Tesla (TSLA) dipped 1.6% before the bell today, as the headwinds facing the automaker continue to mount. Tesla's China sales in Sept. dropped 10.9% Y/Y and 12% lower than its tally in Aug. Adding to its woes, the company's latest price cuts following its Q3 deliveries miss, are expected to further impact demand. Tesla has been adjusting prices across models based on market conditions as it prioritizes volume over pricing and near-term profits. "Tesla's intention is to realize greater profit from post-sale products such as Full Self Driving," Bank of America noted. But SA analyst Christoph Liu is doubtful of Tesla's "aspirational" targets, given stiff competition and its history of overpromising.