I’m looking to buy a tesla...

[brucet999]

Lol. I’m not stupid. I just don’t have a ton of money. It’s hard to have a job and be in hs. But I hate ice vehicles

There are excellent deals on Nissan Leafs leading up to the release of the new one. Probably many Leaf owners will also move up to the new Leaf or Tesla M3, resulting in abundant good deals on used Leafs in the coming year.

 

[rocketshipp85]

I don't think you can get into a tesla for 20k but if you could do closer to 30k then I could sell you a rebuilt title p85.

 

[sacpdg]

I don't think you can get into a tesla for 20k but if you could do closer to 30k then I could sell you a rebuilt title p85.

If he doesn't, I might! Can I get more info?

 

[fEVer]

Yes please! More info on a p85 for 30k, even salvaged.
PM is fine too, thanks.

 

[B_havens0914]

I really don't mean to be rude, and probably should keep my opinion/comments to myself, but I just can't help it.
"High school"
"No money"
"Friends that can work on it real cheap" (Nope, there's no such thing on a Tesla)
It just sounds like at this point and time, a Tesla is unfortunately not in your near future. Even if you do find one in that price range (you won't), it will be so beat up, it will cost you a fortune to fix anything, and will not be a good Tesla experience.
I am glad that you want to go EV, may I suggest a lease on a Bolt, or the 20k budget will also get you into a very decent i3 (just make sure that you get a rex). Those are amazing cars in that price range.
Another option would be to have someone cosign for you on a lease, and you'll be able to get into a brand new, loaded Tesla for around $24k for 2 years. And do take into account that insurance, at your age, will probably be hovering close to 400-500 a month, and that whether you buy or lease. Or ultimately save that 20k for a down payment on a 3, should make for low monthly payments.
Good luck in your search, do keep us updated.

Lol. I know that sounds bad. I have a full time job in the summer, and I’ve been saving practically everything I make. As far as the friends I mentioned, he is a body mechanic who is a family friend. He has worked on cars for about 25 years and does stuff for us at cost. I never even thought of an i3. I love bmws so I might look into those. Thank you for your honesty though. I’d rather that than someone being fake