@@gianfrancoa Not really. They drive forever, and with new garages popping up like Electrified garage, you can easily fix most of these problems relatively cheaply.
I'm a Tesla "fan boy" and I completely appreciate what you do Rich. People like you hold companies and politicians that we like to a standard and point out when they're not doing what they are supposed to do and what they need to do to be better, putting it out in the publics eye to keep them honest. Keep it up Rich.
I went to buy a Model 3 Performance I found on Craigslist for a really good deal, when I got to the guys house it was actually a Hyundai Elantra. I bought it anyway.
I luuurrrve how Uncle Rich trolls those holier-than-thou aggressive Tesla fanboys who send him hate mail. "Oh, another insulting email? Thanks for the content, BIATCH!"
I picked up a 2014 Tesla 85 RWD in 2021 from a used car dealer with 54,003 miles with a clean carfax, the tech package, the auto suspension and a panoramic sunroof for $29,200. Had it shipped from near Chicago for $1,450 and after all the fees and California taxes the out the door grand total price was $32,250 and I love it. The new car retail price was over $92,000 so I only paid about a third of the new car price. Supposedly the battery should last between 300,000 and 500,000 miles so if I can get anywhere near 300,000 for around $32,000 I'll be thrilled and when the battery does die I'll just get new one for around $20,000 and it will be almost like having a new Tesla since all model S's from 2013 to 2022 look very similar inside and out.
@@jangbaar5246 Sure. I sold my 2014 in Jan 2023 and upgraded to a 2018 100D for the longer range with enhanced auto pilot. I lucked out a little I think because 5 months after I sold it the person I sold it to told me it needed a new battery after a little over 100,000 miles. Said he wanted me to pay for half of the $14,000 bill but I sold it with no warrantee so it was his bill to pay. Just sold my 100d last week and upgraded to a black 2018 P100D with full self driving and the MCU2. My 100d had the MCU1. I got a steal on my P100D. The retail new price in 2018 was $135,000 plus $15,000 for FSD beta and $4,500 for 21 inch rims but I only paid $42,520 and it's only got 55,900 miles on it. I sold my 100D for $35,000 so I only would up paying about $8,000 for the P100D but it would have cost me $10K to upgrade to FSD, $2,400 to get the MCU2, $6,000 for the performance upgrade and $10k to add ludicrous so I got nearly $30,000 in upgrades for around $8,000.
There’s one near me with 16K miles for 30K. mint condition, but I heard the battery degrades even without being driven. The battery is nearing 10 years old. I want to get them under 25K to qualify for the used EV credit, would be steal of the century.
@@jesuitscholar2022 I'd be a little leery of a 10-year-old battery because you're right, the battery does degrade with age. Most experts say don't get anything older that a 2018 model.
I so appreciate your realistic view of Tesla. I own and an a fan but I'm also not fanboy blind. It is refreshing to see constructive criticism as no product or company is perfect. Side note it was great to see you at FCL. I hope you enjoyed the weekend as much as the vast majority of attendees did. See you there next year?
Agree. The Fanboy element of Tesla is to me the worst thing about it. Finding accurate information on these cars is like unearthing some Illuminati conspiracy. Finding someone who presents these cars as CARS and not magical unicorns is a breath of fresh air.
I am glad that you mentioned that Lower mileage cars may have issues. The cool thing about a higher mileage fairly newer model is that a lot has probably already been replaced under warranty. My screens are new because of bubbles new entire sunroof because of a rubber trim that was unsightly. Battery cooling heating fans etc etc. all replaced at 96,000 miles my car is like new. You would want all that to happen out of warranty.
I just test drove a 2013 P85+ yesterday. Discontinued Silver, tech/performance/sound packages. Refurbished battery installed 3,000 miles ago, new tires 5,000 miles ago, only 1 door handle ever broke/replaced, all points this video showed inspected and were great. Think I'm throwing down an offer on it today. Super excited!
