Good morning/afternoon/evening Tesla family! It's been over two years since I introduced myself and said I was thinking about getting a Tesla. Well, the time has come and I'm in the market for a used Model S, either 2016 or 2017, with AP2/FSD. So, I've done research via EV-CPO (thanks!) and have also looked local.
Here's the three cars I'm between and I need advice.
First up, from a local dealer:
Used 2016 Tesla Model S 60D for Sale in DENVER CO 80204 Levi's Auto Sales
Pretty good price on a 60D IMO, and I am fairly certain I could get it uncorked and upgraded to 75D. Am I accurate in thinking this to be true?
Second at bat, another local dealer:
2016 Tesla Model S 75D
75D that just had its windshield replaced (non-accident) and needing re-calibrated by Tesla (scheduled next week).
Finally, from Tesla's own site:
2016 Model S | Tesla
More miles than the others, but seemingly solid price. Don't like that I can't see pictures of it anymore and Tesla won't even give you any pictures even after callback.
In short, obviously the least-expensive one grabs my eye and, as I mentioned, the potential to upgrade and uncork it seems to me to make this one a steal (pending one-site review, of course). The second option I discussed with the dealership and he confirmed everything is 100% on it and that he was willing to drop the price tag $1000, he just needed to get it serviced so Autopilot functions again (due to windshield replacement). The white model from Tesla themselves I'm very interested in because of their warranty but I can't seem to shake that dropping the initial $500 on a car that I can't see or drive until day of delivery is a real sticking point for me.
Has anyone here purchased a sight-unseen used Model S from Tesla? Is it worth the 'risk' of not driving it beforehand? Or should I stick with a dealership? I've been trying to find one via private sale but no luck.
Any and all feedback appreciated! I hope to be joining your ranks soon!
Here's the three cars I'm between and I need advice.
First up, from a local dealer:
Used 2016 Tesla Model S 60D for Sale in DENVER CO 80204 Levi's Auto Sales
Pretty good price on a 60D IMO, and I am fairly certain I could get it uncorked and upgraded to 75D. Am I accurate in thinking this to be true?
Second at bat, another local dealer:
2016 Tesla Model S 75D
75D that just had its windshield replaced (non-accident) and needing re-calibrated by Tesla (scheduled next week).
Finally, from Tesla's own site:
2016 Model S | Tesla
More miles than the others, but seemingly solid price. Don't like that I can't see pictures of it anymore and Tesla won't even give you any pictures even after callback.
In short, obviously the least-expensive one grabs my eye and, as I mentioned, the potential to upgrade and uncork it seems to me to make this one a steal (pending one-site review, of course). The second option I discussed with the dealership and he confirmed everything is 100% on it and that he was willing to drop the price tag $1000, he just needed to get it serviced so Autopilot functions again (due to windshield replacement). The white model from Tesla themselves I'm very interested in because of their warranty but I can't seem to shake that dropping the initial $500 on a car that I can't see or drive until day of delivery is a real sticking point for me.
Has anyone here purchased a sight-unseen used Model S from Tesla? Is it worth the 'risk' of not driving it beforehand? Or should I stick with a dealership? I've been trying to find one via private sale but no luck.
Any and all feedback appreciated! I hope to be joining your ranks soon!