Late summer values were insanely high. My car was appraising at $84K at one point, but now it's down to ~$70K.
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In February Mannheim auctions recorded the first decline in vehicle prices since August. The decline was only 2.2% though and used car prices are still 32% higher year of year.
There's a good chance prices head back up again with all the disruption in the world. VW has had to stop production of some EV's and ICE vehicles due to the Ukraine situation. The chip shortage may have version 2.0 around the corner as well due to the Ukraine. And also, springtime usually drives vehicle prices up.
There's a good chance prices head back up again with all the disruption in the world. VW has had to stop production of some EV's and ICE vehicles due to the Ukraine situation. The chip shortage may have version 2.0 around the corner as well due to the Ukraine. And also, springtime usually drives vehicle prices up.
And with gas prices at an all time high people are looking to get into EVs
Virtually same experience for me.
Built 2/14. Declined in favor of new lights. Originally was June - July EDD but now 3/25-3/31. Hoping it’s a new build with refreshed lights.
Hayseed_MS
Spreader of "Endless Non Sequitur"
For 2 trade ins Tesla was right about a third party. Also, we get a sales tax reduction for the trade in.
No sign of vibration in my MSLR I just picked up last week...
EightYears
Member
I'm definitely liking the new lights. I knew over time I would, but I'm already there. I think it looks cleaned up and more modern.
EndlessPlaid
⚡EV/Tesla Nerd 🔋
Hell yeah it does! Whoooo!
Question about the "vibration". When I go FULL throttle from a standstill or near standstill, I get what feels like the front end getting light and the steering gets a tad squirrely(minor, very minor). Briefly. But I cant say its the notable vibration that many speak of. Or am I confused and I actually do have "vibration"?
At all other times...say going 50mph then flooring it...nothing but total smoothness.
Laddcruzer
Member
I certainly understand the reasoning for the new headlights but what exactly is the reason for the taillight change? Besides looks of course.
new tailights are to accomodate the new larger charge port on the backside
I live in LA, is there something more important than looks?
EndlessPlaid
⚡EV/Tesla Nerd 🔋
What @2101Guy said. They are basically unifying and simplifying the production process for the global market.
Laddcruzer
Member
So like most things, its all about the bucks!
EndlessPlaid
⚡EV/Tesla Nerd 🔋
Basically. And while doing this change, they elected to update the older design.So like most things, its all about the bucks!
WilliamG
Hinge Fanatic
That looks so good! I can’t wait to get mine.
On that note, we just had a good outcome the sale of our very low mileage MS Performance on CarsandBids.com, at a much higher than Tesla's "WE HATE TRADE-INS/ESPECIALLY WITH FSD/PLEASE TAKE YOUR GARBAGE USED TESLA AWAY FROM HERE" trade-in offer. Of course, we double-paid taxes on this transaction--taxes on the "old" car we sold, and full taxes (no credit) on the new Tesla we purchased.
More hassle than just doing a trade-in, of course, but a far better deal financially, even with the loss of the sales tax credit.
Another data point from late January: on another MS purchase we traded-in a 2020 MS Perf, with about 7k miles, 21" Arachnid wheel upgrade, and FSD, for a whopping, wait for it: $83.5k.
Tesla sold it for low six-figures about two weeks later, but at least we weren't screwed out of the sales tax benefit on the trade-in, so there's that. Let's be generous and assume it cost them $2k to "refurbish" the car (washing it, perhaps a new tire), that leaves about $20k pure profit for Tesla, just on our trade-in. (BTW, we're still awaiting our $2k back from those of us that ordered back in 2020--I guess Tesla feels that some buyers get it, and "We'll just screw the others." Thanks Tesla--that's so fair!)
Tesla: love the products, but learning to hate the company . . . they seem to enjoy bending over repeat customers, especially those that have been strongly supporting them since the early days. I guess it's just business to them.
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Which was sorely needed... S was the only Tesla lineup still having clear plastic/silvery looking tail light with dotted LEDs.Basically. And while doing this change, they elected to update the older design.
EndlessPlaid
⚡EV/Tesla Nerd 🔋
absolutely.Similar threads
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