But this is where it gets weird. As I am dropping the car off, the service managers go into this whole conversion with me that the fix might not last long and I should trade it in. Also saying a new battery is around $18,000, car isn’t worth it.
Car isn’t worth it is a matter of opinion. $ is one way of making that judgement. But if you factor in more subjective intangibles, like looks, or features like pano, jacht floor, huge frunk, it might be worth it.
Also a new battery will get you more range than any new 85 or even 90 from back then, as well as very fast charging speeds.
Like driving a 12 year old computer., etc, etc.
With our MCU2, im quite happy. Obviously sentry and some other hardware related features are not available, but the car still gets added value now and then. (New Spotify, ITunes, Nav with waypoints,…)
I was kinda surprised at their feedback as these are 2 long-term service managers that I have worked with for a long time.
So that feedback threw me into a whole bunch of different thoughts, made me look at new & used Teslas and made me wonder about their motives where for this exchange. Still haven’t come to any conclusion. I guess I am posting here to vent a little bit and for other people’s thoughts.
Here’s my point of view. I still have my Tesla grin and take any opportunity to drive it.
The car is still recognized for its great look. It’s subjective, but I get comments that it definitely is the better looking Tesla of them all (vs 3, Y, X). And I agree. Before anyone starts arguing, it’s just my opinion and compliments I receive. People also tell me they don’t like the look of Teslas in general and that’s fine.
Anyway, if/when our battery fails, I’m currently planning on buying the new battery. For far less that the price of a new S (or even 3 or Y), I’ll be able to keep on driving this amazing car, get FUSC, free premium connection and… more range and again fast charging.
I believe also that if you sell it, you’ll make someone else very happy.
Good luck on this very personal choice. There are no wrong choices.