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rancid_bass t1_j6k2ujn wrote

So, I know Tesla prices and stock prices dropped relatively recently. I don't know much about them or their production, but first thought here is maybe something cut in production to reduce the cost could be the cause here.

I've not attempted any research here. Just a thought.

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StrategicBlenderBall t1_j6kv96j wrote

Any of the Ys bought in January were built in December, well before the price drops.

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rancid_bass t1_j6kxwsl wrote

They're usually built even before that. Whatever the model year is, they're built the previous year, so it would correlate with what I was saying. That's why I'm asking about a quality drop. Every car make and model is like that.

Again, I haven't looked up what changes were made to drop price. It's just a thought.

*edit for typo

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StrategicBlenderBall t1_j6l5dzx wrote

That’s not how Tesla does it. Most every Y sold in January was a December build

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rancid_bass t1_j6l684p wrote

Ok. Finally did the research. Tesla cars are built within a quarter and shipped about a month or 2 after. The price drop in ordering for 2023 models began in the last quarter of 2022.

Now, my original statement stands. What in the manufacturing process makes them cheaper?

Edit: idc if you're in favor or opposed to electric vehicles. I'm asking for the sake of manufacturing and consumer product concerning safety.

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StrategicBlenderBall t1_j6l6n6w wrote

I’ve owned three Teslas lol, you could have taken my word. As soon as you get a VIN number you’re about a week or so from delivery. Anyway, they raised the cost during COVID to slow down demand (which didn’t work), so the cars are now back to pre-COVID prices.

They also dropped the Ultrasonic Sensors, but that was like $100 savings per car.

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rancid_bass t1_j6l6u3t wrote

DUDE! THATS WHAT I WAS ASKING THE ENTIRE TIME!

Thanks yo.

Last edit: That whole thing about saying something confidently wrong actually works. You are loved, friend.

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