Tesla Ripped off the Previous Owner of my $7800 Model S and Offered ME $7500 to buy it Back!

[@rambo4war]

Tesla will resell that battery pack and scrap the car that’s why they can splurge to buy it back

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Nope. Tesla resold the car to me at auction. If they were going to scrap it they would have when he traded it in.

[@rp42069]

It would have never went to auction if so

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Bingo.

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

@@AutoAuctionRebuilds Tesla is in big trouble now they lost 25% or even up to 40% of their sale value on new cars. No company can sustain such losses. But offcourse Tesla is nothing more than a tool of the USA government to controll a certain narrative.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Oh boy here comes the conspiracy theorist 😂 Elon has more money than you could ever begin to imagine in your wildest of dreams. Tesla is not going anywhere. And if anything Elon is against government and for the people that’s why he bought Twitter. Don’t spread your conspiracy theories on my page I don’t subscribe to your bullshit.

[@brettsairgent577]

Keeping the older Tesla and not paying out for a new one is one of the best decisions you could of made, what the car cost you and what it has had replaced already makes it a wise move to keep it .

[@mikesharp8653]

Randy you're the best storyteller I have ever heard. You speak from the heart no bullshit. I have learned so much from this Tesla experience. Keep up the good work!!

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Thank you so much.

[@MBPC21]

I agree, even videos he just talks like this one are entertaining

[@Dave2four]

Except for the actual mileage and the whole repair history thing, no BS.

[@toguro1009]

I like your perspective on the older Tesla feeling more like a car than a brand new one.

[@therealchayd]

Couldn't agree more, I have a model 3 and I'd love to disable all the nags and beeps, and just be able to be quick and maintain a set speed where required, don't need all the autopilot and other driver "assistance" features.

[@thumper1747]

Not an ‘umm’ or an ‘ah’ just a well spoken and enthusiastic story of his experience! Infectious! Credit to you fella, you’re talented 👍

[@JayH237]

Being a car guy it's neat when you find the previous owners and get thier story. With the condition of that car and the mileage you know someone cared for it. Same reason I took my time looking for months and just splurged on a 2014 535ix, one owner that still looks and smells new, plus has both key fobs. I've always been a Chevy, Ford, Jeep and Toyota owner but wanted something totally different but held out for the right luxury car that was taken care of it's whole life before me.

[@EvanBlueVids]

I bet Rich Rebuilds could unlock that full battery for you.

[@ademiravdic]

the buffer value is already there, to prolong the battery health xd

[@B0xlife1]

Also remember he did have free supercharging for life, but when you trade them in Tesla will make you an offer and give you discounted supercharging or free supercharging on the new car for a period of time and then they turn off the free supercharging on the old car from what I understand. Makes me think that Tesla sales employees get a large commission by getting a old Tesla off the road that has free supercharging (Tesla hates free super charging), getting that turned off, and getting that person into a brand new Tesla versus just somebody coming in for a new Tesla. every Tesla that they get off the road that has free supercharging is a win/goal for Tesla

[@usa-ev]

In Q4 2023 Tesla offered to transfer UFSC from an old Tesla if you bought a new one. Didn't even have to trade in the old one. Moral of the story: be sure to check for UFSC if buying an old Tesla.

[@myaccount__7269]

Tesla sales people don’t get commission

[@BR-gz3cv]

We’ve got free lifetime supercharging on both our Teslas. Only use it when traveling but def a nice perk.

[@mrmichrom8553]

I actually tried to offer to give up the free charging on mine - I only use it once or twice a year, and I didn't want Tesla to have any incentive to try to take it off the road. They said that the charging/power was completely separate, so they weren't interested or couldn't do it.

[@camwhitman5425]

Car dealerships will do this…they will “try” to fix your car and all of its problems, meanwhile a guy in their sales department is sending you emails asking if you want to sell your car. That’s what happened with me and my Ford Focus RS. There were so many issues that were instigated by one of their lesser technicians. Took me over a year to diagnose all the problems myself, but finally got it back to perfect working condition. That’s the extent you’ll go to when you love a car.

