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Old 04-09-2021, 01:42 PM   #50 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by JSH View Post
Tesla discontinued sale of the secret menu $35K Model 3 at the end of 2020. The cheapest Model 3 is $38,500 now.

Musk isn't even playing the secret menu game with the Model Y. The Model Y SR went on sale in January for $43K. It dropped to $42K, then to the promised $39,990 on February 18th and was pulled from the website February 22. No secret menu option. The cheapest Model Y is $50K today.

I expect the same games for the base Cybertruck.
I didn't know Tesla ended the hidden menu option as it isn't discussed much, and it seemed few people wanted the base option.

I heard something about being able to phone order the Model 3 single motor long range, which isn't offered online. Don't know if that's available or not, as people don't seem to discuss the secret menus much.

I too expect the same games for the CyberTruck. The most expensive configurations will be offered first, and after a long wait, the lower priced options will be made available briefly.

Not like I'm going to drop $40k on a vehicle though, so all of this is a moot point for me. Maybe I'll get a great deal on a used one next decade. Model 3 used prices might get attractive in the coming years. The Model S is now on my radar.
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