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Old Jan 13, 2023 | 12:36 PM
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And that $52900 base price on the model Y now qualifies it for the $7500 tax credit that the IRS tried to screw Tesla out of.
Pretty much
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Wonder how used car dealers like Carvana are going to handle this. Looks like they will be eating a loss on all those cars they have now that are priced way above new now.

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Yep
​​@ST430 just got a Plaid before yesterdays price drop
Ouch. I've long hated Elon's pricing craziness for this very reason. Sure some folks are not happy, and justifiably so.
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Wonder how used car dealers like Carvana are going to handle this. Looks like they will be eating a loss on all those cars they have now that are priced way above new now.
Their problems are the results of gross mismanagement. Just icing on their collapsing cake. A shame though, their business model if executed correctly could work really well
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We picked ours up before this huge discount, and are supremely disappointed. I too would have picked up Performance Model instead, but if I could see the future, I'd be a billionaire
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We picked ours up before this huge discount, and are supremely disappointed. I too would have picked up Performance Model instead, but if I could see the future, I'd be a billionaire
You and me buddy....sigh
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We picked ours up before this huge discount, and are supremely disappointed. I too would have picked up Performance Model instead, but if I could see the future, I'd be a billionaire
Megamillions tonight. It's not too late.
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Their problems are the results of gross mismanagement. Just icing on their collapsing cake. A shame though, their business model if executed correctly could work really well
Yup. The coming crash for used cars is going to finish them off.
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Old Jan 13, 2023 | 01:11 PM
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Yup. The coming crash for used cars is going to finish them off.
From a making lemonade out of lemons perspective, it'll be great for used car buyers. At least the ones who can pay in cash.
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The Model Y Long range AWD for $53K with $7,500 makes it $12k cheaper than the best 2022 deal. I feel bad for those that bought it last year.

The price cut is crazily attractive. I'm considering placing an order for a Model Y.

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The Model Y Long range AWD for $53K with $7,500 makes it $12k cheaper than the best 2022 deal. I feel bad for those that bought it last year.

The price cut is crazily attractive. I'm considering placing an order for a Model Y.
How do you qualify for the $7,500 and does it apply to Model Y Performance.
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How do you qualify for the $7,500 and does it apply to Model Y Performance.

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Those income limits are extremely low. Basically the ppl paying for this subsidy can’t benefit in any way.

I thought it was still under the old rebate law not the new one that says car has to be made in US etc.

Well definitely makes sense to buy a Model 3 if your a recent grad and have decent job/salary.
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Those income limits are extremely low. Basically the ppl paying for this subsidy can’t benefit in any way.

I thought it was still under the old rebate law not the new one that says car has to be made in US etc.

Well definitely makes sense to buy a Model 3 if your a recent grad and have decent job/salary.
Nope, it was completely changed for 2023 when the IRA became effective. I would only benefit from Tesla's price reduction
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