FSBO 2014 S 85

[rwmastel]

Hi. Arranging sale of my elderly father's 2014 S 85. One owner, very clean, it has 25,300 miles on it. White with tan interior. Base model, i.e. body color roof, standard wheels, no air suspension, no 3rd row seat, rear wheel drive. Everything works as expected. Only imperfections:
- Two scuffs on rear bumper (he never quite go used to trusting the electronics when reversing).
- Some discoloration on driver's seat.
- Some curbing on passenger side front wheel.
I'll post pictures if permitted by new forum user.
Located in central Ohio.
Asking $40,000. Not looking to 'make deals' as we already have a lower quote from CarMax.

 

[PWlakewood]

Honestly 40k is high for a base s 85.

 

[PWlakewood]

Should probably post 90% and 100% charge. Also any history of drive unit replacement or battery replacement. I would say 33k to 35k is a good range. Local buyer to you might pay more especially if you let them drive it

 

[rwmastel]

Thank you for your reply, but this is a 'for sale' thread where I'm trying to get my 90 year old father's car sold. This is not a 'what is this car worth' thread where I'm asking for opinions. Potential readers/buyers who see "it's not worth that" will be turned away, or expect to negotiate significantly.

I hope this does not turn into a price debate thread, but now I feel I have to defend my asking price.
- KBB says private sale price range in my local area is about $38,500 to $43,500.
- Local CarMax dealer offered mid-30's, so they would expect to make some good profit above that.
- Another ad on this site for well optioned 2014 85 with higher miles was priced in the $50s.
- Another ad on this site got sidetracked into general market pricing discussion and several members agreed that private sale model S prices are on the rise.

I'll post pictures when I get back home today. Thank you for looking at my ad. Shoppers are welcome to ask me details about the car.

 

[rwmastel]

Should probably post 90% and 100% charge. Also any history of drive unit replacement or battery replacement.

Now that is good advice to a seller. Help them complete their ad to make it easier for shoppers to understand the car being presented. Better for both buyers and sellers.

There has been no drive unit replacement.

Is there a small accessories battery? I believe a battery was replaced, but not the main battery the car drives with. I'll ask dad if he has paperwork for that, or call the Tesla service center he always uses.

Thanks.

 

[Lectric_Agent]

5 months ago I bought my 2015 Model S85 with 40,789mi pearl white w/ grey leather and autopilot, air suspension, 21” grey turbine wheels, ultra high fidelity audio, premium package, tech package, glass sunroof, dual chargers, and a 4yr/100k mi warranty direct from Tesla for $39,700

 

[rwmastel]

And, we'll have to take the car to the supercharger again and see what the range is when charged up. Isn't there an adjustment on how far the battery can be charged?

 

[rwmastel]

5 months ago I bought ..... for $39,700

So, here's what's on the site right now for 2014 Model S 85. I don't think I'm out of line. Can we stop arguing and let the shoppers decide?
New & Used Electric Cars | Tesla

 

[rwmastel]

Forums where you can't go back and edit your own posts are frustrating.

Because the link could have different search results in the future, I just want to write that at the time of posting, the link to Tesla Used Car Inventory (searching 2014 Model S 85 with under 40,000 miles) only had 1 result. It was for $46,900 with 39,000 miles. Yes, it had more options, but it also had more mileage. And, it was the ONLY one. It's hard to find one-owner, low mileage cars, right? I don't know why people are bashing this price. I didn't even know this was a price bashing forum, I thought it was a For Sale forum. But, since we've all regressed into that mode, show me a current ad for a one-owner 2014 model S 85 with under 30,000 miles on it that is so low priced that it makes me change my price (or just go back to CarMax).

Thanks.

 

[PWlakewood]

Used Tesla For Sale - CarGurus

Used Tesla For Sale - CarGurus

Used Tesla For Sale - CarGurus

Used Tesla For Sale - CarGurus

Just for your own reference. Personally I think you can list it for whatever you want but if its priced too high it wont sell.....

And some markets have more of a selection which will also drive down prices. Here in Washington prices are on the higher side due to supply and demand

 

[cucubits]

Just accepting that "mid 30s" carmax offer would save you and your dad a lot of headaches.

Used S market is pretty crazy now but if one is patient or looks hard enough, there are much much better options for around 40k to be found (2015-2016, even some facelift/dual motors).

 

[petacus]

would u take it for 32?

 

[rwmastel]

Should probably post 90% and 100% charge. Also any history of drive unit replacement or battery replacement.

I went to the supercharger today and a 100% charge yielded 261 miles of range.
The 12v battery was replaced, not the main battery pack.
No drive unit replacement.

 

[rwmastel]

would u take it for 32?

If you mean, "Would I take 32 for it", the answer is "no". I see you're listed as being in California. I imagine there is a lot larger inventory to pic from out there, driving the prices down. Local inventory here is limited, so I can't go that low. CarMax offered $34,000.

It does have autopilot hardware, they started putting that in around Sept 2014 and this car was delivered Dec. 2014.

 

[petacus]

Yeap you are correct that is why I am looking for a deal because I can just add a little more for a brand new 3.


GLWS!

 

[rwmastel]

Bump.

 

[rwmastel]

Sold to Carmax for $34,000.