timing of a second purchase with Tesla - anything to be aware of?

[Mrklaw]

I currently have a 2020 model 3 SR+ from Telsa, financed through them. I’m seriously considering selling it and buying a new SR with the slightly larger battery. if WBAC/Motorway come through with their estimates it’d be a roughly £0 cost to change.

But is there anything I need to consider with Tesla regarding timing? eg should I wait unitl the finance (Loan) is fully settled before ordering the new one, or can I order right now to reduce the wait time while I sell the car in parallel?

Does it make much difference in practice? Right now they’re saying March and previously they’ve been heavily supplied in the last month of a quarter so there will probably be inventory cars anyway?

 

[Tony Hoyle]

Get a quote from Tesla as well.. they're quoting higher than WBAC at the moment for me.

There are lots of ways of organising the financing.. Tesla only care that they get their money before handover.. so it can be done quite late if there's a long lead time.

 

[Jason71]

I am intrigued by the £0 to change. I know the second hand market is good but surely WBAC are not offering you the current new price?

 

[Mrklaw]

I am intrigued by the £0 to change. I know the second hand market is good but surely WBAC are not offering you the current new price?

They’re offering £41170. My car was a late Fremont inventory car discounted and I paid £40990 for it.