Buying 2015 Model S 90D

[muitec]

My daughter’s mother in-laws is going to sell her Model S 90D with 17K miles for $33.5K to me in 2 weeks. She said that the car came with free lifetime SC and is transferable. Is that true?
I’m buying the car either way no matter what. Thanks

 

[PCMc]

If she is the original owner and purchased it new, then yes, you should be fine.

 

[EVRider-FL]

You might not care, but be aware that 2015 cars have HW1 autopilot hardware and are limited to AP1 functionality. That includes TACC, Auto Lane Change, Autosteer, regular (not enhanced) Summon, and Autopark. No FSD. If the car doesn’t already have the AP1 option, I don’t know if you get all of that if you add it now.

 

[muitec]

If she is the original owner and purchased it new, then yes, you should be fine.

Yes she is

 

[muitec]

You might not care, but be aware that 2015 cars have HW1 autopilot hardware and are limited to AP1 functionality. That includes TACC, Auto Lane Change, Autosteer, regular (not enhanced) Summon, and Autopark. No FSD. If the car doesn’t already have the AP1 option, I don’t know if you get all of that if you add it now.

Wow! AP1, TACC, FSD, etc… I’ll have to ask about them …

 

[ElectricIAC]

2015 would be a 85D unless the battery has been replaced.

 

[muitec]

2015 would be a 85D unless the battery has been replaced.

????? It’s 90D

 

[AustinP]

90 started in 2015: 2015-2017 Tesla Model S 90D Tech Specs, Ranks & Comparisons
AP1 does still a great job at what it was meant to do.
Enjoy!

 

[muitec]

Wondering if there is a way to find what options the car has? Maybe the VIN?

 

[PCMc]

Wondering if there is a way to find what options the car has? Maybe the VIN?

You cannot from the VIN.
Best way is on the main screen to check a couple of screens.
On the software tab, underneath the VIN you will see a in blue a link that says Additional vehicle information.
Click on that link and it will take you to a screen that will least the key items. It will show the Infotainment processor. If it says NVIDIA Tegra, then it still has the original AP1 MCU. If it says something like Intel ATOM, then the car has already been upgraded to AP2. You'll motor type listed. If it's a D, you'lls see front as Inducation and rear as Induction Small. If it's a performance version, then the rear motor should say something like Induction Large.

You can then go to the Drivers Assistance screen and you should see the settings for auto lane change, etc. If you have the ability to enable auto lane change, then it has Autopilot activiated which should transfer with the car.

If AP1 is enabled, then you have the full feature set for TACC, highway lane keeping (autosteer), and basic summon (will pull the car straight forward or rearward up to about 20 feet). Those came as a bundled set.

If Autopilot is not been purchased, then you will have basic cruise control (no radar assist, traffic aware cruise).

I have a mid-2016 'refresh' MS90D that I've owned since I purchased it new at the end of June 2016. I have about 63k miles on it at the moment. AP1 is great for long range road trips. Yeah, it doesn;t have fancy automatically take exits, recognize stop signs/lights, but great for long range trips.

 

[muitec]

@PCMc
Great information!
I know for sure that the car has Autopilot because she was saying something putting your hands on the steering wheel while using it.

 

[PCMc]

You cannot from the VIN.
Best way is on the main screen to check a couple of screens.
On the software tab, underneath the VIN you will see a in blue a link that says Additional vehicle information.
Click on that link and it will take you to a screen that will least the key items. It will show the Infotainment processor. If it says NVIDIA Tegra, then it still has the original AP1 MCU. If it says something like Intel ATOM, then the car has already been upgraded to AP2. You'll motor type listed. If it's a D, you'lls see front as Inducation and rear as Induction Small. If it's a performance version, then the rear motor should say something like Induction Large.

You can then go to the Drivers Assistance screen and you should see the settings for auto lane change, etc. If you have the ability to enable auto lane change, then it has Autopilot activiated which should transfer with the car.

If AP1 is enabled, then you have the full feature set for TACC, highway lane keeping (autosteer), and basic summon (will pull the car straight forward or rearward up to about 20 feet). Those came as a bundled set.

If Autopilot is not been purchased, then you will have basic cruise control (no radar assist, traffic aware cruise).

I have a mid-2016 'refresh' MS90D that I've owned since I purchased it new at the end of June 2016. I have about 63k miles on it at the moment. AP1 is great for long range road trips. Yeah, it doesn;t have fancy automatically take exits, recognize stop signs/lights, but great for long range trips.

@muitec - Just to avoid any further confusion, I made a typo and want to clarify one comment I made.

I stated that the Software -> Additional vehicle information screen will give you the details of the Infotainment processor.

My reference to NVIDIA Tegra should have stated that this means the care still has the MCU1 media control unit. I made an unfortunate typo when I referenced this as AP1 and not MCU1. It's the media control unit.

A 2015 will only have the AP1, or MobileEye autopilot system. It effectively cannot be upgraded to AP2 which is the 8 camera system introduced in Oct 2016.

It it does have the MCU2 upgrade to the Infotainment processor then this will give you must faster response of the center console, functional browser, and the ability to stream video with latest software. However, one thing that might have been lost is an actual FM radio, unless the owner paid the extra $500 to get the added radio kit.

 

[AustinP]

Details on the MCU2 upgrade are here: Infotainment Upgrade
I personally hesitated a long time, but eventually did this. It really refreshes the car and the little daily frustration of the slow mcu1 is now a thing of the past. It ain’t cheap. But in my case way cheaper than upgrading to a new car.

 

[ayavner]

I‘ll give her $35k.