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Hi guys, Sometimes on the used Tesla sites, I see cars that were repaired to Tesla standards for discounts. Can you guys share your experiences if you bought one? Was it reliable? Did it have a massive resale value drop? Etc. Appreciate everyone sharing! Thanks.

YMMV is probably the closest thing to the truth Danny... But Tesla does need to straighten up with their strange, ever changing policies... Sorry you had to relive those memories, Ostrich, but I appreciate you sharing... Looks like you got the Murphy's Law experience with them. I think we all...

Hi Ostrich, Why was your experience so poor with them? What did they do to you?

Great video Rod! For the forum members, I've been chatting with Rod, he is a super nice dude, helpful and in possession of a rare car... If I hadn't lucked out with something local, I would have considered his car!

Thank you brkaus, Hope to see you around town once the world gets back to normal!

Hello again, thank you for responding. For everyone of the private seller advice, I got the one that says, go with Tesla. So I'm listening to advice, but as you know there are trade offs. People have also given the reality advice of cost of FUSC etc... But all of these are workarounds. We all...

Good tip, Danny, thank you, I'll read more. BTW if they do change the connectors and the fuse, then in theory, those cars should be able to receive Ludicrous mode, if it was still offered, right?

Hi Akikiki, aloha brother! In my ~ 2 weeks of active posting, responding PMing, your response here was by far the "pointiest" for the lack of better words. Not sure why. If I said anything to upset you, my apologies and thank you, regardless for posting. With that said, I believe you might...

Thank you! Wow this is expensive! My brother in law got the Power Wall Charger installed for like $300! Can you tell me more about this rebate? You think it exists in Williamson County? Thank you for your help and time!

Was this intended for me, friend? If so, I was merely trying to ask if putting the 90 battery in 85s improves the performance to P90D standards as well? Or is it simply range, but throttled otherwise to stay a P85D? First things first, you have zero reason to have your ego bruised. I'm sure...

Hey Danny somewhat of a related question, don't know if you would know... These P85Ds that Tesla put the 90 battery packs in and then changed the model in the software (cluster and screen), were they actually modeled to be P90Ds, that is, their performance and all matched a P90D, or that the...

Thanks for the good info... Would you happen to have an opinion on this question/thread?: [!= Ludicrous Mode, MVPA generated] - Should I walk away?

Thank you for the recommendation! If you don't mind me asking, how much did they charge you and what did you get?

Haha, I'm definitely leaning towards getting it, Paul!

Thanks for sharing your experience Philatc and congratulations on pretty much the cream of the crop Model S! Unfortunate and a bit of a light hearted story about the spider, but I really hope they take it out. Tesla hasn't especially pushed me for delivery, but, they're not stalling either...

Hi Ostrich, that's why I laid out the details of my purchase. Context matters here... If your prediction is true about the fate of the 90 battery packs, even more the reason for me to consider the current deal, in which I'm getting a 90 pack, but haven't necessarily paid for a P90D... Looking at...

Thank you for your response... PM incoming... Thank you for sharing your experience. Good to hear the value being reinforced by the PD models of 14 to 16...! Great question mate, especially if you're buying used the reps don't tell you anything. So the visual queues are very important...

Looks amazing, congratulations OP!

Thankful, as always Danny! I have seen a thread or two with Tesla removing the Ludicrous, but I'm sure you're more knowledgeable. I made the mistake of reading those discussions about missing the Ludicrous Mode upgrade and people swear by it ... Seeing how I've only even rode in two model...

Thank you Akikiki. I'm in touch with the original buyer... But as you can see the post, Tesla screwed him over... Backed out of the sale and raised the price $10K! A lot of posts of that happening... Thank you for helping though!

Hi guys, Can you share some of your costs for a SEMA 14-50 (or whatever the right kind is) outlet in the Round Rock area? Also mention whom you used?

Dear local Texas brothers and sisters, My first thread in the local forums. Someone suggested I do that to get more of a regional input. Sitting on an MVPA of a Model S... Thinking about walking away... Can you offer your inputs? Here's the thread: [!= Ludicrous Mode, MVPA generated] - Should...

Hi Texas friends, About to get my delivery from Dallas, but gonna register in Austin... I have to register and pay taxes myself...

You're right, my friend... Things have still not changed !

Thank you Geoff! That is... Too much money for my budget and desire to spend right now... Maybe my next Tesla would be closer to that configuration though... Thank you again!

Fair enough, Ostrich... I suppose "unicorn" was excessive, rare is appropriate. In my case, I'm falling into a real low mileage P85D+ which has been converted to P90D+ with a new MCU and screen replaced last year... My favorite color too and previous buyer got it transported to my local market...

Thank you for your response bud. Yes, lurking and learning... Frankly, I don't know whom to believe on the battery quality thing. For every pro 90 pack commentary, there is an contrasting 85 pack comment. I'm leaning towards the 90 pack being the better buy, especially post v2. However, Tesla...

