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I saw that thread. I didn’t see a ton about getting it rebuilt vs replace though? any suggestions as to where? I’m in northern NJ.

It sounds to me like wear and tear on the bearings, yes. In fact at first I thought it was maybe the rear wheel bearings. But Tesla wanted to replace the whole unit. I’m not sure the $ math totally holds up on the idea of replacing the Drive Unit and then the battery vs buying a newer used...

My 2013 Model S 85 with 104k miles has been making a noise from the general direction of the RDU for some time now. Like a few years. Maybe it’s the “milling” sound I’ve read about here? Someone else posted a video with a “spaceship” sound, and it sounds about like that. It’s slowly gotten...

See attached photos. I’ve got fairly low profile surfboard pads on my Model S 2013 roof rack bars. How much would you guesstimate the roof rack alone, then the roof rack plus those pads add to my energy usage? I know I’m the one with this setup and so I should be able to test it, but I no...

Dent time. This is from my Model S 2013. I visited one non-Tesla certified shop who didn't want to deal with this. I think it will mean replacing the rear quarter panel. See I could get one on ebay, lightly used, for around $500. But the repair itself...? Any guesses? Also should I...

Sorry, I hadn’t heard about this. What is this, and how do I know if I have a 400 volt Tesla? Mine is a 2013 model S so I assume it’s probably 400 since I assume that means older models…?

And that cost you $11k-ish with a 4 year warranty? I’d be satisfied with that. Do we feel like that’s a standard deal you can get from Tesla, or YMMV depending on what battery you end up getting from them…?

I think you’re right, yes. Although I think there may also be a bit of degraded rubber between the magnet and the door where it was glued…? But I don’t see why I can’t just glue the magnet directly to the door.

My charge port door on my 2013 Model S has been getting stuck recently. It got really stuck yesterday. I pried it open and noticed what I thought was a piece of rubber that seemed to have either ripped off or gotten stuck where it shouldn't be. Tesla tells me it's the magnet - which I suppose...

Yeah, those are all very good points. I'm still RWD so the AWD alone is big for me. And the safety features. And the larger battery. And everything else you mention. I guess my point is more to the fact that my Tesla, at almost 9 years old, still feels very very similar in major respects to...

I’ve seen variations of this question, but I’m getting a little confused so help me out please. I have a Tesla Gen 3 charger installed at 48 amps on a 60 amp circuit. I now want to install another charger for a non-Tesla EV, ie a car with a J1772 input, and (maybe) PowerShare between the two...

I have a 2013 Model S85. Had it under extended warranty til last year. 80,000 miles. Battery’s about 15% degraded. I’m amazed how well it’s held up. How the whole car held up. Honestly, if I replaced the battery for $22k, and spent another $1500 on the new infotainment system, it’d almost...

Ok, thanks for your thoughts. Has anyone had the issues we described with older computers - issues with navigation, just general old glitchiness - that were solved when upgrading? Although I assume it would be definition solve anything, since the entire thing is being upgraded...

Hello TMC! I used to spend a lot of time on this forum many years ago. Good to be back. I've got a 2013 S, VIN around about 10,000. Oldie but goodie. Tesla got in touch to say that my old 3G service would soon be shut down by the cell carriers, so I had to pay $500 to upgrade to 4G to keep...

Rear Facing Seats, bought with my VIN 10,000ish 2013. Like New - used maybe three times just to show we could. $1250 o.b.o. plus shipping. Or pick them up - I'm either in NYC, or some weekends up in the Catskills between Monticello and Binghamton.