SELLING MY TESLA MODEL S BACK TO CARMAX! HERE’S THE FULL STORY

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Dave is selling his 2021 Tesla Model S back to CarMax after a five-month ownership period, citing several issues that led to his decision. While initially impressed with CarMax's buying process and the Model S itself, problems began to surface. These included peeling on the yoke, multiple door handle failures requiring Tesla service, and the discovery of overspray on the rear quarter panel, suggesting a prior paint job that wasn't fully disclosed. Compounding these issues were significant price drops by Tesla and a drastic decrease in the used car market value, making a private sale or trade-in to Tesla financially unviable. CarMax offered a respectable $75,000 buyback, which Dave accepted, valuing their transparency and the peace of mind their guarantee provides over a private sale. Despite the financial loss, Dave expresses satisfaction with the overall CarMax experience and the Model S's performance, but ultimately decided to cut his losses due to potential future troubles.