Dark8
Member
Hi Guys,
new to the forum and new to Tesla.
2 weeks ago, I put an order in for an inventory stock 2018 MX 75D 7 seater bog standard - no EAP, no rims etc...with Carbon interior, white paint being the only options. I ordered it for $139k drive away in Victoria.
Whilst waiting for delivery, the price drop happened.....the first thing that came to my mind was, my resale value is now dead. I have a 40% balloon on my loan and prior to this, I was fairly convinced the resale value of these cars will hold pretty well. After this price drop i'm not so sure anymore. End of the day, the 40% balloon doesn't work out to be too much more money, but its still a pain in the backside.
The price drop news dropped on a Saturday, and I couldn't call the dealer until Monday, so my heart was sinking like a lead balloon for the whole weekend. On one hand, i was wondering if the prices have dropped enough for me to get into a 100D (or range mode).
Eventually got in contact with Tesla Richmond and they promised that the price adjustments will be passed onto me. So i'll save a bit more money that way. Might put it towards a set of rims or the AP/FSD options which I'm told i'll be able to order at a discounted rate also. I also looked at other options and upgrading to a 100D or even a 75D with 6 seats but unfortunately both options were still out of my price range. Maybe I should have cancelled my order and waited a few months, however I had already sold my car so the only option left was to proceed with the current purchase.
It sucks and I think I do have a bit of buyers remorse, but I'm soooo suckered in by all the gadgets and the FWD and not having to pay for fuel, I just can't help but still be excited.
Fingers crossed the resale values hold up for a bit longer....
On a side note, wondering where I can go to get those ugly black bits around the wheel arches painted/colour coded.
Cheers
new to the forum and new to Tesla.
2 weeks ago, I put an order in for an inventory stock 2018 MX 75D 7 seater bog standard - no EAP, no rims etc...with Carbon interior, white paint being the only options. I ordered it for $139k drive away in Victoria.
Whilst waiting for delivery, the price drop happened.....the first thing that came to my mind was, my resale value is now dead. I have a 40% balloon on my loan and prior to this, I was fairly convinced the resale value of these cars will hold pretty well. After this price drop i'm not so sure anymore. End of the day, the 40% balloon doesn't work out to be too much more money, but its still a pain in the backside.
The price drop news dropped on a Saturday, and I couldn't call the dealer until Monday, so my heart was sinking like a lead balloon for the whole weekend. On one hand, i was wondering if the prices have dropped enough for me to get into a 100D (or range mode).
Eventually got in contact with Tesla Richmond and they promised that the price adjustments will be passed onto me. So i'll save a bit more money that way. Might put it towards a set of rims or the AP/FSD options which I'm told i'll be able to order at a discounted rate also. I also looked at other options and upgrading to a 100D or even a 75D with 6 seats but unfortunately both options were still out of my price range. Maybe I should have cancelled my order and waited a few months, however I had already sold my car so the only option left was to proceed with the current purchase.
It sucks and I think I do have a bit of buyers remorse, but I'm soooo suckered in by all the gadgets and the FWD and not having to pay for fuel, I just can't help but still be excited.
Fingers crossed the resale values hold up for a bit longer....
On a side note, wondering where I can go to get those ugly black bits around the wheel arches painted/colour coded.
Cheers