How To Buy a Tesla // Entire Order Process Step-by-Step

[@DriversOnly]

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[@BluePheonix29]

Finally! Someone actually put the whole process into a video....thank you!! I will use your link if I go ahead with a Model Y :)

[@queiroztalita]

Can I use this referral in Canada or does it only apply to the US? BTW, super helpful video.

[@DriversOnly]

@@queiroztalita Should be good anywhere

[@Gerald1062]

Tesla will bring down the reputation of Toyota!! I purchased a Model Y performance ( on-line ). This guy Austin called me and asked if I were desperate to get my Tesla ( WTF ) :>O I said no I'm not desperate! Austin called back a few days later and said he had a Model Y that fits my specs. I went to Fremont, California to pick up my Tesla on 03/29/2021. The car had multiple issues including dents, smudges on the taillights/black scuff marks on the back/paint on the back hatch that had formed tear drop bubbles from over spraying. I rejected the car and have not heard anything from anyone from Tesla after multiple attempts! Tesla has taken my 4500.00 deposit!!

[@romang9183]

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[@ygagarin5572]

The only channel that talks about all hidden Tesla crap. Most of other channels act more like Tesla advertisers.

[@mshell1959]

I totally agree.

[@ThatGuy-mp9og]

I agree as well, though those others are still good for learning about the fine details of the car

[@nickseya]

@@ThatGuy-mp9og Absloutely with you on that. Also, you may not believe me but very good technical inside Teslas information comes from Ukraine. Very few people over there can afford new Tesla. So, there are many dealers bringing used, or crashed Teslas from Europe and USA for a rebuild. They learn thouroughly every single item and aspect before converting them in new highly upgraded cars.

[@alexispinamusic]

Me watching this with $5 in the bank

[@snookyt8778]

😂🤣🤣 same

[@amorgod7776]

Literally

[@jackrock1313]

Guess I'm not alone

[@adamwest4987]

Yep. But I've NEVER bought a car by Borrowing. That's STUPID. I've taught my kids, and EVERYONE Pay CASH or you don't NEED it.

[@rosworld9129]

😂👍🏽

[@johngraham3238]

In Australia, it is illegal to quote any price other than the final drive away cost including all taxes and charges. So the price shown on the Tesla website is the one you pay on delivery with no surprises.

[@DriversOnly]

Unfortunately not the case in the US :(

[@emyhR]

That’s how it should be with every thing every where

[@learntostrafe]

Yeah but then you have to live in Australia

[@warnerblair]

Well the. Likely it’s because all the fees have been added to before hand

[@Engineer9736]

@@warnerblair That’s the entire point. John didn’t say that they don’t have to pay that all. He said literally that the price they show is including all the taxes and extra fees.

[@jessepotter365]

Extremely helpful video. You are the only one in over 50 Tesla videos I have watched who pointed out hidden fees in the American ordering process.

[@wplaat]

In the Netherlands (Europe) these extra fees are not allowed. The car price is all-in. So lucky we do not have these subprises here :)

[@techfive7202]

Yes other countries have laws against misleading consumers.

[@ramirohuerta8851]

@@techfive7202 in US it's the government that is misleading us since they are the ones who add the fees and taxes not tesla

[@turkeyssr]

It's not misleading. We already know they're out to get us.

[@UshasRides]

Same in Sweden.

[@franknote4660]

it's tipical selling tactic in US. car rental ads showing $19/day then final payment will be $50/day. home rental showing $1500/month then later find out needs extra $400 for gas/electricity/garbage...

[@Joeylikecoffee]

This might’ve been the most important Tesla related video I’ve seen. Thanks for your efforts! Also congrats on the car.

[@JnTmarie]

Got mine Monday! Model 3 long range. My garage in my building charges it for me. Feeling good so far.I got in on the ev rebate $2000 and 1000 charging hours free Thanks fo covering

[@jinay26395]

Thank you for this. Extremely helpful. Time to start saving for a tesla.

