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#3059214 5-Apr-2023 07:20

Obraik:

Is Tesla just messing with Kia? Every time Kia rises the price of the EV6, Tesla comes along and either introduces the Y under the recap value or does a price drop 😂

Kia is playing strange games. some dealers are telling customers they will absorb the ORC cost to keep under the rebate threshold, some are saying they will invoice ORC separately to allow customer to get rebate.

but Tesla price seems to be based one stock levels. high stock low price, low stock high price.

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#3059216 5-Apr-2023 07:27

I see Tesla Australia now has the MYLR available for order (May/June delivery). I wonder if the same will happen here? The impediment may be the rebate cap meaning the gap to the RWD would be $23K+*, which could slow sales.

I note the M3LR is also available in Oz. I posted here because a Chasing Cars video only talked about the MYLR.

* Difference in Oz is $13K, so about $15K in NZ, then the $8625 rebate.

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#3059226 5-Apr-2023 08:50

Obraik:

Is Tesla just messing with Kia? Every time Kia rises the price of the EV6, Tesla comes along and either introduces the Y under the recap value or does a price drop 😂

3K price drop!

also no more LR for the model 3.

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#3059232 5-Apr-2023 09:41

Batman:

Obraik:

Is Tesla just messing with Kia? Every time Kia rises the price of the EV6, Tesla comes along and either introduces the Y under the recap value or does a price drop 😂

3K price drop!

also no more LR for the model 3.

SR has pretty good range though... I can't think of the last time I had to drive > 400k in one go.

I can see some new M3LR in existing inventory stock but pricey at $92k-$101k

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#3059266 5-Apr-2023 11:27

Quite a few people selling 2nd hand MY and M3 for sale on Trademe getting snarky with people asking why their 2nd hand car is more expensive than brand new inventory.

I shouldn't read the Q&A on those auctions but can't help myself.

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#3059322 5-Apr-2023 12:19

johno1234:

Quite a few people selling 2nd hand MY and M3 for sale on Trademe getting snarky with people asking why their 2nd hand car is more expensive than brand new inventory.

I shouldn't read the Q&A on those auctions but can't help myself.

the moment i read about the price drop i went straight onto trademe. 92 Model 3 listed. and a few Ys

apparently the cheapest Y is a fake listing but seller is a veteran

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#3061328 11-Apr-2023 09:08

Hey Guys, we bought a MY on 29th March for $75k (standard base Model with blue color and from existing inventory). And Tesla dropped the price for base model last week.

Given the timing on how close the price drop was to us purchasing the car, is there anything I can do as a consumer to request Tesla to pay for the difference in price perhaps?

Does CGT apply to purchase of cars?

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#3061330 11-Apr-2023 09:14

You should contact Tesla, explain the issue and see if they can do something for you. CGT does not applies to price drops.

Do whatever you want to do man.

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#3061333 11-Apr-2023 09:17

If you've picked it up already I doubt they would be able to do anything. If you haven't taken delivery then they are likely to discount it as they usually do.

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#3061341 11-Apr-2023 10:15

billgates:

You should contact Tesla, explain the issue and see if they can do something for you. CGT does not applies to price drops.

Have sent them an email, let's see what they say.

heavenlywild:

Purchased the vehicle on 29th March as we purchased it from the existing inventory.

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#3061361 11-Apr-2023 11:24

Another question, people who have bought MY would you recommend getting paint protection or ceramic coating? If so any recommended shops you guys have used in the past?

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#3061364 11-Apr-2023 11:32

The purists will always recommend ceramic coating first incl paint correction followed by PPF. If the car is brand new and has not been driven yet on gravel roads or expressway at very high speed for days on end then basic paint correction followed by PPF.

Do whatever you want to do man.

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#3061368 11-Apr-2023 11:44

I see! Well the car is brand new and not driven on gravel roads but I have been driving it around city and daily commute to work and home (using motorway).

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#3061385 11-Apr-2023 12:26

Or just get it wrapped.

That’s what I’ll be doing next time.

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#3061415 11-Apr-2023 13:09

bequbed:

Hey Guys, we bought a MY on 29th March for $75k (standard base Model with blue color and from existing inventory). And Tesla dropped the price for base model last week.

Given the timing on how close the price drop was to us purchasing the car, is there anything I can do as a consumer to request Tesla to pay for the difference in price perhaps?

Does CGT apply to purchase of cars?

No, been there done that 2 years ago. They will guarantee your promised price won't go up since your order - but they don't need to drop the price because they decide to lower the price to the cars that have been already delivered.

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