I've crossed over....CPO question

[ModelNforNerd]

Hi everyone, I've been over on the Model 3 side for years. My financial situation has shifted slightly, and with the delays to First Production for non-owners, I decided to make my move into a CPO S, and defer my Model 3 reservation until I can get a Performance Model 3.

Had this all happened about a year ago, I would have just stayed in my current car. But now, another few months in it wouldn't have killed me, but I might have kicked myself for not going Dual Motor/P on the 3.

Plus, I may gain an advantage being an "owner" when it comes time to configure my 3.


So TL;DR:

I've put my money down on a "unicorn" in the Model S world, a late-2014 AP1-equipped Green Metallic S 85. How long is the normal wait between putting down your $1,000 and taking delivery?

I've been told to expect 3-5 weeks, which I think is a tad excessive. I'm in the suburbs of Boston, and the car is in Brooklyn, so it's not like it has a cross-country journey.

Is this a situation where I'll get a cheerful call from my Delivery Specialist next week with a pickup date? Because that would be fine with me. My HPWC goes in on Wednesday (since I WAS going to do First Production 3......)

 

[dedicatedtek]

I would plan on 3-5 weeks, and hope for a surprise if it is earlier. From my experience, and those of others - CPO, Inventory, etc... they tend to take longer than we think they should.

 

[ModelNforNerd]

I would plan on 3-5 weeks, and hope for a surprise if it is earlier. From my experience, and those of others - CPO, Inventory, etc... they tend to take longer than we think they should.

Thanks. According to the CPO Advisor, I caught the car within 24 hours of being listed, so it's early in the CPO inspection process.

 

[Az_Rael]

Having bought two CPOs, the process can take a while, and communication will be poor. It’s one of the things Tesla does poorly. Both my cars took around 6 weeks to get to delivery.

I would still buy my future model S’s that way, because I like the price vs new, and the CPO warranty is very good. But it is a trial to go through the process.

Here is one of the monster threads: My CPO buying experience timeline Gives you an idea of others experiences and timelines.

 

[ATL_Canes]

I think a lot depends on the condition of the car as well. I'm an outlier in the CPO world, but mine was ready for pickup in two weeks from when I put the $1,000 down - and it had to come from Palm Springs to Atlanta. Mine was a low mileage 2016 (about 5,700 miles), so my best guess is because it was in good condition that's why the process went so quickly.

Best of luck!!

 

[iluvmacs]

Yeah, mine took 7 weeks to the day. It had to be transported, but that was only one week of that. There was just a huge backlog of cars to go through the process, so I had to wait my turn.

 

[masamitsu]

Ours was about 4 weeks from deposit to delivery.

 

[harcocjh]

I've been sorta toying with the idea of a CPO over the model 3 lately but really need the autopilot for my long commute. May I ask how much the car was listed for?

 

[ModelNforNerd]

I've been sorta toying with the idea of a CPO over the model 3 lately but really need the autopilot for my long commute. May I ask how much the car was listed for?

$63,000

 

[masamitsu]

You can see my config in my sig. Ours was just north of 50k.

 

[ModelNforNerd]

85 kWh Model S/Green Metallic Paint/All Glass Panoramic Roof/19" Wheels/Tan Nappa Leather Seats/Obeche Wood Matte Décor/Standard Headliner/Free Supercharging/Tech Package with Autopilot/Standard Suspension/Ultra High Fidelity Sound/Subzero Weather Package


28000 miles.

 

[Olds442]

congrats! i'm jelly of that dark green! such a great color.

you aren't alone. six weeks puts me into my car in mid December. by all accounts that I've read, it's worth the wait.

 

[Qbenjamin]

Even though my car was local, it still took about 2 weeks to get it...Mine was in pretty good shape and didn't need much "reconditioning," but I grew impatient after about a week. Well worth the wait though.

 

[jbcarioca]

Thanks. According to the CPO Advisor, I caught the car within 24 hours of being listed, so it's early in the CPO inspection process.

When I bought an inventory car I found I could save three weeks by going where teh car was. Since you only need to go from MA to NYC I'd just go there to pick it up. That's assuming Tesla can take car of the licensing issues for you as they did for me. You can ask your delivery Advisor. Then you get a nice trip home in your new car.

 

[VPcabs]

I'll be picking mine up in Boston as well. I'm 4 weeks in so far and they are saying 2-3 more. 2014 P85+ with 54k miles.

 

[ModelNforNerd]

When I bought an inventory car I found I could save three weeks by going where teh car was. Since you only need to go from MA to NYC I'd just go there to pick it up. That's assuming Tesla can take car of the licensing issues for you as they did for me. You can ask your delivery Advisor. Then you get a nice trip home in your new car.

On the surface that sounds cool, but I wouldn't want my first ever trip in it to be from NYC to Boston, unless I could do it off-hours. Too stressful.

I'll wait. I waited since 3/31/16 for a Model 3 (and bailed last minute...but whatever).

 

[ModelNforNerd]

Since I have some of the more experienced CPO S owners looking at this thread, I know what goes into a standard CPO reconditioning.....


What does Tesla do about the drivetrain and battery pack when a car is turned in to the CPO program?

 

[jbcarioca]

On the surface that sounds cool, but I wouldn't want my first ever trip in it to be from NYC to Boston, unless I could do it off-hours. Too stressful.

I'll wait. I waited since 3/31/16 for a Model 3 (and bailed last minute...but whatever).

Absolutely off hours is the only choice for that one. Especially because you'd leave from Brooklyn.

 

[Az_Rael]

Since I have some of the more experienced CPO S owners looking at this thread, I know what goes into a standard CPO reconditioning.....


What does Tesla do about the drivetrain and battery pack when a car is turned in to the CPO program?

If they have issues, they will be addressed. My first CPO had it's DU replaced during the process, but they don't automatically do that or anything, only if it's showing symptoms. I wasn't able to get any info on the reconditioning of my 2nd car, which then had a power steering failure a week after delivery much to my chagrin.

Tesla is very spotty on giving you the maintenance history of the cars. Sometimes a kind service advisor will read it off for you, but many times it's hard to get info.

 

[harcocjh]

$63,000

Thanks, personally that would still be too high for me to consider. But congrats to you!

You can see my config in my sig. Ours was just north of 50k.

This price on the other hand would be something I could do. That seems too good to be true. High miles or something? Did it not come with AP and you activated it later? I'm probably best off just waiting for the Model 3. If Tesla sticks to their estimates and there are no further delays (and the tax rebate doesnt go away) I'll have my model 3 in a few months.