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Inventory models and huge discounts are back

Discussion in 'Model S' started by Keith909man, Sep 21, 2018.

  1. Keith909man

    Keith909man Member

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    Just noticed on EV-cpo.com that inventory models are back in high quantity as they were virtually nothing a couple months ago last time I checked. Also, saw a few 100Ds with as much as $19,000 off. This could be due to a end of quarter push. Nows the time folks ;)
     
  2. glide

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    Now is probably the worst time to buy.

    Model S refresh coming soon
    Questionable Q3 production/delivery results
    CEO off the rails
    Executive team leaving en masse
    Tax credits set to phase out
    Unlimited supercharging phased out

    Any two of those would be a hard wait-and-see for me. YMMV.
     
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  3. Pinot.Noir

    Pinot.Noir Member

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    Depends on your definition of "coming soon". Isn't there a thread about an imminent refresh that is over a year old?
     
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  4. Tes La Ferrari

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    I've read Q3 2019 thrown around as a date for the interior refresh - but perhaps this is more of an outside date, so as not to hurt current sales.

    I would not be at all surprised to see the new interior for the S & X introduced within the next 6 months. The earliest I could see it would be the middle of next quarter.
     
  5. bmah

    bmah Moderator, Model S/X, California Forums

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    I can't believe I'm replying to this but...I can't disagree more.

    "Model S refresh coming soon": As someone else pointed out, people in the community have been speculating about a refresh for well over a year. There is no public, reliable information about the timing of another Model S refresh. Also the refresh, when it comes, might not be to everyone's liking. I still like my pre-2016-refresh Model S, in some ways better than new production.

    "Questionable Q3 production results": I don't know what you call "questionable". I'm sure that no matter how the Q3 numbers go, someone's going to question them. What effect this has on buying a Model S I'm not sure.

    "CEO off the rails": His colorful behavior is irrelevant to the question of buying an inventory car. Honestly I don't read his tweets and I still haven't watched the Joe Rogan interview.

    "Executive team leaving en masse": Tesla has always had a lot of turnover. Not as dramatic as you make it sound.

    "Tax credit set to phase out": I don't get this. If you want the Federal tax credit, buy sooner rather than later.

    "Unlimited supercharging phase out": This could be significant for road warriors. For most people I'm guessing it's not. (Note that what's been discontinued is unlimited FREE LIFETIME Supercharging WITH A REFERRAL.)

    Evaluate each CPO on its merits. Ignore the noise.

    Bruce.
     
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  6. Chancellor32

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    Bruce you a nice dude! Glide couldnt be more off with any of his reasons. Probably a short just trolling. End of quarter is the best time to buy any new car due to huge discounts/rebates. Tax credit shrinking soon so get it while you can lol!
     
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  7. Pinot.Noir

    Pinot.Noir Member

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    Has Tesla ever given an outside date for something?
     
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    Bruce, thank you for replying so I didn't have to.
    (My favorite was "don't buy now because the tax credit set to phase out").
     
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  9. Black/Black MS

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    Just picked up an inventory P100D. $20k off sticker and looks perfect. The discount has a big effect if you lease, since the residual doesn't change.
     
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  10. glide

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    ::sigh::

    When the tax credit phases out Tesla is going to start incentivizing at the time or purchase.

    The queue of people lining up to purchase is dwindling and they will need to do something to maintain sales.
     
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  11. ucmndd

    ucmndd Well-Known Member

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    Lol, I stopped reading there.
     
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    You should watch the Joe Rogan interview. There's a lot of interesting discussion. The pot smoking part is such a small and irrelevant part of the interview, which was sensationalized.
     
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  13. bmah

    bmah Moderator, Model S/X, California Forums

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    So, did anyone see any interesting inventory cars / CPOs?

    Bruce.
     
  14. JeffreyY

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    There are lots of great ones. We picked up a P100D Model X for almost $15K off. Probably had I waited 1-2 more weeks would have gotten $19K off.

    Jeff
     
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    ...and he doesnt even inhale. Non story!
     
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    Ordered my MS100D inventory on 9/8, still waiting for a delivery date.
     
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  19. Tes La Ferrari

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    Did you specifically ask about it with an ordered car, or an inventory car ?
     
  20. HankLloydRight

    HankLloydRight No Roads

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    I can't believe I'm replying to this reply but...I can't AGREE more. :D
     
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