2008 Tesla Roadster: #0034 with 4779 miles

[SweetCars]

Hi guys.

I work for a smaller high-end dealership in Fort Wayne, IN, and we have had a 2008 Tesla Roadster that is #034 with 4779 miles and was formerly Leonardi DiCaprio's car. VIN# is 5YJRE11B381000034

We only have the one, so we're not trying to sell a ton of these, we just want to give you, the enthusiasts, a chance to purchase this beautiful car.

The car has a clean CarFax, shows no accidents, we are the 3rd "owner". It does come with the 240V charger, hardtop, soft-top, and emergency charger.

I will let the pictures do the talking.

We are selling the car for $76,000.

We are willing to ship the car at the buyer's expense, but we will help arrange an enclosed transport at no extra fee.

If I am forgetting something or if you would like more information, please don't hesitate to PM me or call me directly at 260-207-2277. Ask for Tim, I will be more than happy to assist you all.

And now for the pictures:
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k608/SweetCarsIndiana/2008%20Tesla%20Roadster/IMG_1732.jpg
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k608/SweetCarsIndiana/2008%20Tesla%20Roadster/IMG_1738.jpg
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k608/SweetCarsIndiana/2008%20Tesla%20Roadster/IMG_1764-1.jpg
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k608/SweetCarsIndiana/2008%20Tesla%20Roadster/IMG_1759-1.jpg
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k608/SweetCarsIndiana/2008%20Tesla%20Roadster/IMG_1757-1.jpg
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k608/SweetCarsIndiana/2008%20Tesla%20Roadster/IMG_1716.jpg

[vfx]

Nice lighting.

So Leo is dumping his Roadster for a Karma?
What ever happened to his T-Zero?

[Jaff]

Obviously, Leo's not that bright...:biggrin::wink:

(Are you sure this wasn't John Voight's car? :wink: )


Nice lighting.

So Leo is dumping his Roadster for a Karma?
What ever happened to his T-Zero?

[SweetCars]

Thanks for the compliments guys.

As for Leo...it's changed hands 1 other time before coming to us, but he was the original owner. Personally, the Fisker Karma just has a weird look to me.

If you guys have any questions about the car though, please let me know.

-Tim
SweetCars
260-207-2277

[Andrew Wolfe]

Looks like it has a hardtop. What other options? Chargers?

[SweetCars]

It has both hard and soft tops, power windows, door locks, manual steering, and both chargers.

[Andrew Wolfe]

Hi guys.

I work for a smaller high-end dealership in Fort Wayne, IN, and we have had a 2008 Tesla Roadster that is #034 with 4779 miles and was formerly Leonardi DiCaprio's car. VIN# is 5YJRE11B381000034

So, is there a signature plaque on the car with his name on it?

[S-2000 Roadster]

So, is there a signature plaque on the car with his name on it?
The Signature Series does not include the signature of the owner, but of the maker.

[SweetCars]

Exactly. It is a Signature 100 car, and has the plaque to recognize that, but through registration and VIN records, we have found this to be Leo's old car.

[TEG]

The Signature Series does not include the signature of the owner, but of the maker.

I think you are incorrect. I think it was optional to have the owner's name put on the sig100 car plaque if they wanted.
But it is a valid question to ask if this car has a "Leo" plaque or not. The owner may have opted not to have their name on it, and/or someone could have removed the plaque altogether before selling the car.

[vfx]

Also worth mentioning that cars have a plaque on the rear wall between the seats with Tesla employee signatures on it.

[TEG]

Yeah, I mentioned that in a different thread, but I guess I will "cross post" it here too:

I think it was optional to have your name on the plaque if you wanted.

Here is an example:
http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/images/misc/nCode.pngClick to view original (900x600)http://bill.nineplanets.org/Tesla/sigplaque.png

( This is a plaque between the seats. )

As far as I know these sorts of plaques were put on Founders' series, US Sig 100, and EU Sig 250, but not on regular production after the signatures.

[SweetCars]

Ok, there is no "Leo" plaque on the car, just the Signature 100 plaque.

To get us back on track, if anyone is interested in the car, please feel free to PM or call me here at SweetCars. My number is 260-207-2277, again, my name is Tim.

