Hey gang, we decided to get rid of the Tesla. It's an awesome car, but we'll have to wait for better charging infrastructure for another EV. My wife needs to travel where there are no superchargers yet, so we need another gas car for a few more years.
We bought the car brand new, right off the truck, on Dec 28, 2020, so plenty of warranty left. It's in immaculate condition. Always garaged, and it has 9,848 miles at the moment. No mechanical issues so far, and no dealer visits at all. Everything works as intended. The only 'semi-issue' is the trunk now closes normally, rather than soft-closing. The soft-close works perfectly, but almost since new, the struts allow the trunk to close a bit quicker than before, so the soft-close doesn't engage (like if you close the door normally on any soft-close car). All Teslas I've seen close like that, so it's 'normal'. And it hasn't changed in over a year, so no service needed. The only other 'issue' (since new) is dealer removed front hood cover to access battery (red cap was loose), and they also broke the 2 under-cover supports that most cars have already broken (or will break the first time to take the cover off. Ha ha), and one of the studs too. Since that'd happen again, I didn't bother to call service either. I just removed the white clips not needed, put Tesa tape on the inside, superglue the stud, and the cover closes perfectly with 4 clips, and it's quiet as a mouse. I found this out when I opened it to top off the cooling reservoir (it was at the 'min' line), which most owners don't do. And I also added a 'filter' (with fiberglass screening) to the cabin air intake, to prevent leaves to get in. Nobody would even notice those 2 things, but I'm always super transparent when selling my vehicles. Ha ha. Oh, and I also placed a 9V battery inside the front tow hook cover, in case the 12V battery craps out, so the frunk can be opened, and the 12V battery accessed for a jump (few owners do that either, but it's good to know). I've been charging the car from 60-80, 50-70, and 40-60 since day 1, for minimum battery degradation. But that practice typically reduces the SOC, so you know. But if that's important to the new owner, fully charging car, and then using it to 10%, should restore that. We never pay attention to mileage anyway, so no need to do that.
Title is clear (paid cash), and in my wife's name. Car has always been garaged, and zero issues of any kind so far. No door dings, wheel rash, hit underneath, or anything else. Just a few small rock chips (touched-up) that are not really visible, unless you look for them. Nothing has been replaced, or modified. Extras include OEM rear rubber trunk liner, OEM front trunk carpet liner, center console organizer, door seals, 4 jacking pads to protect battery if car ever needs to be lifted (never used), and Heatshield sunshield covers for the entire car (except the rear window), so you can protect the car from the sun when you're supercharging. I have permanently attached both roof ones, to protect us from the heat. Oh, and the OEM Tesla 15-40 adapter kit is included as well (as well as mobile cable, 120V adapter, both card keys, etc). I spent $579 on those extras, and will be included.
Finally, our car has the heat pump, but doesn't have the new headlights (we like the old ones better), so you know. I noticed they're selling near 60 grand like ours, which is insane. But I got a trade-in offer of $51.5K, which equates to $54,718 with the 6.25% state tax differential, so I want $55K (I have a bit over $54K on it), which is at the lower end of current prices, and doubt there's a better one out there. Want the flexibility to buy another car wherever we want if possible, but if we find one locally, would just trade it in. Car is in El Paso, TX 79932. If you have any questions, or want to discuss the car, please send me a PM, to talk over the phone. Thank you.
JC
We bought the car brand new, right off the truck, on Dec 28, 2020, so plenty of warranty left. It's in immaculate condition. Always garaged, and it has 9,848 miles at the moment. No mechanical issues so far, and no dealer visits at all. Everything works as intended. The only 'semi-issue' is the trunk now closes normally, rather than soft-closing. The soft-close works perfectly, but almost since new, the struts allow the trunk to close a bit quicker than before, so the soft-close doesn't engage (like if you close the door normally on any soft-close car). All Teslas I've seen close like that, so it's 'normal'. And it hasn't changed in over a year, so no service needed. The only other 'issue' (since new) is dealer removed front hood cover to access battery (red cap was loose), and they also broke the 2 under-cover supports that most cars have already broken (or will break the first time to take the cover off. Ha ha), and one of the studs too. Since that'd happen again, I didn't bother to call service either. I just removed the white clips not needed, put Tesa tape on the inside, superglue the stud, and the cover closes perfectly with 4 clips, and it's quiet as a mouse. I found this out when I opened it to top off the cooling reservoir (it was at the 'min' line), which most owners don't do. And I also added a 'filter' (with fiberglass screening) to the cabin air intake, to prevent leaves to get in. Nobody would even notice those 2 things, but I'm always super transparent when selling my vehicles. Ha ha. Oh, and I also placed a 9V battery inside the front tow hook cover, in case the 12V battery craps out, so the frunk can be opened, and the 12V battery accessed for a jump (few owners do that either, but it's good to know). I've been charging the car from 60-80, 50-70, and 40-60 since day 1, for minimum battery degradation. But that practice typically reduces the SOC, so you know. But if that's important to the new owner, fully charging car, and then using it to 10%, should restore that. We never pay attention to mileage anyway, so no need to do that.
Title is clear (paid cash), and in my wife's name. Car has always been garaged, and zero issues of any kind so far. No door dings, wheel rash, hit underneath, or anything else. Just a few small rock chips (touched-up) that are not really visible, unless you look for them. Nothing has been replaced, or modified. Extras include OEM rear rubber trunk liner, OEM front trunk carpet liner, center console organizer, door seals, 4 jacking pads to protect battery if car ever needs to be lifted (never used), and Heatshield sunshield covers for the entire car (except the rear window), so you can protect the car from the sun when you're supercharging. I have permanently attached both roof ones, to protect us from the heat. Oh, and the OEM Tesla 15-40 adapter kit is included as well (as well as mobile cable, 120V adapter, both card keys, etc). I spent $579 on those extras, and will be included.
Finally, our car has the heat pump, but doesn't have the new headlights (we like the old ones better), so you know. I noticed they're selling near 60 grand like ours, which is insane. But I got a trade-in offer of $51.5K, which equates to $54,718 with the 6.25% state tax differential, so I want $55K (I have a bit over $54K on it), which is at the lower end of current prices, and doubt there's a better one out there. Want the flexibility to buy another car wherever we want if possible, but if we find one locally, would just trade it in. Car is in El Paso, TX 79932. If you have any questions, or want to discuss the car, please send me a PM, to talk over the phone. Thank you.
JC
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any pictures to share?
. On pic 6 are the sun shields, since glass radiates quite a bit of heat (and sun). Future buyer will also get those for the windshield, and all 4 side glasses; great to be able to watch movies while charging, and not get baked by the sun. Or if car is left outside.