[@natec4359]

I like this idea of keeping this and fixing things up. Tesla owners are probably leary about working on anything and you may save people some money by watching you work on your own.

[@Flutter9i6]

Actually Tesla has made working on your own car pretty easy. Service mode allows you to easily pair a new battery to the car both HV and LV battery which are both lithium. They also allow you to control basically everything on the CAN bus and the Ethernet Bus. Some modders have even been able to implement drift mode using an Arduino. Or you can just buy the S3XY buttons, probably the most impressive soft-mod kit ever made. You can change the drive motor bias on the fly, disable traction control, burnout mode with MAX regen on front motor and max torque on rear. Also custom rear sceens for older Teslas, and the ability to turn the lumbar support into a back massage (more like back rubber) That isn't even getting in to aftermarket suspension, breaks, wheels, aero. Look up Dark-helmet, that is a track car...

[@Nicholas-f5]

​​@@Flutter9i6Awesome info, I'd like more if you can offer! We're hacking cars here in Austin.

[@petedemoss7421]

That's a beautiful old Model S! You have a real gem there, don't ever trade it back in to Tesla! Most of it is as repairable as any other car, and Rock Auto carries more and more parts for it every day. They even have heater blower motors from your choice of three manufacturers AND a 'Blower Motor Control Module / Resistor' which might be exactly what you need. It's only $22! BTW, The EPAS error is because you have no auto-pilot. 'DAS' is 'driver assistance system', and it sounds like you don't really want that anyways (I agree!) Some KFC would be tasty, though! :) And I am SO jealous of that new battery!

[@G3ld3r3n]

I have a Model S from 2016 and had the opportunity to sell it for a new Tesla but i kept it. It still is driving like i got it 7 years ago. Keep the 2013 Model S. They don't make them like this anymore 😎👍

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Well I just got back from Tesla and it was a 14 hour ordeal. Video soon…

[@carlbernard4197]

​@@AutoAuctionRebuildsThat really doesn't sound like fun 😮😮😮😢😢😢😢

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

It was horrible.

[@stanRmeyer]

@@AutoAuctionRebuilds I will subscribe and I can't wait to see the new Tesla video

[@landlubber1967]

Best car purchase yet. I wouldn't buy a new one when this one has a new battery and motor for $7,800. Makes me question the logic of those expensive new trucks you keep buying!

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

As I’ve explained a thousand times - TAXES TAXES TAXES TAXES.

[@ChristiantrospectiveGamer]

The 2013 model actually had an unlimited mile warranty on the battery and the drive motor.

[@ericfinn5484]

I am contemplating getting an older tesla just for the mileage deduction as well. 2024 new mileage deduction is up to $.67/mile. Even better than what you expected!.

[@JavierFernandez-bq5ks]

In my opinion, what makes keeping this Tesla a smart move is that you can enjoy it for a while, take care of the maintenance/small breakdowns it has yourself (generating content and money for the channel), and when it breaks down "serious" to sell it in copart or similar without losing too much money since most of the depreciation has already been borne by its previous owner... You know that one of the most expensive problems, which is the battery, is practically new, and for the rest you can surely fix things yourself, while as you say, if you buy a new Tesla, apart from having a lot of electronic toys that They take away your driving experience - and they can be prone to failure generating more expenses - you will have to deal with an extra cost in interest from a possible loan in addition to the initial depreciation, which is much higher in a new vehicle...

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

I can’t argue with any of your points. Well said

[@dave3657]

Your blower switch mod reminds me of what I did on an old Ford truck. The wiring harness fried, so I added switches to control the turn signals, and ran a new line back to the brake lights. It was all cobbled together. 😂

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Nice!!

[@ricardovelazquez5715]

If it works it works. I'm only a teenager and I've done stuff like that to random electronics I own that fail and at the end it works

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

Because of the buffer this car's battery will probably last twice the time the former battery has lasted.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Bingo

[@Paul-cj1wb]

It will also go for quite a while below 0 SoC due to that large buffer.

