Tesla Model S CPO Website - Now Live

[Cyclone]

I just received pics of the car from my Tesla delivery specialist, and it turns out the car comes with tan leather interior (instead of textile), so that was a nice surprise! How often does the actual car differ from the listed CPO specs?

Often, sadly. I got dual chargers, Drucifer got dual chargers and alcantara, someone else (forgot which poster) got a P85 when CPO was S85, someone else ordered P85 and got P85+.

I also noticed from the pics that the car has the parcel shelf (which also wasn't listed in the options).

I also got a parcel shelf. It is still (to my knowledge) unknown whether this is because the previous owner bought (or was gifted) a parcel shelf and it was left with the car, or Tesla included one for free because all new cars come with it standard.

 

[mmd]

Often, sadly. I got dual chargers, Drucifer got dual chargers and alcantara, someone else (forgot which poster) got a P85 when CPO was S85, someone else ordered P85 and got P85+.

It is a bit puzzling why Tesla would undersell like this. I can't help suspecting, that it is to create an illusion of higher resale value on their CPO site. It has obvious implications on their RVG liability.

 

[SmartElectric]

I also got a parcel shelf.

I specifically asked for it on my CPO S85 when I did a walk around of the car the day after I put down my deposit, and they included one when we picked it up three long weeks later.

 

[HankLloydRight]

It is a bit puzzling why Tesla would undersell like this. I can't help suspecting, that it is to create an illusion of higher resale value on their CPO site. It has obvious implications on their RVG liability.

Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice, what can equally be attributed to stupidity. (paraphrasing).

IOW, I'm sure it's not intentional, but rather, just lazy miscoding on the options list.

 

[Cyclone]

One theory offered up is that Tesla is building the CPO options list based on the original MyTesla order configuration of the vehicle as the data source. Recall that new orders get a grace period to make changes and even after that, some things can retrofitted/added onto the car. It is quite possible they are not using the "as delivered" option list of the prior owner, but the "as originally ordered" option list. Still surprised they wouldn't build a new options list at intake of the car in the CPO process, but as Hank said, this could be the lazy part.

 

[dusterbuster]

One theory offered up is that Tesla is building the CPO options list based on the original MyTesla order configuration of the vehicle as the data source. Recall that new orders get a grace period to make changes and even after that, some things can retrofitted/added onto the car. It is quite possible they are not using the "as delivered" option list of the prior owner, but the "as originally ordered" option list. Still surprised they wouldn't build a new options list at intake of the car in the CPO process, but as Hank said, this could be the lazy part.

When I spoke with my delivery specialist this afternoon, I asked about what work was done on the car as part of the conditioning process. In addition to mentioning a few minor repairs, the specialist also said that they replaced the "missing" rear shelf. Not sure if that means any CPO car without the rear shelf is considered to be "missing" the rear shelf, or whether this particular car as originally ordered was actually supposed to have the rear parcel. My guess is it's the former.

The other thing I learned is that there is no delivery fee to have the car shipped to another service center within the same state, which means there's no delivery fee to have the car delivered to the LA service center rather than Fremont, CA (I previously had switched delivery from LA to Fremont because the local store rep in Santa Monica mistakenly said there would be a delivery fee if I took delivery anywhere other than Fremont, which is where the car is currently located).

 

[freeewilly]

The other thing I learned is that there is no delivery fee to have the car shipped to another service center within the same state, which means there's no delivery fee to have the car delivered to the LA service center rather than Fremont, CA (I previously had switched delivery from LA to Fremont because the local store rep in Santa Monica mistakenly said there would be a delivery fee if I took delivery anywhere other than Fremont, which is where the car is currently located).

Where did you hear it from? I'm interested about a CPO car in Fremont, CA, the Brea, CA store rep told me it will cost $500 to deliver to LA. I'm debating to fly up there and drive it down myself, and take the opportunely to visit the Fremont factory.

 

[dusterbuster]

Where did you hear it from? I'm interested about a CPO car in Fremont, CA, the Brea, CA store rep told me it will cost $500 to deliver to LA. I'm debating to fly up there and drive it down myself, and take the opportunely to visit the Fremont factory.

