Model S/Model X prices heavily discounted *again*

[generaltso]

I wonder if Kia will price its forthcoming EV9 more competitively.

We can hope.

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[KevinS]

are we complaining about lower prices? Or are we mad that now that we got "ours" we don't want other people to get a discount.

I think it's human nature to get miffed when someone gets a better deal than you.

I have to remember that I've been able to drive my car (mostly) for the past 2 years and enjoy the energy cost and driving benefits of ownership.

I will take a bath when I go to sell it, which is why I'm likely to hold on to it for as long as I can.

 

[BigMach-E]

Dude, this “race to the bottom” that Tesla is forcing is pretty sad. I never wanted a Tesla, much less a Model X, but now is the time to buy I guess if you were inclined.

 

[LincolnLuvr]

True, it's a sedan (which is capped at $55,000.)

Watch Elon drop the price of a Model S to sub-$55k?!

 

[KevinS]

Watch Elon drop the price of a Model S to sub-$55k?!

To be honest, I'd be there in a heartbeat.

 

[ARK]

I think it's human nature to get miffed when someone gets a better deal than you.

I have to remember that I've been able to drive my car (mostly) for the past 2 years and enjoy the energy cost and driving benefits of ownership.

I will take a bath when I go to sell it, which is why I'm likely to hold on to it for as long as I can.

I still remember the big brouhaha in 2020 when Ford dropped everyone’s prices, but dropped some trims more than others after people had already locked their order in, and people thought Ford was the worst of the worst because it gave some customers greater savings than they were receiving, even though literally everyone got some price drop.

 

[SWO]

I was looking at an Audi GT this summer, and Audi was offering 20k off MSRP on top of the 10% off MSRP that dealers were offering.

I was really tempted to upgrade.

You dodged a bullet IMO. Look at the depreciation on the Audi EVs. They drop like rocks. You can buy a 2022 E Tron at Carmax for $30k less than MSRP on a 2023 E Tron.

 

[KevinS]

I still remember the big brouhaha in 2020 when Ford dropped everyone’s prices, but dropped some trims more than others after people had already locked their order in, and people thought Ford was the worst of the worst because it gave some customers greater savings than they were receiving, even though literally everyone got some price drop.

I wasn't here for any 2020 price drop drama, but remember the one that happened in the past year.

It seemed like it was definitely not well communicated by Ford or the dealers, and sounded anecdotally like some dealers were being scummy about their honoring of the change.

I guess that's the purchase experience difference between Ford and Tesla in a nutshell.

 

[SWO]

To be honest, I'd be there in a heartbeat.

You can buy a 1 year-old E-Tron GT for almost $55k right now. They have terrible depreciation...for a reason.

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/763c3915-7824-406b-a3cc-fe8f000c970e/

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/1760adc3-c018-451b-a303-2b3748804059/

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/763c3915-7824-406b-a3cc-fe8f000c970e/

 

[LincolnLuvr]

You can buy a 1 year-old E-Tron GT for almost $55k right now. They have terrible depreciation...for a reason.

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/763c3915-7824-406b-a3cc-fe8f000c970e/

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/1760adc3-c018-451b-a303-2b3748804059/

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/763c3915-7824-406b-a3cc-fe8f000c970e/

That's horrific for the seller. Does it have reliability issues?

 

[KevinS]

You can buy a 1 year-old E-Tron GT for almost $55k right now. They have terrible depreciation...for a reason.

My comment was specific to the Model S.

 

[SWO]

That's horrific for the seller. Does it have reliability issues?

About average for an Audi. You can buy a 2021 Etron SUV for about half the MSRP on a new one.

Yes I've read they have some major issues. I admit the car really gets my blood pumping (I even like the baby poop paint color) but I'd only lease one.

 

[SWO]

My comment was specific to the Model S.

My bad. Don't know how I misread that.

 

[Ghost Ryder]

That's horrific for the seller. Does it have reliability issues?

Wow, didn't know it dropped that low. I would definitely trade in my GTPE for one as long as it's still under warranty. Its essentially a Porsche taycan with more sophisticated clothes.

 

[4sallypat]

About average for an Audi. You can buy a 2021 Etron SUV for about half the MSRP on a new one.

Yes I've read they have some major issues. I admit the car really gets my blood pumping (I even like the baby poop paint color) but I'd only lease one.

Yes, ran across 2 Audi eTron owners while charging and the '21 & '22 have had major issues - both had safety issues - one would shift into reverse instead of drive. The other had an acceleration issue that crashed into their garage wall.

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