Tesla Model S CPO Website - Now Live

[andrewket]

Correct - its determined by the point of sale (delivery location.) IIRC Fremont is 9.5%, other CA locations may be 6.0-10.0%. That's even higher than the combined rate for NYS/NYC (8.875.) In theory you get credit for the sales & use tax if you register in another state, but very few places will have a higher S&U tax. And no, you don't get a refund if your state is lower.

And not all states will give you the credit for taxes paid on other states. Most do. Not all.

 

[Drucifer]

I don't mean to cut in on your edge, but I'd be really curious who these reps are and how to get in touch with them. Based on your description, I'd be very tempted to bite. Unfortunately every car that gets put on the website in the ~$50k price range likely disappears in minutes. It's really challenging to make such a large financial decision in an instant.

If they disappear in minutes, for some people it must be much less challenging to make such a large financial decision in an instant.

 

[jtpassat]

yes but those are the same people that are empty inside. at least I say that to myself to help sleep at night

If they disappear in minutes, for some people it must be much less challenging to make such a large financial decision in an instant.

 

[BoerumHill]

And not all states will give you the credit for taxes paid on other states. Most do. Not all.

Good point. In fact anytime state law is the applicable statute, you should always check for exceptions. S&U tax is anything but unified in the U.S.

Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia impose a sales tax on motor vehicles, but they DO NOT allow a credit for taxes paid to Florida.

 

[Drucifer]

yes but those are the same people that are empty inside. at least I say that to myself to help sleep at night

ouch. I feel pretty full inside. I didn't start ready to pounce on a MS deal. It was nearly a year of watching the used MS market on autotrader, cars.com and here. Then when the CPO site launched, I found the car and deal that would work for me and I pounced. I hit the buy button within about 10 minutes of first seeing my car. done.

Like they say, it takes years of work to become an overnight success. In this case it was months of ruminating to be ready to "strike when the iron is hot".

 

[dalamchops]

your financial decision needed to have been made way before you even start looking for CPO cars... if you see one that you like then you can just buy it without hesitation.

 

[Drucifer]

your financial decision needed to have been made way before you even start looking for CPO cars... if you see one that you like then you can just buy it without hesitation.

The decision wasn't 100%, but close. I was still considering a new MS or a 2016 Chevy Volt.

It was all a matter of risk exposure. Was it worth risking the $1000 deposit to me in the event I changed my mind or if I let the deal pass, would I have felt greater than $1000 of regret for letting it slip through my fingers. The initial decision wasn't the cost of the whole car. It was the deposit and my belief in my being able to see the deal through to the end. No regrets. Like a lot of people, I lose and make $1000s on investments every day (as do most people who have a fair amount saved for retirement or otherwise invested). It is a matter of perspective.

 

[BoerumHill]

ouch. I feel pretty full inside. I didn't start ready to pounce on a MS deal. It was nearly a year of watching the used MS market on autotrader, cars.com and here. Then when the CPO site launched, I found the car and deal that would work for me and I pounced. I hit the buy button within about 10 minutes of first seeing my car. done.

Like they say, it takes years of work to become an overnight success. In this case it was months of ruminating to be ready to "strike when the iron is hot".

This is the process I've been going through for about four months. The one wildcard that keeps me from pulling the trigger is waiting on my 16 y.o. to finalize where is going to university fall 2016. We have several campus visits lined up this summer and once that decision is made I'll have more visibility. But if we sell our company before year end, he can go anywhere and I'll be configuring a new 85D.

Like a lot of people, I lose and make $1000s on investments every day (as do most people who have a fair amount saved for retirement or otherwise invested). It is a matter of perspective.

F'ing TSLA. Hey, we're climbing again today.



Thankfully DIS and several other stodgy performers keep the bulk of the portfolio stabilized.

 

[No2DinosaurFuel]

I believe a couple of weeks ago they had a surplus of very low-end S60 Inventory models they needed to unload, so they put them on the CPO site to get more exposure. But from what I've seen, the bulk of "Inventory" cars are 85kWh cars, and a lot of those P85s and P85+s. NONE of those higher-spec'd Inventory cars made it to the CPO website, for reasons I can not guess at this time. But I think we all agree, that Tesla should just put them ALL up on the site, all CPO and Inventory cars. The only reason I suspect they're holding back the CPO inventory is that it just doesn't fit well on their, ahem, inefficiently designed website.

They are holding back to prevent a glut of model s. If you take a look at their storage lot, they have plenty. They are controlling supply to keep cost high. Otherwise they will have to sell these at even a greater loss. Some have claimed tesla gave them more for the trade in than what they are selling on the website.

So i am sure it is not their website cant handle it. Maybe so, but the primary reason is to reduce precieved supply in an attempt to keep resale value high.

Btw, great website!

 

[BoerumHill]

Interesting side note:

I've been tracking four Vins. Two have been listed since 4/27 (CPO launch date), one since 5/28, one since 6/26.

The CPOC only lists the mileage on the date it was listed and does not update it. Tesla updates the mileage on the Pre-Owned site daily.

For the four I am following:

1. 14 miles driven since 4/27
2. 753 miles driven since 4/27 (wow - frequent loaner? Though it's scarcely over 10 miles per day)
3. 140 miles driven since 5/28 (9 yesterday, 40 more since last night - must be current loaner)
4. 159 miles driven since 6/26 (similar usage to #2 - this is the only one of the four with AP)

The first three have had price cuts: $2K, $4.4k, $800.

 

[brantse]

your financial decision needed to have been made way before you even start looking for CPO cars... if you see one that you like then you can just buy it without hesitation.

