Man in Florida says he’s bought cheapest Tesla Model 3 in the world but there’s a reason he’s not behind the wheel
- A man thinks he got the cheapest Tesla Model 3 in the world
- He paid just $9,500 for the 2019 EV
- However, it was hiding a really grim surprise inside
Published on Mar 11, 2025 at 2:59 AM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Mar 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
A man in Florida thinks he may have got his hands on the cheapest Tesla Model 3 in the world – but it came with a pretty nasty problem.
Launched in 2017, the Tesla Model 3 was introduced with a relatively low price tag of $35,000.
And if you think that’s a bargain – car enthusiast and content creator Tim Yeh managed to get his hands on a 2019 model for $9,500.
However, the Tesla came with a low price for a reason and the EV had some pretty grim issues.
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The Tesla Model 3 was very cheap but for a good reason
For many motorists, the switch from a gas-powered car to an electric one is swayed by the lower running costs of EVs.
Several Tesla owners have shared exactly how much they’ve managed to save since making the switch, including one man who says he’s saved around $12,000 over five years.
And content creator Tim Yeh managed to snag himself even more savings after he found a 2019 Tesla Model 3 for sale on Facebook Marketplace for just $9,500.
However, like many bargains, it came with a bit of a catch, which Yeh noticed soon after he made the purchase.
“This was up for a very very good deal on Facebook Marketplace,” he said in a clip shared on YouTube.
“And I figured out a little bit too late why that may have been the case.
“I had some friends come in the car and they discovered some bugs wandering around in the back seat – lo and behold – this thing is filled to the brim with roaches.”
Pretty gross, right?
He still thinks he got himself a good deal
Yeh used a bug bomb to try and tackle the problem, but it seems that the harsh chemicals were no match for the cockroaches.
Despite the fact it was crawling with roaches, Yeh still reckoned he had got himself a good deal.
Roaches aside, he noted, the Tesla was pretty clean and other than some minor scuffs and dings it was in great shape.
So, with that said, Yeh set about exterminating his uninvited guests and doused the Tesla in bug spray – making sure to park the vehicle outside in case there was a mass insect exodus.
Smart move.
After completely coating the interior of the car with bug-killing chemicals, Yeh was reasonably reassured that his car was roach-free and was all set to move to the next phase of its restoration.
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Claire Reid is a journalist who hails from the UK but is now living in New Zealand. She began her career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore’s University and has more than a decade of experience, writing for both local newspapers and national news sites. Claire covers a wide variety of topics, with a special focus on cars, technology, planes, cryptocurrency, and luxury.