[@eddycervantea7882]

Ima save up for the base model 3 I'm broke

[@IEatBubble]

@@eddycervantea7882 same I'm hoping to save up enough to get a tesla for my first car

[@eddycervantea7882]

@@IEatBubble it too much for me... The only way I could get it is leasing but ppl say don't do it...

[@hhinvest2819]

You're better off saving up for an investment property

[@harveyhankerson4307]

No thanks... I’ll keep buying Lexus !!..

[@slcea7]

Great vid. Found out about all this stuff after my nonrefundable $250 Order Fee was paid. Disappointed in these deceptive practices, but looking forward to the car.

[@uginiopaka3376]

Arguably one of the most helpful Tesla videos I've watched so far.

[@Akuma2unlimited]

Wow. Why aren't this on every other KZbinrs Channel? This is a big deal. I would even say a deal breaker. They have definitely increase those fees for profit. Happy you did this. I may wait maybe 2 years before I take this techie dream trap.

[@3DGFan9000]

I mean this isn't a tesla thing though. Your going to be hit with these fees at any car dealership. Merica.

[@philorgneopolotin8762]

You understand that makes no sense, right? Tesla doesn’t benefit from charging it’s buyers taxes. No business is choosing to charge taxes that they won’t at all benefit from, that’s mandated by the government and required by law. I’m not sure you understand what you’re talking about.

[@Oridami]

It’s unbelievable how much the price has increased in just a year

[@sirnoble561]

I was thinking the same thing :(

[@FrostbitexP]

Back down again atleast now

[@shaunl9777]

I've been on the fence about getting a Tesla. This was very helpful.. Thanks for proving this info.. Tesla needs to be more upfront about the ENTIRE process.. If you're going to go against the grain & not have dealerships where these questions would be answered at least make all fees charges and especially all charging options fees and requirements readily available

[@joshgutierrez7380]

Just so you know the white seats are resistant to the same things as the black. The material used doesn’t really stain unless it is blood. There are vids of this being put to the test and the white seats looked like new afterwards. So I wouldn’t worry about dirtying the white interior

[@captainsnake7406]

Leasing a Tesla u can't buy out is just an expensive rental that really doesn't save u much from financing.

[@davidkaplan5517]

It saves you the hassle of having to sell it and be underwater on a loan. If you don’t drive over the limits it makes sense as long as you don’t want to keep a car for 6 years.

[@sdclams117]

Leasing is a major tax benefit to a business over purchase.

[@timsellspittsburgh]

@@sdclams117 I'm learning this myself. I was weighing my options of leasing vs. buying and the tax implications involved. Every scenario points to leasing being a better option. Even if I drive over the 15k it's .25 cents a mile. I can write off that entire lease payment (100% of it). There are practically no restrictions for lease write-offs. That said, with a purchase there is a specific formula you have to follow and a certain way you have to depreciate the business asset. If you are not concerned from a business side of things, then purchasing probably makes more sense but when you own a business it's all about how you can save money on taxes and what you can write off.

[@moa8839]

I’ve always leased my vehicles, leasing for people that have money and don’t want the hassle of maintenance being outdated on vehicles etc. For those who can’t afford either save or finance

[@benjiebarker]

If you follow the saying “rent where you live and buy what you rent” then leasing is the best option and actually cheaper including the time savings as mentioned in the other reply

[@avwill]

We're in the middle of trying to buy a model3 online. Your video is the first thing I've run across that makes sense . Thank you so much.

[@kenonbradford9433]

Oh the 100 dollars is always refundable. All you have to do is dispute with your bank and you're good in as much as 90 days! EASY!

[@NoDripp2]

Wait what lol

[@globalgypsy4007]

I just joined the Hawaii Tesla Club. I’m test driving a Y series tomorrow. I have considered all the cost. Really appreciate your details. Great info!

[@russellpuff1996]

Regarding charging, I actually spoke with a Tesla Advisor on the phone after submitting a trade-in valuation. He asked me if I had thought about charging. Told him I wasn't sure if I needed to install a charger and told him I travel about 20 miles daily. He said he didn't think I would need one and plugging in with the cables it came with to a wall socket while home would be sufficient enough to not need it for a daily commute. This conversation took place in 2021, so possibly they learned since your video was uploaded in 2020.