I am amazed by the comments, has noone ever bought a used car before. Every car make has a list of faults as long as your arm to check for and I have always looked these up before looking at any used car to buy - and I am old. This is a video about Tesla covering mostly 2 models. Yep it has faults, so does every other car, thank you Rich for providing us with details on this car.
Love your videos and your personality, Rich. Subscribing right NOW. I have to tell you, though, I bought my used Model 3 from Tesla used inventory in mid March, 2022 and I was nervous about not being able to see actual photos. It was still a lot of money, but equipped SWEET with everything I wanted. AWD, long range, accel boost and full FSD. I have to tell you man, the vehicle, with over 50k miles on it, exceeded my expectations in every possible way. ZERO cosmetic issues. Paint looked beautiful. No dings, scratches. Nothing. New tires, no wheel rash, and the white interior was perfect. One thing you didn't mention is that when you buy used from Tesla, they tack on an extra full year of the basic warranty, even if the vehicle is past the 50k mi threshold. I put this to use when I found a strange defect in one of the rear inner door panels which was only visible when the door was open. I also had them replace the check strap on the driver's door, because mine was getting noisy. They replaced the entire door panel and check strap free of charge. Three months later, and this car is still perfect and Tesla service has been good. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!
Don't forget that if you scroll through the photos of the cars on the Tesla site, most listings will have actual images of the car for sale after you get through the rendered images. They typically highlight any dents or dings. The extended warranty that they offer with refurbished cars also gives a lot of peace of mind.
Rich should make that H1 - Humvee full electric by pulling out the old diesel engine and add 2 Tesla motors on each axle, adding 2 big batteries on rear and re-using the front compartment where the diesel engine was as a frunk-trunk.. "Tesla-H1" i'm pretty sure any fat-burgers & yankee-doodles will love it !
@@timcartwright4679 That's the main structural element of the car - nothing mud flaps wouldn't mitigate because most of that is from the front tires slinging sharp gravel, sand, and salt at an exposed (it's just primed and painted AFAIK) rocker rail. Not sure if the Bolt uses aluminum rocker panels or not.
Is it just me, or is this alarming for these cars all being under 5-10 years old? All cars have problems but a lot of these issues point to poor quality.
Tesla fanboys (meaning people who can afford a new car every three years) do not know anything about used cars, so for them this is not an issue (they also think that hence it's not an issue for any other person).
As we say in the North of England, “You’re some Boy” which means that you are exceptional, and you are absolutely. “You know your Onions”, meaning you are well on top of your game. 👍
Just replaced a door handle gear and the AGM battery. Really hoping I don't get all of these other problems. You're frightening me rich. Working on my Tesla has been a pain in the ass.
@@felkmane why would you use another lithium battery to run what a cheaper battery can, that won't require additional engineering for all those common components? The Tesla battery is not 12v, so all those components would either need to be specifically engineered to work with the main battery. Why would any manufacturer use a lithium battery when a cheaper alternative is available and requires less engineering? Obviously the answer is they wouldn't because they didn't. There is literally not enough lithium on earth to replace American cars with electric based on current usage.
This video is really well done, and more importantly lacks the bullshit clichés that accompany videos from channels with a ton of subscribers. I am a subscriber. 👍🏼
Click on the left, right arrows on the used vehicle image to see photos most of the time. It was only in the past that you couldn't see photos without asking.
10:54 This... There is an article on Jalopnik about recent used Tesla buyer where they removed the self driving features from the car remotely. Its really important to verify you will be allowed to keep these features. Lol its funny...imagine if you bought a used Ford and they don't believe you paid for the A.I features and they send a mechanic to remove them from your car...Tesla is somehow legally getting away with this...
Rich knows 50% everything about any model Tesla, as that's about how far he's gotten on his last 3 Tesla rebuild projects before getting distracted by the latest Power Wheels release.
