Today's Roadster Orphan

[RebelRoadster]

So this guy got back to me this morning via CraigsList email. His ad says it has a new battery, but in his email he says it's currently AT Tesla getting a new battery. Hmmm....very fishy. I'll text this guy and see what he says...and report back to ya'll.
Mike

I heard a similar story about this same car many years ago, if true, it would at least be the 3rd new battery this car has had...this story reeks of fish...

 

[ICON]

After 2 years of ownership (including the 7 months trying to sell the car) my Hong Kong car is now SOLD to a buyer in Australia.

Thanks for your support on this forum, over and out.

RHD 2011 Roadster 2.5 for sale in Hong Kong
CAC 144.5
SOC 98%
Ideal range: 280km
ODO 66,279 km (41,183 miles)
SOH: 88%
*Shipping and importing to RHD countries, Tesla homologating re-resistration not an issue.View attachment 395461 View attachment 395462

 

[DrivingTheFuture]

So this guy got back to me this morning via CraigsList email. His ad says it has a new battery, but in his email he says it's currently AT Tesla getting a new battery. Hmmm....very fishy. I'll text this guy and see what he says...and report back to ya'll.

Mike

Interesting

 

[Roadster]

2008 Tesla Roadster
VIN: #124 (US)
Mileage: 28,850
Price: $49,995 USD
Jet Black 1.5 for sale by Silicon Valley Enthusiast in Hayward, CA. Silver forged rims, body color CF top, soft top(?), Premium Black interior(?), infotainment pkg. @scapescape's former car previously listed here.

 

[Roadster]

2010 Roadster Base
VIN: #767 (US)
Mileage: 9,405
Price: $55,995 USD
Twilight Blue 2.0 for sale by Freeman Motor Company in Portland, OR. Silver forged rims, soft top (+bag?), Premium Beige/Beige Rally One(?) seats, infotainment pkg.

 

[Roadster]

2008 Tesla Roadster
VIN: #269 (US)
Mileage: 13,200
Price: $64,995 USD
Jet Black 1.5 for sale by Atlas Motor Co. in Raleigh, NC. Silver forged rims, new OE spec tires, body color CF top +bag, soft top, Premium Black/Saddle int, infotainment pkg +backup camera, +factory soundproofing, HPC, MC240, SMC, three keys (includes valet), replaced 2.x(?) ESS.

 

[Roadster]

2010 Roadster 3.0
VIN: #592
Mileage: < 10 (!!!)
Price: Est. $50,000 - 75,000 (Auction)
1-owner Alpine White R80 Base listed at Bonham's Quail Lodge Auction. Base cast rims, painted CF top, ext CF pkg, Sport suspension, Exec. Red(?) interior, Infotainment pkg, 2.5 front fascia. Scheduled to cross the block 15 Aug 2019. Note: ESS upgrade performed with less than 10 miles on the vehicle

Oh well, so much that. Anyone know why it was pulled?

 

[DrivingTheFuture]

2010 Roadster Base
VIN: #767 (US)
Mileage: 9,405
Price: $55,995 USD
Twilight Blue 2.0 for sale by Freeman Motor Company in Portland, OR. Silver forged rims, soft top (+bag?), Premium Beige/Beige Rally One(?) seats, infotainment pkg.

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25 mile range at around %75 SOC ? Yikes

 

[michaelsdavis]

Oh well, so much that. Anyone know why it was pulled?

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Yes...I talked to them. It never made it out of Tesla Service in time for the auction.

 

[DrivingTheFuture]

Yes...I talked to them. It never made it out of Tesla Service in time for the auction.

Now that's a roadster reason if I've ever heard one

 

[Roadster]

 

[DeedWest]

25 mile range at around %75 SOC ? Yikes

That screen shows “Estimated Range” based on recent driving habits. It is not representative of actual battery health or range.

On that note...I’ve never seen mine that low. They must have solely been flooring it.

 

[DrivingTheFuture]

That screen shows “Estimated Range” based on recent driving habits. It is not representative of actual battery health or range.

On that note...I’ve never seen mine that low. They must have solely been flooring it.

I'm such a noob

 

[LeoNordic]

Or maybe had it sitting idle = "ignition" turned on and playing with all the settings? (Few/0 meters driven and although some energy consumption)

 

[X.l.r.8]

Mine had 28km coming back from the service center and I know they were running everything down. I had a panic moment for a few seconds. A steady drive home and recharge brought it back up.

 

[michaelsdavis]

2008 Tesla Roadster
VIN: #269 (US)
Mileage: 13,200
Price: $64,995 USD
Jet Black 1.5 for sale by Atlas Motor Co. in Raleigh, NC. Silver forged rims, new OE spec tires, body color CF top +bag, soft top, Premium Black/Saddle int, infotainment pkg +backup camera, +factory soundproofing, HPC, MC240, SMC, three keys (includes valet), replaced 2.x(?) ESS.

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This Roadster is no longer for sale...no longer an orphan. For she is on her way...a great journey...across the country...to be delivered to her new home...with me Am i crazy...yes...but i'm also the new owner of #269. !!!!!

 

[DrivingTheFuture]

This Roadster is no longer for sale...no longer an orphan. For she is on her way...a great journey...across the country...to be delivered to her new home...with me Am i crazy...yes...but i'm also the new owner of #269. !!!!!

congrats! Mine will be coming the opposite direction (from Texas to Ohio) in hopefully a couple weeks (I'm convinced these will be the longest weeks of my life)

 

[michaelsdavis]

and congrats to YOU fine sir! Yes...the anticipation is killing me!!

 

[⚡️ELECTROMAN⚡️]

25 mile range at around %75 SOC ? Yikes

I went and sat in it yesterday. I took this shot:

 

[gregd]

I went and sat in it yesterday. I took this shot:

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Looks pretty much average. Mine charges to 163.

2010 2.0, 51k miles on it now. CAC 137.63.