[@empedance1933]

newer battery chemistry too

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

@@empedance1933 any information about that? Would love to hear about that in Randy’s show. Thank you in advance.

[@empedance1933]

@@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur I think it's still nca instead of LFP but since it's a newer manufacture date and the fact that they stopped making the 85wh batteries would lead me to believe that haha

[@whereplanet]

I just bought a Model 3 four months ago. I don't know why I'm jealous of your 2013 Model S. :) I agree with you. I also feel that this Model S will take care of you for a long time. Great vlog. Thank you, sir.

[@CSAFMedia]

This is why I say delayed EV adoption is just a math problem. Until people realize what you just said 24:03 (260 miles = $10), only those who get this math will try EVs.

[@haskellburks]

Good morning Randy. The 2013 Tesla Model S P85. Finding out the modes of the problems from putting the car in service mode.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Good morning

[@epcalderhead]

I wonder if the original owner had taken the car to a compentent 3-rd party shop they could have diagnosed and fixed the front suspension issue reasonably? The PTC heater would have been a drag however. You found/lucked into an amazing deal.

[@therealchayd]

For the swaybar links (or anti-roll bar drop links as we say over here) you could probably DIY it, it's only a 20-30 min job per side (jack car up, remove wheel, remove the nuts on each end of the droplink, take out old droplink, put new one in, torque nuts to spec, replace wheel, lower car, job done!)

[@segredosdotiosam9989]

You became my favorite car KZbinr. Good work men..

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Appreciate that

[@nhehlers4265]

Tesla has no problem offering you $1000 more than you paid because they're making $30,000 on the new Tesla you're buying.

[@donswier]

....and Ford announced they're *losing* $36,000 on each EV they build 😳

[@Timritchieblue12]

No, theirs not $30k make up in anything,, except furniture

[@nhehlers4265]

@user-ce9wg1zx4q You've never worked in the RV business then, I can personally vouch that dodge makes on average, roughly 8-9k a car, that's without any of the extras (like extended warranty and rim and tire protection). Also, most of those dealerships can hide what they pay you in the paperwork. They will make it look like your giving you a number, and in reality they're giving you half.

[@Timritchieblue12]

I hope you’re not speaking on dealers making $8-9k per unit? They only make that on you. You need to learn how to negotiate @@nhehlers4265

[@allaboutroofing2]

​@@nhehlers4265 try googling how much did Ford lose on each lighting. Hint: you are wrong.

[@stephenbartram7377]

Yeah alot of people in service lie to make money

[@scottlambert4077]

Randy you're the man the right thing to do is to keep this car I enjoy it

[@harriettanthony7352]

Hey Ho~! This writer understands the 'real car feel' you have with the old Tesla. And he has circa 05 decades of driving to his log books. Hence, my EV is the 2019 NIRO BEV which retains the feeling of control of the car with its environment. And yes, you made the correct choice to stay with the P85. Kyle Connor of "Out of Spec" channel commented-"The P85 is the Tesla for the car enthusiast, the new Tesla is more main stream.'

[@openhighwayproductions]

The sum of it's parts is > than buying the whole car.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Bingo

[@97JoMiller]

I'm rocking one of the new Mustang Mach E's and I love it from a charging stand point... you'll also love the fact that you can let it sit and charge and then warm up with departure times so it can sit in a closed garage and be warmed up or cooled when you're ready to get in it. I'm not sure we'll ever go back to only owning ICE vehicles.

[@glennthomas7435]

Good vid and great pushback on the negatives floating around on tesla's.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Thanks! 👍

[@miker7233]

I think the style of the car looks better than the newer ones

[@Sommers234]

Being at one with the car really hits home. I have two older manual transmission cars in the garage and drive them with a smile on my face every time. Meanwhile, I needed to replace a 2008 sedan that is our big and 'practical' car and by chance a friend's dad was giving up his 2020 E450 wagon lease. Had to buy it. But oh my gosh all the electronics and high-tech is insane. First order of business when the title comes through is to turn off every nanny feature possible. Time will tell if I feel engaged with the car or that it's just over the top.

