u/kbtech

Nothing more than a fun fact and curiosity. Traded in my 2022 Model S (with Advanced AutoPilot) to Tesla back in April for $40,300. Saw it pop up in my local inventory for $57,000 now.

https://www.tesla.com/ms/order/5YJSA1E57NF488274#overview

They seem to have modified a few things:

• Removed front window tints.
• Had a custom tow hitch installed. They have removed it from the vehicle.

Edit: Spoke to Tesla and they mentioned that registration is required before I can trade-in. So, I need to wait for registration to arrive and do a quick title. Probably going to take 2-3 weeks and delivery might be closer to Memorial weekend. Tesla said they will hold the car for me if they have to. So that's reassuring. At this point it's a waiting game.

Background:

Got the order in, but not sure if I'll be able to pick it up due to some complications! (New vehicle trade-in)

• Originally, Model S owner (2022) and last month was debating buying between 2026 Model S or 2026 Model Y Performance. See post
• Made the incorrect decision to cancel my 2026 Model S order and keep the Model Y Performance order. Picked up the Model Y Performance after trading my 2022 Model S on April 14. MYP is a great car but man I miss the Model S and the incorrect decision was constantly bothering me.
• So grabbed the new Model S when it showed up in my local inventory.
• Some complications which might delay or cause me to cancel the order. The new Model Y Performance is fully paid for, but I'm still waiting for the registration and title. Probably going to take at least another 2-3 weeks. I'm expecting around week of May 18. So without the title and registration I don't think I can trade-in the vehicle. I have messaged Tesla and waiting to see if they can hold my order until I receive my title and registration of my 2026 MYP.

Financials:

• Tesla trade-in estimate for my 2026 Model Y Performance is $51,100. Before anyone says Carvana/Carmax etc, I'll be saving sales tax if I trade-in to Tesla so effectively the trade-in price is around ~$56,300.
• I paid $61,316 after taxes and fees for my Model Y Performance few weeks back. So effectively around $5k-6k loss. And another $15k for the increased Model S price. So financially not the greatest decision and it sucks. Life is too short and I can afford, so decided to go for it. Just don't want to regret being stuck with Model Y Performance for the next few years.
• Luckily, my tint and ceramic coating on the MYP was scheduled for the upcoming week and didn't spend money on them. Got to return some of the accessories as well.

Not sure what this lady was thinking! Probably not paying attention or entitled lol