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Picking up my 2016 MS75D soon. What to check for at delivery?

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SilverGS

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I'm picking up my CPO 2016 75D (from Tesla) this week or next. What should I check for when I take delivery?

I've made a preliminary list based on what I've read on this forum:

Check for the following:
- Suspension creak
- Yellowing on screen border
- Motor whine noise
- Any scratches/marks/dents on exterior of car
- Wheel rashes
- Sunroof creaking

Anything else to check/document?
 
I would highly recommend that you look at 5he car prior to signing. They’ll allow it if you have a check or they’ve been funded.

I would also recommend you check
All seat heaters function
Confirm mobile connector works
Confirm j plug is there
Turn up the radio and listen to all the speakers. (Slide the sound around)
Tire tread
(Please note that any cosmetic issues Tesla likely won’t do anything about. You can ask but the price the car as is)
 
Battery degradation. Ask them to charge to 100% for delivery so you can see
Ask if it was uncorked. Is this a refreshed model?
Make sure you get the mobile kit and the tow hook in the car. What’s the condition of the BioDefense Mode HEPA filter.
I would highly recommend that you look at 5he car prior to signing. They’ll allow it if you have a check or they’ve been funded.

I would also recommend you check
All seat heaters function
Confirm mobile connector works
Confirm j plug is there
Turn up the radio and listen to all the speakers. (Slide the sound around)
Tire tread
(Please note that any cosmetic issues Tesla likely won’t do anything about. You can ask but the price the car as is)


Thanks everyone for your insights! I've updated the list below with your feedback (so that anyone else reading this thread doesn't have to go through the whole thread. I also added I got from NavSarin via SMS.
 
Highly recommend that you look at the car prior to signing. They’ll allow it if you have a check or they’ve been funded

Interior

1. Check any dash, door rattles, suspension creak etc by taking it on a quick test drive.
2. Yellowing on screen border
3. Door trim around all doors and on inner door pillars.
4. Sunroof operation (listen for any creaking noises)
5. Any scratches on the silver door sills
6. Upper cup holder doesn't creak while resting arm on it
7. Smooth and noise free operation of power seats
8. Turn all heated seats on and make sure they all heat up
9. Turn up the radio and listen to all the speakers. (Slide the sound around)

Exterior:
1. Scratches, dents, dings
2. Curb rash on wheels
3. Tire tread depth..ensure reasonable and consistent on all 4
4. No chips or cracks on any windows
5. Headlights/taillights all work perfectly.
6. Wheel wells clean and not pitted with rocks etc

Other
1. Battery degradation. Ask them to charge to 100% for delivery so you can see what percentage has degraded
2. Ask if it has been uncorked (its the refreshed model - made in June 2016)
3. Make sure you get the mobile kit (Confirm J plug is there) and the tow hook in the car.
4. Confirm that mobile connector works
5. Check the condition of the BioDefense Mode HEPA filter.