WHY I AM STILL LAUGHING AT TESLA SALVAGE BUYERS

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The reviewer visits a salvage auction in Florida, highlighting that many people are still overpaying for damaged Teslas. While examining several vehicles, including a Ford Super Duty and a BMW i8, the focus remains on Teslas. The reviewer discusses the high cost of replacement parts, such as a $1,500 windshield for a Model X, and the potential for Tesla to disable Supercharging on salvaged vehicles. A specific Model X (75D) is analyzed, noting its rear quarter panel damage and torn bumper, with an estimated repair cost of $8,500. Despite this, the auction price of $50,000, plus repairs, makes it comparable to a clean title used Model X, leading the reviewer to question the value proposition for salvage buyers. The video also briefly touches on the Pontiac Fiero as a base for kit cars and a Hellcat Challenger, but the core message is about the questionable economics of buying salvaged Teslas.