[@SilverTurtle65]

I’ve been watching your videos since the Uber days. Great series of videos on Tesla cars that are definitely worth buying used.

[@TheBBodyBuilder]

Sounds like you scored on that Tesla…fantastic maintenance history, indestructible door handles, new motor and a new larger battery. You can’t loose on that car…with the entry price I can understand your wanting to keep an EV in the fleet. I wonder why Tesla offered you more on trade than what they offered the original owner?

[@Joshtheweatherman]

What I keep telling people is to buy a high mileage Tesla, because you know the battery packs have been charged regularly, and the owner has kept up with maintenance. If you buy a lower mileage Tesla around the same year, you will more than likely have battery pack issues because it’s bad on the batteries if the car sits more than it does being driven. A high mileage one usually costs $12-16k. If you can get the $4k tax credit, you can get it for $8-12k. You can’t find many nice cars like this for around that price.

[@Joshtheweatherman]

What’s more crazy is that Tesla has never changed the body style other than the front face, and interior. I think they made the Model S a little wider to fit a bigger battery. But you’re still getting the same driving experience either way, it doesn’t matter how old. Now sure, the newer Tesla’s are much quicker, but I like having a comfortable car. And tbh, I think the seats in the older ones are a lot more comfortable than the newer ones. I’ve sat in a 2020 Model S, and a 2013 Model S. The 2013 felt more like a luxury car, while the 2020 felt like a sports car.

[@usa-ev]

"A parts cannon is not the proper solution..." Proceeds to aim the parts cannon based on one broad error code. I jest and am really enjoying the series! I hope the parts cannon works for you this time. 😀

[@lilrob19944]

Lol. But he did explain why on a tesla you cant diagnose it electronically

[@shawnm8232]

@@lilrob19944 And it didn't help when he showed it.

[@TheBoi87]

Having this Tesla model car is the equivalent of owning an iPhone 6 plus with 64gb, it’s still usable as vintage and cost less to operate 😆 That’s great on the battery and motor being replaced, Randy!💯

[@Joshtheweatherman]

Hey if it works, it works! Don’t toss it out if it’s lasted you this long! ☺️ You can always jailbreak those to run the latest apps. May not be the fastest phone, but if it gets the job done, who cares!

[@ExperienceCN]

The error code active aero just is correlated to the radiator flaps, dont worry about it

[@toolzshed]

😲 That's so shady!

[@stevehei8035]

The transmission type torque transfer unit gets the oil and filter change every 100k miles.

[@anastigmatix4119]

My 2012 MS85 had its battery replaced 2nd time due to main contactor failure (cells were fine both times). 3rd battery was the same "90kwh" that you got (as per sticker visible in passenger wheel well). Also on sticker is "350 volts" instead of 400v. Car is on 2nd motor and currently has 110k miles.

[@bungeycord5971]

Seems Tesla wanted to recoup that 3k they lost on that battery upgrade. I would keep that old one as well.

[@WinstonsGarage]

You can keep the old HV battery, but Tesla will charge you for the "core charge"

[@bobby3291]

I love how he talks about not being a parts cannon and then immediately says ehh let’s replace this computer deep in the dash it might work

[@LamentOfTheFallen]

I absolutely respect your decision on not trading in the tesla, It definitely still has some life and could go for more in the future. It will keep going for many more miles without a problem, just some regular maintenance and its as good as a new one😄

[@dustinwalker9468]

I’m not a big EV fan however, I dig the content. So I’m all for it 🤝🏼

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

Request. Can the Toyota and that little japanese car be improved with better springs and maybe isolation underneath the carpet, to drop noise level. Are there aftermarket products to improve the ride quality on a long drive?

