TSLA Gets More AGGRESSIVE With Its Deal Making — 00R Left Wondering What This Means...Exactly

As a Spy pointed out in the last thread, Tesla has been getting more aggressive with its deal-making promotions. The latest is a special offer on the Model S and Model X until September 12.

Tesla is offering the Model S and X for $593/month. That's a very aggressive deal considering what the BMW 3 and 5-Series price in at. In addition, think about the Mercedes-Benz C and E-Class, the Audi A4 and A6, and the Lexus GS.

Now, our friend and AutoSpies user, mre30 made this point in the last thread; however, I've got a different one to make. He is in the market for an all-new luxury vehicle priced in that ballpark. I, on the other hand, am not.

I also am somehow in Tesla's CRM system and received this note. Given that I've been in a Tesla precisely one time where I looked at the 2017 Model S in a 30-second walkaround and immediately left, I find this a bit perplexing.

Maybe I filled out a form on the Tesla website? I don't recall.

To me this makes it clear that the company is extending its arms to any and all potential customers. Could it be because the company has hit its stride? Could it be because the company is desperate to move units?

What say you, Spies?

MDarringer - 8/21/2016 4:10:05 PM

+10 Boost

Sounds rather desperate to me.

Agent00R - 8/21/2016 5:32:51 PM

+6 Boost

Same here.

I still am curious how I got into their CRM. I must have filled out a form when Elon Musk had the show & tell event for the Model 3.

Vette71 - 8/21/2016 9:02:59 PM

+1 Boost

If you started to fill out the forms in order to find out what the Model 3 deposit program was all about your email was one of the first things asked for. I did that but never completed the process and ever since get their emails like the one on this deal.

TheSteve - 8/22/2016 12:11:01 AM

+6 Boost

Running out of cash. Expect more shares to be issued in the next year to shore up the negative cash flow.

SanJoseDriver - 8/21/2016 6:27:17 PM

-2 Boost

Again, you "conveniently" forgot to mention the $7,500 payment due at lease signing in order to get those rates. You are just as bad as MRE30. Try to have some integrity on the quality of what you post.

jeffgall - 8/21/2016 6:49:59 PM

+1 Boost

I have never put down half that on my A4s or A6 over the years. And my monthly payments were less.

MDarringer - 8/21/2016 8:59:08 PM

+4 Boost

@SanJoseDriver...do you knees and mouth hurt from all the Elon pleasuring?

Agent00R - 8/21/2016 9:06:27 PM

+5 Boost

Wait, so, I am the bad guy for posting exactly what they sent and what they're teasing?

Right...

SanJoseDriver - 8/22/2016 6:38:10 PM

+4 Boost

Yes Agent00R, you are making an argument based on incomplete information. You didn't just post what they sent, you are also theorizing that they are dumping cars due to lack of demand. The reality if you did your homework is that this is a pretty standard deal for cars in this price range.

Also, is there a way to report abuse on MDarringer? Trolls like this that add no value really impact the quality of the site.

vdiv - 8/21/2016 8:26:35 PM

-1 Boost

It's something to hold people over until the Model 3 comes. It is also a counterpunch to BMW and their half-hearted plugins.

JRobUSC - 8/22/2016 9:53:58 AM

+2 Boost

you mean "everyone else and their plug ins".

There, I fixed it for you, since everyone else sells plug in hybrids.

vdiv - 8/22/2016 8:38:00 PM

+3 Boost

No, I mean BMW that has directly targeted Tesla in negative advertising suggesting that their mild PHEVs somewhat compare to Tesla's all-electric and people don't need to wait for the Model 3. BMW does make the i3 which baring the shorter range, odd looks, and city target audience is actually a half decent attempt to make a proper EV.