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Dealer didn't know 2019 M3 LR AWD had FSD and Acceleration Boost. I sure as hell wasn't gonna tell him. 💀💀

uclamidwestemo | 2026-02-21 06:20 | 309 views

Was shopping for a Tesla in SoCal with a budget of $20,000, and I discovered the app FSD Hunter mentioned on here a few times. Found a Land Rover dealership in North Hollywood that had a mint condition 2019 Model 3 Long Range AWD with 64k miles, that FSD Hunter marked as having $8k FSD and tbe $2K acceleration boost. Dealer didn't know this Model 3 LR AWD had FSD and accel boost, included packages were blank on site. I knew the price was too low, but I played naive in negotiations. Like I suspected, the entire time they never mentioned the packages and seemed totally unaware. Mentioned it was originally a lease, then lease buyout, then sold to a woman who traded it in for a Range Rover. She didn't transfer FSD or anything off of it, and I guess the dealership didn't realize to advertise its packages when trying to flip the trade in. The car sat on the lot for around 11 days before I visited, one week in they actually LOWERED the price by $1,000. Tried the standard theft and windshield protection add on scams, 25K OTD. immediately declined, brought it to the final $21,903 OTD. First two days spent hard pressing the sales guy for a discount, didn't get anywhere since its an AutoNation dealership, complained about curb rash, but I convinved the sales manager to do a complete brake job since the rotors showed minor heatspots on inspection despite passing "safety minimum tests." They quoted it at "$770" worth of service. I walked out to think about it, saying they'd need to incentivize us into going $1,900 over our budget. Was hoping they'd order in a mobile connector charger which was missing from the car at the 21K price, but they agreed on new hankooks because the tread was low. On the third day of negotiations walking in, I figured it was only a matter of time before they realize how much this car is actually worth, but I still showed up an hour after the appointment to show leverage. The sales manager, the boss of the salesman I'd been pressing for two days actually called me, introduced himself, essentially begging me to come back in to the salesman and said "we'd figure something out." The manager explained he's the one who prices the used cars, how this is less than $1,000 in profit, etc etc. Yapped a bit outside the dealership about how there is no charger with the car, is an extra $400 to buy, how they should include it with the price. I complained about door edge chips and asked for a paint pen. The sales manager shook my hand and said they'd work on it, and figure something out if we locked in the sale and they went inside to write up the paperwork. After signing the sales contract for $21,903 OTD, the salesman comes running back out with his manager saying how the car ACTUALLY has 10K of upgraded packages and how his manager redid the pricing and they'd need to raise it to $26K and raised the price internally to $26K so if we didn't follow through with this contract that'd be the new price. Obviously we already had a written offer and signed sales contract so that didn't happen, but they also pretty much told us to fuck off on the mobile connector or touchup paint pen ($10). 😭 Now with all my leverage gone and called out, I finally felt like I got a good deal, almost felt illegal watching them reluctantly sell me the car and the sales manager frowning from his office the entire time. Super nice perfect interior, no veneer peeling, no seat wear, everything mint. Super happy with the value, almost feel bad like we robbed the dealership 💀💀

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AllCapNoBrake 2026-02-21 17:24

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ackillesBAC 2026-02-21 17:46

Nicely done

y0Mark 2026-02-21 17:48

Congrats OP but your post history has me dying lol

voodoo_mama_juju1123 2026-02-21 17:48

What a steal!

fujimonster 2026-02-21 17:49

Where is the screen that shows it installed — you have a FSD capability, nowhere does it say it has been bought .   Need a better screen shot showing the full screen and the one under software upgrades .

voodoo_mama_juju1123 2026-02-21 17:49

Bruh why you make me go look you weren’t kidding 😭😭

Underwater_Karma 2026-02-21 17:52

"Full self driving capability" does not mean the car has been licensed for FSD

FunkMasterFreshx 2026-02-21 17:52

Never feel about about robbing the dealership, they wouldn’t think twice doing it to you. Awesome deal!

farmerMac 2026-02-21 17:53

only a few % of people would assign value to FSD though. You're one of them, but not surprised a dealer wouldnt know to consider that in the pricing.

Substantial_Chain718 2026-02-21 18:12

Congrats man, but you need to scroll a bit further down on the software screen and take a pic to prove it has FSD and acceleration boost. It’s cutoff in your pic.

daniell_l 2026-02-21 18:22

Didn‘t expect that🤣

y0Mark 2026-02-21 18:23

I’m sorry my guy 😭

Direct_Platform3726 2026-02-21 18:23

You made my day ☺️

jabbo99 2026-02-21 18:23

Good deal. The previous owner loved digging her rings into the steering wheel way too much

[deleted] 2026-02-21 18:24

Nice cock OP!

DOE_ZELF_NORMAAL 2026-02-21 18:30

I had the same thing happen here in The Netherlands apart from the acceleration boost, if only FSD was allowed..

