Ever since I sold my SR+ a few months ago, I've been itching to get into a LR AWD/Performance model 3. After quite a bit of searching, I found that the Tesla CPO cars seemed to be actually pretty well priced if you consider that they come with FSD and Acceleration Boost. I found a LR AWD Model 3 with 9000 miles for $43k. Anywhere else I looked, people were asking at least 45k for a DM with FSD. Alternatively, a LR AWD without autopilot or anything was going for around 40-41k. So looks like with the CPO, you could get an extra year of warranty, accel boost, and FSD for about $2k.
Now I have to say, I was a little worried about the fact that there are no pictures of the car, and the used car sales advisors can't even give you any clue to the condition or anything, and the $500 deposit is nonrefundable. But with a clean carfax/autocheck and only 9000 miles, I decided to press forward, knowing that i will have to throw away my $500 if it doesn't work out.
In the past I have taken NEW delivery of 2 Model 3s and a model Y, and the delivery experience was less than great. My 2019 SR+ was solid black and looked like it was driven through a gravel cloud on delivery and was covered in microscratches. My dad's 2018 LR RWD had two paint chips on the driver door, and later when replaced with 2021 Model Y, had mis-aligned passenger door that wouldn't close properly, center console lid wouldn't close properly, and the alignment was totally off and wouldn't steer straight. Of course they don't let you test drive the cars you're about to buy, so you have no idea. The delivery advisor was even quite rude when i said i wanted to inspect the car prior to signing the purchase agreement and paying the down payment.
Fast forward to delivery day for my CPO Model 3, I was absolutely stunned by the condition of car, it looked better than some of the new cars i've taken delivery of. In addition, the delivery advisor was really easy to work with, when i arrived, he said feel free to spend as much time as you want checking out the car, turns out this one had a full clear bra installed by the previous owner, so score! No curb rash, so scratches, no dings. I have to say, I am very pleased with my delivery, and man that Accel Boost is quick!
Now I have to say, I was a little worried about the fact that there are no pictures of the car, and the used car sales advisors can't even give you any clue to the condition or anything, and the $500 deposit is nonrefundable. But with a clean carfax/autocheck and only 9000 miles, I decided to press forward, knowing that i will have to throw away my $500 if it doesn't work out.
In the past I have taken NEW delivery of 2 Model 3s and a model Y, and the delivery experience was less than great. My 2019 SR+ was solid black and looked like it was driven through a gravel cloud on delivery and was covered in microscratches. My dad's 2018 LR RWD had two paint chips on the driver door, and later when replaced with 2021 Model Y, had mis-aligned passenger door that wouldn't close properly, center console lid wouldn't close properly, and the alignment was totally off and wouldn't steer straight. Of course they don't let you test drive the cars you're about to buy, so you have no idea. The delivery advisor was even quite rude when i said i wanted to inspect the car prior to signing the purchase agreement and paying the down payment.
Fast forward to delivery day for my CPO Model 3, I was absolutely stunned by the condition of car, it looked better than some of the new cars i've taken delivery of. In addition, the delivery advisor was really easy to work with, when i arrived, he said feel free to spend as much time as you want checking out the car, turns out this one had a full clear bra installed by the previous owner, so score! No curb rash, so scratches, no dings. I have to say, I am very pleased with my delivery, and man that Accel Boost is quick!
