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Today's Roadster Orphan

Discussion in 'Roadster 2008-2012' started by Roadster, Jan 14, 2017.

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  1. unixphone

    unixphone Member

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    I have a dumb question. I read online tesla offers roadster upgrade.

    Does that mean it is possible to upgrade my 2.0 base to 2.5 sport? Or the 3.0 battery upgrade includes everything?
     
  2. thefortunes

    thefortunes Active Member

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    Possible to upgrade? Yes, but not thru Tesla.

    2.0 to 2.5 includes MANY different things including bumpers, dash, seats, etc... Base to sport includes software and PEM (and possibly motor, depending on whether you were lucky and got a sport motor in your base or not).

    None of the above are upgraded via the 3.0 battery upgrade.

    If you want a 2.5 sport you are better off selling the 2.0 base and buying one.
     
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  3. gregd

    gregd Active Member

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    Or it's referring to you "upgrading" to a Model S/X/3/Y, by trading in your Roadster. In exchange for some trade-in value on your car, they will take it and strip it for parts. Not an upgrade in my opinion, from any perspective.
     
  4. unixphone

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    referring to roadster 2.5.
    I read somewhere Tesla offers upgrade after purchase... i guess it is not practical then.
    :) how do i check i have a sport motor or not?
     
  5. eHorses

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    ^^^Welcome to Roadster ownership;) It’s far from prefect. It’s a car that’s hard to live with but even harder to live without. Enjoy your ride!
     
  6. Roadster

    Roadster JdeMO Powered

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    2008 Tesla Roadster
    VIN:
    5YJRE11BX81000225
    Mileage: 15,153 mi
    Price: $69,970 USD
    1-owner Jet(?) Black 1.5 for sale at Auto Desert in Palm Desert, CA. Also currently under auction on eBay w/reserve here. Silver forged rims, painted CF top, soft top, Premium Gray / Black Rally One int, Infotainment pkg.

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  7. augkuo

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    You can look at the VIN number and character 8 decode the motor that you have -

    Character 8 Engine Type : 1 = Tesla M6 Base motor 3 = Tesla M6 Sport motor
     
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  8. unixphone

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    #1728 unixphone, Nov 8, 2020
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    weird jdpower is showing 55k sale price and the ebay listing is gone now.

    :( mine us base model motor. Unless Canada delivery is different.
    5YJRE6A13A1000920
     
  9. unixphone

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    #1729 unixphone, Nov 9, 2020
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    This is new ebay link and 71k now. hahahha i shared to all my friend called me crazy to import one from canada
    2008 Tesla Roadster | eBay
     
  10. Onepointfive

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    Given the limited supply, I think this is just the beginning. As we all know, besides being fun, the Roadster is one of the most important sports car ever built.
    So many unique and one off details. Just think about it, a gated shifter in a single gear electric car...
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  11. drewski

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    there were upgrades you could do at a Tesla service center (double din, front bumper), but that was years ago and no longer offered unless they find some parts lying in a corner . . . or maybe they'll sell you parts from their Roadster buy-back?
     
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  12. drewski

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    i say get the OVMS from FastTech. a lot cheaper, free shipping
     
  13. markwj

    markwj Moderator, Asia Pacific

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    For USA users, Open Vehicles recommends Medlock and Sons. They'll provide delivery, support and service all within USA.
     
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  14. IslandRoadster

    IslandRoadster Red Roadster #609!

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    Aren't there a couple manufacturers of OVMS systems? Thought it was open source.
     
  15. slcasner

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    I believe it is possible for others to build OVMS from the open source designs, but I have not heard of that happening. It's not a simple board with all the SMDs. But having vendors with stock in the US and Europe simplifies delivery and reduces delay compared to buying from FastTech in China.
     
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  16. Roadster

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    2010 Roadster Sport
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    5YJRE1A32A1000721
    Mileage: 5,484 mi
    Price: $59,995 USD
    Radiant Red 2.0 Sport for sale at Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo in Wilsonville, OR. Silver forged rims, painted CF top, soft top, Executive Beige / Beige int, infotainment pkg.

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  17. drewski

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    I love those 2 color / Rally interiors!
     
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  18. CAR3NUT

    CAR3NUT Supporting Member

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    Oh my, this is going to go fast at that price. Showed it to the boss, said we only need one. :(
     
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  19. unixphone

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    Wahhh 5k miles only and less than 60k. Can make a good profit selling it on ebay.
     
  20. hanknum

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    NLA... WOW, that was fast!
     

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