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Used Model 3 or a new budget EV at the same price - which would you pick?
Frunkery CrewMember since Sep 2026Sep 2026
Around $30-35k buys a 3-4 year old Tesla Model 3 Long Range or a brand-new entry-level EV with a full warranty. For people who have owned one or both: which way would you go, and what would change your mind - battery warranty left, charging network, insurance, resale?
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