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Battery day and used Tesla prices
- Thread starter joltheadq
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This.
Simply because whatever is announced on Battery day won't have any impact on current prices for a while as the new battery tech will be at least a couple of years before it makes it to production.
are you in a rush?
no: wait
yes: buy
nobody can tell the future, but, history shows that if you can wait...there is absolutely no downside to waiting
It's always beneficial to wait as Tesla introduces new updates constantly. If September 22 seems like a short time from now I'd wait and see. I doubt most of the tech will be immediately available, but you never know.
Used cars should only compete with new if their prices are close to new. Farther down in price Tesla used cars are competing with other brands of cars. The price of new Teslas shouldn't affect those cars nearly as much.
If you are looking at used and new then I'd wait if you can.
Used cars should only compete with new if their prices are close to new. Farther down in price Tesla used cars are competing with other brands of cars. The price of new Teslas shouldn't affect those cars nearly as much.
If you are looking at used and new then I'd wait if you can.
If looking for an S or X I would absolutely wait.
If you are looking at used vehicles, stay away from the 60/85/90 packs.
If you are looking at used vehicles, stay away from the 60/85/90 packs.
Buy new and wait for battery day! Technology is moving fast and Plaid is around the corner. 500 mile batteries should be ready soon - Cybertruck and Roadster have to have them and if Tesla keeps a flagship platform it is eventually going to need better battery tech than the 3 and Y. Battery day is probably when they announce, since Plaid was supposed to be this fall and I think the power output of 100 has just about plateaud.
Do not under any circumstances buy a used batterygate / chargegate / draingate Tesla. If you buy new you won't need to care what any of that even means.
Do not under any circumstances buy a used batterygate / chargegate / draingate Tesla. If you buy new you won't need to care what any of that even means.
whitex
Well-Known Member
So your argument is 70KWh and 75KWh are then ones to look for in used (from pre-100KWh) Teslas?
Rider668
Member
For me the key question is; do you already have a Tesla? If not, you should get one ASAP. The real big difference is between having a slow and low tech ICE car and having a Tesla - not between different battery pack sizes on a model S. My regret is not buying a Tesla sooner.
Wshowell
Member
Main downside to waiting is “death”. My buddy keeps waiting until Elon is done innovating and making the range furthest and the car fastest. Obviously, using this logic he will never own a Tesla and death is an absolute (hopefully far far off). I’m sure you see my point.
VaztheDad
Member
Since MS production in 2012, there have been some big shifts in tech and capabilities.
None of these have introduced a severe depreciation of any of the models.
I'm in the same boat. Just test drove the S last weekend and I'm convinced new is best for me (better range,suspension, loan rate, and stress factor) as used models don't have the $$ savings that are worth it. Just got a call from Tesla dealership asking when I'll pull the trigger and recommended putting my order in soon as if I wait until the end of the quarter the wait time may be longer to get my vehicle. I was in the boat of waiting until after battery day, but he said if anything changes I can return/reorder my S or get a discount if new tech is out by then.
Any other reason he was pushy to sell? Or is he being sincere. Also asked about end of quarter incentives but he didn't have any to offer
Any other reason he was pushy to sell? Or is he being sincere. Also asked about end of quarter incentives but he didn't have any to offer
Nosken
Active Member
Ostrichsak
Well-Known Member
Exactly why the best deals to be found currently are on these cars that are still absolutely amazing.
beatle
Active Member
if somebody can't sleep at night because of what they drive, then by all means, go buy it for internet points. if it's not a big deal, they will always be able to buy something newer than if they buy now. emotional vs logical.
yea, and I got a treasure map just waiting for you....just send $50 to me and I 'll send it to you....they guy is full of crap....."return / re-order or a discount.....you got to be kidding...I'm in the same boat. Just test drove the S last weekend and I'm convinced new is best for me (better range,suspension, loan rate, and stress factor) as used models don't have the $$ savings that are worth it. Just got a call from Tesla dealership asking when I'll pull the trigger and recommended putting my order in soon as if I wait until the end of the quarter the wait time may be longer to get my vehicle. I was in the boat of waiting until after battery day, but he said if anything changes I can return/reorder my S or get a discount if new tech is out by then.
Any other reason he was pushy to sell? Or is he being sincere. Also asked about end of quarter incentives but he didn't have any to offer
If the Plaid S is announced next month, Elon said it's going to cost more than the current Model S Performance so if you're looking to spend ~$115,000+ then wait for that.
Otherwise, if any depreciation in the next few months, it won't be much. I'd get a Tesla as soon as possible.
VaztheDad
Member
The tech didn't force the depreciation. The natural progression of a high-end luxury car fell to where its expected residuals were expected.
Pay attention to the commentary of the thread.
Tech Depreciation vs Expected Depreciation.
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