Need some insight from others if possible. I’m hoping to buy a 2015 Model S from a private seller in the near future. The most important options to me are the AP1 and FUSC (I will regularly use supercharging and plan to keep this car for a long time). I’ve only found a couple of vehicles anywhere that fit the bill.
One is in California (I’m from out of state).
Texted the seller. He states:
1. Car is still for sale, but some other potential buyers ahead of me. Car may be sold within the next several days
2. A hurdle for him has been getting the title in his name (had a bank loan)
3. Seller says the vehicle is now paid off and the “title is now clear” and in his name, but he does not yet have the title in hand (being sent by DMV through USPS)
4. Seller says he has the payoff letter from the bank
5. Seller says the DMV said to go ahead with the sale as they have verified the payoff…and they (the DMV) are sending out the title
Before getting into those issues, I replied back to make sure the car has FUSC that is transferrable to the new owner. Seller replied:
1. Said he was the second owner
2. Has always supercharged for free
3. Not sure if the FUSC transfers to the next owner
I texted that his online Tesla account should answer this…and say something like “this Model S vehicle comes with FUSC for the life of the vehicle and will transfer to the next buyer when sold”.
Seller texted…
1. that he hasn’t registered the MS on the Tesla online account (I guess it is still in the 1st owner’s name?)
2. he wishes he had registered, as there are features tied to the account that he can’t access
3. said that life can be a real pain at times because of not having that account
I replied…OK
Hoping others may give opinions about this. My concerns are:
1. Why did he not register online. Will that affect me registering? Do I have to find original owner? Did he not register because he somehow might lose his FUSC?
2. How important is having a Tesla online account? If I don’t, what issues? (will I lose the ability to unlock car with phone, etc?).
3. Does anyone buy a car with only a lien release letter from the loaning bank coupled with the DMV saying “go ahead with the sale because we have verified the payoff”? Is this legit in CA?
4. Are any features at risk because of the Tesla online account issue (like AP1, continuing to get software updates, battery/motor warranty, FUSC, etc.)?
Thanks for any info.
One is in California (I’m from out of state).
Texted the seller. He states:
1. Car is still for sale, but some other potential buyers ahead of me. Car may be sold within the next several days
2. A hurdle for him has been getting the title in his name (had a bank loan)
3. Seller says the vehicle is now paid off and the “title is now clear” and in his name, but he does not yet have the title in hand (being sent by DMV through USPS)
4. Seller says he has the payoff letter from the bank
5. Seller says the DMV said to go ahead with the sale as they have verified the payoff…and they (the DMV) are sending out the title
Before getting into those issues, I replied back to make sure the car has FUSC that is transferrable to the new owner. Seller replied:
1. Said he was the second owner
2. Has always supercharged for free
3. Not sure if the FUSC transfers to the next owner
I texted that his online Tesla account should answer this…and say something like “this Model S vehicle comes with FUSC for the life of the vehicle and will transfer to the next buyer when sold”.
Seller texted…
1. that he hasn’t registered the MS on the Tesla online account (I guess it is still in the 1st owner’s name?)
2. he wishes he had registered, as there are features tied to the account that he can’t access
3. said that life can be a real pain at times because of not having that account
I replied…OK
Hoping others may give opinions about this. My concerns are:
1. Why did he not register online. Will that affect me registering? Do I have to find original owner? Did he not register because he somehow might lose his FUSC?
2. How important is having a Tesla online account? If I don’t, what issues? (will I lose the ability to unlock car with phone, etc?).
3. Does anyone buy a car with only a lien release letter from the loaning bank coupled with the DMV saying “go ahead with the sale because we have verified the payoff”? Is this legit in CA?
4. Are any features at risk because of the Tesla online account issue (like AP1, continuing to get software updates, battery/motor warranty, FUSC, etc.)?
Thanks for any info.