Tesla: A New Order in How Cars Are Sold: Excitement, Disappointment, Faster than Fast

[brianman]

Lately I've been looking at insurance, specifically "new car replacement" policies.

What happens if you buy an S60 new, get a new car replacement policy, and it gets totaled (and you're not at fault). Do they replace it with a 70D as it's the cheapest available model "like" what you had?

 

[Robert.Boston]

Lately I've been looking at insurance, specifically "new car replacement" policies.

What happens if you buy an S60 new, get a new car replacement policy, and it gets totaled (and you're not at fault). Do they replace it with a 70D as it's the cheapest available model "like" what you had?

While the details depend on your insurance policy, the short answer is "probably, yes."

 

[brianman]

While the details depend on your insurance policy, the short answer is "probably, yes."

Yah, Travelers wording is:

The amount we will pay to replace a vehicle to which New Car Replacement Coverage applies will not exceed the cost of a new vehicle of the same make and model with the same equipment. If a new vehicle of the same make and model with the same equipment is not available, we will pay the cost of a new vehicle that is similar in vehicle size, class, body type and equipment.

However, the most we will pay to replace a vehicle to which New Car Replacement Coverage applies is 120% of the original Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of the vehicle being replaced.

As long as Tesla doesn't go nuts with pricing structure (i.e. remains with 20%), it seems like you get the "upgrade up" whenever the model you bought no longer exists.

 

[MSEV]

That's a pleasant thought (possible replacement by a better model because yours is no longer made), one advantage to Tesla being so "fast."

 

[yesla]

Is there any word on gt he curb weight of the 70D?

That would end or confirm the speculation of new batteries

 

[ecarfan]

I don't see how weighing the entire car will tell you the cell type.

 

[Electricfan]

I have to ask this, but I think I know the answer - am I the only one who hears the front motor in a "D" model Tesla? I test drove a 70D and an 85D and the noise seemed pronounced to me. Was it my imagination?