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Tesla Model S CPO Website - Now Live
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HankLloydRight
No Roads
My car has both of these, and I'll get them addresses next time the car is in for service, or possibly next year at the annual service visit. They are a little annoying, but not serious.
The thing you have to realize about forums like this is that people mostly post about the problems they are having, and very few people post that they have zero issues with new, CPO or Inventory cars. I bought a 2013 Inventory car last year, and have essentially zero issues with it.
Drucifer
Active Member
I was fortunate that my issues were quickly resolved in the 1st week. My issues were.
Acorns from an oak tree inside the frunk lid rattling when the frunk was opened or closed - acorns removed
Crack in the windshield - replaced
Nose cone had 5 drill holes - replaced
Wrong rims on car when delivered (car had std 19" rims and should have had grey 21" rims) - rims replaced with new and new tires
Carbon fiber spoiler was missing from vehicle - added
"P85" badge was missing from rear - added
ambient lighting on rear passenger door wired backwards (was off when the other doors were on and vice-versa) - repaired
12V positive jump post replaced per bulletin - replaced
Since every item was fixed within 7 days of delivery, and I have had no subsequent issues, I have pretty much forgotten about it. I'm sure there were other items that they had fixed prior to delivery as well (they definitely repainted the front bumper and put replacement paint armor on).
Acorns from an oak tree inside the frunk lid rattling when the frunk was opened or closed - acorns removed
Crack in the windshield - replaced
Nose cone had 5 drill holes - replaced
Wrong rims on car when delivered (car had std 19" rims and should have had grey 21" rims) - rims replaced with new and new tires
Carbon fiber spoiler was missing from vehicle - added
"P85" badge was missing from rear - added
ambient lighting on rear passenger door wired backwards (was off when the other doors were on and vice-versa) - repaired
12V positive jump post replaced per bulletin - replaced
Since every item was fixed within 7 days of delivery, and I have had no subsequent issues, I have pretty much forgotten about it. I'm sure there were other items that they had fixed prior to delivery as well (they definitely repainted the front bumper and put replacement paint armor on).
TomServo
Active Member
Does anyone have a POC and phone number at the Chicago location I can call and ask some CPO purchase and Trade-In questions to?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
If you call the number shown on any of the CPO listings (888) 518-3752, they can connect you to whatever store/service center you'd like to speak with.
BoerumHill
not great not terrible
Sounds like a pretty solid experience.
Hey, if you don't mind...
VIN?
Mileage @ pickup?
Mon/Yr build?
TIA
This is really helpful hearing about the CPO ownership. This will be the most expensive vehicle I've ever bought & I value the input.
Cyclone
Cyclonic Member ((.oO))
I guess I can have Tesla look at some of these soon. Some of them I hadn't even told them about yet as I like to first eliminate if its user-error. For instance, in one of our other cars, pulling the door level when the car is locked will unlock the car, but not open the door. A second pull will actually unlatch the door. So I have tried to be cognizant if that is what is happening when I think the door handle isn't opening the car.
In any event, Tesla just left me a message saying they want the car for a day to so a proactive "power switch" replacement from what Engineering HQ is seeing. Based on a search here, this sounds like the proactive contactor replacement program. Maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised and they will clear out most of my laundry list here.
Drucifer
Active Member
BoerumHill
not great not terrible
Thanks, pard.
Both you and Cyclone bought within the first couple weeks after the CPO site went live, correct? Bummed to hear of his issues. And that paint...ugh.
Cyclone
Cyclonic Member ((.oO))
We bought within 3 minutes of each other and I believe live within 3 miles of each other. I've already had one friend call me to tell me they saw me driving down the street to then realize through the conversation they saw Drucifer.
Also, it is important to note that the rear scratch was seen and Tesla immediately stepped up to the plate and said they will get it repainting as it should have been caught during reconditioning. The front fender they want me to have their shop make a determination because their position is that it wasn't visible to be defective when I picked up and they have no record of a Tesla-authorized work in that area previously. So they said that if this is a original paint failure, they will get it fixed. But if the previous owner had the work done without involving Tesla, it would not be covered as part of the reconditioning. As such, I would up the creek to get it fixed myself. One of those things that "I wish I knew previously" was to learn about how to check for paintwork so I could have seen about finding this problem area up front and having it noted as a delivery punch-list item.
ahurst
Member
Thoughts on this one?
http://www.teslamotors.com/models/preowned/P21510
I ask only because I live here and I could pick it up with no transport fee.
http://www.teslamotors.com/models/preowned/P21510
I ask only because I live here and I could pick it up with no transport fee.
