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Carvana Tesla Model S that I am considering buying was previously wrecked. Is it as bad as it looks?

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I was considering buying this 2021 Tesla Model S from Carvana. As I was doing a vin check, it came up as having been at a vehicle auction site after a crash.

This is before:

2021 TESLA MODEL S HATCHBACK | 5YJSA1E54MF428807

This is now:

2021 Tesla Model S | Carvana

The pictures make me think the damage was severe, even if the title is clean. Am I smart to cancel the purchase now that I know how bad the damage was, or is it not as bad as I think?

Posted Sep 30, 2026, 3:38 AM UTC

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