Tesla Motors Club
Last Friday my wife and I took off on a drive to Mundelein, Illinois. I had come very close over the past year to clicking the "Order" button to order a new Tesla Model S. When the Dual Motor option was announced, I immediately wanted to order one, but didn't. I had a 2008 BMW M3 Convertible which was a great car. I am not the greatest car salesman in the world, so my attempts to sell it were not very aggressive. I knew I'd lose a lot of equity in the car if I traded it in. My one visit to a Tesla Store in Oak Brook Illinois to find out what they would offer me on my car as a trade in was disheartening.
So, I continued playing around with the Model S configuration tool online and dreamed.
One day I thought to myself - I have an M3, but how often do I REALLY utilize the "M" Mode and go crazy? Rarely. I currently have a Rear Wheel Drive car. Do I need Dual Motors? No. Even in snow and ice I often notice myself being able to maneuver through the roads better than most people with front wheel drive.
I then started searching eBay and Autotrader just like I had when I decided I wanted an M3. I searched and searched and searched until I found what I thought was a good price on a great car. When I found it, I emailed the salesman. I didn't even give him a real phone number. I didn't want any pressure. I asked for a trade in value on my M3 and for some wiggle room on their price. I was shocked that they came back with a fairly good offer for my car and they came down $1,777 on the Model S. One more email back telling them to give me $1,000 more on my car and we have a deal. A reply that said Ok. Done.
I picked up the car the next day. I couldn't be happier.
[SUB]My Tesla Model S - P03288 - 2013 - Blue - Pano Roof - 21" Wheels - Tan Interior - Purchased Used w/7,000 Miles - 01/02/15 [/SUB]
So, I continued playing around with the Model S configuration tool online and dreamed.
One day I thought to myself - I have an M3, but how often do I REALLY utilize the "M" Mode and go crazy? Rarely. I currently have a Rear Wheel Drive car. Do I need Dual Motors? No. Even in snow and ice I often notice myself being able to maneuver through the roads better than most people with front wheel drive.
I then started searching eBay and Autotrader just like I had when I decided I wanted an M3. I searched and searched and searched until I found what I thought was a good price on a great car. When I found it, I emailed the salesman. I didn't even give him a real phone number. I didn't want any pressure. I asked for a trade in value on my M3 and for some wiggle room on their price. I was shocked that they came back with a fairly good offer for my car and they came down $1,777 on the Model S. One more email back telling them to give me $1,000 more on my car and we have a deal. A reply that said Ok. Done.
I picked up the car the next day. I couldn't be happier.
[SUB]My Tesla Model S - P03288 - 2013 - Blue - Pano Roof - 21" Wheels - Tan Interior - Purchased Used w/7,000 Miles - 01/02/15 [/SUB]