Looking to buy my first Tesla...

[MADinNC]

I've decided on purchasing my first Tesla and looking for a Model S 2016-2017. I know that I want the later release if I buy a 2016. I'm going to look a 2016 90D that's local to me tomorrow, it's high mileage but I think I can get the price right as they've had it for a bit. Question, how do I determine what version of AP it has? Anything else I should be looking for specifically? Appreciate any assistance you can provide.

 

[robg]

I've decided on purchasing my first Tesla and looking for a Model S 2016-2017. I know that I want the later release if I buy a 2016. I'm going to look a 2016 90D that's local to me tomorrow, it's high mileage but I think I can get the price right as they've had it for a bit. Question, how do I determine what version of AP it has? Anything else I should be looking for specifically? Appreciate any assistance you can provide.

Easiest way to tell v1 vs v2 is whether there are cameras embedded in the B pillars. Since you're looking at a 2016, v2 is the highest version of the hardware it could have (which is good since I dont think there's an easy way to tell v2, 2.5 and 3 apart). I believe 2.5 is the minimum for sentry mode and dash cam.
https://fsmedia.imgix.net/8c/84/d6/86/c9ab/4de3/b5f3/b4e4e6485dc4/the-b-pillar-camera-might-one-day-be-used-to-read-your-face-and-unlock-the-car.jpeg?auto=format,compress&dpr=2&w=650

 

[Brettski]

Keep in mind that the autopilot hardware is installed on every car, but the software is an option and may or may not have been purchased.

 

[MADinNC]

Easiest way to tell v1 vs v2 is whether there are cameras embedded in the B pillars. Since you're looking at a 2016, v2 is the highest version of the hardware it could have (which is good since I dont think there's an easy way to tell v2, 2.5 and 3 apart). I believe 2.5 is the minimum for sentry mode and dash cam.
https://fsmedia.imgix.net/8c/84/d6/86/c9ab/4de3/b5f3/b4e4e6485dc4/the-b-pillar-camera-might-one-day-be-used-to-read-your-face-and-unlock-the-car.jpeg?auto=format,compress&dpr=2&w=650

Thanks so much, that's a big help!