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

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Published 2022-09-08
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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All Comments (21)
  • @tesbros
    Should we make a video on how to inspect a used Tesla before buying?
  • @franksteven
    13:34 “keep in mind when you are buying a used vehicle, they are not new” 😂😂 Great content b
  • Great video! Very informative! Thanks for putting this series together.
  • @frankescobar5802
    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
  • @NickVarn
    These videos are so helpful. You’re teaching me so much dude.
  • @The_Sugewhite
    Thank you for the video. Trying to get a 2022 model y. This video helped 💯
  • @cnuoffer
    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.
  • @Bbronson
    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.
  • @salmahmud7668
    Where to buy used Tesla in Canada? What about warranty that allows service @ Tesla.
  • Just got a Tesla via dealership. Tesla’s trade in offer is usually low. With the dealership I got $5K more.
  • 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.
  • @H.avery355
    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 ?
  • @rivermoon9113
    Should I consider also the miles of a Tesla? other than the Year model etc.? thanks! very informative vid!
  • Should you purchase the dealership warranty for Tesla? Does it cover a lot of repair or should I book with third party company
  • @casstippit766
    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?
  • @ngarci8040
    Is there any company out there that will inspect a used Tesla’s…!?!
  • @mary2al
    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!!!!