Buying a Used Tesla From a Dealership - Pros and Cons

Buying a Used Tesla From a Dealership - Pros and Cons - TESBROS

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After owning a Model 3 for four years, I decided it was time to upgrade to a more family car: The Model X. I traded the 3 for a used X from a dealership, and I hope my experience helps as you go through the process too!
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0:00 About the Used Buyers Guide series
0:56 Pros of buying from a dealership
3:15 Cons
4:41 Best online places to find used Teslas from a dealership
10:12 What to ask dealerships when inquiring
13:25 Buying process and inspection
17:09: Who is this for?
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@tesbros Жыл бұрын

Should we make a video on how to inspect a used Tesla before buying?

@davidoliver9551 Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@victorcamejo6610 Жыл бұрын

Is it possible to buy an used Tesla from a dealership but then go to Tesla and switch to their car protection plan ?

@RVLTLOSANGELES Жыл бұрын

Yes please

@TNguyen7787 Жыл бұрын

Yes

@wrigleycrew7471 Жыл бұрын

Of course

@franksteven Жыл бұрын

13:34 “keep in mind when you are buying a used vehicle, they are not new” 😂😂 Great content btw

@tesbros Жыл бұрын

Gotta keep it real 😂

@Blueman2018 Жыл бұрын

I say get the extended warranty from the dealer, but make sure that Tesla will honor it if not then go third party but do some research 1st. Excellent video

@brandonaron8212 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Very informative! Thanks for putting this series together.

@tesbros Жыл бұрын

For sure! Just glad it’s helpful!

@frankescobar5802 10 ай бұрын

Great video. I am trading in my 2021 Ram 1500 and trying to find a used 2023 model y performance. I found one with 4K miles. However i drove it and noticed the alignment was way off. Called tesla gave them the VIN number and it looks like the person that bought this car has been complaining about the steering wheel not being centered since they purchased the car. The dealership agreed to take the car to a tesla service center before i commit to the purchase. Thx for the video

@tesbros 10 ай бұрын

Love the investigative work! Hope this works out for you.

@NickVarn 4 ай бұрын

These videos are so helpful. You’re teaching me so much dude.

@tesbros 4 ай бұрын

That’s awesome, glad to help!

@The_Sugewhite 11 күн бұрын

Thank you for the video. Trying to get a 2022 model y. This video helped 💯

@cnuoffer Жыл бұрын

List price for Teslas here in Vegas were about $10k more than Tesla's website for comparable used Model 3. I was also able to do a trade in with Tesla.

@jonbecherer5103 8 ай бұрын

thanks for the useful video

@davidpangan2409 Жыл бұрын

Great information. Thank you

@tesbros Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@shanky6343 Жыл бұрын

This is super useful!

@tesbros Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Bbronson 2 ай бұрын

Been looking at used model 3s for about a year. It’s crazy how much value you can get for some of these cars at dealerships. There’s plenty of sub $25k long range and even some 2021+ performance models are getting below that $25k threshold for the $4k used ev tax credit.

@josechimal1358 2 ай бұрын

That varies from state to state. In the PNW teslas are still expensive, the ones under 25k are usually standard range, or long range with high mileage. I've seen that Florida has a lot of good deals.

@i_am_volatilex433 26 күн бұрын

What does it take to qualify for the tax credit?

@RobertMacCready Жыл бұрын

Today I went to look at a 2021 Tesla Plaid with 2100 miles on the od. Car looks new everywhere except the rear lower bumper. The paint is not quite the same shade as the rear hatch and the rest of the car. Salesman said that it looks like it has protective film on the lower bumper. I know sometimes that film has a tendency to slightly yellow. I guess I need someone from a body shop to look at the car and tell me why he thinks the bumper is slightly off.