[@Ravroid]

I'm hooked on this series so far. Great content!

[@MaxMisterC]

The Tesla dealer, wanted the $3k back, which the owner had got them to swallow for the P90 replacement battery.

[@chuckswasheranddryerrepair963]

Right there folks. Listen to people who HAVE Teslas, not people who HATE Teslas.

[@rp42069]

Randy, you got the hookup on this tesla!

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

For sure 👍

[@richyzig]

Beautiful - nowadays unique - silver color, not available anymore.

[@BruceWillison]

A great video RandyI,m not surprised by the antics of Tesla looks like they got more than their pound of flesh from the previous owner. Keep the great video,s coming.

[@tonymaddison6579]

Randy, Great Content and I agree I find it really interesting to see how long this Vehicle will last It’s Greener than buying a New one because the carbon footprint in building it is already done. It’s a Nice looking car and look forward to seeing you work on something left field like a Tesla, Bravo Sir 🇺🇸👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Ingineerix]

First off, No, there is no "software buffer" on a 90kWh battery in that car. If you want the pack to have minimal degradation, only charge to about 75% daily unless you need the extra range. If you need more range, charge to as high as you need, but avoid having it sit at high states-of-charge, the longer it does, the faster the degradation. Secondly, do not disable the TC and do burn outs, if the delta speed between rear wheels is too high, you can destroy the diff. (know weakness) If you want to do this install a Quiaffe LSD. On the heater, sounds like your PTC has lost performance, but that is not what's causing the blower motor to not run from the MCU. If it's not the blower amplifier or wiring (rodent damage possible), then the THC module located behind the MCU screen is bad. I have a youtube channel with lots of Tesla videos and have worked on over 3000 Teslas. Feel free to email me if you'd like any assistance (my email is in my channel's "About" tab).

[@rico1074]

Tesla tried to get the balance of the battery replacement when he needed the links replaced. That's what that was all about.

[@nauls82]

great vid, Don't want no Tesla garbage, software locked cars, or any other software locked cars, buying a new car is the biggest waste of money btw , most of the depreciation happens in the first 3 years. Used cars are definitely the smarter choice.

[@waynerussell6401]

You ignore cost in use and CO2 emissions.

[@ducatijohn-1422]

Agree. About keeping the Tesla S. The Nanny computers do compete with the driving experience to the detriment of all. Do get new tires before taking that trip which could involve snow and ice. That car will pay for itself.

[@multihobby4793]

Loving the story time! Especially from original owner to you and pricing everything in between

[@ipviri]

Unlimited for eight years*!

[@2003cobramustang]

hope you keep this tesla its a good one. such a bummer tesla lied to him.

[@Everything817]

So they tried to charge him for the larger battery, which would have had the additional capacity locked out? Or they locked the additional capacity out because they came down on the price?

[@nerdbikes3841]

Tesla Model 3 owner here- I make it a point to hammer on my brakes at least a couple of times a week just to keep them moving properly and not rust up from lack of use. 84,000 miles and my brake pads look like a lot of life left on original brakes.

[@pauld6967]

I saw your video with Mike and the road trip yesterday. That led to seeking out this video . This video led to me subscribing. Keep up the good work.

[@ChristiantrospectiveGamer]

Are you sure it doesn't have adaptive cruise control? My 2014 eventually got it via update.

[@ipviri]

ACC hardware was added November of 2014 in the '14 model. Must be an earlier production date.

[@howardgore9807]

This is why some people will buy a car, pending on the make & model... buy it with a lot of miles on it because the previous owner had paid for all the major repairs & you'll be riding pretty. ( Some cars)

[@paulwinter9672]

Just subscribed, great video. Looking forward to ongoing videos as you complete yhe upgrades. 🙂

[@tobias..6688]

I hope Tesla brings back that silver for the new cars. It’s just perfect

[@Iwillnotbepushed]

I’m glad you like the Tesla but the more I know about them the more I don’t want one.