[doug]

This image shows the CF frame where the plaque is supposed to go, but the plaque is in fact absent.
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k608/SweetCarsIndiana/2008%20Tesla%20Roadster/IMG_1759-1.jpg

Early cars were delivered without it while its design was finalized.
Founders'/Signature Series plaques (http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/2865-Founders-Signature-Series-plaques)

[Doug_G]

This image shows the CF frame where the plaque is supposed to go, but the plaque is in fact absent.

Uh, where?

[TEG]

Between those seats on those early cars is a round mounting plate. You can remove the plaque but leave the mounting plate still on the car.
You can see in the pictures that it has the mounting plate (as expected on a sig car), but doesn't appear to have the plaque attached to it anymore.
Someone probably has it up on their wall as a souvenir now.

[doug]

Uh, where?
On there rear wall, about neck level between the seats. Follow the link to the thread I posted.

[Mycroft]

It's very tempting Tim. Wish I had the cash. The car looks like it was well taken care of.

[doug]

You can see in the pictures that it has the mounting plate (as expected on a sig car), but doesn't appear to have the plaque attached to it anymore.
Someone probably has it up on their wall as a souvenir now.
Like I said those first cars were delivered without the plaque in place. It's possible that this car never had one installed.

[TEG]

Well I have seen #28 with a plaque, and #33 with a plaque, so it seem plausible that #34 would have gotten one too...

[SweetCars]

Ok guys, there is no plaque on this car. It was not with the car when we took delivery, so as to its whereabouts, unknown. Surely this car must have at one time had one, but it no longer does or possibly never did. The spot where the plaque goes is now a carbon fiber piece, if the next owner would like to dig in and see if it were underneath the carbon fiber cover, by all means that would be up to them, but again, there is no plaque on the car. Still, as you can see from the VIN of the car, it is #0034, and through our research we have found the car's previous owners to be Leonardo DiCaprio and a local Fort Wayne physician.
@MyCroft- The car has been very well maintained, again, 4700 miles is nothing to scoff at. We can always work trades if the conditions are right. Call me if you'd like to talk about it.

If you have questions regarding other aspects of the car or are interested in the vehicle, please feel free to PM or call me directly at 260-207-2277.

-Tim
SweetCars

[TEG]

The "plaque" mounts on top of the mount you see in the car. So "digging under" isn't likely to get you anywhere.
Like I said before, someone probably has the original plaque stored away as a souvenir. Perhaps the "original owner" kept it.

[SweetCars]

This very well could be.

As for any other questions about the car, less the plaque info ;) , I can accommodate.

-Tim
SweetCars

[SweetCars]

Hey everyone, just want to keep you all updated. The car is still available.

Please PM or call me at 260-207-2277.

-Tim

[SweetCars]

Hello Tesla Lovers,

I want to update you all on the car. We have recently had the car serviced and went through the preowned certification inspection at Tesla Chicago. At this time a bleed test and a brake system bleed was done, also a brand new brake vacuum pump was installed. They said that the condition of the battery was in great shape for its age, and the car is in great overall shape. I have the documentation from the certification the service work.

We are still asking $79,000 flat, with no other fees for the car.

If you are interested, I will be more than happy to answer any of your questions.

The best way to contact me is via email at tim@sweetcars.com . If you would like to call me, my number is 260-207-2277, ask for Tim.

[doug]

So did you locate the plaque yet? Did you happen to find a pencil with teeth marks?? Perhaps a dentist friend could help identify both.

Just kidding.. :biggrin:

Best of luck selling that beautiful car.

[DrTaras]

So did you locate the plaque yet? Did you happen to find a pencil with teeth marks?? Perhaps a dentist friend could help identify both.
Ok George!

[dhrivnak]

It looks like Vin 34 has sold on E-bay for $73,000. It looks like someone got a good deal.

Tesla Tesla | eBay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-Tesla-Roadster-0034-Signature-100-/170738728861?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item27c0d23f9d)

[Bluhorizan]

Car looked very good but black isn't my first choice. Wasn't this supposedly Leonardo DiCaprio's car initially?

[doug]

It looks like Vin 34 has sold on E-bay for $73,000. It looks like someone got a good deal.

Tesla Tesla | eBay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-Tesla-Roadster-0034-Signature-100-/170738728861?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item27c0d23f9d)
Thanks for the update. Merged with the original thread.

[SweetCars]

Hey Everyone,

Thanks for checking out the car, it sold early last week, and it should be arriving to its new owner today!