Buying a used Model S
Discussion
Hi all.
I have a few questions about owning one of these. I have had a long history of cheap fast-ish sheds in my time but the EV revolution has me very interested. I love the idea of rapid performance with minimal fuel cost, the silence, and dawdling in traffic (when forced) without wasting fuel.
I have a driveway and solar panels and the car would be unused at least 50% of the daylight hours.
I would need a long range EV to suit my needs and so have noticed that one can buy a 4 year old Model S for about £30k now.
Something like an 85d would be fine.
I am however struggling to cope with the concept of spending this much on any car given my past, but my want is such and I've never had a reckless purchase, I have a milestone birthday coming, so maybe the time has come.
Anyway this is a discussion board......
Would I be mad to buy a used Model S, would expensive bork start creeping in? I am aware the batteries and motors are quite long lasting but there's many other bits - especially suspension and electrics that could give trouble. Will it spend 50% of the time in the shop?
Will it get nicked? - I'm not after a performance model but will every toe rag in the area find my house and start poking around? Current fast shed (Saab) seems to be invisible to thieves which is quite nice. Will I be able to leave it anywhere?
Do the interiors hold up well with age or would an 80k mile one be a bit tatty inside?
Everyone I've seen in a Tesla over the last few weeks seems to have a smile on their face, would I?
So many are advertised with free supercharging but I believe it does not transfer when ownership changes, is this the case?
Can I tow a trailer tent with one (400kg)
Do the frameless windows seal well eg. no whistling on motorway?
Should I buy from tesla or privately? - is change of ownership in any way complicated? do you have to register with Tesla? Anything to be aware of other than usual caution when buying privately? Do warranties transfer? is there a monthly charge for the car to be "connected"?
Any other opinions from somebody who has actual experience of one would be nice.
I have a few questions about owning one of these. I have had a long history of cheap fast-ish sheds in my time but the EV revolution has me very interested. I love the idea of rapid performance with minimal fuel cost, the silence, and dawdling in traffic (when forced) without wasting fuel.
I have a driveway and solar panels and the car would be unused at least 50% of the daylight hours.
I would need a long range EV to suit my needs and so have noticed that one can buy a 4 year old Model S for about £30k now.
Something like an 85d would be fine.
I am however struggling to cope with the concept of spending this much on any car given my past, but my want is such and I've never had a reckless purchase, I have a milestone birthday coming, so maybe the time has come.
Anyway this is a discussion board......
Would I be mad to buy a used Model S, would expensive bork start creeping in? I am aware the batteries and motors are quite long lasting but there's many other bits - especially suspension and electrics that could give trouble. Will it spend 50% of the time in the shop?
Will it get nicked? - I'm not after a performance model but will every toe rag in the area find my house and start poking around? Current fast shed (Saab) seems to be invisible to thieves which is quite nice. Will I be able to leave it anywhere?
Do the interiors hold up well with age or would an 80k mile one be a bit tatty inside?
Everyone I've seen in a Tesla over the last few weeks seems to have a smile on their face, would I?
So many are advertised with free supercharging but I believe it does not transfer when ownership changes, is this the case?
Can I tow a trailer tent with one (400kg)
Do the frameless windows seal well eg. no whistling on motorway?
Should I buy from tesla or privately? - is change of ownership in any way complicated? do you have to register with Tesla? Anything to be aware of other than usual caution when buying privately? Do warranties transfer? is there a monthly charge for the car to be "connected"?
Any other opinions from somebody who has actual experience of one would be nice.
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