Seeking opinions as to whether or not my Model 3 is repairable or totaled

[Jayers]

Does anyone have any experience with model 3s that have been totaled? I’m wondering if this is reparable or should I start ordering a new one.

I’m glad to see we have reached a consensus, based on three photos.

The vehicle was totaled. $35,000 in damages. Due to damaged nodes.

 

[padgettsj]

When did you order your new one?

 

[AlanSubie4Life]

The vehicle was totaled. $35,000 in damages. Due to damaged nodes.

Thanks for following up. No surprises here. Learned about what nodes are today. Learn something new every day!

@Daniel in SD definitely called it on the subframe damage.

 

[yourotherleft]

A little late to the game. Wow, I woulda said repairable. But I’m glad you’re ok

 

[Occhis]

So what are “nodes”?

 

[AlanSubie4Life]

So what are “nodes”?

US9352785B2 - Subframe configured to detach upon impact - Google Patents

 

[Phlier]

US9352785B2 - Subframe configured to detach upon impact - Google Patents

Thanks for that, Alan. Yet another reason Teslas are so safe. Wow, the safety engineering that went into our cars is really next level kinda stuff. Gives me a warm fuzzy every time the wife drives the kids somewhere in the Model 3.

 

[Jayers]

Thanks for that, Alan. Yet another reason Teslas are so safe. Wow, the safety engineering that went into our cars is really next level kinda stuff. Gives me a warm fuzzy every time the wife drives the kids somewhere in the Model 3.

Yep. No injuries nor was there any damage to the interior or any of the glass. I ended up getting a new one within 3 days as they ruled the truck was at fault right away.