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Used Tesla prices on eBay

Discussion in 'Tesla' started by bwilson4web, Sep 1, 2018.

  1. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    So I revisited eBay, Tesla completed listings and was able to make this chart:
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    If there is any softness, it is transparent to me.

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    mikefocke Prius v Three 2012, Avalon 2011

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    Now do an analysis factoring in years, miles and model. Only then would you see the depreciation.

    I look at Porsche prices and see the same model name for from $2k to $102k. Options, years and miles matter. While Teslas aren't as old yet, I'd expect to see wildly divergent prices for different models and options with different miles, ages and histories.
     
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    the problem is, they are so expensive to start with, the rate of depreciation doesn't matter to the average buyer.
    but it would be important to someone who doesn't want to or can't spend 90k.
     
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    yah - generally. the limited runs - like the 911 speedster typically gain at least 6 fugues once the manufacturing run is complete. Had an '89 speedster - but it was a rule breaker because it was a theft recovery - no motor until i put one in (salvaged but cheep! ;) ) the 918 spyder has skyrocketed in price too. 800k, now up over 1mil.
    Wonder how the Tesla Roadster II will fare as time goes by.
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  5. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    I'm well aware of mapping both year and model but the field I need is ... not well formatted. It'll probably take me to Sunday.

    Bob Wilson
     
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    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    I've added plots by year:
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    • eBay sells "salvage title" cars that are often significantly cheaper
    • some salvage titles are "parts" cars
    • we are dealing with small sample sets from one snapshot in time
    • making plots by models is technically challenging because of the variants
    • data snapshot taken Sept 1, 2018 for previous 90 days
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    More useful than plots by year would be plots by age when sold, IMHO since, I assume, the sales span many years..
     
  8. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    The eBay "completed" "sales" covers the previous 90 days. I took the snapshot September 1, 2018 so it goes back to about June 1, 2018.

    I've zipped up the spreadsheet, OpenOffice, and attached it. This lets anyone see what I caught.

    Bob Wilson
     

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    My impression would be that the vast majority of Tesla’s are sold within 10 weeks of ordering. Tesla’s sold overseas would take longer, however, I’m believe the data from eBay sales is US only? Or perhaps NA only?