@tesbros Жыл бұрын

If you look around the edges of the bumper closely, you should be able to see edges of PPF. Some parts may be tucked in but there’s a good chance you’ll find some edges and be able to tell if PPF is actually on there. It’s essentially a layer of plastic so it should feel a little different than the rest of the car too. It would be a little strange if that was the only part of the car that had PPF though. It kind of sounds like the bumper may have been replaced and the paint color didn’t quite match. Also, PPF nowadays doesn’t yellow or crack with much improved technology, so that shouldn’t be the cause of the paint looking off. If you’re still having trouble determining what’s going on after checking it out again, email us some photos of it and we’ll try to help you out. Support@tesbros.com

@RobertMacCready Жыл бұрын

@@tesbros Thanks! I'm test driving the car today.

@JeanBaptisteDesJardins 10 ай бұрын

Just got a Tesla via dealership. Tesla’s trade in offer is usually low. With the dealership I got $5K more.

@salmahmud7668 Жыл бұрын

Where to buy used Tesla in Canada? What about warranty that allows service @ Tesla.

@gaybrialavery Жыл бұрын

Question when you buy a used Tesla from the dealership that has one on the lot are you able to easily take ownership of the car in the Tesla app as long as you provide the three documents, Driver License, temporary registration or registration card, and business card of the dealership? Or do the previous owner have to release their information? before you can take ownership via app ?

@tesbros Жыл бұрын

Yes, as long as you provide appropriate documents, you’re good to go! You won’t need anything from the previous owner.

@casstippit766 Жыл бұрын

How do I test it at a supercharger? Since payment is tied directly to the car, but it’s not my car yet, is there a way to take it to a nearby SC and make sure it charges prop?

@tesbros Жыл бұрын

Usually dealerships will have their payment attached to it so you should be able to test it. You can ask to take it to closest supercharger to test.

@karensarpong9887 Жыл бұрын

Should you purchase the dealership warranty for Tesla? Does it cover a lot of repair or should I book with third party company

@tesbros Жыл бұрын

I would be cautious about buying a dealership warranty. Sometimes it doesn’t cover everything you need for an electric vehicle, and you end up wasting money. So just look over it first and see if it’s for you, but if you’re wanting warranty that you can’t get through Tesla, I recommend XCare.

@rivermoon9113 Жыл бұрын

Should I consider also the miles of a Tesla? other than the Year model etc.? thanks! very informative vid!

@tesbros Жыл бұрын

Yes since miles are usually associated with warranty. Personally I don’t like getting used cars over 75K.

@rivermoon9113 Жыл бұрын

@@tesbros as I checked limited warranty lasted only 50k miles for used.. with 1yr addi for new owner. so 50k below miles still worth it?

@tesbros Жыл бұрын

@@rivermoon9113 if buying from dealer, I think so especially since you can actually inspect the car. We did a video on inspecting used Tesla so check that out. There are also warranties you can buy from xcare or Autocentrix but from owning a Model S, 3, X, and Y, I haven’t had much issues on them.

@rivermoon9113 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for that information. It helps!

@michaelross9067 28 күн бұрын

Why have you had so many Teslas?

@TNguyen7787 Жыл бұрын

Anybody know a good company to buy extended warranty for tesla?

@tesbros Жыл бұрын

XCare

@TNguyen7787 Жыл бұрын

@@tesbros Thank you

@Lnetta2Lteezy Жыл бұрын

Is it typical to pay, finance and get insurance on a used Tesla all in their app prior to delivery? Never purchased a Tesla before and it seems weird that I wouldn't be able to inspect the car at least prior to purchase directly from Tesla after delivery to the local dealership.

@tesbros Жыл бұрын

If you buy from Tesla, you don't get to see the car until you go pick it up. There you can take your time and inspect the car and then accept or refuse delivery. If you refuse, you don't get the deposit back. And yes you pay, finance and all that through the app. It'll walk you through the steps of doing that as your delivery day gets closer. This might be helpful - www.tesla.com/support/ordering

@Lnetta2Lteezy Жыл бұрын

@@tesbros thank you so much for your quick response! I was under the impression that I only payed the $500 deposit and the shipping fee to see the car and then everything else after I could see it and confirm I wanted to purchase 😅 I think I was definitely feeling the unease of purchasing something so expensive basically sight unseen. I've been watching a few KZfaq videos this morning and it seems that Tesla will fix anything wrong potentially but this situation is making me a bit anxious.

