Any risks ordering inventory cars?

[djfdsfskl]

Hi All,
I am seeing that “new”inventory cars are priced less than custom orderer cars with exact same configurations. So, I was wondering any specific reasons as to why inventory cars are less price and also if there is any risk in ordering “new” inventory cars versus custom cars ? Are the inventory cars showroom cars or cars with issues fixed?

 

[maksimfa]

Hi All,
I am seeing that “new”inventory cars are priced less than custom orderer cars with exact same configurations. So, I was wondering any specific reasons as to why inventory cars are less price and also if there is any risk in ordering “new” inventory cars versus custom cars ? Are the inventory cars showroom cars or cars with issues fixed?

Tesla needs to deliver cars and if they are in inventory, they can get them to you sooner. They got a quarter to meet.

 

[Hiline]

Inventory cars are those produced for custom orders but then rejected by the customer for whatever reason. Many people order and then don't take delivery because they have a change of heart, because of changes in financial situation, or because interest rates go up too much during the wait. Tesla discounts inventory cars because they take longer to sell than custom-order units and Tesla may not have much inventory space. If there's a configuration in inventory that you want, go for it. The only difference between this and a new car is a couple of days sitting on the lot.

 

[ucmndd]

Inventory cars are those produced for custom orders but then rejected by the customer for whatever reason.

Perhaps sometimes but this is a tiny tiny minority of inventory vehicles.

Tesla makes cars in batches. Lots of those cars end up as inventory vehicles, particularly in time of softening demand. They haven’t truly made “custom ordered” cars in years.

I think the discount is simply a way to offer a discount while also abiding by company policy to “not discount”. They’ve done stuff like this many times in the past.

 

[Eto Demerzel]

They are discounting Model 3's because they want to clear out before the redesign comes out.
I got the email and all the sale cars are 3's.

I think this means the new 3 introduction must be around the corner.

 

[CapeOne]

They are discounting Model 3's because they want to clear out before the redesign comes out.
I got the email and all the sale cars are 3's.

I think this means the new 3 introduction must be around the corner.

Tesla is not just discounting M3s but also MYs, MSs and MXs too.

 

[Hiline]

Tesla is not just discounting M3s but also MYs, MSs and MXs too.

Where do you see the Model Y being discounted?

 

[CapeOne]

Where do you see the Model Y being discounted?

Below is a link to a new/untitled demo MY discounted $2,410.

New & Used Electric Cars | Tesla

Find new and used Tesla cars. Every new Tesla has a variety of configuration options and all pre-owned Tesla vehicles have passed the highest inspection standards.

www.tesla.com

 

[Hiline]

Below is a link to a new/untitled demo MY discounted $2,410.

New & Used Electric Cars | Tesla

Find new and used Tesla cars. Every new Tesla has a variety of configuration options and all pre-owned Tesla vehicles have passed the highest inspection standards.

www.tesla.com

Demo discount is its own category.

 

[gflar]

If you go to a Tesla dealership you can browse upcoming inventory cars. Some still in order, some in production, some on the way. Only the dealership has access to this info so you have to be there. When you go test drive, ask them what new inventory vehicles they are getting and you can browse together, if you find one you want, you can reserve. Quicker than ordering custom. Only risk is losing your deposit if you cancel your order.

 

[shyboy]

If you go to a Tesla dealership you can browse upcoming inventory cars. Some still in order, some in production, some on the way. Only the dealership has access to this info so you have to be there. When you go test drive, ask them what new inventory vehicles they are getting and you can browse together, if you find one you want, you can reserve. Quicker than ordering custom. Only risk is losing your deposit if you cancel your order.

but you will loose the inventory discount in that case.

 

[AwesomeM3]

$4,000 discount as of yesterday on inventory M3s...no brainer!

 

[Jordan325ic]

$4,000 discount as of yesterday on inventory M3s...no brainer!

Interesting… where are you seeing that? In my area inventory MP3’s are ‘only’ $2400 off.

 

[shyboy]

Interesting… where are you seeing that? In my area inventory MP3’s are ‘only’ $2400 off.

usually this discount probably on M3P.
in my area (Glen Allen VA) the highest discount I saw on M3P is $3250

New 2023 M3 Performance listed at $50,990 ($3,250 discount)​

 

[AwesomeM3]

Interesting… where are you seeing that? In my area inventory MP3’s are ‘only’ $2400 off.

I'm in NJ, the M3P inventory cars were discounted $4,000 yesterday, today the discount is reduced to $3,250-3,370 (depending on options).

 

[rudngo]

The discount yesterday is the same as today in NJ as far as I can tell, not counting the red demo car in Philly of course. I picked up an inventory M3P today, grabbed it yesterday with a $3250 discount.

 

[Loco_Nomad]

no issues. same as building on website and picking up from your local delivery center. I just picked up mine. Discounts and tax rebates make it the best purchase on the market and I've been looking for a car for 2 months now. No markup, no BS, no dealership drama, no added cost. ORDER NOW!

 

[Kkustes03]

What’s everyone’s thoughts on buying an inventory model 3? Price is pretty good but it looks like a new one may be coming out. Hold off? It’s a work car

 

[Black306]

Picked up an inventory car yesterday. If the renders are close to the real thing, looks kinda like a new Prius. Also, if rumors are true, I’d prefer stalks. I’d expect the prices to be higher for the new models, too. Between the inventory discount and federal/state rebates, it was hard to pass up.

 

[Kkustes03]

Picked up an inventory car yesterday. If the renders are close to the real thing, looks kinda like a new Prius. Also, if rumors are true, I’d prefer stalks. I’d expect the prices to be higher for the new models, too. Between the inventory discount and federal/state rebates, it was hard to pass up.

Thanks for the feedback. Kinda my thought as well.