[@bren70ssss94]

Smart move to hang on to the old one , its a cool car .

[@jameslovitt994]

I like it, and agree with losing the experience of driving a car down the road. The idea of EV's are cool, just the infrastructure still needs too much work for the amount of effort big Guv is shoving them down our throats. It'll be awesome when everything lines up.

[@Ozufeba]

This video and its prior counterpart is starting to convince me to upgrade to one of these from my 2015 Leaf at some point

[@OracleGamingCommunityClips]

So I agree that this particular scenario is good considering the engine was replaced and the battery only having 20,000 miles on it no doubt that thing will last and be a great car for the channel. I will say their are issues with the new ones and you're better off with what you currently have lots of battery issues on the new models theres even a recall for it now. Got a great deal overall though Randy. If anything its cool to see that a tesla can be that reliable with such minor maintenance costs.

[@clarkleakins879]

New battery will be good for many years, better than original! IF...you dont NEED 100% charge, only charging to 80% is better for longevity. Less stress on the cells. The 85 vs 90 is simply maximum available capacity. You may be access, to use additional capacity, by paying for it at Tesla. Like a larger fuel tank, with fuel pickup was never lowered to be able to pump the added fuel. Also, charge at home, allow battery to "rest" about 30 minutes before driving. Again, better cell longevity. The replacement MCU should be fine. Try to cover the car/garage in high heat, to save the MCU. All of those electronics do not like heat. The rebuilt drive unit, do not drag race a bunch, that it how to ruin any drive unit from this generation. The motor bearings are what made them replacement under warranty. Better than original. No longer has lifetime supercharging? No big deal. You can still use the supercharger. Some Teslas of that generation do not have the hardware to use supercharger. That car is same/similar class to Mercedes previos CLS. You have quite the bargain buy! And probably the safest car you will ever have.

[@michaelparker2225]

Just saw a lucid Air what a great looking car! Expensive but much nicer than most ev cars i have seen.

[@nicholas919cleare]

lucid is going out of business, be careful, they just fired 70% of their employees

[@Frygisk]

90kwh? You got the steal of the decade! The only big expense left is air suspension and ac system, really. And all things considered those things are very reasonable expenses.

[@workbirdygaming]

Hey, I just watched your video. If you bring the car to California, I can get that battery software lock off your tesla 😎 I no longer take my tesla to a service center they lie about everything to get money out of your pockets.

[@carlbernard4197]

Sooner than later these Tesla centers will get the manufacturer in a world of shit . 😮😮😮😊😊😊😊😊

[@Nicholas-f5]

Would love to learn, were working on friend's Tesla in Austin

[@peterkwok9608]

You stole that Telsa Randy. Enjoy your ride 😎😎👍👍

[@efinden]

Hey Uber man! Haven’t seen you in forever. I’ve need researching Tesla and found you again!

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Welcome back!

[@nirglazer5962]

regarding them wanting to buy it back for 300 bucks less than you paid... you can make way more than that 300 bucks just by charging the car (free charging at supercharger). that'll pay itself back really quickly

[@michaelkleiman1700]

Watched the original video for this car. Did I miss it? Does this car still have the Unlimited Super charging?

[@GarryFishermusic]

Just asking wondering how long will Tesla support the software on your car ? Thanks

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Tesla no longer updates the software in this car.

[@GarryFishermusic]

@@AutoAuctionRebuilds Thank you for your reply

[@Joshtheweatherman]

@@AutoAuctionRebuilds You can do a MCU upgrade, which if you can find those parts 2nd hand, can be done yourself for around $1k. And you’ll get the latest updates then! Yours had MCU1, which can be upgraded to MCU2

[@jasonsaxon2462]

I’m just curious to see how DIY friendly the car can be to work on. These videos have me thinking, should I get a cheap used Tesla.

