Tesla Model 3 RWD Has Lost Me Money! 

Yes the 2022 Tesla Model 3 is For Sale for $38,000. If you have interest email me! Email in the description

Here's the problem, you bought at peak and now you're choosing to sell in the dip. You haven't lost anything until you sell it, and selling a car after two years is always going to cost you. Stop "upgrading".

Your first mistake was seeing a volume sales vehicle as some sort of financial investment. Just drive it until it dies.

Best car I ever owned was my used 92 Nissan Sentra that I bought in 95. Only cost about 2k when I got it (iirc) and would get an actual 35 miles per gallon. Super economical. I drove that thing until it quit. The same model year Honda Civic is probably, still to this day, the most economical car to own (I haven't done the math, though). The engineering on those old cars is amazing. My current favorite car is my 2018 Tesla Model 3. I'm able to plug it in at home so my gas savings is about 50% what I would normally pay per miles driven. I got the performance model and added all the options. Overall, the cost was roughly 85k including the interest from the loan (it's all been paid off). I have no illusions I will be "making that back" in savings unless I keep it for the next 20 years and I'm being optimistic. However, getting the car made me realize that whether it's a Tesla or not, this is the future of cars. It's actually sad for me to say this, but my very close second favorite car is my 2005 Honda S2000. I absolutely love it, but the reality is the Model 3 outperforms it in every aspect. As a car guy, I can't ignore that reality. However, also as a car guy, I still appreciate the engineering put into that old beast and a rear wheel drive roadster, mid-engine construction with a powered convertible top is awesome. And that was all standard off the line. And even stock, there was no additional tuning that would get you more horsepower. Only a turbo or supercharger. I am definitely biased, though. And I still have it! lol But I also really love my Model 3. Great stuff. EDIT: And yes, if anyone was wondering, I would indeed take the S2000 to the track. Heck yes. Not so much now, though. It's too valuable to me.

you lost money, but you're not counting the $5000 tax credit you got when you bought it

I traded in my Lexus RC350 2017 and only have to pay CAD 26k for a new quicksilver Model 3 RWD Highland. I don't think anyone is gonna pay 30k+ for last gen Model 3, esp. ones that endured two Canadian winters. I don't expect any resale value from EVs, gonna drive it till the wheels fall off.

You are smoking crack if you think you can get $35000 for your basic 2 year old tesla RWD. You will be lucky if you get in MID $20k price range in US market. Your biggest mistake was buying the car instead of leasing it and you missed out on $7500 EV credits by financing it or paying cash for it. You suppose to lease EVs not buy them. Don’t make that mistake with your model Y

Depreciation is huge for EVs in general as tech progresses fast. Also, Elon constantly dropping prices for new cars doesn't help to retain value. It is a new reality. But remember one most important thing: they are way overpriced to begin with, so that's expected. But even with all the prices dropped, there is simply no way a basic small sedan should cost CAD $50K for a base model (RWD in this case). In this price segment Tesla is already competing in the sub or half luxury brand category (Lexus, Infiniti, Acura), while not being on the same level. I get that some people dig the minimalistic interior, but not everyone. The brand new base Model 3 top price should not be more than CAD $35K to be able to actually compete.

Not sure why this video is even posted. The cars in general get a 40-50% loss in sales especially when sold 2-3 years after buying. And being that you are a Canadian, you should have got 13 500 $ from the government at the moment of buying it. Not sure why all the fuss - it looks more like a clickbait.

just bought a 2024 M3 LR for 36k financed after tax credit etc. Yeah bruh cars arent something you want to invest in lol Its a depreciating asset as soon as you drive it off the lot.

Clutch is the BEST! Their process is super easy, and their quotes are normally the highest compared to their competitors! I sold them my Hyundai Tuscon last year and bought a Tesla Model 3 from Tesla . No regrets. Go with them

bruh 60k for a RWD??? yeaaah you're fucked

your lucky in Canada here in the US you can get a model 3 refreshed for 35,000 2024 new

The problem is you are treating a Tesla like just a car, they are not, literally they are computers on wheels... You don't buy and led tv and expect it to be worth the same even in a year. Technology is advancing so fast that as soon as you buy an EV most likely something better is already being worked on and will be out the following year with better range and faster charging. Therefore it is pointless to post these videos complaining about loosing money, this is a given, and shows the vast majority of people are ignorant when it comes to knowing the facts when you buy. Look at when a new iPhone is released especially one that is a very significant upgrade, you can usually find last year's used models around half of what the new model is, this is the same with an EV, just because it costs more the principles are the same... No one wants to have yesterday's tech and it's less valuable. Literally just looking at prices of model 3s in the market your car is only worth 26-28k probably, if you trade it un you will probably get even less. No one cares about park sensors or anything else. The only thing that will being more money is if you bought the FSD option you may be wble to ask a couple thousand more

Wait till the new Juniper models come out for the Model Y. It’s going to be like the Titanic!

Were you expecting a depreciating asset (a car) to make you money?!

You lost nothing if you just keep the car until it dies. And if you crash it and buy a new one it will cost you less. Not to mention the goal is to have clean air and to fight climate change, so cheaper cars means more cars on the road for your benefit (and for your children). If your only goal in live is to maximize your bank account, just walk, or at least do not buy a brand new car. BTW, do you have a computer ? a phone ? are new complaining because new models better and cheaper come on the market every year ? What's about not buying a new computer / phone / EV for the next 20 years ? I am sure you will have a quit better deal then.

For the Algo

battery prices expected to drop 40% next year. prices will continue to decline

Any toyota hybrid would've depreciated less than $10,000 over 2 years of driving and im being GENEROUS. $24,000 in 2 years? OUCH and thats exactly why i will never buy a Tesla

"Yeah, maybe get a cybertruck . . ." Some people just love pain I guess. Why did youtube recommend me to Tesla fanboy network??

It's a computer on wheels, computer gets cheaper EVERY YEAR, it's stupid to think that "I will buy it when it gets cheaper"

We picked our second model 3 2022 in march this year. It's white on white with 49,000km bought it direct from Tesla for $35,000. It came with FSD new tires and wheels (car looks and drive like new) extended warranty to 100,000 km 5 yr bumper to bumper. No regrets, love FSD V12.

In May of 2022 I sold my used 2020 M3SR for $59K ($6k MORE than I paid for it) and upgraded to a 2022 M3LR. The price fluctuations had/have everything to do with the supply shortages and now higher interest rates. The 2024 M3SR is now $46K (after rebate, referral discount, gst) so $36k for a 2022 is fair. The actual vehicle only depreciated $10k. The majority of your loss was due to the market conditions...not due to Tesla (altho I'd feel your pain if I were to sell my 2022)..

The only Tesla you can buy as a financial investment is a slightly used one with low miles. If you buy it brand new you’re just burning money on resale value

If you didn't have 2 new vehicles, you wouldn't need to sell this car. All this talk about buying an electric car to save gas and maintenance money is a complete joke. If you wanted to save money, don't buy new flashy toys. A good old Camry, Corolla, Civic, Mazda 5 could live 20+ years. A well used one would have very little depreciation, and will be very dependable.

$30k cash and I'll fly out there from Sask this week and take it off your hands 🤣

You are looking at loosing 24k on the m3 , so get ready if you buy a CT , over last few months they have depreciated even more . Now tell us how much you saved on fuel ?

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