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Teslas are hot right now, but for many of us, they come with a price tag that’s just a little (or, let’s be real, a lot) too steep. Sure, the newly released, less expensive Model 3 is an option, but it’s still priced at $35,000 and has a backlog of reservations.
So where does that leave a thrifty car enthusiast who can’t wait to get their hands on a Tesla?
Three words: Copart car auctions, where you can potentially find an awesome deal on a used or repairable Tesla. Keep in mind that Copart sells vehicles that typically require repair work, and the inventory of Teslas we have available are no exception. As always, do your due diligence by hiring an independent inspector, or if you are particularly savvy, head to a Copart location to check out the car yourself.
Also, many states require business licenses in order to buy vehicles through car auctions. If you don’t have business licenses, don’t worry because you can still bid and buy through a third-party Broker. Either way, register for your free Copart Membership, the first step to making your Tesla dream a reality.
‘Show me the Teslas!‘ you’re probably saying by this point. Okay, okay. View the Tesla inventory already! Click here.
Check out a Tesla Model S or Tesla Model X currently for bid at Copart:
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2016 Tesla Model X | Lot #37060837 Copart Location: Los Angeles, CA Sale Date: Monday, Aug. 21, 2017 Primary Damage: Rear End |
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2013 Tesla Model S | Lot #31164437 Copart Location: Sublot of Philadelphia East, PA Sale Date: Monday, Aug. 21, 2017 Primary Damage: Minor Dents/Scratches |
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2014 Tesla Model S | Lot #34490607 Copart Location: Glassboro East, NJ Sale Date: Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017 Primary Damage: Front End |
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2016 Tesla Model S | Lot #37886936 Copart Location: Columbia, SC Sale Date: Future Primary Damage: Water/Flood |
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2014 Tesla Model S | Lot #28487127 Copart Location: Denver, CO Sale Date: Future Primary Damage: Side |
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2016 Tesla Model S | Lot #32722527 Copart Location: Honolulu, HI Sale Date: Future Primary Damage: Rear End |
As a Copart Member, you can add Teslas (or any other vehicle in our inventory) to your Watchlist. Then, join the live online auctions for these vehicles to see what they sell for!
Finally, if you don’t see the perfect Tesla–color, damage/condition, model or otherwise–for you, sign up for a Tesla Vehicle Alert via our website. That way you’ll get a daily or weekly email notification whenever another Tesla has been added to our sale list.
Through Copart, you don’t have to deny yourself a Tesla! To get it road-ready, however, be prepared to tackle or outsource varying levels of repair work.