[@hphillips7425]

Good video and thanks for going over the hidden cost. I had no idea there was so many hidden costs

[@josephpowell1611]

Great great video. I know this was two years ago but I've been looking for a video like this for so long. No one talks about the hidden fees and I can't see it without paying that $250 deposit. Thanks bro

[@L1GHT119]

Great video!! Very true going on my 4th Tesla, and I always add $2,000-$3,000 to what they say and am In process of getting Model Y performance!!

[@Vanessa-pd7ig]

Hello, do you lease or buy? I am torn. I feel I like I will want to upgrade in 2-3 years but I usually keep my cars for 7 years. Trying not to have regrets.

[@chemicallyfreenolye5462]

Thank you, i am thinking the model 3 for $42, 990 now i see its a lot more that i will not see until i pay my deposit which is non refundable 👏🏼

[@teslalou1]

Great video. The UMC comes with the regular 120 v which like you said gives about 3mph charge. Tesla does sell the Nema adaptor for $35 on its website. I recently got a Nema installed but like you said if breaker box is far as in my case can run you upwards of $1400. Another thing to keep in mind if your electrical amperage is low an electrical panel upgrade is recommended. In my house I had a 100 amp breaker and upgraded to 200 amp. I’m ramping up to order by next year.

[@darrene.mathews5566]

Thanks for this highly informative and useful video. Much appreciated.

[@DriversOnly]

Thanks appreciate it!

[@terryannanderson8812]

Great video. Can't wait until you receive it and can give us a more in depth look at the features. Thanks for sharing.

[@DriversOnly]

Thanks Terry. Excited to get it.

[@jcj68]

Great video! It helps a lot to see those hidden fees you can only see after you (potentially) wasted $100.

[@JDere]

Thanks for a very informative video. I purchased many cars in my life time, this is the first time I see all those additional fees. It won't deter me from buying one in the future, but it's nice to know. Thanks.

[@TorupHodl]

Rrr really don't need AWD 99.9% of the time even up north. I look forward to your experience with kwh's on your electricity bill too. Good stuff George

[@DriversOnly]

Thanks! Will be sharing for sure in the future.

[@raymondcole1090]

OUTSTANDING! very helpful video to explain hidden costs, etc.

[@briscoe1001]

Hey George, been watching you for a while on your Crypto channel. Good stuff, now I find out that you bought the car I been saving for and that I will purchase next year, I think you read my mind....Wow, great choice man.

[@DriversOnly]

Thanks Mark for the support! Hope you get yours soon!

[@seanpat5735]

Thank you so much for this video! I am in the market for a new car, Tesla was one of the options I really want. After seeing your video, thank you for being so informative, Telsa was just too pricey. Going to decide between 21 A4 or 21 VW Arteon. Again, thank you for going through everything!

[@fishyd5889]

Wow! Really in depth! Thx for exposing all of tesla ´s secrets!

[@rustyharvey3481]

Wow this answered so many of my concerns Lease is definitely a good option for me

[@braedenconroy6656]

Leasing is NOT a good option just an expensive rental

[@itsjosephhenry]

Theres no other video out there like this, thank you!

[@97JoMiller]

I really want to understand how people afford these cars. Even the Model 3 or Model Y. I make good money and going through these numbers, there's just no way that I can afford it. Does the gas cost really off set it enough to make it worth it? I'd love to own one, it just doesn't seem like a cost effective option.

