sandpiper
Active Member
Where are you getting that the customer has to pay to fix what is wrong? Tesla fixes all the mechanical issues, and the car still has the standard warranty. The only things not fixed that used to be are the small scratches, dents, dings, etc. Purely cosmetic. These do not hinder the vehicle's operation, and you sure as *sugar* don't have to pay to get them fixed if you don't want to.
I will agree buying a car fully sight unseen makes this rough for the buyer, as before Tesla would fix this stuff up, but don't go saying you are stuck with some extra automatic bill to repair these. You aren't. You are given a list of cosmetic things that can be fixed, it's your call if you want to or not.
I think it's completely nuts to buy a used car in this price range sight unseen. It's not even the cost; it's that you might be stuck living with a substandard vehicle for the years that you own it. Not everything is practically repairable. Saying that they're refurbished helps. If they're not, it's like a lottery.