BoerumHill
not great not terrible
Seems like a fair price. It's got just about every option except RFS & no Dual Chargers, two items a lot of people can do without. FYI - that VIN is just before they started doing power folding mirrors. Not a deal breaker, but just so you know.
If it were me, I'd pass, but my criteria is different from yours no doubt. I'm only looking at VIN 26XXX and later (basically Dec 2013 onward), and four digit mileage. I'm not a fan of lacewood and there were some care issues brought up, but that's a pretty minor consideration. Local is a nice consideration, hopefully less wait time.
Is that true NO TRANSPORT FEE? I just presumed $500 was if it's in my market, and it goes up from there. That is pretty sweet if they don't impose any fee.
ETA: I think it's a fair price. You can find VIN above and below it similarly priced (or explainable differences due to mileage), and ditto for other cars with similar odometer reading. It's not a steal but if it's got what you're looking for, go for it. Life's short and we're not getting any younger.
Cyclone
Cyclonic Member ((.oO))
$500 if they move it within market (sometimes that definition is blurred like between DC -> Charlotte, which was 400 miles and considered "within market" cost). However, picking it up at the "home store/service center" will indeed be $0.
I know this is probably a difficult question for other people to answer, since everyone has their own personal considerations regarding whether a particular Model S is a smart buy, but I just learned that the S85 that I placed a deposit for yesterday comes with the textile interior (wasn't specifically listed), and I'm debating whether or not to look for another CPO vehicle. Here is my config:
S85 / 2012 / 27,820 miles / Blue Metallic / Textile / Body Color Roof / 19" wheels / Obeche Matte / Tech Package / Active Air Suspension / Sound Studio Package
The price was $51,400, which seemed pretty good for an S85, albeit a 2012 model with some miles. Ideally, I would have preferred if the car had the Panoramic roof and 21" turbine wheels, and gray interior would have been nice. But the low price initially sold me, and I figured it was worth it for me to give up the roof and wheels for the savings. Now I'm thinking I might want to upgrade the wheels in any event, and the textile interior has me second guessing the purchase.
Anyone have any thoughts/opinions on whether it's worth the cost savings to go with the textile interior (and forgo the pano roof and 21" wheels)?
S85 / 2012 / 27,820 miles / Blue Metallic / Textile / Body Color Roof / 19" wheels / Obeche Matte / Tech Package / Active Air Suspension / Sound Studio Package
The price was $51,400, which seemed pretty good for an S85, albeit a 2012 model with some miles. Ideally, I would have preferred if the car had the Panoramic roof and 21" turbine wheels, and gray interior would have been nice. But the low price initially sold me, and I figured it was worth it for me to give up the roof and wheels for the savings. Now I'm thinking I might want to upgrade the wheels in any event, and the textile interior has me second guessing the purchase.
Anyone have any thoughts/opinions on whether it's worth the cost savings to go with the textile interior (and forgo the pano roof and 21" wheels)?
Fair point. I guess I just discounted the fact that it has third row seats and cold weather package instinctively
You're right though - it's probably the perfect setup for someone!
And the old suspension.
Having had 21" wheels in the past, I would avoid them like the plague. Lots of threads on this, and you'll get conflicting opinions.
Drucifer
Active Member
You need to make sure the car was NEVER REGISTERED IN COLORADO. Otherwise you forfeit a sweet tax credit.
alwaysru
Member
That one was only up for like 5 minutes. I saw it, called my wife, and by the time I sent it to her you must have reserved it. Nice work and an AMAZING price.
HankLloydRight
No Roads
While I like the 21" wheels, if in your position, I would consider the 19" Sportline TST wheels for about $1500 plus tires .. If you're still ok with the textile and non pano roof.
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