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Thinking about joining legal action on recent massive price cut

Discussion in 'Model 3' started by canyondrive, Mar 1, 2019.

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  1. EinSV

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    #101 EinSV, Mar 10, 2019
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    That was a good post.:p

    As far as not noticing things, I've been following Tesla for a long time and hadn't seen the fantastic "Wait but Why" piece in your signature line: How Tesla Will Change The World — Wait But Why

    They had a very nice "Hershey's Kiss" shaped figure that I think helps explain what happened over the last year or so with Model 3 pricing. Per the green curved line I added to their figure, the higher end Model 3s sold last year helped Tesla get to the $35K Model 3, just as the Roadster helped fund the Model S, and the Model S (and X) helped fund the Model 3.

    With Tesla now at scale, they can afford to reduce prices for all their vehicles, which in the long run is fantastic for everyone, and for Tesla's mission.

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  2. tmoz

    tmoz S85D, Prius PiP

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    I'm with you on the gas smell, I now find it even more offensive than before, and would really like to be alive when the day comes when one doesn't have to smell burned fuel again.
     
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  3. Dballey

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    This is seriously the most appalling entitled comment, and seriously makes me even want to leave a Tesla group. Tesla was clear from the beginning that the 3 price would be lower and out in spring of 2019. There were updates and notifications about it every few months. IF YOU DIDN’T WANT TO WAIT you could get the extended battery version. Now you are a victim? I didn’t want to wait, I got mine, I love it, I got a tax credit - no one stuck a gun to my head. This view is terrifying that people feel that others should always be responsible and not themselves. Man up dang
     
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  4. NRGrin

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    OK, let’s talk Audi. I bought a 3 year old A8L with the original window sticker at $105K. It only had 24K miles on it, and I bought it for $45K.

    How’s that for depreciation? Where are the Audi, BMW and MB owners filing there lawsuits? Oh wait, they’re not!

    If everyone who bought cars in the last 4 months will take a deep breath and enjoy their new rides, you’ll feel differently in a few years when you are ready to trade in/up to a new Tesla.
     
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  5. ebmcs03

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    Thread is too long! But where do I sign up? I want in on the lawsuit? I want to sue the pants off Tesla.
     
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  6. RyanF

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    Did your Audi go down in value because you bought a vehicle that has a well known terrible resale value? Or because Audi started selling options on the A8 they havent delivered to current customers yet at a discount to new customers?

    Not all Audis have terrible resale. S4’s for example do very well in the used market. EVERYONE knows the big luxury sedans lose a ton of value, quickly.

    No offense, but your understanding of this shows the intelligence of someone who would not only drop $100k on an A8, but also admit they lost that much money! LOL
     
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  7. ebmcs03

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    Agreed! Plus Audi didn’t start selling new A8s for $45k. It’s a used A8. This isn’t the used model 3 selling for lower. It’s same breaks new car selling for less advertised from the manufacture in such a short period of time.
     
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  8. Lanzer

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    #108 Lanzer, Mar 11, 2019
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    It is beyond mind boggling that Tesla is the only automaker who is trying to GIVE THE BEST DEAL TO THE LATEST CONSUMER. Any other companies would be rubbing their palms and thinking of how to maximize profit when they find a product that consumer loves. Tesla is doing everything they can to make their car the most affordable and best value EV available, to hear about a potential lawsuit as a result is crazy.

    We paid 42k+ (probably a lot more) because we're financially capable of spending this much money. Many people out there can't even consider getting their own Tesla until the price is at or below 35k. We are more privileged than most people in the country. Us buying our Teslas at a higher markup is what helped less privileged people own their Tesla Model 3. Isn't that something to be celebrated?
     
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  9. MXWing

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    We feel fine. We have had lube in our medicine cabinets for years.
     
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  10. ebmcs03

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    Then give me FSD for what I paid for EAP. EASY. I already paid $7500 more than the current price for my exact same car in less than 6 months.
     
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    LOL
     
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  12. Smokey_llama

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    Well I guess the lawsuits off because they're raising the price again.:(
     
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  13. harry

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    No doubt the malcontents who ordered while the price was lower will be writing checks to Tesla for the difference once the new higher prices are implemented.
     
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  14. myster2

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    Prices go down, :mad::confused::(:mad:
    Prices go up, :cool::):p

    o_O
     
  15. tmoz

    tmoz S85D, Prius PiP

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    I bought a gallon of milk for $3 yesterday, but today it is on sale for $1.99.
    Happens all the time.
     
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  16. MXWing

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    If you ever need a job let me know. I would hire you in a heartbeat because you are clearly smarter than the majority of Model 3 owners.
     
  17. Uncle Paul

    Uncle Paul Well-Known Member

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    Problem solved. Tesla just announced impending price increases across the board (except for $35,000 version).

    Are you happy now?
     
  18. TANGO SUKKA

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    you can get a refund for the difference with milk.
     
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  19. brkaus

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    Ooooo. Pick me! I know the answer : Tesla!!!

    :)
     
  20. myster2

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    I'm googling Tesla's 'Low Price Guarantee' but not finding it. Can someone please 'splain what's going on?

    *** Please read in jest, I'm just trolling***
     
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