I agree with what your all saying, but although I've seen a few cars that I really considered pulling the trigger on, none seem to be slam dunks. For the most part, the cars are appropriately priced for their miles /options and you don't know if a new listing is one that necessarily warrants jumping on immediately.

 

[Drucifer]

I agree with what your all saying, but although I've seen a few cars that I really considered pulling the trigger on, none seem to be slam dunks. For the most part, the cars are appropriately priced for their miles /options and you don't know if a new listing is one that necessarily warrants jumping on immediately.

I didn't want much. Just Green/Tan with every single option available at time of manufacture. Oh, and about $45k off original price with low miles, new tires and a fresh warranty. Really, that was it. I'm not selfish :wink:

 

[Cowby]

Interesting side note:

I've been tracking four Vins. Two have been listed since 4/27 (CPO launch date), one since 5/28, one since 6/26.

The CPOC only lists the mileage on the date it was listed and does not update it. Tesla updates the mileage on the Pre-Owned site daily.

For the four I am following:

1. 14 miles driven since 4/27
2. 753 miles driven since 4/27 (wow - frequent loaner? Though it's scarcely over 10 miles per day)
3. 140 miles driven since 5/28 (9 yesterday, 40 more since last night - must be current loaner)
4. 159 miles driven since 6/26 (similar usage to #2 - this is the only one of the four with AP)

The first three have had price cuts: $2K, $4.4k, $800.

Yes, I've noticed this as well too, however, i'd gladly welcome the additional mileage if they would just get the prices down further.... .... and alot faster! :biggrin:

 

[HankLloydRight]

I didn't want much. Just Green/Tan with every single option available at time of manufacture. Oh, and about $45k off original price with low miles, new tires and a fresh warranty. Really, that was it. I'm not selfish :wink:

This one has 12k miles, all options except rear seats and a decent discount from a new, fully loaded P85+

85 kWh Performance Model S P35120 | Tesla Motors (this is a "hidden" car, BTW)

The rear seats aren't all they're cracked up to be anyway, and your kids will outgrow them quickly.

I say 'just do it'.

edit: oh wait, you were talking in the past-tense. "Nevermind"

 

[No2DinosaurFuel]

Some more less than 50K S60 for those who want one now.

60 kWh Model S P10875 | Tesla Motors

$47K

not much info, but according to the CPO website it looks like it's well equipped.

 

[Drucifer]

This one has 12k miles, all options except rear seats and a decent discount from a new, fully loaded P85+

85 kWh Performance Model S P35120 | Tesla Motors (this is a "hidden" car, BTW)

The rear seats aren't all they're cracked up to be anyway, and your kids will outgrow them quickly.

I say 'just do it'.

edit: oh wait, you were talking in the past-tense. "Nevermind"

Thanks for trying to help connect me with a car. Nice, but about $26k more than I paid. That's a lot for '+' and about 5k less miles. 1 year newer though, so also has yacht floor and subzero. Still, $26k is a big delta.

 

[brantse]

Some more less than 50K S60 for those who want one now.

60 kWh Model S P10875 | Tesla Motors

$47K

not much info, but according to the CPO website it looks like it's well equipped.

Just sold. I was on the phone asking about options and trade in, when she said it was just reserved. Not much for options, but it did have TP and leather.

 

[spentan]

85 kWh Signature Performance Model S S00692 | Tesla Motors

Didn't 692 disappear off the list, and now its back again? CPO Sig P85, options are not shown on the website, but Hank's CPO Consolidator picked them up.

For $62,100, its a great price.

Options recorded for this VIN:
AD02 NEMA 14-50
AU01 Ultra High Fidelity Sound
BS00 NOBULL00
BT85 85 kWh Battery
CH01 Dual Chargers
COL3-PPSW Pearl White
DRLH Left Hand Drive
HP00 No Wall Connector
IDOM Matte Obeche Wood D�cor
IZZW White Perf
PA00 No Paint Armor
PF01 Performance Legacy Package
PS01 Parcel Shelf
RFPO All Glass Panoramic Roof
SC01 Supercharger Enabled
SP00 No Security Package
SU01 Smart Air Suspension
TM02 General Production Signature Trim
TP01 Tech Package with/o Autopilot
TR00 No Third Row Seat
WTSP 21" Turbine Grey
X001 Override: Power Liftgate
X003 Maps & Navigation
X007 LED Daytime Running Lights
X011 Override: Homelink
X013 Override: Satellite Radio
X019 Carbon Fiber Spoiler
X024 Performance Package
X027 Lighted Door Handles
X031 Keyless Entry
YF00 No Yacht Floor

 

[Cyclone]

The decision wasn't 100%, but close. I was still considering a new MS or a 2016 Chevy Volt.

It was all a matter of risk exposure. Was it worth risking the $1000 deposit to me in the event I changed my mind or if I let the deal pass, would I have felt greater than $1000 of regret for letting it slip through my fingers. The initial decision wasn't the cost of the whole car. It was the deposit and my belief in my being able to see the deal through to the end. No regrets. Like a lot of people, I lose and make $1000s on investments every day (as do most people who have a fair amount saved for retirement or otherwise invested). It is a matter of perspective.

Good point. I felt exactly the same way for mine. Researched for months, have a feeling for where I wanted to be and had my "must have" and "like to have" options. When mine popped up, I figured in the worst case scenario, I was going to be out $1k and I could live with that.

 

[sachin86]

So there's some bad news because I just got a clarification e-mail from my delivery specialist...

I just wanted to let you know that I miss spoke about Certified Pre-Owned Model S. We will not certify a car if the airbag deployed or if the vehicle sustained frame damage. As far as small fender benders, we will still certify the vehicle.

My apologies for the miss information.