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Discussion in 'Tesla' started by mikefocke, Jan 2, 2019.

  1. mikefocke

    mikefocke Prius v Three 2012, Avalon 2011

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    My guess paid off. A lot of major news organizations are carrying a $2k off the previous price story with Tesla absorbing some of the tax difference for S, X, and 3.
     
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    $2% ?
     
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    Wow! What will the Tesla-skeptics do when Musk rolls out the $35k Model 3?

    In reality, total sales units are up but we don't have the net profile (i.e., margins per car.) These will be revealed in 4-6 weeks.

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    @mikefocke you've got maybe 12 hours you can edit a post, same would apply to the title?
     
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    Thanks, $2k beats 2%.
     
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    What will folks do when Tesla sells $35k Model 3s?

    A: Run around and set their hair on fire.​

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    crawl back into their dark dank, hidyholes
     
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    Let's see, orders before 12/31/18 qualified for a $7500 tax credit. Orders after 12/31/18 qualify for a $3750 tax credit plus a temporary price reduction of $2000 from Tesla (perhaps < 3000 cars in inventory) equals a total of $5750. Hmmmmmm.............I'm going to have to think long and hard on this ...............................would I rather have $7500 or $5750......................hmmmm this is a hard decision for me to make. OH WAIT! I'm glad I bought my car before 12/31/18! My guess paid off! :LOL:
     
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    where is all this inventory? i can't find anything locally
     
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    Nor in Huntsville.

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    Yea, where are these excess Tesla cars?

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    My GUESS is that they are at the distribution center in Fremont.
     
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    Drone photos?

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    does tesla admit to them, or people seeing them in parking lots guessing?
     
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    Yes and no. Tesla has said they have a few cars left inventory. Third party websites are estimating about 2 or 3 days production = ~3000 Tesla has over 3,000 Model 3 vehicles left in inventory in the US - Electrek

    Tesla has now converted a major part of its production to European and Asian markets, so demand will remain strong for the 3. Then they have the $35K model 3, model Y, and pickup truck debuting in 2019 to maintain fever pitch.
     
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    sounds like shorters again. if tesla (or anyone) had something that wasn't selling, they would do everything in their power to move it.
     
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    They are in transit? Mostly with VINs already assigned to buyers?

    The 3000 cars is about 4 days of production. How long does it take a driver to go across the country, during Christmas week?

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    If Tesla dumps $2000 off of the price, it's not $50 that you're ahead presuming one qualifies for the credit by not making too much money, or falling into the alt minimum tax rules, or that you actually owe that much tax at the end of the year, because it doesn't carry over unless the car is registered as a business expense. Most states have state sales tax. Many counties here in SoCal, that represents another $160. Just sayin'. The only sure-fire way to save a boatload is wait a while until you have a nice selection of used models to pick from. There's a ton of Model's coming off lease right now that's really helping (price drops) used Market inventory. Plus if it's used, you can see what kind of fit & finish it has, rather than be surprised when you pick it up new. No rush ....