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But it got us to thinking; what's the best used deal you can get on a Model S, which other than the falcon-lift doors is not all that functionally different than the Model X. Here's the KBB:
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2013 Tesla Model S in near excellent condition. This is the "40" version and one of the first cars Tesla produced.
When Tesla initially offered the Model S for sale, there were three battery sizes: 40 kwh, 60 kwh and 80 kwh. Only a few hundred of the 40 kwh were ordered, so Tesla ended up not making them. Instead they made them as the 60 version, but capped the battery charge to about 70% full. So these cars get about 130 miles of rated range. But 40 owners have the option of removing the cap at anytime for $11,000, which at the time was about the price difference between a 40 and 60.
The car is in very good condition. There is one small ding on the passenger-rear door (see photo), but otherwise the exterior and interior are in great shape.
The car comes with all the basic Tesla features, including the 17" touchscreen with Google Maps, full Internet browser, voice controls, Slacker Internet radio. Optional features include leather interior, the trunk cover panel and the upgraded center console.
The car has had virtually no repair problems. It has been regularly maintained to the extent that maintenance is needed. But it's a Tesla and it only has 70 parts so there's very little that can go wrong on it.
If you really want a Tesla Model S, this car at 56,000 miles with limited options may very well be one of the least expensive in the whole fleet. A great opportunity to own a great car at an unbelievable price.
Non-smoker, pet free, always garaged, mostly highway miles, well maintained
Still too much $$$ for our blood and it's still impossible to combat the "Look at me, I'm rich and saving the planet!" image but with minor touch-up of that door dent, this is a pretty spectacular deal on a Tesla.
Well, according to this study:
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That little white cream puff may be about to cost someone a lot of money. Better hope that warranty is transferable.
Zoinks.
DeleteYou've convinced me that I've been burning my money unnecessarily by buying new cars. Sounds like finding a good used 2012 or 2013 Model S that has suffered the failures documented and allowing the manufacturer to fix it for free is a way to get a fantastic deal on this particular vehicle. I'm still in the process of figuring out what will replace my Active7 someday soon and this was one of the cars on my list. A warranty fix and a really good detail later, this could be one of the greatest luxury-performance and tech bargains, two things Tesla are good at, of all time. You've got my attention with this one, sir.
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