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2021 model 3 Performance 100,000 miles

Yousyy | 2026-03-05 07:52 | 24 views

Looking at purchasing either a long range or performance model Tesla from 2021/2022. This one is currently listed for $19,000. Does this look like a decent deal?

Comments (10)
lanamakesart 2026-03-05 07:54

21s are famous for defective batteries

Yousyy 2026-03-05 07:55

I will also note I have been looking at RWD 2023 models. Having a hard time deciding what’s most important to me.

MTheNomad 2026-03-05 07:59

Go for 2023

RedBandsblu 2026-03-05 08:09

I got a 23 RWD and it’s plenty fast enough.. unless you are constantly flooring your car (which I do) it’s got the power and efficiency when you want to take it chill. The LFP batteries are known to be some of the best and you are encouraged to charge them to 100% so no having to leave kWh on the table

Skilhgt 2026-03-05 08:11

At how many miles? I have just purchased a 21 performance with 12,000 miles…

lanamakesart 2026-03-05 09:40

def more miles than that but every failure in this subreddit is usually a 2021 if you got warranty nothing to worry about if you dont, i wouldn't

PreacherSquat 2026-03-05 17:59

based on random posts i've seen it seems all over the place. 20k-50k or even later. look up BMS_a079

Centenial_Falcon 2026-03-05 22:40

I have exactly what OP is looking at with ~48k miles. No issues so far. If I let Reddit make all my decisions, I’d drive nothing.

lanamakesart 2026-03-06 01:13

look up bms faults in this subreddit and count how many 21's vs other years, I have a 24 for that same reason

Crazy_Day5359 2026-03-08 00:21

Looks like the previous owner unloaded the car right as the warranty expired

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