Buying used Tesla besides Tesla?

[JACMS3]

Hello members.

Tesla used tesla is great because they give 4 years warranty.
But you cannot see and test drive the car.

I do regularly check inventory.
and also shift motors.

The latter you can see the vehicle. and I see some still have 4 years warranty.

Anyone here has experience with Shift motors?

Greatly appreciate you inputs.

Side note I already have model 3 LRRWD. Like to get into a second one used. Thinking Model S.

Thanks

 

[alexhoff]

I bought a car from Shift - great guys to work with.

 

[Mr.Robot.]

Bought my LR 3 from shift too, tire packages are a little pricey though. My 3 had 19's and they put on 18's to drop the price by 2k

 

[zwz002]

It's a pretty popular place for used Tesla cars. The guys there are ex-Tesla employees, so they are pretty specialized in them. I would still buy it from Tesla direct if you can though.

 

[JACMS3]

Thank you guys for your input.



@zws002
I am checking both Tesla site and Shift motors.
Problem with Tesla is you don not see the car. But great warranty.
Some from shift has 4 years warranty.

I am in no rush, doing my due diligence now.

At least I see some members here had good experience with Shift.

 

[JACMS3]

@Mr.Robot.

So you paid asking price less $2000 because of rim downgrade?

 

[X.l.r.8]

I didn’t buy a car from Shift, obviously I don’t think much of them. They say they sell a lot of cars, strange as the cars I enquirers about 6 months ago that were sold were still on their site 4 months later, personally I wouldn’t give them the time of day.

 

[JACMS3]

So you end buying from Tesla?

 

[JACMS3]

I didn’t buy a car from Shift, obviously I don’t think much of them. They say they sell a lot of cars, strange as the cars I enquirers about 6 months ago that were sold were still on their site 4 months later, personally I wouldn’t give them the time of day.

So you end buying from Tesla?

 

[X.l.r.8]

Yes, every car I called about was sold, then because I was watching the sites I noted the same smears were there months after. I believe they leave them on the site because it makes the stock and prices look favorable. I found a car that checked all the boxes and the problems highlighted on the pictures they sent were rectified before I picked up. There was a stone chip on the front and a scratch on the rear bumper deck that has been touched up that saved me from buying a touch up kit. The tires were replaced for brand new ones and the worn mats were in the trunk with a new set of winter mats put in. It lost 6% of range in 96k of driving in its 3 years. I don’t like to haggle on prices and not keen on spending lots of time on the phone, so I actually prefer the minimal contact from Tesla and their approach. The warranty was worth more than free supercharging, which was the only benefit of buying 3rd party, and finding a car with a 72A charger was challenging enough without going through the cat and mouse game shift wanted me to.

 

[JACMS3]

Yes, every car I called about was sold, then because I was watching the sites I noted the same smears were there months after. I believe they leave them on the site because it makes the stock and prices look favorable. I found a car that checked all the boxes and the problems highlighted on the pictures they sent were rectified before I picked up. There was a stone chip on the front and a scratch on the rear bumper deck that has been touched up that saved me from buying a touch up kit. The tires were replaced for brand new ones and the worn mats were in the trunk with a new set of winter mats put in. It lost 6% of range in 96k of driving in its 3 years. I don’t like to haggle on prices and not keen on spending lots of time on the phone, so I actually prefer the minimal contact from Tesla and their approach. The warranty was worth more than free supercharging, which was the only benefit of buying 3rd party, and finding a car with a 72A charger was challenging enough without going through the cat and mouse game shift wanted me to.

Thank you.

 

[zwz002]

@Mr.Robot.

So you paid asking price less $2000 because of rim downgrade?

They started selling rim packages apparently, so I'm sure they just took the 19s off and put on 18s and sold if for less?
Their financing rates are higher than Tesla, so that's something to consider as well.

 

[Mr.Robot.]

Yes, they swapped to 18’s with winter tires when I bought it in December and brought it down ~2k. Interest rates were higher, but they gave me 3k more for my trade in too

 

[Venom21]

Hey sorry to revive this thread, but I'm looking into Shift Motors from here in Alberta as it seems to be the only place with inventory for a Model S 100D. Those with experience with them, are they generally firm on price, or do you have the ability to haggle with them? Are they open to lots of questions etc...? Thanks

 

[JACMS3]

@Venom21

I don't have personal experience, but I believe it is a good place to check.
Also check Tesla site for used... Now no inventory.. You will get balance of warranty plus 1 year with Tesla.

I got mine last year and fixed everything within 10 days of ownership. All good since, enjoy it.

 

[Venom21]

@Venom21

I don't have personal experience, but I believe it is a good place to check.
Also check Tesla site for used... Now no inventory.. You will get balance of warranty plus 1 year with Tesla.

I got mine last year and fixed everything within 10 days of ownership. All good since, enjoy it.

lol I've been checking for CPO for over a month. There have been 3-4 listings, all gone within days. I'm not holding my breath.

 

[JACMS3]

You can give me some details of what you are after.

Year
colour
Price range etc..

PM me

 

[JACMS3]

You cannot buy from Tesla in Ontario, if you are in Alberta.
unless you have Ontario drivers license.

I got my model 3 new in Quebec. No more.
Now within the province.
My rep told me this.
You can still buy in Ontario but not from tesla

 

[AZP85]

Hey sorry to revive this thread, but I'm looking into Shift Motors from here in Alberta as it seems to be the only place with inventory for a Model S 100D. Those with experience with them, are they generally firm on price, or do you have the ability to haggle with them? Are they open to lots of questions etc...? Thanks

Typically they are firm on prices, but it never hurts to try to negotiate a better price.

 

[Type-S]

Is Shift even still in business? I've reached out to them 4 times over the last year and no responses at all...