I'm about to join the Tesla family! CPO Unicorn S P100DL?

[BuffNerd]

I am trading in my fully loaded 2500HD Diesel for a Model S P100dL! I live in Louisiana, so ventilated seats are very important to prevent "swamp butt" I think I may have found a unicorn! I am flying to Chicago, and driving back. What is the opinion on this? I was given fairly detailed photos. It seems Tesla representatives are overwhelmed right now with orders (both new and used). Feeling pretty excited about this one, but slightly hesitant at the same time to essentially buy a car sight unseen

- P100DL
- 11/2016 build with EAP and FSD
- unlimited supercharging
- Ventilated seats
- Every option but 21" wheels (I like the look of the 21", but I have read that owners prefer the ride and range gain of the 19") and Biohazard Filter
-24K miles

$90,200

I think its a pretty good deal.

Anything I should be wary of when I pick up? Known issues? Thank you all!!!

 

[Ormond]

I would ask to see the service history for any used vehicle.

 

[gt2690b]

Sounds great only downside is mcu 2 instead of 2.5.. I think you still get hw3 upgrade when available so you should pull the trigger

 

[croman]

Sounds great only downside is mcu 2 instead of 2.5.. I think you still get hw3 upgrade when available so you should pull the trigger

Mcu1. APE2.

 

[BuffNerd]

Ran a CARFAX and it's 1 owner excellent report I did request service history from Tesla through my advisor

 

[BuffNerd]

I read recently that FSD is no longer an option, however Tesla will change hardware (if required) for prepaid FSD

 

[glide]

I would ask to see the service history for any used vehicle.

Tesla will not furnish that info.

Sounds like a great deal though, OP

 

[AtlantaRED]

@BuffNerd I'm flying up to Chicago next week to pick up a CPO too. My SA didn't provide me with a copy of service history but did tell me everything done to it. My pics look great so my fingers are crossed. Which location is yours located? Mines is in Westmont.

 

[Ormond]

@BuffNerd I'll bet they can redact the owners' name on the service records. In the past, I've been able to speak with the former owner. I've found the owners' records remaining in the glove box.

I hope you're happy with the Chicago Tesla! Keep us posted.

 

[Aieukl378]

I am trading in my fully loaded 2500HD Diesel for a Model S P100dL! I live in Louisiana, so ventilated seats are very important to prevent "swamp butt" I think I may have found a unicorn! I am flying to Chicago, and driving back. What is the opinion on this? I was given fairly detailed photos. It seems Tesla representatives are overwhelmed right now with orders (both new and used). Feeling pretty excited about this one, but slightly hesitant at the same time to essentially buy a car sight unseen

- P100DL
- 11/2016 build with EAP and FSD
- unlimited supercharging
- Ventilated seats
- Every option but 21" wheels (I like the look of the 21", but I have read that owners prefer the ride and range gain of the 19") and Biohazard Filter
-24K miles

$90,200

I think its a pretty good deal.

Anything I should be wary of when I pick up? Known issues? Thank you all!!!

Sounds petty awesome and tons of warranty left. You'll even get the FSD upgrade which will be amazing.

I had a 2016 Red S(75) and it was incredible! I do think the stock 19s are the best way to go(soft ride, great range). I got the 21 inch arachnids for summer(which look phenomenal) but the ride definitely suffered. Keep us posted!

 

[Evil Twin]

I hope it works out for you....I really hate the sight unseen games Tesla is playing these days.

 

[Alxdo2]

Hey! I'm in Louisiana as well! Just purchased my Tesla recently. Let me know if you have any questions about the CPO process or anything like that. Also make sure to join the Louisiana Tesla Facebook Group! Bunch of really great people with tons of advice regarding all sorts of things Tesla related! Goodluck!

 

[BuffNerd]

@AtlantaRED I do pickup the 26th at Westmont! Having second thoughts on driving it back. 19+ hours is a long drive. I may get a flight there and back within the same day. Finalize the deal, load onto a covered transport truck, and fly to Houston and visit family for a few days awaiting delivery. Maybe we can get a beer and toast to our new purchases!

@Ormond thanks for the tip! Unfortunately they could not give me records

 

[BuffNerd]

@Alxdo2 Thank you! I will join that group!

 

[Kuhz]

What can I say, you are spending 100K on something you have not seen.Pretty great isn't it?

 

[phaphaphooey]

Are those next gen seats? Regardless, that is an excellent deal and you should be proud.

 

[BuffNerd]

Are those next gen seats? Regardless, that is an excellent deal and you should be proud.

Thank you! They are the premium leather ventilated/subzero seats. I'm very excited and nervous at the same time. I've searched for this config for over a year on ev-cpo

 

[croman]

The drive is so much cooler in a new car with EAP. You'll be amazed throughout the road trip but it will take a while and likely require a hotel.

 

[BuffNerd]

The drive is so much cooler in a new car with EAP. You'll be amazed throughout the road trip but it will take a while and likely require a hotel.

I may drive it back. I'm on my week off so, I could do the drive over a couple of days. Like you said, I'm very curious to test EAP. What better way than a 1000+ mile trip?

 

[croman]

I may drive it back. I'm on my week off so, I could do the drive over a couple of days. Like you said, I'm very curious to test EAP. What better way than a 1000+ mile trip?

Its literally the coolest sexiest car ever. There is no way I'd leave my newly acquired car to be boxed up and transported but circumstances might dictate. EAP, especially v9, is something to behold on highways. If they had released drive on nav with unconfirmed lane changes, you'd be hard pressed to get that tired doing the drive in one big go. Even with 2018.10.4, my last 800 mile (each way) road trip was no biggie to do as one big leg each way. Charging stops are well spaced with the supercharger network (you'll be able to recharge while your car does the same), you've got plenty of range with a 100kwh battery, and you'll supercharge faster than I can. Drive for 3 hours, charge for 35 minutes. Repeat until you're getting tired. You do not want to fall asleep and trust EAP with your life, so its good you have the luxury of breaking up the trip into more than a day. I think you'll be surprised that you aren't getting as tired (mentally) as you thought. Not having to think about staying between the lane lines and maintaining distance between cars on a highway (or lane changing to pass traffic) plus the infotainment capabilities makes for relaxing, less fatiguing travel.

Then again, I'd definitely spend some time getting used to the car as well. This is a beast of a car (which you might be accustomed to) but it is different. It has instant torque. It regeneratively brakes. It does not move (with creep mode off) unless you command it to. The accelerator is nearly linear, so you can command it to gently go forward with a slight push or fly off the rails with a hammer. I think after 10 minutes you'll get the hang of it. Definitely read the owner's manual two or three times while you fly in. Good luck either way, it seems like a great car at a great price.