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Model 3 Price in the future?
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The prices have been bouncing up and down every few weeks, so I’ll make the prediction that a year from now they will not stay the same. Will they go up or down...who knows. Even Elon probably has no idea what he will do a year from now.
The only prediction I will make is that the $35K SR model will never go below $35K, and will likely not be around a year from now.
The only prediction I will make is that the $35K SR model will never go below $35K, and will likely not be around a year from now.
diamond.g
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Also the normal referral code perk is 1000 miles. They say the 5000 mile one ends at the end of this month, though we will see if that is true then...
I think a universal axiom applies here... "The only constant in the world is change."
If you think the vehicle is priced well for you, with the features and functions you desire, at a time when it's fiscally feasible for you, then I'd say jump on it.
Everyone's personal situation is different, so it's hard for any of us to advise you on whether to do it now... but the one piece of advice I can offer is to not worry about what others pay for their Model 3. If the vehicle is right for you, it's right.
I bought mine last month. I did the math and the time was right for me. If someone comes along and gets a different price next month, well, good for them. It doesn't change the math on my vehicle at all - it was the right vehicle when I signed for it, and will remain so. What others pay has zero bearing on that.
If you think the vehicle is priced well for you, with the features and functions you desire, at a time when it's fiscally feasible for you, then I'd say jump on it.
Everyone's personal situation is different, so it's hard for any of us to advise you on whether to do it now... but the one piece of advice I can offer is to not worry about what others pay for their Model 3. If the vehicle is right for you, it's right.
I bought mine last month. I did the math and the time was right for me. If someone comes along and gets a different price next month, well, good for them. It doesn't change the math on my vehicle at all - it was the right vehicle when I signed for it, and will remain so. What others pay has zero bearing on that.
The 5000 miles isn't worth that much - based on roughly 4 miles / kwh, it's worth 1250 kwh in a Modl 3, which would cost around 22c / kwh, so maybe $250 - $300. Nice to have as a freebie, but maybe not something to influence a $45000 decision...
As for whether the price will go up, no idea - my decison is based on the price now compared to the alternatives and although it is expensive (and this is the first new car I've ever bought), I think it is the best option.
As for whether the price will go up, no idea - my decison is based on the price now compared to the alternatives and although it is expensive (and this is the first new car I've ever bought), I think it is the best option.
I mean, there will be used ones more widely available in a couple years. Certainly after the Model Y production ramps up. So the price of entry will go down, even if the price of a new car has gone up.
Not that I would advise waiting for that, unless even the SR is not presently affordable (bearing in mind the federal/state incentives and lack of gas and etc.).
Not that I would advise waiting for that, unless even the SR is not presently affordable (bearing in mind the federal/state incentives and lack of gas and etc.).
Leafdriver333
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Heads up prices seem to have fallen over the past weekend. We ordered a Blue Model 3 RWD LR aero wheels which was priced at $48500 last Thursday but today we switched to a red rwd LR with sport wheels for $49K. We don't know what the blue RWD LR aero priced reduced to. Maybe Tesla car prices follow the stock market trends?
Agree with most comments above. A lot of people know the best time to buy a car from Traditional dealership is end of the year/quarter, but not many people can do that due to variety of reasons.
If you can afford to wait, I predict end of June you will see significant saving from the higher end models. I highly doubt 35k standard range can get any cheaper. Also, it's not just the price, Tesla might throw in some perks such as 19" wheel, different color upgrade to entice you to buy.
The ONLY risk (if you can afford to wait) I see here is Tesla's unproven ability to deliver on time. So, perhaps order by early June and push delivery out a little to near end of the month. If there is any significant change in price, you can take advantage of it.
By end of June, I predict the following:
35k model, no discount.
39.5k SR+, possible discount, color/wheel upgrade
Any higher trim, likely discount, color upgrade, etc.
If you take stock inventory with some mileage, even cheaper.
Regardless what you do, get prepared for electrified life.
If you can afford to wait, I predict end of June you will see significant saving from the higher end models. I highly doubt 35k standard range can get any cheaper. Also, it's not just the price, Tesla might throw in some perks such as 19" wheel, different color upgrade to entice you to buy.
The ONLY risk (if you can afford to wait) I see here is Tesla's unproven ability to deliver on time. So, perhaps order by early June and push delivery out a little to near end of the month. If there is any significant change in price, you can take advantage of it.
By end of June, I predict the following:
35k model, no discount.
39.5k SR+, possible discount, color/wheel upgrade
Any higher trim, likely discount, color upgrade, etc.
If you take stock inventory with some mileage, even cheaper.
Regardless what you do, get prepared for electrified life.
Sure, but waiting until late June has serious risk of losing half of the Federal tax credit. I'd rather take a known $1875 off the table than "hopes and wishes" for some nebulous discount and anxiety.
diamond.g
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eustachio
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If you place order by end June, you get the credit surely, or am I missing something?
No, the credit is based on when you take delivery of the vehicle, not the order date. So you need to take possession by 6/30.
I will think the same way - the 35K SR will no longer offer after this quarter if they sell good. The reason is off menu is Tesla can control to sell you or not.
Well folks, it didn't even take one whole day after this thread was posted for the Model 3 prices to go up by $400 across the board. 
Well folks, it didn't even take one whole day after this thread was posted for the Model 3 prices to go up by $400 across the board.
... ask and ye shall receive?
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