[@WinstonsGarage]

"Active Aero" refers to the front right and left grille shutters. The plaid does not have active aero. I believe this car is MCU2 because it has service mode. MCU1 doesn't have service mode. As for the PTC heater replacement, its not terrible to replace... Just a lot of screws and bolts. Check Tesla service manuals and it gives you the exact steps to take. Also be careful as the PTC heater is a high voltage component. You might, just might have to do a software reinstall once the new heater is installed. You can push a software reinstall through service mode. Also, keep an eye on the rear drive unit. That is the most common failure point on the P85. It's awesome it has a 90kwh battery! The battery like you said is softer locked to a 85 which is actually good because when you charge the car to 100%, the battery is really at 93%ish percent! Great content here, I love this car. Winston

[@nathanvenen]

Mcu1 also has service menu

[@Oyvind88]

Great video😀🔥

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Thanks 🔥

[@ms36000]

What was the reason for the new battery? What was the mileage he was getting at 250K miles when he got it replaced?

[@kubwimana]

Looking at a 2014 p85 but Maximum battery charge level reduced for $6,500 im really tempted i have yet to go see it but im trying to get info on this error and if it always means that the battery is going bad or it its work taking the risk on and seeing about replacing a modules in the battery

[@Nicholas-f5]

There's a bad battery help group on Facebook, bMS error something

[@mikeFPS1980]

I took my beloved 04 Honda Pilot with 100k for service (all fluids) a few months ago and they said my transmission was faulty and i needed to replace it at a cost of $3500 which i declined! I noticed it jumped when i shifted and when changing gears so i ended up replacing all the motor and trans mounts with brand new honda parts i found online and the engine and trans jumping went away. i spent like 300 bucks on parts! Dealers unfortunately are a rip off some are good but many just want to replaced whole assembly they don’t want to just replace the part they want to do everything because it’s easier and makes them more money!

[@kennjoroge-k6t]

you speak so passionately about this car

[@Steve-iw8yz]

What happened with the free super charging you mentioned in first video

[@alekl.2838]

Did the previous owner mention at what millage did the battery failed. And also other major problems started.? I'm guessing the car didn't give him any problems until after 200k miles. does that sound about right?

[@anjalicgirl]

Were you able to get the free supercharging for life turned on for your car?

[@pageseven1792]

Selling it Tesla is what removed the lifetime free supercharging and free premium connectivity. Terrible move.

[@EVunedited]

I injected grease (red something) into the upper link. Noises when away (noise started at 90k km)

[@UsedEVchannel]

I saw in another video that consumer was told the extra battery capacity will be released over time as the battery degrades. So charging to 100% still not a good idea. If that is true who knows.

[@leonardhirtle3645]

Dealership was up selling. Any good mechanic would see that it was just the end links. That particular dealership ripped off the former owner. It’s not just Tesla who does this shady stuff.

[@mikekot8209]

Just for your an FYI: Tesla never installs a brand new battery for replacement, only uses refurbished or remanufactured one, whatever you call it.

[@509Finds]

bought one 3 years ago i still drive to this day 2014 tesla model s p85d and i paid 45k out the door in washington at the time it had 80k miles. came with extra set of oem 19 inch tesla wheels. well decided i want to see what tesla would offer for trade in. ive had mcu2 done and cars only at 104k miles. got offered 8500. what a joke. even private party value is not very good so weird how these cars depreciate so fast. one day you will get a decent running tesla for 1000 bucks..

[@bubba99009]

I knew there was no way this had the original battery and motor - turns out just about everything major had to be replaced before 269k. And then they ripped off the original owner. You got a great deal, though.

[@codysproductions]

It’s pretty old and has not a lot of modern features so I think a Chevy Malibu would be a good comparison if it was newer and had lot of technology maybe a Mercedes-Benz

[@Hamsalad2]

Randy, does it have lifetime free Supercharging?

[@philm9750]

See if you have power into the blower motor fuse module. See if you have power out of the module. There may be a resistor on the resister module circuit board.

[@robm6962]

Doesn’t that car have unlimited super charging if that’s the case they will probably pay more or the resale value will be pretty good for someone