I wonder how many Tesla's are sold via dealers vs. Tesla directly. Maybe you can reach out to your Tesla store to see if they can provide you some recent sale prices. (With the no haggle selling of Tesla, what is listed might more than likely be what it sells for.)
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I wonder how many Tesla's are sold via dealers vs. Tesla directly. Maybe you can reach out to your Tesla store to see if they can provide you some recent sale prices. (With the no haggle selling of Tesla, what is listed might more than likely be what it sells for.)
I could probably get that data from historical EV-CPO, but since it is the manufacturer selling, it will only count as the top data point. Would also need a few private sales/dealer sales as comparison I would imagine. Ebay is one source, but problematic, because the final sales price shown isn't actually the final sale, since it is completed in person and you can back out.
I was tempted to ask Tesla for a trade-in quote on my S while buying the 3, but decided to not go that route and complicate the transaction (by saying I had a trade in, then saying, just kidding!)
HankLloydRight
No Roads
I can't disclose my source (although it's not Tesla), but take this however you wish. This is pricing for AZ and 64k miles.
That is very helpful, thank you. I will argue on my options and condition. I think the amount they quoted me includes sales tax per CA law, so the actual estimate they are giving for the car is lower than the $43k
Got the Valuation Report in the mail today from my insurance company. Definitely read over those closely if you are in this situation.
They listed my car as an S85 with zero options. They found 3 comparable S85 sales for around $47K and subtracted out all the options those cars had to get to my car valuation of $38K. (the $43K included sales tax and registration fees). They also said my car was "average" condition, so I made an argument it was at least better than that due to my full protective wrap, CPO only 12 months ago, etc.
So I wrote a nice e-mail outlining all the corrections and requested a re-evaluation. We will see how that goes.
They listed my car as an S85 with zero options. They found 3 comparable S85 sales for around $47K and subtracted out all the options those cars had to get to my car valuation of $38K. (the $43K included sales tax and registration fees). They also said my car was "average" condition, so I made an argument it was at least better than that due to my full protective wrap, CPO only 12 months ago, etc.
So I wrote a nice e-mail outlining all the corrections and requested a re-evaluation. We will see how that goes.
Good luck. Hopefully by providing those additional details concerning the upgrades and options you had will help bump the amount up more. That's interesting (and good) that they included the sales tax and registration fees already.
Finally an update from my insurance company today. After submitting my rebuttal to the valuation report with the wrong model and options and including info on my recently purchased wheels, etc, my adjuster called today and said I was approved for an additional $9426 from the original number. That brings my total settlement including taxes and registration to $52543. I am much happier with that number and feel its pretty fair.
They are still waiting on the title from my bank to be able to auction off the car, apparently. Normally that takes 4-5 weeks for the title, then another month for Copart to auction the car off. So I will be keeping an eye out for it on Copart's website.
I also still have not heard back on the determination that the other party was uninsured, so I have not gotten my deductible back (I have coverage for zero deductible with uninsured motorist).
The accident happened 12/21/2017, and it has taken until 2/8/2018 to get through just the total settlement part of the claim (normally the quickest portion), so not exactly a glowing review for Ameriprise.
They are still waiting on the title from my bank to be able to auction off the car, apparently. Normally that takes 4-5 weeks for the title, then another month for Copart to auction the car off. So I will be keeping an eye out for it on Copart's website.
I also still have not heard back on the determination that the other party was uninsured, so I have not gotten my deductible back (I have coverage for zero deductible with uninsured motorist).
The accident happened 12/21/2017, and it has taken until 2/8/2018 to get through just the total settlement part of the claim (normally the quickest portion), so not exactly a glowing review for Ameriprise.
YauKwan
Member
When it’s all said and done I’ll toss the video up and do a similar write up.
The car is in good shape just wasn’t worth it to fix from an insurance standpoint.
Sorry for your loss. I didn't realize until today that you had your new Arachnids on there. Hopefully you enjoyed them while you could! Did you mention the ($7500) value to the insurance company when you were discussing your car's valuation?
david_42
Member
I spent 18 months in Antiqua, where, in theory, people drove on the left. In practice, they drove wherever they wanted, including shoulders and fields.
I bought them for $4500, so I provided that documentation to the insurance and they did compensate me for those.
Ah, just got a letter from my insurance that they have hired a separate company to attempt to subrogate the uninsured dude for the costs of my car.
I know I have already been taken care of, but I will say it sure does feel good knowing the fellow who hit me is about to be served with some very large bills for his dumb actions.
I know I have already been taken care of, but I will say it sure does feel good knowing the fellow who hit me is about to be served with some very large bills for his dumb actions.
AlanSqB
Dog Chauffeur
I think some jail time should have also happened but at least he isn’t going to just get away with it. If there are no consequences for not having insurance, which it seems like there aren’t anymore, why would anyone bother? Bring back the checkpoints.
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