After 6 only months, my son's Model S needs lots of work

[Boourns]

It's his usual daily driver, so I guess that explains the need for repairs. But I thought it would hold up better. It needs:

• Numerous paint touch ups on front and rear end;
• New windshield and pano glass;
• New nose cone;
• New headlights; and
• Refinish wheels.

Theres probably more I'm forgetting. At this point, probably cheaper to just buy him a new one.

Here's a pic:

 

[AEdennis]

It's his usual daily driver, so I guess that explains the need for repairs. But I thought it would hold up better. It needs:

• Numerous paint touch ups on front and rear end;
• New windshield and pano glass;
• New nose cone;
• New headlights; and
• Refinish wheels.

Theres probably more I'm forgetting. At this point, probably cheaper to just buy him a new one.

Here's a pic:
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Probably cheaper, but definitely harder to find a new one...

I'm ALWAYS going through the Hot Wheels and Matchbox displays at most stores we visit that stock them...

...still looking for the Model X one.

 

[Saghost]

It's not easy to get that body color nose cone. I think I saw someone offering it in the aftermarket...

 

[RichardD]

I would definitely file an insurance claim, under the under-insured motorist, and since he is a minor I would go after the parents..

ha ha ha..

 

[Saghost]

I would definitely file an insurance claim, under the under-insured motorist, and since he is a minor I would go after the parents..

ha ha ha..

Okay, I know this is modern day America, and I realize that these days the only way anything gets decided is a lawsuit. But I still think that suing yourself might be going overboard...

 

[bonnie]

Probably cheaper, but definitely harder to find a new one...

I'm ALWAYS going through the Hot Wheels and Matchbox displays at most stores we visit that stock them...

...still looking for the Model X one.

I have three.

 

[Boourns]

I would definitely file an insurance claim, under the under-insured motorist, and since he is a minor I would go after the parents..

ha ha ha..

Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure my wife has encouraged him to be reckless with it. Drawing up lawsuit papers tomorrow. Thanks for the help.

 

[NeverFollow]

Theres probably more I'm forgetting. At this point, probably cheaper to just buy him a new one.

Since you are in Texas, do you have to order it from another state?

 

[OBX John]

It's his usual daily driver, so I guess that explains the need for repairs. But I thought it would hold up better. It needs:

• Numerous paint touch ups on front and rear end;
• New windshield and pano glass;
• New nose cone;
• New headlights; and
• Refinish wheels.

Theres probably more I'm forgetting. At this point, probably cheaper to just buy him a new one.

Here's a pic:
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You totally got me.

Make sure to get full XPEL wrap on the next one!

 

[boaterva]

You totally got me.

Make sure to get full XPEL wrap on the next one!

This is what I was gonna say before I saw the, um, size of the driver. Maybe still true!

 

[chillaban]

I heard the Autopilot on that thing is defective too and Hot Wheels MegaCruise is going to put it to shame in late 2018.

 

[MP3Mike]

I have three.

Where did you find them?

 

[RichardD]

I'd probably tweet Elon and see if he will do a replacement..

 

[bonnie]

Where did you find them?

Local Target. Keep looking.

 

[NikeWings]

Great post @Boourns, looking at pristine shape of his collection, its obviously the favored ride.
Maybe your son deserves a Radio Flyer version now?

 

[bmah]

Is he gonna part it out?

Bruce.

 

[Chaz]

It's his usual daily driver, so I guess that explains the need for repairs. But I thought it would hold up better. It needs:

• Numerous paint touch ups on front and rear end;
• New windshield and pano glass;
• New nose cone;
• New headlights; and
• Refinish wheels.

Theres probably more I'm forgetting. At this point, probably cheaper to just buy him a new one.

Here's a pic:
View attachment 223125

Dang! You got me....

 

[Chopr147]

I was thinking "buy him another one? Where can I get a Dad like that Then I scrolled down

 

[Patrick W]

Well if you're getting him a new one maybe you could upgrade:
Tesla Model S for Kids by Radio Flyer

 

[Boourns]

Is he gonna part it out?

Bruce.

Was gonna trade it in to Tesla but they low balled me. I paid 130 cents for this car and I couldn't believe it when they offered less than 90. Depreciation on the S is ridiculous.