Hello again friends, Some of you guys know my journey here for the last week or so, as I try to get my first Tesla. Everything is ready to go, MVPA is generated, gotta send in some payments and I will be picking up my car in weeks or so... Texas is difficult. But before I pull the final...

This is a great thread guys. I'm about to be an owner of a P85D+ that has been converted to a P90D (possibly P90DL). I cannot tell because Tesla wouldn't confirm if they striped it off or not. Badge says it is, but the console doesn't. Anyway, before I found this car, I thought the P85D was the...

Hi Ja Hi Jason, Hank sent me your way..., if you get a moment, will you please read my PM and see if you can help me? Thank you!

Thank you Geoff, I am probably in the minority, but I actually don't like the facelift look. I mean, for the right price, sure, but ya know... :). I am not sure if you read the back and forth on the P85D. Looks like it was upgraded to a P90D for this price. Ludicrous mode seems to have been...

Thank you jgtal, looks like, for now I'll be going the Tesla route. Want to close the deal though, heard they've been calling people back to call off deals...? I'll respond to your amazing PM too! Thank you for these options, Danny! Do you have pictures of your USB ports installed in the back...

Gotcha.. For me, unlike the OP I definitely have less money than time haha! Makes me feel better about my purchase... My service center is like 15 miles... 5 minutes from work... So I might be OK...

Hi Guys, New member here trying to buy my first Tesla. It's a used CPO. Forgive the ignorance, but I don't understand the OP's concern here? I understand their poor inspection, but why are we suggesting him to get the battery on his own to replace? Wouldn't this be easily covered under the...

Dabbler you are too kind! Seems to be a common theme on this community, love it! Let me PM you the VIN.

Great info, as usual Danny! Yeah so without the sticker it might be impossible to find the version of the battery. Thought your logic for 85 not being available sounds solid. Now how much worse the 2nd gen was from 3rd, I don't know...? About the seats... to your point, I don't think in my life...

Thank you Danny, it's actually $45K (does that make the deal worse or just an OK deal?). If only we can pin the versions of the 90 battery to a date, we would have idea until I get close to the car. I doubt the sales guy will tell me anything... This seems to be a repeating advice... lots of...

Thank you Danny! Excited for it, not sure if it was the best idea during these times... but the deal really made a lot sense! My first Tesla, a little bit of a bad taste in my mouth from their feature stripping, but hey, it is what it is... :) Thank you for all your support!

Thank you. Yes your advice on Supercharging and Ludicrous mode are consistent with the advice around here... It just makes me mad, more than anything else that Tesla gets the cars back with ability and neuters them, without even giving us an option to pay for the stuff to be turned on. What they...

That's what everyone keeps saying... But sounds to final and sad that Tesla strips these beauties of their original gifts LOL! Yeah I don't think this would have the Insane mode either? Was that any faster than P90D? You're saying I don't need the connectivity on MCU 1? BTW, ZERO chance that...

Guys, Thank you for the very quick responses. My thoughts are leaning towards getting it too because it is in AMAZING shape from the looks of the pictures. Plus it's from Tesla and them putting in the 90 battery makes the most sense. Additional clarity from Tesla - MCU replaced in July last...

@Tamporter - Thank you for your response. Yes, for the time being, I am that sucker who bought it :). I am not too far from Dallas, was wondering if you had the insight. Them taking away Ludicrous mode really ticks me off! Do you think it could be reactivated? Why did you walk away though? No...

Hi Friends, Some of you might have seen my posts lately, learning and contemplating decisions. But my patience didn't last too long and I ended up ordering a pre-owned Tesla last night!! I have to start talking delivery in an hour or two, but I really need some advice. Here are my options: 1...

Thank you for your response and experience sharing, bud. Yeah I am thinking warranty will be a great idea. Just trying to see if the warranty options that exist outside of Tesla have had any success.

Thanks for responding! So you did buy it? I read around and I thought Route 66 was rejecting ICE warranties...?

Anyone ever get to the bottom of this car and what's up with the badge, listing and graphic all being different? Thanks.

Hi @Garlan Garner Sorry to bump this thread after a long time... But did you ever hear back from those Route 66 folks?

Gotcha... I could've sworn I saw some folks get involved with them... But clearly not a whole lot are flocking to this thread ... If anyone is out there... Please respond...

That's right Jerry, thus this thread asking for people's experiences. As far as I know... This is the only warranty that has been vetted and mentioned on this forum too: X-Care - Xcelerate Auto

Hi Friends, Simple question. Though this demographic may be in extreme minority, but has anyone purchased non Tesla warranty on their coverage? If so, can you share your provider, costs (if you don't mind), and experiences of customer service, successful/unsuccessful claims? So far, it...