[@stephenc.3684]

Thank you, I had no idea that there is so many additional costs! I guess I can't afford a Tesla 😫

[@DriversOnly]

Haha yeah its more than what the configuration page says

[@Samebet455]

Nice job, a Model Y is in my future and this review helped reduce the number of hidden surprises

[@christopherdizon8497]

Damn ty for this video I was planning to buy one too need more down payment for low monthly payments lmao 😆

[@jayvoltron83]

You can get cheaper price if you do clean vehicles rebate project and clean vehicle Assistance program only for California residents. I got 7k off for my model y performance and fsd and total come out 65k

[@wallygater]

OMG Thank for the info Watching this it’s like you get screwed. I think I’m gonna go with the Ford F150 lightning. Being a food owner all my life I was going to jump ship but now I don’t think so

[@pilot1226]

You don’t have to buy the big bundle, you can buy the individual adapters for $35 each for the Mobile Connector.

[@DriversOnly]

Ah thanks for sharing!

[@milehunter227]

Same here, bought my y yesterday before seeing this, also noting neither the adapter kit nor the 14-50 single adapter are available at tesla site. Wonder if its ok to get from amazon or ebay, there seem to be adapters available there.

[@pilot1226]

@@milehunter227 I would think Amazon would be okay as an interim step, but I would try to buy the genuine OEM part as soon as it was available.

[@geofffoley8082]

Excellent well done guide as to what expect when considering purchase of a new Tesla. It was clear, concise, and provided all the details necessary to prepare you for the order process.

[@kable1982]

Thanks for the info...let me know I'm not ready yet. But soon.

[@sandrat4886]

Great video! Thank you for this valuable information. Definitely changes my game plan to buy my new Tesla.

[@aw7425]

This is a fantastic video. Thanks for your time and sharing of your experience.

[@errorali39]

Thank you very much for this great video, I had no idea about any of these issues !! I much appreciate this !!

[@ceciliacovarrubias4956]

Can I ask how much your monthly lease payment came out to? 😬 this so so beneficial to watch! Thank you

[@ilivelifeso1]

it was around $700

[@trinadhkumar7132]

Very useful sir. I’m about to order Tesla model-X and I got to know what will be expected additional charges excluding car price. Once again thank you for posting this video and it’s very useful for the future Tesla buyers…🙏🙏🙏

[@huchenPersonal]

Thanks a lot ! Omg it is much more expensive and complicated than I thought ugh kinda big hassles I plan to lease model 3 but now it seems like it will break my bank by all those hidden fees

[@butskiiueepp1625]

That’s all cars man minus the order destination fee if you’re getting one at a dealership. The rule of thumb is add roughly $5k to the sales price and that’s typically the true purchase price of the vehicle

[@hiimiggy]

Really good, and very informative. Peep the BTC wall art and the ETH t-shirt in the beginning. This man lives in the future!

[@jaskiratbamrah13]

I just started you video with negative review and I thought like this guy is just jealous.. But no your video make a lot of sense and yaa there are dump people like me . Who would have thought the same. But I had changed my mind... I will subscribe for sure ..

[@maxudit007007]

Great informative video 🙏 I am buying Tesla Model Y, and it cleared a lot of pricing options.

[@miguelsalazar3239]

I'm sticking with my low maintenace Camry. Thx for the breakdown.

[@TinTox]

Super helpful video, you just miss to show the comparison between the initial number and the final number so we can have a percentage... Thank you!!!

[@v.garcia3083]

Plain, to the point, no fluff. Exposing pitfalls. Extremely beneficial. I subscribed. (I see you on crypto channel.) 😎👍

[@bossmanmce5599]

very nice presentation. voice clear and the pace of your talking was easy to follow. i have many years experience with Tesla products going back to 2012. Your presentation segment on charging or as i call it, source of electrical connection was really well done My Cybertruck is on order .

[@AUTOFLOWERMADNESS]

I got approved for a model 3 with self driving and have a 586 score, these cars are extremely easy to get

[@rawwizardgames6967]

No way

[@herbyoung2767]

Take it easy on my future car when you default. And don't eat in it, I don't want to pay to get the inside clean. And can you wash it once a week please?

[@rawwizardgames6967]

@@herbyoung2767 lol funny

[@FMD023]

Thank u! I was planning to place my order too. I finally made my decision. Glad i came across this video

[@adamwest4987]

And the real charge times?

