Trade-In with EV direct sale

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J Alynn

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So for those with Rivian and Teslas-how does trade in work for direct “online” sales? Do you trade in as traditional?
Do you sell to Carmax or similar then direct purchase the EV?
This is certainly new to me and surely many others. As a resident of PA (and I’m sure many other states) there is a tax advantage to trade in so just trying to wrap my head around things if we believe the SM sales setup might be non-dealer.
Thanks for any insight you can offer!
 
So for those with Rivian and Teslas-how does trade in work for direct “online” sales? Do you trade in as traditional?
Do you sell to Carmax or similar then direct purchase the EV?
This is certainly new to me and surely many others. As a resident of PA (and I’m sure many other states) there is a tax advantage to trade in so just trying to wrap my head around things if we believe the SM sales setup might be non-dealer.
Thanks for any insight you can offer!
I traded with one of my previous Teslas. Very easy
 
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Same.
Traded a 2010 Prius IV for a model 3 performance.
The trade-in process was super smooth …
- A couple weeks before delivery I took pictures of the Prius and uploaded them to Tesla.
- Then when I picked up the Tesla on delivery day I turned over the Prius.
The trade in value was pretty good — I checked an other few places and they weren’t offering as much.
 
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Same.
Traded a 2010 Prius IV for a model 3 performance.
The trade-in process was super smooth …
- A couple weeks before delivery I took pictures of the Prius and uploaded them to Tesla.
- Then when I picked up the Tesla on delivery day I turned over the Prius.
The trade in value was pretty good — I checked an other few places and they weren’t offering as much.
Same exact scenario I experienced.
 
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I traded a Silverado 2500HD for my R1T. I was shocked at how much Rivian was willing to give me for a high mileage mediocre LT truck, and was also looking to take advantage of a lower sales tax on the Rivian. Between my trade in, my tax credit, and a 7500 rebate, I ended up way ahead of the game. I double checked Edmunds TMV and looked at Carvana and other sites and Rivian did me right on my trade - completely hassle free and no tire-kicking. They also picked up my truck and drove it away at the same time they delivered my new truck to my house. Seamless.