Buying a 2016/2017 Model S in 2023

[b1nc0d3x]

Would it be a bad idea to purchase a 2016/2017 Model S with 50-70K miles for less than $40k in 2023?
How does one go about checking if the battery has been replaced on a Model S before purchase?

 

[Tam]

Would it be a bad idea to purchase a 2016/2017 Model S with 50-70K miles for less than $40k in 2023?
How does one go about checking if the battery has been replaced on a Model S before purchase?

As long as you can budget yourself for big-ticket items like the main battery and drive unit, you are good!

You just have to be at the mercy of the previous owner to disclose the car history.

 

[b1nc0d3x]

As long as you can budget yourself for big-ticket items like the main battery and drive unit, you are good!

You just have to be at the mercy of the previous owner to disclose the car history.

Thank you…

 

[gaswalla]

If it’s a 100 battery. Autopilot 2 cameras, possibly FUSC, you should do it. The 100 batteries are tanks.
If it’s a 90 or smaller, nah

 

[Hadie]

for me personallly, it will be a bad idea, i would rather go with newer models that atleast have a tendency to run for 5-10 years without requiring any repairing.

 

[LonelyMS]

Id hunt for 2017 100D model with free SuC (also panoramic roof and air suspensions). Keeper for ages even if "big" repairs are needed.

 

[KalJoMoS]

for me personallly, it will be a bad idea, i would rather go with newer models that atleast have a tendency to run for 5-10 years without requiring any repairing.

Not necessarily, if OP can find good example (even not the 100 battery) then it should run fine. And if the expected out of warranty big cost (battery swap $13k-$22k and drive unit LDU up to $7-8k) are acceptable then why not? Current battery can be checked by the label on the passenger side front wheel well, on the frame.

 

[LonelyMS]

I've seen cases where the label is missing due. Explanation; because of the weather and driving conditions.

 

[ResHacker]

Id hunt for 2017 100D model with free SuC (also panoramic roof and air suspensions). Keeper for ages even if "big" repairs are needed.

I believe there were no 100Ds with free transferable SuC. Only some P100Ds could have it as 100Ds were introduced later after free SuC was available only for the first owner and then discontinued.

 

[LonelyMS]

I believe they are, unicorns

 

[Hadie]

Not necessarily, if OP can find good example (even not the 100 battery) then it should run fine. And if the expected out of warranty big cost (battery swap $13k-$22k and drive unit LDU up to $7-8k) are acceptable then why not? Current battery can be checked by the label on the passenger side front wheel well, on the frame.

i had a bad experience in the past, i bought a used car with around 90 percent health, it get toasted after few miles, but after replacing it it only lasted for 2-3 years id ont know what was the fault but when i checked it it was totally beaten, that is why now i usually prefer new cars, they might cost more but the reliability is the main factor for me now.

 

[b1nc0d3x]

Thx to all of you…
Please do tell , how would one go about finding out if the MS has free SuC before purchasing?

 

[Darmie]

At that price point, have you considered a 3 or Y? With the tax credit the 3 or Y is not far off that price point.

 

[ResHacker]

Thx to all of you…
Please do tell , how would one go about finding out if the MS has free SuC before purchasing?

Hi, there're I believe many threads in that regard on TMC. However you can also reach out this site, it's VERY helpful especially for the Tesla beginners

 

[KalJoMoS]

Thx to all of you…
Please do tell , how would one go about finding out if the MS has free SuC before purchasing?

Here is one place to read

 

[BrisbaneB]

Id hunt for 2017 100D model with free SuC (also panoramic roof and air suspensions). Keeper for ages even if "big" repairs are needed.

Is there a way to find SUC with a guarantee it’s legit.? A lot of dealerships advertise it but it’s not something I’ve been able to confirm.

 

[LonelyMS]

It should be in the menus, under additional vehicle information

 

[brainhouston]

It should show $0.00 on charging screen. This however could be old info but there's a date stamp
U could ask to go on a test drive to SC n see what happens...
Best way of coarse it to get SC01 code from app/website

Other avenue if ur really set on FUSC is to get 75d n upgrade the battery.

 

[gaswalla]

even observing a free supercharge or seeing free supercharging on the app as a feature does not ensure that it will transfer. look up SCO1 on these forums and learn more about the conditions that need to be met. Best way to get FUSC is to buy a 2012-Jan 2017 car from the first owner. Outside of that, one can check for the SC01 code by examining the codes on the Tesla webpage of the current owner or finding a helpful service guy at a service center

 

[BrisbaneB]

even observing a free supercharge or seeing free supercharging on the app as a feature does not ensure that it will transfer. look up SCO1 on these forums and learn more about the conditions that need to be met. Best way to get FUSC is to buy a 2012-Jan 2017 car from the first owner. Outside of that, one can check for the SC01 code by examining the codes on the Tesla webpage of the current owner or finding a helpful service guy at a service center

Tesla webpage meaning on the Tesla app or is this something that can been seen on the MCU of the car?

Funny enough, I looked at one at a dealership and somehow I was able to call my local Tesla and they looked up the vin and said it had free super charging. The dealer didn’t know this.