[@tonyconrad5836]

Great video, highly recommended for anyone thinking about buying a Tesla. I started out wanting a Y but after test driving a Y and a 3, I am leaning towards the 3. One question. After going through the buying process and ownership experience, do you still recommend buying a Tesla? Thanks!

[@hudginsanthony]

Thank you. I am considering getting a Tesla. You have been very helpful.

[@DriversOnly]

Thanks Anthony. Which model are you looking at?

[@memoalonso3317]

thank you and thank you! i'm getting ready to order a model 3.

[@sincerelyidgaf]

Thank you! My dream car is the X. Im making it a goal to own one sooner or later.

[@jec1ny]

I think it's going to be a long time, if ever, before I will be in the market for a Tesla. I am a person of moderate means and income. Also I drive a lot and for long distances. To my mind a Toyota Prius is a much better buy for the money. Of course, tech does tend to come down in price with the passage of time. And as Tesla gets more competition and the range and other aspects of EV vehicles improve, I would expect that ten years from now it will be possible to pick up an EV with a range of $400+ miles and a quick recharge time for under $45k. But until we reach that point, I am not really interested.

[@kckuc310]

Best purchase video out there.

[@NevadaFederalBites]

You can’t negotiate waaaaa! I’m still buying one! Lol great review 🙏🏼

[@tyyppikyl6396]

One critique about the video I have is on all teslas. If you live outside the states keep in mind that FSD might not work the same way than in the states. For example navigate on autopilot requires you to signal when changing lanes and you can't really use the smart summon too well. Always check how FSD works in your country before buying a Tesla!

[@DriversOnly]

Fsd is getting more and more expensive...better to pick it up now than later. It will keep improving.

[@loreal2948]

Wow, what a perfect/detailed break down

[@justrollintruckin9111]

Thanks for the video. I’m trading my vehicle and I owe a balance. I didn’t know if Tesla would roll the remaining balance into my loan, watching your video Let me know they will do that. when applying for a Tesla. There’s no one to walk you through it. Good video

[@CryptoJoeTrading]

amazing video thanks for this George

[@GG-xs8vt]

Thanks for the information. I did test drive the Y. Love the speed and one pedal stop and go.

[@luisito1273]

Thank you thank you thank you, for this break down. First time someone has talked about this.

[@jalabi99]

Another video I will share with my friends thinking of buying a Tesla. Good job

[@teslaxyz4660]

Congratulations George! You will love it.

[@KimNguyen-rt4ly]

The car insurance is twice as much as regular car insurance. My Mercedez cost about 458/6 months if I buy model Y the insurance will be 1,100/6 months

[@DriversOnly]

Something not right. I pay 480/6 months.

[@bakoserge]

Very useful video mate. Thanks

[@DriversOnly]

Glad you liked it

[@nbaez22]

Very useful, after this I will go with a Mach E, just don't like surprises!!!

[@sanmiguel8433]

Im so lost because I went to the website built my Tesla model x plaid and guess what is telling me that my amount fue now is only $800 😮 how ? When the actual price is $163,000

[@billisdewillis5]

I am on week 3 with Tesla...have gotten two quotes for trade in (surprised it was reasonable) because they lapse after 7 days...and am forever waiting for a disclosure of the transaction prior to making the order and paying the $100 non refundable deposit. I am unsure that will actually happen though I have been told I will get one emailed. The loan rate quoted is also only good for the month so if it changes at time of delivery you are stuck with that instead of locking it in at time of order. Quite the process...

[@viktoriyaboychuk7510]

Thank you,it's very useful information. .I dint know whom to ask

[@334trax2]

Exactly what I was looking for. I new the numbers on Tesla's page didn't add up.

[@handsomeduke8044]

You for the people man 🙌🏾🏁

[@briang896]

Thanks for this ! 👍🏻 Now I gotta redo the budget 😂

[@RichQ01]

I’ll be buying my Tesla this weekend G. 🎉

[@hoangkieunguyen]

On the car insurance process...how does that work? You call your insurance company and say...hey, I got a Tesla and want to insure? you are at the process to buy...and need to provide insurance... where's the VIN? The car Insurance needs the VIN.

