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Tesla doesn't allow that without written consent (https://teslanomics.co/can-i-sell-my-model-3-reservation/).

That being said, you can try buying the car and re-selling it immediately.

Whether someone would take you up on that offer is another question.

Yeah, I was planning on doing that since my brother works for tesla and can skip to the head of the line but then I found out you would have to pay double sales tax on that (1 for the original sale and 1 for the resale). Also, you are technically now allowed to claim the federal tax rebate if you buy the car with the intention of selling (hard to prove but not worth the risk).

Additionally, in the agreement you sign when you take delivery, I believe there is a clause requiring you to not resell for a profit.

Good luck enforcing that. Sell the car at cost and sell a token item for the remainder...

Wow you can’t resell the car for profit? Absurd.

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