I’m interested in buying an older Tesla model S, may be a 2015-17. I’m really concerned about the battery warranty. Part of me wonders if I’m worrying too much. I don’t like risk. I don’t gamble.
So why would anybody buy an older Tesla? I'm watching these vids, but I wonder how common is battery failure on older Teslas really?
You don’t hear about the ones that are great. I don’t want a 45k paperweight. I have some questions that I have not gotten a satisfactory answer.
Does failure happen more or less often than ICE engines?
Are there any telltale signs or can they fail without warning?
Can it fail regardless of how you treat it over its lifespan?
Will insurance cover the vehicle or battery cost, should the engine fail?
Is there separate insurance I can buy for the battery?
On the other hand, if the battery fails is there a strong market for parts? Can I recoup my loss?
What has your experience been with older Teslas? Are you selling before the battery warranty runs out?
Older Tesla owners does it feel like gambling to you? What calms your nerves.
Are new buyers also concerned?
I know this is a lot, but I cannot afford a new one. I want to be talked into it not out of it, so I'm looking for hope.
So why would anybody buy an older Tesla? I'm watching these vids, but I wonder how common is battery failure on older Teslas really?
You don’t hear about the ones that are great. I don’t want a 45k paperweight. I have some questions that I have not gotten a satisfactory answer.
Does failure happen more or less often than ICE engines?
Are there any telltale signs or can they fail without warning?
Can it fail regardless of how you treat it over its lifespan?
Will insurance cover the vehicle or battery cost, should the engine fail?
Is there separate insurance I can buy for the battery?
On the other hand, if the battery fails is there a strong market for parts? Can I recoup my loss?
What has your experience been with older Teslas? Are you selling before the battery warranty runs out?
Older Tesla owners does it feel like gambling to you? What calms your nerves.
Are new buyers also concerned?
I know this is a lot, but I cannot afford a new one. I want to be talked into it not out of it, so I'm looking for hope.