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Congratulations! First, if you take your eye out, wrap it in a hanky before putting it in the cup holder. That way it won't roll around.Hey there new Tesla model S owner, just purchased a 2013 with only 4K miles and free super charging so I’m excited to break her in. Would love to know if there’s anything I should keep my eye out for.
A ‘13 with only 4K miles?! Wow, that’s an interesting find. Hard to give advice on all the “normal” things early Model S’s experienced, because of the low usage. What does car charge to at 90% and is it a 60 or 85?Hey there new Tesla model S owner, just purchased a 2013 with only 4K miles and free super charging so I’m excited to break her in. Would love to know if there’s anything I should keep my eye out for.
Thank you I’ll keep that charge level since job is only a few miles away from homeCongratulations! First, if you take your eye out, wrap it in a hanky before putting it in the cup holder. That way it won't roll around.
Just kidding.
There's a lot to learn about having an EV. Quirks with autopilot, best strategies for battery care, strategies for long trips. Since there's no regular maintenance like oil changes, tune up and things like that it's easy to focus on some basics. Like keeping your tires at the recommended pressure. I think the major thing to focus on is battery care. There's many many posts and opinions on how to care for your battery to reduce degradation. You can search TMC for any info you want. My opinion is to charge to 55% daily if that fits your daily schedule. If not then charge to the minimum that fits your daily driving needs. Only charge above 80% when you need it.
One thing people overlook is the manual. It's available in your car and is searchable. It's your friend, refer to it first when you have quesions.
I love my 2022 MSLR, best car I've ever owned. Enjoy your new to you car.
I've heard your state of charge recommendations before. Is that from Tesla?Congratulations! First, if you take your eye out, wrap it in a hanky before putting it in the cup holder. That way it won't roll around.
Just kidding.
There's a lot to learn about having an EV. Quirks with autopilot, best strategies for battery care, strategies for long trips. Since there's no regular maintenance like oil changes, tune up and things like that it's easy to focus on some basics. Like keeping your tires at the recommended pressure. I think the major thing to focus on is battery care. There's many many posts and opinions on how to care for your battery to reduce degradation. You can search TMC for any info you want. My opinion is to charge to 55% daily if that fits your daily schedule. If not then charge to the minimum that fits your daily driving needs. Only charge above 80% when you need it.
One thing people overlook is the manual. It's available in your car and is searchable. It's your friend, refer to it first when you have quesions.
I love my 2022 MSLR, best car I've ever owned. Enjoy your new to you car.
Not from Tesla. Do a search for TMC user @AAKEE and you'll find studies he cites. Lots and lots of info to ingest to come to your own conclusion.I've heard your state of charge recommendations before. Is that from Tesla?
The two highest ticket items are the high voltage battery (up to $21k) and rear drive unit (up to $7500).Hey there new Tesla model S owner, just purchased a 2013 with only 4K miles and free super charging so I’m excited to break her in. Would love to know if there’s anything I should keep my eye out for.
Hi.Hey there new Tesla model S owner, just purchased a 2013 with only 4K miles and free super charging so I’m excited to break her in. Would love to know if there’s anything I should keep my eye out for.
Welcome to the world of Tesla. I am going to guess you got a "really good deal", and free supercharging to boot! Wow! What could go wrong?
One possible future for you for you is in a link listed below from Miss Panda. I hope you like reading. There's a good reason why so many 2013 "really good deal" Teslas' are on the used car market. Pre purchase research is everything.
My Tesla S P85d nightmare. I don't think I ever want another tesla ever again and want to get rid of this junk asap
I tried posting on reddit first but no lick in getting responses as to what to do. I don't see anyone else having this many problems with there tesla so I'm alarmed. I know it's old and probably needs some normal upkeep but this just sounds ridiculous at this point Please, if anyone can help...teslamotorsclub.com
Luckily, no breaking in requiredI’m excited to break her in
That post actually is a good read although it turned into meaningless rage and accusations. One big difference though. That 2015 Model S is around $60K during 2022 price peak. That is a big price purchase. If I purchased a terrible car that needs excessive service. I would've just sell the turd when the market is hot and move on. The 2013 model S OP bought cost around $15K. If it turns out to be a turd, just scrap it and move on. But I am genuinely curious on the 4K miles. Was the owner in jail this whole time? Can't think of a legit reason why 11 year old car only got 4K miles. Big alarm to me.Welcome to the world of Tesla. I am going to guess you got a "really good deal", and free supercharging to boot! Wow! What could go wrong?
One possible future for you for you is in a link listed below from Miss Panda. I hope you like reading. There's a good reason why so many 2013 "really good deal" Teslas' are on the used car market. Pre purchase research is everything.
My Tesla S P85d nightmare. I don't think I ever want another tesla ever again and want to get rid of this junk asap
I tried posting on reddit first but no lick in getting responses as to what to do. I don't see anyone else having this many problems with there tesla so I'm alarmed. I know it's old and probably needs some normal upkeep but this just sounds ridiculous at this point Please, if anyone can help...teslamotorsclub.com
You need to check the batteries in your calcI can think of a few reasons for 4K miles in 11 years:
1) Only used to drive to work 5 miles away, so at 250 work days, that's about 4K miles in 11 years.