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S-2000 Roadster
#1244
Since the last comment came after a "nitpick", I'll assume that the intention was to say that this car does not have an adjustable suspension because it's not a Sport. However, it was certainly possible to order non-Sport Roadsters with the Sport Suspension.
EDIT: @hcsharp already pointed this out.
Not only is that what I chose for my original custom order, but it's also what my current "base" 1244 has. The only option that you couldn't add to a Base was the Sport motor itself - all other "sport" options could be added by the original owner when ordering a custom Roadster. Since I bought 1244 after it was made, it seems that Tesla also added the Sport suspension to a few Roadsters that didn't have an "owner" assigned at build time.
p.s. My understanding is that although the Roadster waiting list was fully booked in 2008 before they started shipping, by the end there were times - especially during the winter - when the waiting list was completely empty and nobody was signing up for a Roadster. Tesla still built cars during those times, because it was not really possible to stop the Lotus assembly line, and they just picked popular option combinations. My Very Orange Base has the Sport Suspension along with all of the other features that I wanted.
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I think they had the wheels custom re-finished. Usually that style of forged wheel is either silver (plain aluminum) or black painted. But those are gray finished... maybe powdercoated.
IslandRoadster
Former Owner of #609
#609 also is a base but has adjustable sport suspension. I didn’t even know it until one of @CM_007’s sons pointed it out to me. Still haven’t decided whether I need to adjust it. Guess it’s lost on me!
I knew it was independently orderable. Just that a buyer should verify because of other questionable details like the 0-60 speed.
S-2000 Roadster
#1244
Bad joke: There are so many bicycles hanging in that garage... it almost looks like you could sell them all and raise the same money as the roadster (kidding).
S-2000 Roadster
#1244
2008 Tesla Roadster
VIN: 5YJRE11B481000169
Mileage: 31,925
Price $65,000
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=560358267&zip=77401&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D77401%26city%3DBellaire%26sortBy%3Drelevance%26location%3D%255Bobject%2BObject%255D%26incremental%3Dall%26state%3DTX%26firstRecord%3D0%26marketExtension%3Dinclude%26modelCodeList%3DROADSTER%26makeCodeList%3DTESLA%26searchRadius%3D0%26isNewSearch%3Dfalse&numRecords=25&firstRecord=0&modelCodeList=ROADSTER&makeCodeList=TESLA&searchRadius=0&makeCode1=TESLA&modelCode1=ROADSTER&clickType=listing
VIN: 5YJRE11B481000169
Mileage: 31,925
Price $65,000
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=560358267&zip=77401&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D77401%26city%3DBellaire%26sortBy%3Drelevance%26location%3D%255Bobject%2BObject%255D%26incremental%3Dall%26state%3DTX%26firstRecord%3D0%26marketExtension%3Dinclude%26modelCodeList%3DROADSTER%26makeCodeList%3DTESLA%26searchRadius%3D0%26isNewSearch%3Dfalse&numRecords=25&firstRecord=0&modelCodeList=ROADSTER&makeCodeList=TESLA&searchRadius=0&makeCode1=TESLA&modelCode1=ROADSTER&clickType=listing
Carbuilder
Member
Significant price drop. I wasn't 100% sure I wanted to sell the car, so the asking price was a bit of a trial balloon. Pretty sure I do want to sell it now, so I've dropped the price to $69,000. Oh, and it can be imported and registered in the US.
thefortunes
Active Member
To anyone who might be considering this, be careful.
IF (big if) this is 933 then it was in an accident and MAY still have a bent frame in the right front and right rear.
Additionally, the crash structure and front bumper foam were made out of expanding foam (think Great Stuff).
Buyer beware.
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Thought I inform everyone Scott informed me yesterday #1349 found a new home. No it wasn't me. I know what it sold for as he PM me. However out of respect for his privacy I won't reveal it. He was kind enough to follow up with me and I respect that :- ).
This is one reason I don't have a Roadster. Personally I'm starting to think, wonder and or consider dropping coin on a new Roadster. My thought process is that by the time someone updates the PEM, ESS, 400 voltage regulator, shipping car and return trip, well past 1/2 point on a Roadster II.
Personally I don't want to drop that much coin into a depreciating assets (Roadster II) unless AAPL hits 300 after September 1, 2020 - then done deal :- P.
Or thinking waiting for Model S Plaid or MS update etc. Option C
while I don't want a ICE vehicle, a Lotus Evora GT starting to look better and better. My two cents worth.
Bunnak
Member
2011 2.5 Electric Blue Roadster Sport. Has 1.5 Seats that were swapped in. Also had a Tesla model s charge port I believe.
2011 Used Tesla Roadster Sport. Blue. Includes both hard and soft top.Seats are Roadster 1.5 vintage. 47,500-miles. $72,000. Los Altos, California
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