MsElectric
Active Member
You are not saying anything most of us does not know already. A bunch of CPO cars, especially the 2015 models, are very badly priced. So you really have three options.
1. Buy a used car that is priced a lot higher than what it should be and end up paying for someone else's depreciation.
2. Buy a new car for about the cost of a 2015 CPO/inventory car and be the first owner taking delivery of a pristine car with just the options and color combination you want.
3. Wait for used car prices to be more in line with what they should be and not buy until that happens.
Most are picking either option 1 or 2.
Don't stress out too much about Tesla selling direct to customers. There are certain benefits to that. The only issue here seems to be that most of the newer (2015) used inventory is overpriced. As they learn that few want to buy a used car for about the same cost as a new car, they will reduce prices to reflect the actual depreciation set by the market.
When once they offered me several inventory cars that cost just about as much as a new car, I pointed out that at those prices I'd rather buy new as the cost difference is negligible. Then they pointed out how with an inventory car you can get the car right away and I politely explained that the only reason most people look for slightly used vehicles is for a discount on the price. They will get the message soon enough.
The bottom line is if you think the prices are too high, like most who are looking to buy do, wait for prices to come down.
1. Buy a used car that is priced a lot higher than what it should be and end up paying for someone else's depreciation.
2. Buy a new car for about the cost of a 2015 CPO/inventory car and be the first owner taking delivery of a pristine car with just the options and color combination you want.
3. Wait for used car prices to be more in line with what they should be and not buy until that happens.
Most are picking either option 1 or 2.
Don't stress out too much about Tesla selling direct to customers. There are certain benefits to that. The only issue here seems to be that most of the newer (2015) used inventory is overpriced. As they learn that few want to buy a used car for about the same cost as a new car, they will reduce prices to reflect the actual depreciation set by the market.
When once they offered me several inventory cars that cost just about as much as a new car, I pointed out that at those prices I'd rather buy new as the cost difference is negligible. Then they pointed out how with an inventory car you can get the car right away and I politely explained that the only reason most people look for slightly used vehicles is for a discount on the price. They will get the message soon enough.
The bottom line is if you think the prices are too high, like most who are looking to buy do, wait for prices to come down.
Looking at a Pre Owned Model S from their site, I can see what seems a fully loaded Model S P90DL which costs 132,500 after EV Inc. and 140K cash price. with 1,228 miles
Well a new one costs (maxed out) 141,500 Cash and 124 After EV. (127 if I keep the rear facing seats as on the used) tell me in what freaking world that makes sense?
ANY used vehicle should at least have lost 20% of its value,. these cars MAYBE 10% AT LEAST. The fact you get to choose what you want. color etc. and its brand spankn' new you may as well go new. would be nice to be able to get one a little cheaper used.
NOPE:
Model S P90D 102535 | Tesla Motors
On a side note.
This is why i am kind of against an auto manufacturer who has zero competition to be allowed to also sell their own cars unlike most other manufacturers having to use independent dealers.
Private party MAYBE you can do slightly better but you lose so much in piece of mind. and they do that on purpose and inflate the resale value, when really NO car holds its value like that. not in reality. artificially yes. I will tell you this their stock will be crap though when Faraday and the others come out. the boom 2 years ago was the blast from min 30s to 200 but its maxed out I think.
Still want one tho haaha