Tesla Model S waffling - Page 153

bren · 07-22-2016, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by robg

If it's gotta be a high performance electric luxury car they're the only game in town of course.

This. I'd be curious to see numbers on people going back to an ICE car from a Model S.

ZBB · 07-22-2016, 02:52 PM

The RVG was a stopgap and offered before Tesla had a lease program. I was a bit surprised they kept it around as long as they did, since leases have been avail for over 2 years now.

I don't have the RVG on my car -- it required the loan to be through Tesla's partner bank, and was not directly avail in AZ (I would have had to buy my car in Oregon to get the RVG and not be hit with sales tax). Between a higher interest rate and the cost of flying up to Portland to do the paperwork, it wasn't worth it.

My car is right in the 36-39 month RVG window, although I'm way over the miles (at 55k while th RVG allewed up to 39k miles...). But based recent private party sales, it looks like I could sell my car for just a bit below the RVG amount. But if I traded it to Tesla, I'd take a bath.

Since I've decided to keep it until the Model 3 arrives, I figure I'll just sell it privately, possibly shortly after delivery of the 3. It will be paid off or close to paid off (depending on when the 3 arrives...)...

ZBB · 07-22-2016, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bren

This. I'd be curious to see numbers on people going back to an ICE car from a Model S.

There are some -- mostly people that have to have the latest fancy car out there and flip cars every year or two.

But I'd be surprised if there are very many. I certainly can't see myself going back to an ICE...

John V · 07-25-2016, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bren

This. I'd be curious to see numbers on people going back to an ICE car from a Model S.

Ken had a Model S for a year and is back in an ICE car. Part of it was he felt like the car was getting enough mileage on it that it would be dropping in value soon, but part of it is that the Model S lacks any sort of driver engagement.

bren · 07-25-2016, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by John V

Ken had a Model S for a year and is back in an ICE car. Part of it was he felt like the car was getting enough mileage on it that it would be dropping in value soon, but part of it is that the Model S lacks any sort of driver engagement.

So he was able to trade it in? Or did he sell it himself?

I'm guessing he didn't buy another giant luxo-barge?

John V · 07-25-2016, 09:39 AM

He sold it private party. He's back in something fun to drive with a gas engine and a manual trans.

*clyde* · 08-23-2016, 07:22 PM

Is there really nothing here about Tesla's amazing new lease deals?

Pardon me, I'll show myself the door.

bren · 08-23-2016, 07:31 PM

Doesn't that amazing deal require something like $15k down?

ZBB · 08-23-2016, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bren

Doesn't that amazing deal require something like $15k down?

Nah... Only half that

What about a P100D anyone?

John V · 08-23-2016, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by clyde

Is there really nothing here about Tesla's amazing new lease deals?

Pardon me, I'll show myself the door.

Saw that. You have to be pretty desperate to show off to your neighbors to lease one at those prices.

07-22-2016, 02:52 PM	#1522
ZBB Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: A very fast golf cart Location: The Valley of the Sun Posts: 12,821	The RVG was a stopgap and offered before Tesla had a lease program. I was a bit surprised they kept it around as long as they did, since leases have been avail for over 2 years now. I don't have the RVG on my car -- it required the loan to be through Tesla's partner bank, and was not directly avail in AZ (I would have had to buy my car in Oregon to get the RVG and not be hit with sales tax). Between a higher interest rate and the cost of flying up to Portland to do the paperwork, it wasn't worth it. My car is right in the 36-39 month RVG window, although I'm way over the miles (at 55k while th RVG allewed up to 39k miles...). But based recent private party sales, it looks like I could sell my car for just a bit below the RVG amount. But if I traded it to Tesla, I'd take a bath. Since I've decided to keep it until the Model 3 arrives, I figure I'll just sell it privately, possibly shortly after delivery of the 3. It will be paid off or close to paid off (depending on when the 3 arrives...)... __________________ ZBB

08-23-2016, 07:22 PM	#1527
clyde Chief title editor Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 26,599	Is there really nothing here about Tesla's amazing new lease deals? Pardon me, I'll show myself the door. __________________ OH NOES!!!!!1 MY CAR HAS T3H UND3R5T33R5555!!!!!!1oneone!!!!11 Team WTF?! What are you gonna do?

07-25-2016, 09:39 AM	#1526
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	He sold it private party. He's back in something fun to drive with a gas engine and a manual trans.

08-23-2016, 07:31 PM	#1528
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	Doesn't that amazing deal require something like $15k down?