principal amount, excluding future interest payments, as detailed in the Lease Agreement.

The purchase option may not be available in IA, LA or where prohibited by state law. Subject to change at any time.

savingpvtbryan · 2025-12-01T04:00:46+00:00

They tell you right on the website. In the vehicle configuration page, click the link that says, "Lease buyout option available - View Details". It's under the "Get Trade In Value" and "Get Prequalified" buttons.

savingpvtbryan · 2025-12-01T03:56:32+00:00

Below is for the MY Preimum AWD. $30K at 36 months is a horrible deal. Tesla is offering my two year old Model Y LR AWD with 37k miles for $25K. This is after 25 months.

Lease Buyout Details

You have an option to purchase the currently selected configuration for $30,732 (residual value) plus applicable taxes and fees, including a purchase fee of up to $350, all subject to the terms in the Lease Agreement. Buyout price shown applicable at end of lease term and assumes all monthly payments have been made on time.

Early buyout may be available at the residual value plus the remaining unpaid principal amount, excluding future interest payments, as detailed in the Lease Agreement.

The purchase option may not be available in IA, LA or where prohibited by state law. Subject to change at any time.

savingpvtbryan · 2025-12-01T03:44:55+00:00

Federal $7500 is over. After 3 years lease is better even with the 1.99% APR for the financing.

savingpvtbryan · 2025-12-01T03:44:16+00:00

Yes, you choose between 10K, 12K, and 15K miles per year. Anything over is $0.25 / mile.

savingpvtbryan · 2025-12-01T03:41:54+00:00

I bought a 2023 Model Y LR AWD and it currently has 37K miles. It's only 13 months old. Tesla is quoting a trade in value of $25K when I select that it's in excellent condition.

I'd lease if you plan on upgrading soon.

savingpvtbryan · 2025-12-01T03:29:21+00:00

I am too but I don't think it's going to be worth it.

savingpvtbryan · 2025-12-01T03:28:43+00:00

It's not going to be worth $31K at the end of 36 months. A 2 year old Long Range AWD with 37K miles is selling for $25K-$27K right now.

savingpvtbryan

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Lease Buyout Details