Forbes Explains Why You Are Better Off Buying A New Tesla Rather Than A Used One

In general, electric cars are among the best bargains in the used-car market, due to a convergence of market forces. For starters, all used electric cars were sold subject to the one-time $7,500 federal tax credit that effectively sliced the resale value by that amount from day one. What’s more, demand for pre-owned battery-powered vehicles, especially older models that have a comparatively limited range on a charge, is not particularly strong. 

You can easily find pre-owned versions of electrified rides like the Ford Focus Electric, Nissan Leaf and the Volkswagen e-Golf selling for $10,000 or less on used-car lots

MDarringer - 3/4/2020 6:24:21 PM

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I'd consider leasing but not buying a Tesla.

SanJoseDriver - 3/9/2020 3:35:32 AM

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??? ::head explodes::

MDarringer - 3/9/2020 8:40:35 AM

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@SJC I know you're 100% literal like your other Alt-Left idiot unicorn friends, but you lease cars that are too shitty to own.

SanJoseDriver - 3/11/2020 4:20:43 AM

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LOL, I'll still take it... on some alternate reality there is a remote chance you would lease a Tesla. It looks like they might be making the Cybertruck and Model Y in Texas.

MDarringer - 3/11/2020 8:10:35 AM

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In tents?

SanJoseDriver - 3/14/2020 6:06:30 AM

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Potentially, we'll have to see what they build.

SuperCarEnthusiast - 3/4/2020 11:22:19 PM

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DIYers will get a shocking experience!

SanJoseDriver - 3/5/2020 12:00:54 AM

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There is no reason to get a used one right now unless you need it immediately. Even then the wait for a new one I think is pretty short in the US. If you want a used bargain, get a Leaf or i3 which have depreciated an insane amount.

MDarringer - 3/9/2020 8:42:05 AM

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If Tesla used regular dealers rather that price fixing and cash raping, you could have your Tesla instantly and for lower than MSRP.

SanJoseDriver - 3/10/2020 1:23:27 AM

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Prices would end up being higher with the extra middleman and supporting infrastructure.

MDarringer - 3/11/2020 8:12:25 AM

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"Prices would end up being higher.." #NotTrue

The only reason Tesla sells as they do is greed. They price fix and cash rape. It's the pinnacle of anti-consumerism.

SanJoseDriver - 3/12/2020 11:52:22 PM

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There is lots of competition, they can only charge what customers are willing to pay... they just can differentiate by customer like dealerships do.