A bit of history:
I've had my classic Model S 60 for almost four years now (VIN P33xxx) with a bit more than 100,000km. It was a great ride overall and a very practical one, to say the least (a sedan with 7 seats! It doesn't get better than that)
Of course, I've had my share of issues, with some were expected; but there is one that to me stands out the most, the high-voltage battery.
Issues so far:
Now:
I'm seriously thinking of trading in my Model S for a Model 3. My car is out of the factory warranty, and I only got the 2-year extended warranty option (expires in a year or 20,000km). Given my HV battery inconvenience and the repairs I just had recently, I'm scared to keep the car beyond the extended warranty period.
I initially placed a Model 3 reservation for my wife, to get the standard battery option with the premium interior; however, given the situation with my car, I'm thinking of stealing her 1st-day reservation and trading-in my Model S for a fully-loaded Model 3 (minus the larger wheels and full self-driving).
On Saturday, I was lucky enough to see a Model 3 for the first time by coincidence at the Tesla Store in Montreal.
I was supercharging beside it, and I was comparing dimensions. The interior and the wheelbase dimension difference is negligible. I will be missing the two extra seats and the cargo space for sure, however.
What do you guys think?
I've had my classic Model S 60 for almost four years now (VIN P33xxx) with a bit more than 100,000km. It was a great ride overall and a very practical one, to say the least (a sedan with 7 seats! It doesn't get better than that)
Of course, I've had my share of issues, with some were expected; but there is one that to me stands out the most, the high-voltage battery.
Issues so far:
- Two Door handles
- Control arms and/or suspension assemblies from all sides throughout the years, including one just recently
- Steering Rack
- Drive Unit
- 4-Way Coolant Valve
- 12v Battery (more of a maintenance part as it was only replaced only).
- Excessive degradation. 335km when new; 2 weeks later (normal) 325-330km. Now, I'm lucky if I get 280km at 99%. I rarely charged beyond 80% during the first year or so. Now after this degradation, I charge to 90%
- My car wouldn't charge to 100%. It stops at 98 or 99%. Many say it's normal but this should not be the case when the battery is supposed to be balanced, I think. I say "I think" this because I tried all the scenarios for two years now without luck (from here and YouTube)
- My car died twice on me with range left. Two years ago when I had 3% left, and a few months ago with 6% left.
Now:
I'm seriously thinking of trading in my Model S for a Model 3. My car is out of the factory warranty, and I only got the 2-year extended warranty option (expires in a year or 20,000km). Given my HV battery inconvenience and the repairs I just had recently, I'm scared to keep the car beyond the extended warranty period.
I initially placed a Model 3 reservation for my wife, to get the standard battery option with the premium interior; however, given the situation with my car, I'm thinking of stealing her 1st-day reservation and trading-in my Model S for a fully-loaded Model 3 (minus the larger wheels and full self-driving).
On Saturday, I was lucky enough to see a Model 3 for the first time by coincidence at the Tesla Store in Montreal.
I was supercharging beside it, and I was comparing dimensions. The interior and the wheelbase dimension difference is negligible. I will be missing the two extra seats and the cargo space for sure, however.
What do you guys think?
