Dealer or private party sell?

ToughWorking07 | 2026-03-01 01:02 | 9 views

I’m a new parent, and think a minivan might be a better fit for my family. However, that means I need to get rid of my 2017 Model X - I’m the first and only owner. It has 98k miles on it, and the dealerships are offering between 16-17k for a trade in… My question is if I go through the private market, I could likely transfer my FSD, possibly my lifetime free supercharging, we also have a clear bra and a ceramic coat on the car. These would not transfer with a dealer purchase, and I feel like it’s a waste for someone to potentially use. Any advice?

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Suspicious-Ad-9695 2026-03-01 03:29

Where are you located

ToughWorking07 2026-03-01 03:30

Im in Indiana

Aromatic-Union1707 2026-03-01 03:35

Mini vans are not safe https://youtu.be/3TE9TTYKsdI?si=8_hQvrl7JV19Kt4k Model x is safer https://youtu.be/UJTY7ilwSq4?si=o1rfSXH2hzNTLSY- Tesla has some of the safest vehicles. I wouldn't recommend a minivan and I have 4 kids.

jerjeffr 2026-03-01 03:40

Go private. Seems like something I might even be interested in. DM if you’re open to chat.

314159265389 2026-03-01 04:33

I've never known lifetime free supercharging to be transferable to another car. Stays with the same car (SC01) if it's doesn't vanish (SC05). That may affect your decision making.

Scarlett_stockings 2026-03-03 15:10

It’s nine years old. If you want any real value out of it you need to sell it yourself. Dealers are just going to offer auction value

ConclusionFlat1843 2026-03-06 16:44

Dang I wish you posted this a month ago, I might have made the drive for that! Regardless, sell privately. You could easily get $24k, possibly more. Yes the FSD stays with the car, but the free charging will only transfer if it's an early 2017 model. Look in the Tesla app "Specs & Warranty" page, it might say there.

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