Buying a 2017-19 used P100D?

[Zorak03]

Since my Model 3 is pretty much my wife’s car now, I am looking at buying a second Tesla to use as my daily driver.

I’ve noticed the older 2017-2019 P100Ds are actually a pretty good value right now. I really don’t want to buy a new S because of the significant decline in value over a short time—especially after any unannounced price drop or refresh/new feature release.

However, most of these cars are off their general warranty, and will soon be coming off their battery and drivetrain warranty. How reliable is this generation of Model S? I know, like pretty much all first gen cars, the early Model Ss suffered from battery failures, among other things. My 2018 3 has been flawless, I assume battery tech in the post 2017 S cars would be of similar quality? Would you have serious hesitations about owning an off warranty S?

 

[Noahweb]

I have a ‘17 MS 100D with 85k miles now. No issues and generally extremely reliable. I’d recommend.

 

[Zorak03]

I have a ‘17 MS 100D with 85k miles now. No issues and generally extremely reliable. I’d recommend.

Thanks for the response. I am leaning towards it. It may sound strange but I actually prefer the older Model S interior compared to the newer ones.

 

[brico84]

Thanks for the response. I am leaning towards it. It may sound strange but I actually prefer the older Model S interior compared to the newer ones.

Not Strange at all. I feel the same way. I like the old interior and screen orientation on my 2017 S.

 

[bishoppeak]

Recently replaced the rear hatch clamping motor($350), only off warranty repair ever.

 

[Jayskywalker21]

Since my Model 3 is pretty much my wife’s car now, I am looking at buying a second Tesla to use as my daily driver.

I’ve noticed the older 2017-2019 P100Ds are actually a pretty good value right now. I really don’t want to buy a new S because of the significant decline in value over a short time—especially after any unannounced price drop or refresh/new feature release.

However, most of these cars are off their general warranty, and will soon be coming off their battery and drivetrain warranty. How reliable is this generation of Model S? I know, like pretty much all first gen cars, the early Model Ss suffered from battery failures, among other things. My 2018 3 has been flawless, I assume battery tech in the post 2017 S cars would be of similar quality? Would you have serious hesitations about owning an off warranty S?

For my 2018 My battery and Drive unit warranty doesnt expire till 2026. Those are going to your most expensive repairs. I think for the price you'll be getting a fantastic deal right now.

 

[PR0FESSOR]

Does Tesla release the service history on their vehicles?

 

[WallysRide]

Does Tesla release the service history on their vehicles?

No (in general). If they feel like being nice to you, they may give you a brief oral summary. In my case, they briefly summarized work that had been done within the past few years.

 

[jjs3]

My 2017 P100D has 88K and hasn’t had any service issues