WTB Used Tesla Model S for trip around the US 10/1/19 - 4/30/20

[LeeGaba]

Hi everyone

We (my girlfriend and I) are from Switzerland and we will be on a 7 month trip around the US from Oct 1st 2019 till Apr 30th 2020, start and end in Miami, FL, and we would be interested in buying a used Tesla as cheap as possible (probably high milage, older model). We already have some offers in sight, such as a 2013 Model S 85 for slightly under $30'000.

We wondered, if someone here is selling a Tesla even cheaper and would be happy to make a decent offer for a Tesla that's maybe hard to sell due to high milage or a few non-significant scratches. However, the car should be considered to be ready to do a 15'000 miles trip without any major initial repairs or maintenance.

Must have:

• Selling price under $30'000
• 250+ miles of range on 100% charge
• Turn-by-Turn navigation (former "tech package")
• Warranty at least until May 2020 / 20k miles
• Delivery to Miami FL on Oct 1st 2019 (if not situated nearby, please state est. delivery costs)

Nice to have:

• Free Supercharging
• Autopilot
• Possibility to sell back the car at the end of the trip to initial seller (or ship to Europe for own use or sell to Tesla)

We could offer a full cash payment (online banking) at delivery. Even if you're not selling a Tesla with these specs yourself, we would be very thankful for any advice.

Thanks for your help

 

[Kuhz]

Sounds like a fun trip. The only red flag I see is you will be traveling through the worst weather months and as you probably know, it has a great affect on range. Something to keep in mind. Suggest reaching out to @PLUS EV or @Bighorn as they're seasoned travelers in all types of conditions in a Tesla .

 

[LeeGaba]

Heya, thanks for your input. Yeah, we are aware of the cold weather up north, that's why we try to stay in rather warm regions (Florida -> Texas -> California -> Hawaii -> California (till March) -> Canyon-Tours in AZ/UT then drive to Chicago but start south and drive up north the mississippi, then NY, Washington and at the end Florida again.

 

[sceptic]

Um, I presume you don't plan to drive the Tesla to Hawaii

 

[LeeGaba]

Um, I presume you don't plan to drive the Tesla to Hawaii

Haha nope

 

[bhzmark]

Cool idea and good plan.

 

[Saghost]

Interesting plan. I think you're going to really struggle to find a car with all that warranty remaining for under $30k, especially with the 250 mile range requirement.

 

[CUBldr97]

Hi everyone

We (my girlfriend and I) are from Switzerland and we will be on a 7 month trip around the US from Oct 1st 2019 till Apr 30th 2020, start and end in Miami, FL, and we would be interested in buying a used Tesla as cheap as possible (probably high milage, older model). We already have some offers in sight, such as a 2013 Model S 85 for slightly under $30'000.

We wondered, if someone here is selling a Tesla even cheaper and would be happy to make a decent offer for a Tesla that's maybe hard to sell due to high milage or a few non-significant scratches. However, the car should be considered to be ready to do a 15'000 miles trip without any major initial repairs or maintenance.

Must have:

• Selling price under $30'000
• 250+ miles of range on 100% charge
• Turn-by-Turn navigation (former "tech package")
• Warranty at least until May 2020 / 20k miles
• Delivery to Miami FL on Oct 1st 2019 (if not situated nearby, please state est. delivery costs)

Nice to have:

• Free Supercharging
• Autopilot
• Possibility to sell back the car at the end of the trip to initial seller (or ship to Europe for own use or sell to Tesla)

We could offer a full cash payment (online banking) at delivery. Even if you're not selling a Tesla with these specs yourself, we would be very thankful for any advice.

Thanks for your help

2014 Model S | Tesla

 

[Ostrichsak]

If you found a car already that meets that criteria under $30k from a LEGITIMATE seller you better buy it before someone else does because that's a killer deal. The list of legitimate Teslas under $30,000USD is a short one and very few meet any of your criteria let alone all of it.

 

[Saghost]

2014 Model S | Tesla

A high mileage CPO like this is probably the best match, though it won't be $30k.

 

[TM Parts]

Got a rebuilt title 2016 75D with autopilot. High miles already though at 68,000. 30k

 

[dabbler]

I have my 2013 Model S with 156,000 miles, charges to 245-247 miles "full charge" . It is listed in the "Tesla for Sale" section for $27K. NO AP until 2014.

 

[LeeGaba]

I have my 2013 Model S with 156,000 miles, charges to 245-247 miles "full charge" . It is listed in the "Tesla for Sale" section for $27K. NO AP until 2014.

Hi, have seen that one, sounds very interesting. Does it have warranty and until when? For example drivetrain + battery?

 

[dabbler]

Drivetrain and battery only until 11/2021.

 

[Ostrichsak]

Hi, have seen that one, sounds very interesting. Does it have warranty and until when? For example drivetrain + battery?

It's highly unlikely you'll find a car with over 100k that has a bumper to bumper warranty through Tesla. That's just not how it's done. Most will be out of warranty well before that unless resold used through Tesla.