Model 3 lease deposit nonsense...

[OCR1]

Regardless of what the boilerplate text says, if you put a $100 deposit down and Tesla does not approve you for financing I really don’t think they will make a big deal about refunding your $100 fee.

 

[raptor5244]

As mentioned above, the lease is the lease, they don't haggle. If credit or financial situation is a concern, don't get a Tesla. It's not like buying a Corolla.

$100 isn't a lot compared to how it used to work. They used to require a lot more upfront to get a car. Now if you can find an inventory vehicle and go to the service center you could probably discuss everything without putting down $100.

Exactly, they used to require a $2500 deposit to get the ball rolling. I guess you could back out and get a refund but $2500 usually weeds out the tire kickers.

 

[raptor5244]

Anyway, I'm just "cheap", no matter how much money I have - I can't see throwing out $100. That's how people with money get ahead - by not throwing it out the window!

But if you are a serious buyer it is not being thrown out the window, just factor the $100 into the total cost with destination fees, taxes, etc.

 

[KerryOH]

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It's not like buying a Corolla.
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