New to this website - but it seems like the best source of information out there. We've been on the waitlist for what seems like an eternity, and our X is finally ready. However, we're now having second thoughts and not sure we need the X at this time. That said, the Tesla rep offered us $7k for our model. Has anyone heard of this? If so, how much did Tesla offer you? It seems like the way to go, but not sure if there are other options we should consider (private sale?). What would you do? Thank you in advance for your advice & input.
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Selling X back to Tesla - instead of taking delivery
- Thread starter Kwilson
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$7k (to sign the car over to Tesla; for them to resell) in addition to our $5k deposit we put down. When I told the sales manager I wasn't sure I wanted it, I was told "we had options." From what I understand, the trim & color we chose is a popular one, so they'd have no problem reselling the car to someone down the list (willing to pay more?). Maybe that's how they're able to incentivize it?
njxman
Member
What are you waiting for? I'd be on the phone to my sales manager before he changed his mind. Especially because you're having second thoughts on the car.
Yes tell me more Kwilson....... l am in the exact same position as you. My X90D has completed production and l have since changed my mind. l had put down the $2500 deposit and was sure l was going to lose it should l cancel. Reading your story, I'm super interested to see how this is going to work 
good luck
good luck
How are they going to make the $7k back? They already got their hands slapped for selling cars under "MSRP" are they going to give the other direction a try? If it gets registered by the buyer and then Tesla buys it back, can they sell as CPO for whatever they want without breaking any internal rules/regulations? Of course, the buyer would have to pay any sales taxes.
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If they are offering you 7K plus your 5K back, and you walk away, do it.
doublebo7
Member
Wish I was offered the same deal became I'd snap their hand off!
I placed my $5k reservation in Jan 2015 for a RHD 90DX, delivery coming in March but since October 2016 I did make it clear that the 100D would be the model I would want.
Not one out of my 5 DS have bothered to liaise with me so basically I've just had enough.
£85k into my pension pot sounds a better option
I placed my $5k reservation in Jan 2015 for a RHD 90DX, delivery coming in March but since October 2016 I did make it clear that the 100D would be the model I would want.
Not one out of my 5 DS have bothered to liaise with me so basically I've just had enough.
£85k into my pension pot sounds a better option
anthony
Member
Seems bogus to me.
Either a miscommunication or a customer willing to pay for your optionsto jump the line. The later being a huge stretch of the imagination.
No one pays you not to buy a Tesla.
Why would they when there are others waiting and you are in a contract.
Either a miscommunication or a customer willing to pay for your optionsto jump the line. The later being a huge stretch of the imagination.
No one pays you not to buy a Tesla.
Why would they when there are others waiting and you are in a contract.
stopcrazypp
Well-Known Member
Wow, first I heard of this. If you are having doubts about the order in the first place, then getting $7k extra back sounds like a no brainer.
However, as others point out, make sure to clarify your understanding is correct first and get everything in writing. You don't want to end up in a situation where you end up taking delivery and then it ends up a different situation than what you interpreted.
cruiserlarry
Gadgetologist
Sounds like maybe they want YOU to pay Tesla $7K in additional to forfeiting your $5K deposit - not that they want to give you a $7K profit on your order - that would make no sense...