So I called the local Tesla store inquiring about where their lease application is. I've learned that apparently there is NO option to submit an application unless I blindly plop down a $100 **NON-REFUNDABLE** deposit to "place an order" first! I asked the agent, "So basically I have to gamble $100 to see whether or not I even qualify for a favorable lease??" ...and she calmly said, "Yes." LOL. I've never heard of something so ludicrous before.
My credit isn't stellar, and in the past, for every single car I've ever leased or financed I've had the opportunity to go over numbers and fill out an application. Then shortly thereafter I generally play the stupid game of going back and forth with lease numbers until all parties agree on the numbers. I guess it's completely different with Tesla. I know they're not a traditional "dealer", but seriously, making people gamble $100 just to see if they qualify??? Can someone please tell me this isn't true...
My credit isn't stellar, and in the past, for every single car I've ever leased or financed I've had the opportunity to go over numbers and fill out an application. Then shortly thereafter I generally play the stupid game of going back and forth with lease numbers until all parties agree on the numbers. I guess it's completely different with Tesla. I know they're not a traditional "dealer", but seriously, making people gamble $100 just to see if they qualify??? Can someone please tell me this isn't true...