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Why is black $2k
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stopcrazypp
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It's random. Tesla also shuffled around the free color before (it was black, then white, then now MSM). People speculate it's to adjust to demand.
No one really knows, but black on cars shows the most imperfections. It used to be the free color a long time ago, but so many people complained about swirls, imperfections etc, There was a lot of speculation that they swapped to white as the free color because of that.
TL ; DR = (opinion) because they dont want as many people buying black since it shows imperfections more.
I paid an extra $1500 for black on my M3P because, so I thought, it added a stealth vibe to the overall look. Well, that didn't last long. I took excellent care of the paint and always was careful to avoid swirl marks, light scratches, etc. I regret my decision to select black as it is totally unforgiving. Inevitably, the daily use and everyday driving created multiple Imperfections that stood out for a country mile. There is something about that Tesla black that makes the honeymoon end quickly. If you're the type to stress over this then I urge you to select "any" other color. I now have the midnight silver metallic on my MS and it is lightyears better. Lessons learned.
Tesla is the manufacturer. They can set pricing on any options, and color is indeed an option. No reason needed.
Honestly the normal paint colors (ex: white, black, red, blue, gray) should be free because they are spraying the car the same way that they do with the majority of the cars and they the paint used is made in mass. Its one thing if the request was some unique color that Tesla does not have a high demand but its really BS that there is even a charge for it.
White is the worst--it cannot hide future rust. Whenever possible I always go for dark cars, just in case I keep it a while. I've seen fairly new white vehicles ruined by rust in ways that a black would still be hiding for years to come.
Watts_Up
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I think there was a surge of black Tesla to be used as taxi (Uber, Lyft...) especially in New York area.
www.nydailynews.com
NYC Uber and Lyft drivers line up to buy Teslas ahead of Monday deadline for TLC plates
Applications for new Uber and Lyft license plates flooded in to the Taxi and Limousine Commission Thursday, a day after a judge ordered the agency to stop accepting new requests by Monday in respon…
www.nydailynews.com
johnnycnote
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I'm a sucker for black cars and I've yet to learn my lesson. Every single one that I've owned, especially my M3, are nightmare to keep clean
Watts_Up
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I always get white for safety reason, because a light color more noticeable especialy for pedestrians or when looking in the rearview mirror.
Other colors get darker and less noticeable against the asphalt.
Tesla shouldn't be charging extra for colors, when none of them are even considered Premium. It's so ridiculous.
howardnj
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tradosaurus
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same.
every car i've owned has been black.
paid the extra $1500 for my current MY to be black.
didn't notice all the swirls and scuffs during pick up but i was shown all the imperfections before i got the ppf put on.
Love it how the detailers take great joy in pointing out the flaws in your new baby 
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