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Tesla does do a 4yr warranty though....What if you are buying from tesla? Though certifications have no legal definition and they are pretty much worthless.
What if you are buying from tesla? Though certifications have no legal definition and they are pretty much worthless.
If you are buying from a private party, and want Tesla to inspect the car, they will for about $200-300. I've done this... hardest part, wait time to get an appointment at the service center.
I appreciate the feedback, but wouldn't open a shop at this point in life. We are moving from the SF Bay area to California's Central Coast in the next couple of months-looking for a far less hectic area and lifestyle. Palo Alto Ca. is one of the better shops for Roadsters, I helped bring some quality Techs up to speed, and they enjoy working on the Roadsters. My thoughts are to give honest findings on used vehicles out of warranty, minor repairs at my discretion. There are many Roadsters over the 75k mile mark, it's been quite the accomplishment, and not just a flash in the pan.Would enjoy seeing those pics. I think you should start an independent service shop. It's hard to know if the techs working on our cars these days have much experience with Roadsters.
I too am considering a Roadster and this thread seemed as good as any other to ask a couple of questions. Thanks in advance.
1- In researching differences between the various models I saw a reference to the "VDS was moved to the center console." No clue with the VDS is. Yes, I searched the forum but did not find.
2- I know the Roadster is "quirky." Anyone care to be specific?
3- Any rumors of updates past 3.0? Is _any_ Roadster a 3.0 upgrade candidate? What is a clear indicator that the 3.0 upgrade has been done? Just looking at the guess-o-meter (indicated range)?
I currently have a BMW i3 and a Miata conversion I did myself. The Miata lately has been like an abusive girlfriend and has an intermittent electrical problem in the BMS the at I am ready to give up trying to find; ergo, am thinking of replacing the Miata with a Roadster.
On the VDS it is a small 3" touch screen computer that shows, power, power usage, power graphs and a host of other useful information. On the 1.5 is is by the driver's left knee and is handy when changing charging parameters. But the 2.x has it in the center so a passenger can see the fun.
on 2, squeaks and rattles are common but with sound reduction 1 and 2 like my car they are minimized. To me the quirkiest is the getting in and out. The Roadster is more of a car you put on like tight jeans rather than get in. Very much like a Lotus Elise which is it's base. A friend who has a Miata said he liked parking next to me as I was the ONLY car that made his feel big.
And nothing likely past the 3.0 battery upgrade. It should have an R80 badge on the rear and the VDS should show 260 - 345 miles miles on a full charge depending on the settings. A normal Roadster would not be above 240 and more likely 215 miles on a full range charge. And the range I found quite accurate and thus far from guesing.