Buying a used tesla

[dhrivnak]

Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated. IN the BMW "i" groups the range gauge is derisively referred to as the GOM or guess-o-meter.

Tesla will give you remaining range using ideal miles, no HVAC, level at 60 MPH. It will also give you estimated miles left based on your average over the last 40 miles. It does require math but it is quite accurate and gives you a good range to work from.

PS where in the USA are you from?

 

[geosynch]

PS where in the USA are you from?

SF Bay Area. I'm an easy bike ride from the Deer Creek headquarters.

Next question, if anyone knows. Does Tesla ever CPO the Roadster? There isn't a link for it on their webpage.... is that just because of lack of inventory?

Maybe I should just get my a** down to the local store and ask to be put on a list

 

[Msjulie]

Pretty Tesla is no longer selling them in an y form - least not that I saw, I'm in the Bay area as well. The Freemont and Palo Alto facilities appear most prepared to take care of them based solely on my experience with a couple near me.

There are plenty of ads in various online sites, be careful as there are some scams that make the rounds too. This forum was helpful in identifying things to look for when evaluating a car. I ended up with a higher mileage car, not cosmetically perfect but I wanted a daily driver so that suited me best (not a garage queen) and less $ than some more perfect examples.

Really helps to drive one to understand what people mean about the Roadster character. Good luck, it's a unique and fun car.

 

[supersnoop]

Does Tesla ever CPO the Roadster?

They used to. My CPO warranty expired last October. I think I saw one or two that expired later, but they're likely all expired now. Tesla isn't recertifing them anymore. It seems all trade-in offers are based on sending them to auction.