This is what the assigned delivery specialist in Fremont told me when I was making plans to arrange for delivery next week at Fremont. He asked if I was planning to take the factory tour and if that was the reason why I was taking delivery in Fremont, and then said they are not doing factory tours next week, so if that was the only reason for doing delivery in Fremont, I could just take delivery in SoCal. He said they do charge $500 to ship the car out of region, so for example from Seattle to Fremont. However, he said that there is no delivery fee for shipping within California, and that what I had previously heard from the Santa Monica store was incorrect (that person said there would be a delivery fee of around $750 to have the car delivered to LA, which is why I originally changed delivery to Fremont). I'm supposed to hear from a local delivery specialist, hopefully tomorrow, so I'll confirm with him or her when I speak with them.

 

[brantse]

Another barebones S60 http://www.teslamotors.com/models/preowned/p10240. I think the price on these are creeping up, as they continue to sell very quickly.

 

[No2DinosaurFuel]

Another barebones S60 http://www.teslamotors.com/models/preowned/p10240. I think the price on these are creeping up, as they continue to sell very quickly.

Air suspension, Wood Decor, Blue color. This is better than some other S60 at lower price. So not really bare bone.

 

[clarkbariowa]

Yeah it still seems a bit high considering the 70D, but I guess you get the car right away. I think the price will tick down a bit more once they realize they are not able to see much at that price. I'm crossing my fingers to get a S85 for around 55K or less with reasonable mileage.

Funny thing is these prices are lower than what they were quoting me a few weeks back. So maybe the price has already been reduced.

Solid Black P85 popped in at $66,500. Audio, SAS, SC, dual charger ... was about to show my wife.. maybe 15 mins later - and it disappeared. Any legitimately optioned P85 ($65K or $66K) that hits (especially with 21s) lasts less than 4 hours. Blue one went two days ago.

that leaves a majority of the ones I am looking at 69,xxx. Going Saturday to the Highland Park, IL store to test drive and most likely pulling the trigger :biggrin:

 

[Skotty]

My quick thoughts. S60s seem way overpriced. However, I definitely see some P85s and a few S85s that are tempting.

 

[MsElectric]

My quick thoughts. S60s seem way overpriced. However, I definitely see some P85s and a few S85s that are tempting.

We just discussed this a few pages ago... They are definitely overpriced and some of them need to be priced in the 40s to make any sense.

The best values on CPO are the P85s. If you are looking to buy a CPO 60, in some cases you can pay less by buying a brand new 70 with autopilot and all the improvements... If you don't like the pricing, just wait and they will come down.

 

[tkizzy]

Considering getting a second Model S in our household, this time maybe a CPO and a P85... wish there was a way to sort by interior options...it seems most of the cars are light interiors and headliners when black on black is the way to go IMO.

 

[1208]

Question is then, as more model s' prices come down to that of the Model 3, would you choose 2nd hand S or brand new 3 in the future?

 

[MsElectric]

Question is then, as more model s' prices come down to that of the Model 3, would you choose 2nd hand S or brand new 3 in the future?

Nothing new in the car business. For the cost of a brand new C Class, you can buy a 3-4 year old Mercedes S class. Same will happen with the Model S. With a brand new car you will get all the latest Autopilot sensors and other enhancements and at the end of the day some really prefer buying a brand new car. A 4 year old Model S that sold new for $100K should be in the 35-early 40K range.

 

[HankLloydRight]

Considering getting a second Model S in our household, this time maybe a CPO and a P85... wish there was a way to sort by interior options...it seems most of the cars are light interiors and headliners when black on black is the way to go IMO.

I think black headliners is a fairly recent addition/option, so I'd guess that most CPOs are tan alcantara headliners.

 

[Father Bill]

I think black headliners is a fairly recent addition/option, so I'd guess that most CPOs are tan alcantara headliners.

Mine was Tan Textile, S85 built 12/13

Peace,

Father Bill

 

[brianman]

I think black headliners is a fairly recent addition/option, so I'd guess that most CPOs are tan alcantara headliners.

Cream, not Tan.

More specifically, it pretty much matches the Sig white interior not the tan interior.

 

[HankLloydRight]

Ok, ok, whatever. I should have just said "NOT BLACK".