OpinionPinion 2026-02-21 18:33

That’s how he got the discount, young and hung gets it done lol

speeder604 2026-02-21 18:34

This was an elaborate fake post just to get us to look 😂

jcarlosfox 2026-02-21 18:37

My story mirrors yours, even at a Land Rover dealer. Except I got a LR Stealth Performance with FSD. Very happy.

Linkd 2026-02-21 19:01

Right under that it says “Included package”

whitemiketyson 2026-02-21 19:02

No, it doesn’t

Linkd 2026-02-21 19:03

Ok if you say so

MapleQuasar 2026-02-21 19:14

Lmao 🤣😂🤣😂

Shoji_the2nd 2026-02-21 19:19

Lots of great stories here. I found a Tesla listed as a 2019 Model S Long Range, with 36k miles for $24k. Upon inspecting in person, I realized it was actually a 2019 Model S Performance with Ludicrous mode. Includes adaptive suspension and premium sound, but at $24k with 36k miles, I bought it on the spot. Two weeks later the HV battery died, and Tesla replaced it under warranty. Even gave me a loaner. So far, best decision I’ve ever made.

whitemiketyson 2026-02-21 19:19

My eyes say so. It might be there but its absolutely not in this picture

PermanentUsername101 2026-02-21 19:44

It actually is. He just cut it off. https://preview.redd.it/ornra8jtiwkg1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a0b3066981a7c7e4b82f74be3dc2931a0dd44595

PermanentUsername101 2026-02-21 19:45

I’m not sure OP knew what actually says it’s included but he accidentally showed it anyway. https://preview.redd.it/fiutq50ziwkg1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b2a7b6a6b4e57a165173e6a614c6542c0b3c1e14

PermanentUsername101 2026-02-21 19:45

But it’s there. He accidentally included it. 🤣 https://preview.redd.it/7am23kd1jwkg1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0d41dd685db66c6c8e144be93985df8b194c43c5

goodvibezone 2026-02-21 19:55

Gotta pay for that ride somehow.

FunkyDoktor 2026-02-21 20:09

He likes bulls and cats. A real animal lover.

psychoacer 2026-02-21 20:22

With all that money you saved you can throw that dash and steering wheel out the door and go back to stock

OrderNo2483 2026-02-21 21:40

Well done mate. I did the same thing but with a 2018 Model X about two years ago. Got it for 21k with FSD included. Drove it for about 18 months, paid it off and transferred the FSD to a new Model Y last August. Sold the Model X to Carvana for about 17k. Just need to call insurance to see if they’ll insure the FSD.

whitemiketyson 2026-02-21 23:13

Cut off, as in, not in the picture?

Substantial_Chain718 2026-02-21 23:40

https://preview.redd.it/um59sz4toxkg1.jpeg?width=554&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=76e786f4fc195c81bdfc7d6d718c3c201356bda9 It’s below that part where it says “included package”.

Pristine-Finance9289 2026-02-22 00:05

Good for you!!! 🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻 The stealership!!!! That’s their own problem for not fully investing in the car. Congrats. Welcome to the The Tesla family.

Organic_Foundation51 2026-02-22 00:56

lol only you think its worth $8K.

Excellent-Bear4221 2026-02-22 01:25

These are the fucking stories that make me wanna post that meme with the angry kid going ‘happy for you’

4huggies 2026-02-22 02:35

Op got shy and disabled it

Sea-Strain4263 2026-02-22 02:48

Dealers have no idea what they're looking at. I bought a M3P with FSD for 20k last year because they thought it was a long range and didn't even know what FSD was.

Frankidelic 2026-02-22 03:38

Dammit I couldn’t see

alextroa55 2026-02-22 03:49

How?

Leather-Wheel1115 2026-02-22 04:15

Does not matter. Dealers get a car for xyz price and they sell for abc markup. They make money on markup on what they bought it for. You an also say how they duped the previous customer with low ball trade in offer. If they say you are a bad guy, ask them you also duped the previous owner

Creepy-Insect8163 2026-02-22 04:32

Exactly 💯

KadesShades 2026-02-22 04:45

Similar thing happened to me. I bought what was listed as a long range and I ended up with a performance with EAP which I upgraded to FSD.

No-Session-864 2026-02-22 04:47

I got a 2018 m3p pretty perfect condition for 6k with fsd and everything

-eccentric- 2026-02-22 10:07

Don't say mint interior when there's all the temu tesla parts thrown in there. Rip off the fake cloth and you'll probably see plenty damage.

AdditionalLead7265 2026-02-22 11:17

Dude it is clearly going to say included package I swear everybody on Reddit who uses that fucking profile picture always has to argue about something and be right

rkr007 2026-02-22 13:58

Scrolled to find this. It’s also a 2019, and HW3. This isn’t the special deal OP thinks it is. (I have the exact same car and year and I love it. Purely commenting on market conditions/value.)

FamousStore150 2026-02-22 14:24

Well done and congratulations!

Subject_Ad2420 2026-02-22 14:44

Did OP delete his cock?

