Used Roadster shopping

[TEG]

But the expensive batteries do wear out...

[vfx]

But the expensive batteries do wear out...

So is that a measure of time or distance?

[TEG]

So is that a measure of time or distance?

Both... Whichever comes first... (Just like the way ICE car drive-train warranties tend to have a max time or distance. e.g., those things like 5 years / 50K miles... )
As well as temp, charging habits, etc.

[richkae]

If you want to know more about how long the Roadster batteries will last and the factors that matter, please read this thread and provide data.
new thread about battery capacity over time
So far I only have data from a handful of Roadsters and there isnt enough information to make any conclusions.

[JRod0802]

Infernal Combustion Engine

Don't know if this was just a typo or a clever change of words but...

lol

Made me think this:
External combustion engine - Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia

[TEG]

Don't know if this was just a typo or a clever change of words but...

He was deadly serious, and oh-so-intentional...

[vfx]

Don't know if this was just a typo or a clever change of words but...

lol

Made me think this:
External combustion engine - Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia

It's a common use term in EV parlance.

I laughed at the ECE joke until they mentioned the OK bombings...

[ipdamages]

I spoke with people at the Tesla dealer in LA and they said they did three 2.0-2.25 conversions. It was apparently a PITA so they don't really do them anymore. I recently asked for a quote and I just found out the parts are about $3K for the front + $550 for the rear diffuser, though I have seen some rear diffusers (used) on eBay for $250 or so. And then there is the labor. And all of this assumes the parts are available, which they may not be. Finally, as has been written, you still don't have all of the 2.5 sound deadening and other niceties.

[djp]

Here's the complete list of Roadster 2.5 standard features and options from the Tesla sales brochure:

STANDARD FEATURES
EXTERIOR

• Black soft top
• LED tail lights
• Split five-spoke cast aluminum wheels (16" front, 17" rear)
• Tire inflator and sealant

INTERIOR

• Heated sport seats
• Touchscreen vehicle information display
• Electric air conditioner and heater
• Three-spoke leather-wrapped sport steering wheel
• Power windows and door locks
• Retractable cup holder
• Cruise control
• Floor mats

SAFETY AND SECURITY

• Four-sensor, four channel Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• Traction control
• Tire pressure monitoring system
• Front and rear crumple zones
• Driver and passenger front airbags
• Rigid occupant safety cell
• Side impact door beams
• Seatbelt pretensioners
• Integrated head restraints
• Vehicle theft-deterrent and immobilizer system
• Security PIN for starting the vehicle
• Valet mode to restrict speed, acceleration and range
• Battery heater for cold weather charging to -20 Celsius

CHARGING

• Spare mobile connector (120 volt/15 amp capable)

OPTIONS
EXTERIOR

• Metallic paint
• Premium paint
• Body armour hardtop
• Body colour hardtop
• Clear coat carbon fibre hardtop
• Clear coat carbon fibre body accents
• Solar guard windshield
• Hardtop storage bag
• Car cover

INTERIOR

• Premium seats
• Executive leather interior and premium seats
• Executive leather interior with carbon fibre accents and premium seats
• Infotainment group (includes in-dash 7" touchscreen with GPS navigation, back-up camera, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, 7-speaker sound system with subwoofer, Bluetooth connectivity and Homelink door opener)

PERFORMANCE
All performance options included with Roadster Sport

• 10-way adjustable suspension
• Forged aluminum wheels - silver or black
• Performance tires

WINTER WHEEL AND TIRE PACKAGES

• Cast aluminum wheels, winter tires and tire pressure monitoring system
• Forged aluminum wheels, winter tires and tire pressure monitoring system

CHARGING

• High power wall connector (240 volt/70 amp capable)
• Universal mobile connector (240 volt/40 amp capable)

SERVICE

• Battery replacement agreement

[JRP3]

But the expensive batteries do wear out...

True, but, potentially the replacements can be better than the original, which would make a used Roadster with a new pack better than new. If you can get a new Roadster pack with the new 3.4ah cells that are going into the S you could have longer range or a lighter pack, or a little of both. If you can hold on for the 4ah cells even better.