Random Roadster Sightings

[Roadster]

Let's hope it's there for actual servicing and not awaiting the same fate as its slightly younger brother #1117 (as noted above).

 

[IslandRoadster]

I don't understand is Tesla paying people $90k to trade them in or are people not even aware of the current market value?

I suspect it’s a bit more complicated than that. Typically a bricked Rodster is not going to fetch $90k. So Tesla is probably offering less. But it’s an immediate trade in value to get a nice shiny new Tesla with modern conveniences, software, and a warranty. I suspect people just don’t want the hassle of trying to sell a bricked vehicle and Tesla makes it easy for them.

 

[chadconway]

Littleton CO service center. Lucky to see #1112 when I dropped off my (boring in comparison) Model 3. Might have to bring my 18 y/o by so she can see it.

Did it have current tags? Really hoping it wasn't a trade in!

 

[Pricedm]

Did it have current tags? Really hoping it wasn't a trade in!

I'm not certain....possibly a rear license plate. But I didn't note that detail. None of the other photos I took provide that info.

 

[FlatSix911]

Here is a bit of good news for the current Roadster owners.

Tesla Roadster sold for over $250,000, a new record for the original electric sports car that is now increasing in value

An original Tesla Roadster sold for over $250,000, in a new record, as Tesla’s very first car is gaining in...

electrek.co

 

[CM_007]

Here is a bit of good news for the current Roadster owners.

Tesla Roadster sold for over $250,000, a new record for the original electric sports car that is now increasing in value

An original Tesla Roadster sold for over $250,000, in a new record, as Tesla’s very first car is gaining in...

electrek.co

I am not sure the exact price but vin 2500 sold for $450,000 or more new. TI see the rarer low-mile cars are coming out of the garages. There are a few with less than 500 miles on them. I know of a 2.5 with 250 miles and there are others.

 

[FlatSix911]

Here is a sad state of affairs... I recently spotted these roadsters in the parts boneyard at the Tesla Service Center in Fremont.

 

[CAR3NUT]

What a tragedy

 

[MCroadster]

Here is a sad state of affairs... I recently spotted these roadsters in the parts boneyard at the Tesla Service Center in Fremont.

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A sad sight to see for sure. I saw those there a couple of months back. Two of them with the covers pulled off during the rain.There also was a red one there as well. The VIN numbers I saw at the time were VIN 748 & 944, but one of the ones I saw was a fusion red car mostly intact.

 

[Roadster]

 

[CM_007]

A sad sight to see for sure. I saw those there a couple of months back. Two of them with the covers pulled off during the rain.There also was a red one there as well. The VIN numbers I saw at the time were VIN 748 & 944, but one of the ones I saw was a fusion red car mostly intact.View attachment 783066View attachment 783071

I get sick to my stomach every time I see one of these.

 

[Pricedm]

Did it have current tags? Really hoping it wasn't a trade in!

I was at the Littleton CO service center 5/17, walk-in parts order for my Model 3, and saw a technician parking a silver colored Roadster (#800-ish). I casually asked him about white Roadster #1112. It was--and still is--in for service. Parts recently arrived, and it should be back on the road soon. Turns out this technician is the main Roadster guru for the Rocky Mountain region. A regional service training seminar was recently held. Cool to know this service center is very much dedicated to the Roadster.

 

[ecarfan]

Recently saw a grey Roadster on Marine Drive in West Vancouver, BC. First one I’ve seen since moving here a year ago. I was quite surprised.

I miss my #425.

 

[Retiredeh]

Recently saw a grey Roadster on Marine Drive in West Vancouver, BC. First one I’ve seen since moving here a year ago. I was quite surprised.

Likely Vin#1116 InstantTorque ....he lives out that way

 

[hanknum]

Saw a radiant red (just like mine) on Sunday here in Santa Barbara. It was driving south on Cabrillo Blvd. right by the volleyball courts... thought someone stole my car

 

[Timothy]

I have frequently seen Dan O'Dowd driving his red Roadster here in town. I have known him since before he owned the Roadster! I would guess this is probably his. It is the only Roadster I see semi-regularly here in town. I think there are about a half dozen Roadsters in Santa Barbara.

 

[hanknum]

I have frequently seen Dan O'Dowd driving his red Roadster here in town. I have known him since before he owned the Roadster! I would guess this is probably his. It is the only Roadster I see semi-regularly here in town. I think there are about a half dozen Roadsters in Santa Barbara.

Here I thought it was just you and me around these parts. We should have a SB get together. I'm not sure if they are still doing the C&C in the Sears parking lot, but maybe we could meet up there or somewhere else.

 

[hcsharp]

Here I thought it was just you and me around these parts. We should have a SB get together. I'm not sure if they are still doing the C&C in the Sears parking lot, but maybe we could meet up there or somewhere else.

I'm aware of 4 Roadsters that call SB their home, or at least they did at one time. I've only met 2 of them. My mother lives there so she keeps track of them, lol.

 

[TEG]

Not all of them are still in SB, but in my notes, I had observed these there before:
#82
#340
#636
#637
#997
#1011
#1180
#1441

 

[TEG]

And then there is #187 "TeslaFerrari..."