Hi everyone!
I am looking to purchase a rebuilt 2018 model S 75D. Car has ~30k miles on it and was recently repaired/rebuilt. There are no lights/faults indicated on the car and seems to be driving as it should and looks immaculate. The seller told me the car received suspension damage and some parts were replaced along with a new fender, hood, and bumper. He purchased the car at the auction (car was dismantled) because the body shop started taking apart the car and insurance ended up calling it a total loss. Negotiated price to ~$37,000 cash for the rebuilt car. Seller stated that the car was repaired at a Tesla-approved repair shop and car has passed HV recertification from Tesla. I know that rebuilt/salvage cars do not have access to supercharging, but car is intended to be used for local driving so I do not see an issue with that. Is there anything else I should look for? Only concern I have is that I have no images of the accident and all I can find are the ones listed in this post. If Tesla did the HV recertification, does that mean the battery etc. is not damaged (I ask because I see it removed).
What is everyone's thoughts? Pass or purchase?
I am looking to purchase a rebuilt 2018 model S 75D. Car has ~30k miles on it and was recently repaired/rebuilt. There are no lights/faults indicated on the car and seems to be driving as it should and looks immaculate. The seller told me the car received suspension damage and some parts were replaced along with a new fender, hood, and bumper. He purchased the car at the auction (car was dismantled) because the body shop started taking apart the car and insurance ended up calling it a total loss. Negotiated price to ~$37,000 cash for the rebuilt car. Seller stated that the car was repaired at a Tesla-approved repair shop and car has passed HV recertification from Tesla. I know that rebuilt/salvage cars do not have access to supercharging, but car is intended to be used for local driving so I do not see an issue with that. Is there anything else I should look for? Only concern I have is that I have no images of the accident and all I can find are the ones listed in this post. If Tesla did the HV recertification, does that mean the battery etc. is not damaged (I ask because I see it removed).
What is everyone's thoughts? Pass or purchase?