Buying a 2018 Model S.

[TheJep]

Hi!

I'm buying a 2018 Model S and am a first time Tesla owner.

I'm having several things done to it (wrapping, wheels, full carbon fiber package, etc) and am excited to join the Tesla family.

Any suggestions from you who are Tesla experts?
- things to watch for?
- things to modify or upgrade?
- Tips for me?

Thanks!

 

[B1acklotus]

check:
which computer it has (looking for hw3/fsd ideally, but at least hw2)
which iinfotainment
which autopilot/fsd it may have
does it have free/transferable supercharging (yes would be unexpected, but great)
gaps between panels/doors/trunk etc acceptable (1 poor is normal, 2 up to u, 3 is below average)
all cameras looking good, especially rear
had the 12v battery been replaced since 2018 (looking for a yes)
Premium upgrade (ideally, eg super sound)
Subzero weather package (need yes if u have sub zero winters)
GPS enabled homelink (nice to have, for garage door opening)
Sunroof (unusual, but nice to have, check it works)
check on the screen whether battery size matches numbers on the rear, e.g anyone can stick 100D on the back, dont trust that)
Similarly, is it really a Performance variant, check the screen, check it has a ludicrous option.
check range approaching 600km (eg if its on 50% charge, does it show expected range near 300km
make sure u get a level 2 charging cable with (hopefully) a CSI adapter, a 110/120 adapter, a 230/240 adapter of some sort (30A, 40A, 50A)
probably loads of other things

 

[TheJep]

check:
which computer it has (looking for hw3/fsd ideally, but at least hw2)
which iinfotainment
which autopilot/fsd it may have
does it have free/transferable supercharging (yes would be unexpected, but great)
gaps between panels/doors/trunk etc acceptable (1 poor is normal, 2 up to u, 3 is below average)
all cameras looking good, especially rear
had the 12v battery been replaced since 2018 (looking for a yes)
Premium upgrade (ideally, eg super sound)
Subzero weather package (need yes if u have sub zero winters)
GPS enabled homelink (nice to have, for garage door opening)
Sunroof (unusual, but nice to have, check it works)
check on the screen whether battery size matches numbers on the rear, e.g anyone can stick 100D on the back, dont trust that)
Similarly, is it really a Performance variant, check the screen, check it has a ludicrous option.
check range approaching 600km (eg if its on 50% charge, does it show expected range near 300km
make sure u get a level 2 charging cable with (hopefully) a CSI adapter, a 110/120 adapter, a 230/240 adapter of some sort (30A, 40A, 50A)
probably loads of other things

Thank you!

 

[KalJoMoS]

Subzero weather package was not a thing on 2018 S any longer and Tesla discontinued sunroof at around November that year. I have a car without that weather package and it drives just fine even in -20°C.