I came across a used 2019 M3 that has a dual motor badge with a single motor vin. It is a couple of hours from me so I haven't had hands on it. Seems fishy.....or is the vin decoder wrong?
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Dual Motor badge single motor VIN?
- Thread starter manddarran
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DirtyT3sla
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The person could have just added the badge themselves for fun. The VIN is most definitely not wrong (unless they put the wrong VIN on the listing, of course).
I believe the 8th digit in the VIN tells if it's dual. IIRC it should be a 2 or 4 for a dual motor.
Here's a link: Here's how you decode the Tesla Model 3 VIN
That is correct. What about long range rwd and standard range? Just check the charge capacity?
SemiS3XYR
Member
Have the seller send you a photo of the screen after hitting “T” to confirm vin and dual motor sign or lack of
red underline is for performance. Dual Motor (like what you see) is for AWD.
I agree the previous owner probably added it though, as you can see the car software page showing the SR+
CharleyBC
Active Member
The listing says it's a Standard Range Plus. If my memory is correct, the SR+ has only ever been RWD. Sounds like somebody stuck a badge on that the car didn't "earn."
that is what I am thinking. one thing I dont understand is the used market pricing? 400 less than a brand new on not including the federal deduction....
