Used 2015 model S 60

[Lostb0y]

Hello, been reading here for a few months. Learning as much as I can about the Tesla’s. I am looking at a used Tesla 2015 S60. I drive an average of 40 miles per day. I am interested in taking a trip from Minneapolis to Wisconsin Dells, WI and it shows but I can do so but not place to charge once I reach my destination.

I know the 85 is bigger and obviously more range. But it’s a lot more expensive. I do worry about the cold winters here. I do have charging available at my office.

 

[kpeters000]

From where are you looking to purchase? Given that these cars still have a multitude of potential quality/reliability issues, I would highly recommend buying used from Tesla. At minimum, this will give you a 2y 100k max odometer warranty, or (if under 50k miles) a 4 year +50k more miles warranty. They will all include the original 8y battery and drivetrain warranty.

ev-cpo.com is a fantastic tool.

You should however be aware that the "CPO" title is now a misnomer, as Tesla no longer reconditions their trade-ins for resale, only performing a "mechanical inspection"


You should also make yourself aware of the included features as a function of build date.

 

[RH7288]

I just bought mine (12/31), 2016 70D and I found that the winter absolutely wrecked the range on my battery. I had it on range mode with trip settings so I was showing a full charge at 232 miles. Tried to bring the car to my grandparents that live 97 miles away so my grandfather could see the car one Sunday when it was around 15 out and I couldn't even make it there without stopping to supercharge with roughly 40 miles to go, had to stop at the same supercharger on the way back to ensure I had battery.

My experience is that the cold weather absolutely wrecks your range, so be careful with a 60. I originally intended to buy that one as most of my driving is city, less than 20 a day, but now I honestly wish I had just bought a 100 to reduce my range anxiety.

 

[Lostb0y]

That worries me living in Minnesota. We have horrible cold. This past winter we had -30 days.

 

[whitex]

I just bought mine (12/31), 2016 70D and I found that the winter absolutely wrecked the range on my battery. I had it on range mode with trip settings so I was showing a full charge at 232 miles. Tried to bring the car to my grandparents that live 97 miles away so my grandfather could see the car one Sunday when it was around 15 out and I couldn't even make it there without stopping to supercharge with roughly 40 miles to go, had to stop at the same supercharger on the way back to ensure I had battery.

My experience is that the cold weather absolutely wrecks your range, so be careful with a 60. I originally intended to buy that one as most of my driving is city, less than 20 a day, but now I honestly wish I had just bought a 100 to reduce my range anxiety.

You are saying that fill charge - rates 232 miles, translated to less than 97 miles of continuous (no parking mid trip) driving? Besides temperature, were you fighting a lot of snow, wind, altitude?

 

[RH7288]

You are saying that fill charge - rates 232 miles, translated to less than 97 miles of continuous (no parking mid trip) driving? Besides temperature, were you fighting a lot of snow, wind, altitude?

Nope, flat ol Midwest. Pre-conditioned the car while charging, got in and got on the highway. I was using autopilot for the first 50 miles or so and then switched to just cruise control when I saw I was getting roughly 3-4 mile drop per mile of drive time. I could have made it all the way to my grandparents, but I wouldn't have been able to make it back to the supercharger half way there had I not stopped to charge.

 

[Raechris]

Wow what was your whr/mi? How fast on the highway? I have seen up to 40 pct drop in extreme cold but not 60 pct

 

[Lostb0y]

I am worried about purchasing from a private used dealership but the Tesla cars are just so much more expensive and $2000 to ship.

 

[Lostb0y]

But I’d tje cold weather has that kind of range issue I don’t think I want any Tesla. I can’t move to warmer weather haha.

 

[RH7288]

Wow what was your whr/mi? How fast on the highway? I have seen up to 40 pct drop in extreme cold but not 60 pct

I don't remember the Whr/Mi but highway speed was set at 75

 

[ucmndd]

I would not buy a used 60 in that climate. I know that’s not what you want to hear but it’s just asking for trouble.

 

[RH7288]

I am worried about purchasing from a private used dealership but the Tesla cars are just so much more expensive and $2000 to ship.

It's more money but you are getting piece of mind with warranty coverage. I decided to wait until I was comfortable doing one directly from Tesla and I'm very glad I did. I have had one small issue so far, my sunroof had a leak, and I asked the tech what it would have cost out of pocket to repair.. that alone had me grateful that I was under Tesla's warranty.

 

[Lostb0y]

No I totally agree. I have other options for an 85 but it’s just more money and that horrible $2000 shipping and 1200 transport doc fee.

 

[Lostb0y]

I also have been really getting jerked around with my Tesla sales advisor. Takes days and days to get a response. He said it would take 6-10 weeks to ship?

 

[dethman]

Minnesota? Smallest battery? I wouldn't suggest it.

 

[dethman]

I also have been really getting jerked around with my Tesla sales advisor. Takes days and days to get a response. He said it would take 6-10 weeks to ship?

Oh, yeah. Prepare for glorious customer service.

 

[Lostb0y]

I will continue my search. I did find a 70D. Not much better than the 60 right?

 

[Krash]

Some of the 70Ds are actually software locked 75s. You should check. Also, once you go up to 85 you go from 350v to 400v, so some additional performance benefits, in addition to range.

 

[iRia]

Some of the 70Ds are actually software locked 75s. You should check. Also, once you go up to 85 you go from 350v to 400v, so some additional performance benefits, in addition to range.

I believe the software locked ones are all 2016+ and not 2015?

 

[OrbiterTI4]

If you don't plan on doing more than your daily commute, I don't see an issue even in the winter (I'm guessing the 90% rated mileage after some degradation for age is 160ish?). I would not try for a roadtrip though.