Should You Buy A Used Tesla? | 5 Years Of Model S Maintenance Costs Plus My Current Experiment

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• EL

  @ElectricTechAdventures · 2 years ago (edited) · pinned

  I should have included in the video that the total cost at this point after 5 years of ownership and adding 75,108 miles onto the odometer, the total cost to us has been $4,223.99 to own and operate our 2015 Tesla Model S. Tires alone are $2,024.11 of that price, and the other large ticket item was upgrading to MCU 2 which was $1,876.88. Our supercharging was free throughout this until right at the end when we transferred free supercharging to our Model Y and we had to pay for charging to get home from Las Vegas. Our charging at home has been free with solar and we haven't paid for charging anywhere the entire time we've owned it. This number does not include insurance and registration costs as that's highly variable depending on your own insurance rates and where you live.

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• LY

  @lynnh8189 · 2 years ago

  I purchased a 2018 Model S 100D in 2018 new and still have it.<br>With 220,000 miles on it, vehicle is still going strong. <br>New it was supposed to get 330miles w/full charge, it never was able to achieve that new.<br>New it usually was able to charge up to 300miles. <br>Now it will charge up to between 284 to 280miles.<br>I enjoy the free supper charging while on the road, internet, all the radio channels, games and the self-driving.<br>Overall, no big issues or repairs. <br>Had to change the A/C once as a bearing went out on the blower.<br>Replaced 12v battery once and wipers once or twice. <br>I am still on the original breaks. <br>Tires last about 50,000 miles. <br>Car is garage kept and taken care of.<br>Interior is holding up great. <br>I plan on keeping car long term.<br>I was going to get the Truck, but after seeing the reviews and range I will opt-out. <br>I was going to trade my 100D in for a Plaid but Tesla will not give my much for a trade-in and I will lose all my options I have with the 100D and I like the sun roof and use the roof tracks to put my surfboards on too as the Plaid dose not have a good roof rack system like the 100D.<br>That is my 2-cents.

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• DJ

  @djpitr · 8 months ago

  Very cool solar system

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• SP

  @spuddy4063 · 2 years ago

  Congratulations on your purchase of that Model S 85D saving money is always &nbsp;advisable to taking bonding with family on vacations trips together, BRAVO sir. No wonder your channel deserves a shout out and a scream to succeed it is my hope that you can continue to show us how to do it... <br><br>Heartfelt THANKS for what you do for me at least.

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• EZ

  @ezequielseery5265 · 1 year ago

  I am amazed by your meticulousness, whished I was that way. Together with my GF we are looking into buying a Tesla. She wants a Model 3 but within reach of our budget the best option I can find are older Model S, 2016 just over 90k miles, so sounds like a similar experience. Was just scared by some horror stories such as battery failure and some other. Other option is leasing a new one and buying the convenience of driving a fresh one with full warranty but restricted by lease contract and not building any equity on the car (albeit the depreciating asset that it is). Your video helps a lot. On the other hand I am always jealous of successful people like you, really hits hard on my depression.

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• JO

  @Jonathan_O · 2 years ago

  I live in Tampa and I think it’s a very long drive to Key West. I can’t imagine driving all the way from Utah L O L.

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• RD

  @RDPVET · 2 years ago

  I have a 2016 purchase with 5 k miles in 2016. 8 years and 60k miles still loving it. Charges fast enough on road trips ( 20 -25 min stops give me 150 miles range from near zero to about 60 percent) . Was really tempted to transfer supercharging but if I did it would be to a plaid (I have a p90d ludicrous) . Just not feeling like spending 100k right now . That said I really love my model S . I have the second gen vs your first gen so my charging is ok . To be honest it’s faster than my new f150 0-50% . That said I have half your miles but have had only 1 repair in 8 years . AC went out . 4K later ( some stuff burned out ) and loving it ! But overall best car I have ever owned . Wife had a 17x and like I said I just got my self an f150 lightning. Down with gas :) I sent this video to a friend that says electric cars can’t last . He says mine is too low miles so I sent him yours . Good stuff !

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• FA

  @Familyadventure369 · 2 years ago

  As always brotha love the data and we truly pray we meet someday I&apos;m hoping for a utah trip in summer i know its somewhere closer to yall but either way always glad to see videos the family is loving the content

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• BE

  @benkanobe7500 · 2 years ago

  Thank you. I used several of your links. Would the CRC &quot;Contact Cleaner&quot; be worth spraying in your charge port? &nbsp;I really enjoy your videos as you just &quot;tell it like it is&quot; with &quot;just the facts, Maam&quot; and your facts are always so well documented, lighting is excellent, and audio is excellent. I learn something each time and appreciate the effort as the results are professional. Also, it is a joy to this older man to see your wonderful family as it brings me back to when my two kids were young and with me. &quot;Your gunna miss this!&quot; so be happy you have all those fun videos to look back on.

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• BE

  @benkanobe7500 · 2 years ago

  Since the cabin filter replacement takes so little time, would you consider doing a &quot;How To&quot; video on just replacing the Cabin Filter? I know I would appreciate it.

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• WI

  @willrehse9278 · 2 years ago

  2015 85D here. Just had charge port replaced by tesla. 446.20 was my total which was just for the door. In goodwill, they replaced the chargeport as well for free.<br>I also had a window regulator replaced for around $400 more.<br>Your issue looks like it may be both the door and port needing replacement whenever you pull the trigger.

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• TI

  @timogronroos4642 · 2 years ago

  Metric system rules, no ”seconds” to be mixed with time