I thought I would share my experiences with purchasing a used 2016 Model X from tesla.com.
A bit of background, we already own a 2018 M3 LR with everything expect FSD, we were one the first in line locally (Bay Area) and have a 20K VIN. That process took just over 800 days and was very frustrating and exciting! We also are getting ready to install Solarglass within a couple months with 3 Powerwalls. We are all in Tesla.
The MX is perfect for our family and while I realize I am buying used with AP1 and MCU1 and I am ok with that. I never use Smart Summon and rarely use NOA on the M3 as well as Cuphead and all that other stuff. Not having some of the Sentry features is a bummer but I am sure I will find some great posts by fellow Tesla owners on how to address that. Plus I figure we can drive this MX and then sell it in about 3+ years when the warranty expires and use that $ towards a Cybertruck, New MX, or the MY if it looks appealing.
6-seater was a requirement as well as white interior so a new one with comparable features a few thousand short of $100K before incentives and I really did not want to spend that much on a second car so a nicely used MX is way more desirable. Yes, a unicorn would be cool too but I am not waiting around for that to happen.
11/27 - After quite a lot of searching over the past few months I found a Silver Metallic 2016 MX 90D with about 44K miles and fully loaded (Premium, Subzero, HiFi, 22" wheels, Carbon Fiber Decor, Ultra White, and 6-seater). AP1. 24K VIN, Price $69,200 with 4yr/50K. No scratches or wear, clean car. I actually requested a callback on this MX from Tesla and the sales rep (who actually grew up down the street from where I live!) was super cool and very responsive and helped me along the way. I placed the $100 order fee and was quickly provided the car details on my tesla.com account page and filled out all the necessary info. Pictures of the MX are here. Immediately my account page has the car loaded and I can start filling out required information.
11/28 - Thanksgiving and assuming Tesla is closed
11/29 - No word yet from Tesla on delivery but the account page has the order agreement as well as a MVPA that errors out when clicked on. I am assuming that is an automated thing and an employee needs to publish that document once delivery is set? I can also pay for the car using ACH but I prefer to pay via Cashiers Check so in case I have to refuse delivery it won't be an issue. I'm also assuming Tesla is closed due to day after Thanksgiving.
11/30 - No update yet probably due to it being a Saturday.
I will add more here as I get more info, but I thought I would share because I think it is helpful to get information from many others when working with Tesla. I am very excited to get this car but also realize that working with Tesla is hit and miss so I am trying to keep my mind open as much as possible and keep realistic expectations.
Thanks for listening!
A bit of background, we already own a 2018 M3 LR with everything expect FSD, we were one the first in line locally (Bay Area) and have a 20K VIN. That process took just over 800 days and was very frustrating and exciting! We also are getting ready to install Solarglass within a couple months with 3 Powerwalls. We are all in Tesla.
The MX is perfect for our family and while I realize I am buying used with AP1 and MCU1 and I am ok with that. I never use Smart Summon and rarely use NOA on the M3 as well as Cuphead and all that other stuff. Not having some of the Sentry features is a bummer but I am sure I will find some great posts by fellow Tesla owners on how to address that. Plus I figure we can drive this MX and then sell it in about 3+ years when the warranty expires and use that $ towards a Cybertruck, New MX, or the MY if it looks appealing.
6-seater was a requirement as well as white interior so a new one with comparable features a few thousand short of $100K before incentives and I really did not want to spend that much on a second car so a nicely used MX is way more desirable. Yes, a unicorn would be cool too but I am not waiting around for that to happen.
11/27 - After quite a lot of searching over the past few months I found a Silver Metallic 2016 MX 90D with about 44K miles and fully loaded (Premium, Subzero, HiFi, 22" wheels, Carbon Fiber Decor, Ultra White, and 6-seater). AP1. 24K VIN, Price $69,200 with 4yr/50K. No scratches or wear, clean car. I actually requested a callback on this MX from Tesla and the sales rep (who actually grew up down the street from where I live!) was super cool and very responsive and helped me along the way. I placed the $100 order fee and was quickly provided the car details on my tesla.com account page and filled out all the necessary info. Pictures of the MX are here. Immediately my account page has the car loaded and I can start filling out required information.
11/28 - Thanksgiving and assuming Tesla is closed
11/29 - No word yet from Tesla on delivery but the account page has the order agreement as well as a MVPA that errors out when clicked on. I am assuming that is an automated thing and an employee needs to publish that document once delivery is set? I can also pay for the car using ACH but I prefer to pay via Cashiers Check so in case I have to refuse delivery it won't be an issue. I'm also assuming Tesla is closed due to day after Thanksgiving.
11/30 - No update yet probably due to it being a Saturday.
I will add more here as I get more info, but I thought I would share because I think it is helpful to get information from many others when working with Tesla. I am very excited to get this car but also realize that working with Tesla is hit and miss so I am trying to keep my mind open as much as possible and keep realistic expectations.
Thanks for listening!