Gaff1515 2026-02-22 15:45

Those add almost to retail or trade in value sooo good for you

CitizenCue 2026-02-22 16:32

This is one of the weird things about these cars. If I ever get in an accident, how will my insurance company assess the value of my FSD package? Now the thing is a subscription, so if I can’t find the identical car, I’ll need to pay that forever instead? Strange times.

nanomax55 2026-02-22 18:24

Tesla will disable the fsd once the sale hits. Only private sales got to keep the fsd. Unless something changed recently ?

Vegetable_Tea_5303 2026-02-22 18:28

Damn! I wanted to see 🤣

[deleted] 2026-02-22 18:56

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uclamidwestemo 2026-02-22 19:11

nope it transferred on tesla app. It is private sale as it never went to a tesla center

Background-Virus-129 2026-02-22 20:05

Send

farmerMac 2026-02-22 20:33

You’d have to fight for that. Probably an easier hill to climb if you pay for it and have a receipt but maybe not

uclamidwestemo 2026-02-22 20:40

pm me!

uclamidwestemo 2026-02-22 20:44

So true. Was figuring they could've only given her 12-15k on the trade in and I said that when the manager tried arguing the thin margins

boien 2026-02-22 23:40

What is fsd

selva_reddit 2026-02-23 00:28

Does the dealership negotiations goes 3 days long?? oofff.. I can only imagine..

Ok_Pay3643 2026-02-23 03:12

My brother got a 22 performance Y for 21k because the dealer didn’t know what it was

Heisfirst1611 2026-02-23 15:01

Got my 21 MYLR last year with FSD for 21k after the tax credit. Best car I’ve ever owned, only wish it had Ryzen infotainment chip instead of intel.

R3sp4wN 2026-02-23 15:07

I just bought a Launch Edition from a dealer. $46,700. I'm very happy!

Bitter-Cantaloupe278 2026-02-23 20:38

I think he just made his posts private

uclamidwestemo 2026-02-23 22:21

Wish that was in my budget. Congrats!

NumerousHelicopter6 2026-02-23 22:33

I did the same thing, got in and was like nice it has FSD, sales guy no, it's just a beta version....... That FSD has now been transferred to my new Y

Unlikely-Sympathy683 2026-02-24 01:05

I missed out😩

Ambitious5uppository 2026-02-24 01:44

They simply don't value it.

Brainoad78 2026-02-24 02:38

Most are already selling those cheap with them for older M3 cars I found a bunch that know and arts 2020-2023 for $17k-25k; clean titles

Gold-Carpet-7770 2026-02-24 03:26

Bought a 2018 MS in 2019 off a dealership that I’ve done business with in the past. Known salesman showed me the MS and said he had no idea what features it had. He left me alone, a few touches on the screen showed me all the upgrades. Told him I needed to think about it, didn’t want to seem too eager. Purchased the next day.

thebullyofbroadst 2026-02-24 06:21

Take a closer look at the pic. It has forged carbon covers.

d3fault 2026-02-24 07:24

OP get a good deal.. a day later goes out looking for a redditor blowie

jabbo99 2026-02-24 09:25

It still looks like it’s peeling

waitwhat757 2026-02-24 13:03

They may not have cared it had those options.

hugenbdd 2026-02-24 16:43

I have a special "workflow" setup for just these kind of cases in the app (FSD Hunter). If I find Full Self Driving Capability, but not subscription/expires and no included package. I put it into a pending table for manual review. This one is clearly "Included package" Would you believe 60% of listings don't even show the software screen? (Checked on over 60k past listings)

PermanentUsername101 2026-02-24 20:51

It drives me insane when they don’t show it. When I was looking for a used Tesla last year I had to call so many dealers and walk them through sending the pictures of the proper screens. Carvana and Carmax are the worst offenders.

PermanentUsername101 2026-02-24 20:55

Yeah, my bad. I was thinking FSD and forgot about the Acceleration Boost. Good call.

Traditional-Tiger-20 2026-02-24 21:26

Brain dead

Traditional-Tiger-20 2026-02-24 21:28

What did we miss?

fit_coffee_fiend 2026-02-25 07:36

That's crazy, and I wonder how he got it so cheap in the first place

LiveSticky 2026-02-25 12:11

Does FSD hunter only work for dealer cars or private party?

Little0311 2026-02-25 12:39

I got an M3 2021 LR AWD from tesla showroom recently. I happly discovered it had acceleration boost pack even if it wasn't listed. Very happy stories

Fit_Force_678 2026-02-26 03:51

It’s gone now, what was it?

iRedditTodayMan 2026-02-27 02:56

You'll lose it when you register the car under your name lol

uclamidwestemo 2026-02-27 16:05

except for the fact that thats not how that works lmao

uclamidwestemo 2026-02-27 16:06

fsd stays with the car lil bro

iRedditTodayMan 2026-02-28 02:44

They robbed me in 2021 then.

uclamidwestemo 2026-02-28 08:12

If it ever returns to tesla ownership like certified pre owned from tesla they remove it. Otherwise included package stays.

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