@tesbros Жыл бұрын

Understandable! But you definitely have the choice to not buy it after seeing it. No worries there

@buystuff9804 Жыл бұрын

Just received my 2020 model three looks brand New~~~ came with warranty ~~~ it’s like race car lol~~~ so Fast~~~ instant torque ~~~

@ngarci8040 Жыл бұрын

Is there any company out there that will inspect a used Tesla’s…!?!

@beinlikeerrth Жыл бұрын

Since when can you buy a warranty on a tesla in the USA? According to every dealer selling used teslas there are no warranties but what comes with the car.

@tesbros Жыл бұрын

I recommend checking out xcare if you would like a third party warranty - www.xcelerateauto.com/xcare

@buystuff9804 Жыл бұрын

If you buy a used Tesla from Tesla you’ll get warranty ~~~ if you buy from most typical used car dealer there’s no warranty, its sold As Is.

@wittech6116 Жыл бұрын

Any info on how a used car dealership transfers ownership (via the app/tesla account) to a new owner.

@tesbros Жыл бұрын

The app will walk you through the process once you have all your car info and tell you what all you need. It can take up to 3 days to fully transfer, but app transfer is fastest.

@wittech6116 Жыл бұрын

@@tesbros thanks! Yeah, I found that, we submitted the info (while connected the a Tesla service center wifi) and it came back approved and connected to my wife’s Tesla account within 5 minutes!

@tesbros Жыл бұрын

@@wittech6116 That's great!

@jsalanga Жыл бұрын

@@tesbros Will the new owner be able to supercharge while waiting for the 3 days? What if they gotta drive quite a bit of distance after buying?

@tesbros Жыл бұрын

@@jsalanga good question. I say 3 days but I’ve always had it transfer within 30 min. As long as you have correct paperwork, it should work. Also dealerships should have cc info attached to it somehow so they’ll be paying for your trip if you haven’t transferred it yet.

@explosivefitnessuk Жыл бұрын

For my first ever Tesla would you recommend buying from a dealer or Tesla themselves? Looking at used or ex demo and I feel buying direct from Tesla with the added warranties is a safer option? Then once i get a feel for the cars and what to look for etc i can play with a dealership

@tesbros Жыл бұрын

Yeah if you’re not very familiar with Teslas, I wouldn’t go to a dealer first

@explosivefitnessuk Жыл бұрын

@@tesbros Thanks

@tesbros Жыл бұрын

@@explosivefitnessuk good luck! Most important thing is just to know what you’re buying and unfortunately not all dealers will be able to answer all your Tesla questions. You can always keep an open mind and call around anyway.

@mary2al Жыл бұрын

I'm glad lots of Teslas are being sold -- I love mine BIG TIME!! However, Tesla Service can be a can of worms!! Many, including myself and Jesse from 'Tesla Time', have had very poor experiences with the Tesla service system. I suggest Posts like this by 'TESBROS,' should try to EMPHASIZE that with all these new Teslas being sold Tesla/Elon MUST UPGRADE THE SERVICE SYSTEM ASAP!!!!

@mattagarcia7684 6 күн бұрын

If the dealer doesn’t offer a Tesla extended warranty is there another way of getting one?

@tesbros 6 күн бұрын

@@mattagarcia7684 you can get it from xcelerate auto. They do Tesla extended warranties. We don’t get any commission or anything from them but have gotten to know them over the years and they do the best in warranties in our personal opinion.

@mattagarcia7684 6 күн бұрын

sorry! Another question. Should I expect there to be a Tesla mobile charger with the connectors? I’m looking into a model y if that matters. Thank you for your help.

@tesbros 5 күн бұрын

@@mattagarcia7684 At times, dealers could include it but usually they don’t.

@woodyalexander6 6 ай бұрын

What dealer offered you 20k more than what other major car companies offered you… that just doesn’t make sense. You were quick to name them and prices, but not this dealer 🤔 hmm sounds fishy.