Advice on my first Tesla

1ife2live | 2026-02-17 20:19 | 19 views

I'm writing this to seek advice. I always wanted a Tesla, and now I'm financially able to get one. Please be kind. I want a Model S. I've been looking at 2023 models. I've found some good deals on 2023s with HW3. HW4s are more expensive < $55k. I have never lived with FSD,I only experienced it for 15mns test drive and through youtube. I can't tell if it's something I would miss or could not leave without. So my question is should I just wait for the price for HW 4 Models S to go down or just get a HW3 and not worry much about FSD. Or could just settle for a brand new model 3 performance, with that 0.99%APR financing cost is the same. I truly appreciate any contribution to the post.🙏🏽

Comments (3)

Heyyliz 2026-02-17 22:29

Most people don’t have FSD. Even so, I’ve really enjoyed it whenever I’ve been given free trials. I’m excited to have it on the new Tesla I’m ordering. I think it depends on how much you drive and how you like your drive to feel. Model 3 Performance is a really fun car, nimble and quick, plus would have all the most up to date everything and that APR is crazy good.

DueOne1223 2026-02-17 22:50

If you have the budget for one with HW4 I would recommend that ... Slightly more future proofed. Ill DM refer link so can see the offers directly on the page .. and if you feel like using it your more then welcome too..however if you buy used approved Enhanced Autopilot is provided with the price ..so that could be a good compromise dependent on your situation..

supboy1 2026-02-18 01:11

HW4 is leaps better than HW3 for FSD. If you could afford it, definitely swing HW4 w/ FSD. You’ll have a personal chauffeur everyday. I test drove model y juniper with FSD and bought it same day.

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