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Should I trade in my 2019 SR+ for the 2021?
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TomT
Technical Maven
Can't tell you whether to sell or not but the charger is considered part of the car and goes with it.
ucmndd
Well-Known Member
Of course the mobile connector that came with the car should be turned into Carvana.
A no-option 2021 looks like it will cost you about $41k after destination and MO tax. $6k (and another year or two of payments, presuming you're financing) seems pretty steep to me for a few extra miles and a new center console. YMMV.
A no-option 2021 looks like it will cost you about $41k after destination and MO tax. $6k (and another year or two of payments, presuming you're financing) seems pretty steep to me for a few extra miles and a new center console. YMMV.
why are you wanting to trade? What does the 2021 get you that the 2019 you have doesnt currently do, especially since you area talking about trading for the "Same trim level"?
RedWhite19
Member
So, you want to continue paying more payments? In 2022, will you move up to 2024? My two cents is, pay-off your car.
That's barely an upgrade, at least go for a higher trim, otherwise what's the point
I calculated about $4500 difference. The taxes should be minimal because in MO you get a tax credit for the trade in. Still not a small amount though. No car payments so at least I don’t have to worry about that.
It makes a "little" more sense if one is trading up trims. It makes very little to zero sense if doing the same trim, unless there is something about the OPs current vehicle we dont know (very poor degradation, really poor panel gaps, an accident that has not been reported, etc)
I think I am neutral on the color.
But the following would be nice:
Power trunk
Chrome delete
Center console
Extra range(maybe better battery chemistry?)
Better windows and soundproofing
Faster computer
Faster car(sort of)
Ok, then... why are you looking to "trade sideways" at a cost of what you say is 4500? I am asking because you asked "Good idea?" and on the surface, I would say, no to that. There must be a reason you are looking at doing this, however.
EDIT: I didnt see your list when I posted this.
If the question is "good idea?" I would say that your list is not worth 4500. Would you pay 4500 to put that stuff on your current car? If so, then maybe its worth it for you.
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If money for you is not a worry, I'd just lease the Teslas. That way, you get a new one every few years. Otherwise, keep it, enjoy it. The 2021 models will soon be outdated anyways. It's a perpetual cycle.
Are you on HW 2.5 instead of 3.0? Then maybe it might be a bit more justified if it is.
Yes just HW 2.5, already not getting some of the perks of having the new computer
ucmndd
Well-Known Member
Even if you sell the car to Carvana and buy from Tesla? I know every state is different in this regard.
I think you have to trade it in to tesla to get the tax break
ucmndd
Well-Known Member
That was my thought - but I'll bet a buffalo nickel that Tesla isn't gonna offer anywhere near what Carvana is in terms of trade value.
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