[@teslaxyz4660]

Looks like someone is use to the “out the door price” at a stealership.

[@zuleikasdream4850]

How soon do they request the deposit if the estimated delivery is January 2023... ???

[@JohnDoe-fs6lz]

How does your credit need to be and how much do you need to make?

[@118Columbus]

You need 850 credit score and minimum salary of $400,000 per year.

[@susduck2294]

Roughly two years and I'll be buying one cash! Can't wait

[@jimbobakabrutus1230]

Being an electrical contractor for 27 years it's running an average of 1300 in NC to add the circuit. No charger.

[@SpottedSharks]

I paid $850 + charger.

[@ShakerBuildTech]

Awesome guide on how the process works! Much appreciated!

[@r0caf3lla23]

Thank for for this. Definitely gonna try getting my Credit Union to lease a new Y. Maybe more wiggle room.

[@mikalrj]

This earned my subscription!

[@monkichiboi4003]

wow this video is god tier what a god dude

[@sirhypocrisy9917]

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but whats up with the sales tax fee? That's something I pay at the DMV here in MO.

[@steveo321able]

That is just what I was asking?

[@AlwaysLoudAA]

Thanks for the video. You're paying $717/month for a LEASE and that's after $5k down. ouch lol. I'm happy with my Kia that I'll own after 60 months for 1/3 that price monthly. Seems like a no-brainer to me.

[@DriversOnly]

And someone can come back and laugh at the fact your financing a Kia when they are driving a paid off Camry. Everyone is in a different situation.

[@timsellspittsburgh]

He probably uses the vehicle for business, at-least maybe a portion of it. If you are familiar with tax write offs, leasing make sense for a business.

[@Ebaybbq]

In Canadian $ that will end up to be 90 K

[@TS-ef2gv]

Good info. Some fees are fair and are actually understandable and connected to something in the real world, while others are just pure profit dressed up with a fancy, official-sounding words, such as an "acquisition" or "disposition" fee on leases these days. The last time I leased a car (early 2000s) those fees did not exist or were rare enough that I never encountered them in my shopping around back then, but I looked into leasing a new vehicle in 2019 and somewhere along the way those profit grab fees had crept in. For me, they were lease killers. No deal. They're not only a back door way of sneaking profit into the deal rather than stating it up front as part of the original price, it's a way of trying to control the customer's future behavior. The way the "disposition fee" was set up on the vehicles I was looking at leasing in 2019, the fee was waived (or refunded) on turn-in at the end of the lease if you re-leased or purchased a new vehicle from that same company. If you don't want to do that, they in essence "fine" you by imposing the disposition fee. No thanks. I read a lot of reviews written by people who were "shocked" by getting hit with the so-called disposition fee when they turned on their vehicle at the end of the lease because they didn't want to re-lease or buy another vehicle from the same company, but it was there in their lease contract all along. They either didn't bother reading it, thought they could get out of it, wasn't a big deal at the time because the turn-in was years down the road, etc. It looks like Tesla is they're making you pay the disposition fee up front at the beginning of the lease, I guess to avoid the drama with "shocked" customers when turn-in time rolls around. I have also read many complaints about how some companies are much pickier about dings, scratches, wear, etc on a lease turn-in vehicle and imposing fine-print "excess wear and tear" fees if you choose to walk away without buying/leasing another vehicle from them, once again as a way of pressuring the customer into another lease or purchase, and imposing fine-print fees (fines) if they don't. Bottom line, be aware of all of those fees, what they mean, and the loopholes that can work against you. Make sure you read and understand the fine print and don't get so excited and in a hurry about buying (leasing) something new that you set yourself up for some expensive, nasty surprises at turn-in time a few years down the road. I decided to skip all of those fine-print "gotcha" games in 2019 and instead paid cash for a clean, low mileage pre-owned vehicle, which is worth more now than when I bought it.

[@whatdoufeel]

Excellent report. Thank you.