I should by from private seller (not dealer) or Tesla official website

[CCLJerry]

Hello, everyone,

I have seen 2016 model S or X around 90D for months.
I really want some advice, either I should buy from private sellers or from the official website. At beginning, I expected private seller's price may be cheaper, but actually they seem like pretty similar.
So, which one would you suggest?

Thank you

 

[Krash]

Go with a private seller. Most should be at least 10% cheaper. Here is what I see from Tesla inventory on EV-CPO for the Model S...

...those are all pre-facelift. And here is the most recent S90D on the TMC For Sale pages: a facelift with a likely negotiable price...

2016.5 S 90D White with chrome delete $47500

10% cheaper

 

[Super_Popular]

Private or dealer does not matter, what matters is car history and warranty.

When buying a low vin X you will want to see if the windshield has been replace, this is very important. Also check on door repairs and the drive shaft vibration. With an S it's all simple stuff.

Any Tesla you buy should have warranty and rule of thumb is get the newest you can afford.

 

[r0xx0r]

Buying from private party or dealer will make you become a Tesla’s second class customer (might be third class - after model s/x owners).
Every times I had an issue with promotion, inquiries. They told me that I didn’t buy the car directly from them. Wasted more more times to deal with these problems.

 

[bjyukyn]

Private or dealer does not matter, what matters is car history and warranty.

When buying a low vin X you will want to see if the windshield has been replace, this is very important. Also check on door repairs and the drive shaft vibration. With an S it's all simple stuff.

Any Tesla you buy should have warranty and rule of thumb is get the newest you can afford.

what problems with the windshield on MX ? can u clarify?

 

[Super_Popular]

what problems with the windshield on MX ? can u clarify?

Many first build X's windshields, even some newer X's have a ghosting problem. It's pretty common and Tesla did fix this issue and will replace the windshield if it has the issue to their spec.

tesla model x windshield ghosting - Google Search

 

[JamesBrown]

You should just buy directly from Tesla. Most owners are delusional about value and ask just as much or more than Tesla.

 

[Super_Popular]

You should just buy directly from Tesla. Most owners are delusional about value and ask just as much or more than Tesla.

Tesla and dealers are just as delusional.

 

[JamesBrown]

Tesla and dealers are just as delusional.

I've seen a guy asking 150k for a 2016 MX Sig, 75k for a 2012 P85 , 70k for a 2015 P85D, and 48k for a M3 LR. The delusion of some owners on this forum is astounding.

 

[Super_Popular]

The delusion is everywhere my friend


Model X P100D 5YJXCBE48GF020358 | Tesla

 

[dweeks]

That's ludicrous...

 

[proudapron]

This one's ludicrous+ then...

Black 2018 SR+ without AP. Originally asking $49k!!!

2018 Tesla Model 3 - Tesla dealer in Mesa AZ – Used Tesla dealership serving Gilbert Tempe Chandler Scottsdale AZ

 

[cucubits]

I'd gladly pay a bit more and just buy from Tesla for the 4year/50k warranty, but now is really a bad time for that. In just a few months their used S inventory almost vanished...

 

[Super_Popular]

2019 Tesla Model 3 - Standard Range Plus w/ AutoPilot

 

[CCLJerry]

Thanks, guys, but it seems like there isn't any conclusion yet.
I know I'm supposed to pick the facelift one among 2016's, I remember people told me their batteries are better or some-kind.

 

[CCLJerry]

And also I'm quite interested why people sell their X between 30k-40k mileage according from EV-CPO?
or it's just a coincidence?

 

[MarkLy]

Thanks, guys, but it seems like there isn't any conclusion yet.
I know I'm supposed to pick the facelift one among 2016's, I remember people told me their batteries are better or some-kind.

I don't think this is correct, there has been a bunch of owners of 90's having battery degradation issues, I think most informed buyers would prefer an 85 or a 100. I also think that there was/is a lot of buyers who stretched themselves financially to own a an S and the warranty was/is really important to them. There is so much less on a S series that can go wrong as opposed to a S class Merc or a 7 Series BMW. With all of these cars the biggest cost is depreciation and there the S has taken a huge hit over the last 12- 18 months. For a real bargain you can buy a really good well optioned P85D now for $55K (new $120K plus) which is nearly as quick as a new P100D (3.00 vs 3.05sec 0-60mph) and if it has the rare Exec rear seating its an even more luxurious drive.

 

[Super_Popular]

And also I'm quite interested why people sell their X between 30k-40k mileage according from EV-CPO?
or it's just a coincidence?

I cannot speak for other X owners but I sell mine to upgrade. I love the X, it's an amazing vehicle. Why better than the S IMO.

And like I said before, it doesn't matter who/where you buy from just check the car out and try to get as much warranty and the newest car as you can.

 

[sceptic]

JMO but all I've read about buying used from Tesla is that you can't see the car, have to put down (non refundable $2500) and there is no CPO protection. At least with a private or other dealer you could see the car???

 

[CCLJerry]

JMO but all I've read about buying used from Tesla is that you can't see the car, have to put down (non refundable $2500) and there is no CPO protection. At least with a private or other dealer you could see the car???

You are right, sceptic. Thank you for this reminder.