Your right, here is a model S performance in the UK, checked the vin for outstanding bulletins and it’s needing the exploding dash airbag replaced before it kills someone!! OUTSTANDING from UK Tesla dealer.
Rich , if my Tesla breaks I will bring it to your garage to have it fixed. You guys seem very knowledgeable and honest and I think your garage might be the best choice in southern New England for Teslas out of warranty.
edgar pierre we would love to have you :) Also checkout our electrified garage website we can provide a range of mods and add ins we can install for you.
Dude, you are a brave soul to chance a Tesla out of warranty. While I hate Tesla and Elon for their anti-consumer approach to business, I wish you only the best of luck with the vehicle.
Mine had some. It went away. Had someone detail it, came back months later tail light is ded. yes DED. Turn signal is fine for now. Service appt this week
The criticism of the Tesla 3 is that it has problems with wind noise . Thus, it is not so quiet when you are sitting in the car especially not when driving fast . Others even complain about hard suspension And that it is felt when driving on a road that is not smooth and fine. Then the car is low above the ground so there can be problems if you are going to drive over high curbs or if you are going to drive in the forest . If you want a quieter Tesla that you can even raise so that it is higher above the ground when driving in certain places . So, the Tesla S is probably preferable. and it has air suspension thus Better suspension comfort
Hi there I like watching your channel in spite of not owning a Tesla yet. By the end of this year I’ll have my Model X (hopefully). I was hoping to also help your channel with some advice. I’m a retired documentary maker, media teacher and photographer in Australia. May I strongly suggest two things to greatly improve the watch ability and flow of your channel. Firstly, please invest in a camera that has proper microphone inputs. Good cameras usually have two inputs. May I suggest you mic yourself up on channel 1 and have a hand held boom mic on channel 2. Use the boom mic in a low position to pick up the audio of those you talk to. Audio is critical for audience engagement, even more than image. Speaking of which, either switch off your cameras auto focus, as too many of your shots are out of focus. Or, make sure you know where in your frame your camera uses as the focal point. Many cameras have adjustments in this area and you may need to do some work on finding out how to get the focus to work harder and faster for you. You may need to change or instruct your ‘talent’ how to hold things to get the focus. Or you could always use cut always to show what you are talking about. Thanks for listening and I hope you are aided by what I suggest. Regards Stephen.
I listen to the channel in the background and seldom actually watch. I've never had a problem with his audio. Perhaps it's that notorious Down Under ping affecting things for ya.
Most cars on the Tesla used site now have actual pictures (have been for a while now). You can even see the left/right arrows when he hovers his mouse cursor on the cars. Clicking those will show you the actual pictures.
Dejan Korzanovic ICE cars have way more flaws and you have to worry about many different things such as pistons, spark plugs, camshaft, transmission, exhaust etc
@@novasentia2307 really? Did you ever bought a used car with a pool or rain water in the trunk? My point is yeah used cars both electiic or gas would have flaws, but tesla lack of quality makes flaws that sould not be there in the first place. I mean what modern car company can't install trim flush?
@@EspaceParallele That's a good point. I was just surprised, seeing this video. Which seller will do a full charge and wait for it. Considering what you have to pay for a defect battery, it's better to buy a new one. @NovaSentia But traditional cars have their flaws too. That's true. We bought once a car and had to change the whole engine. Best of all...it had the same problem again. Lol
I always try to purchase used cars with the warranty, cause if you miss anything the warranty can take care of it. When I bought my used p85 it had warranty and I also purchased the extended warranty which has honestly paid itself off, these cars especially the earlier ones are riddled with issues.
My God. I love Tesla's. But I think I'll stick with my 15 year old Honda Accord V6 coupe. Which doesn't even have a quarter of the issues that these cars have and their only a few years old. Absolutely crazy and mind-boggling. I love how transparent you are Rich. That's why I'm subscribed. In fact...in 15 years my Honda hasn't had any major issues at all. Aside from regular maintenance. But I do understand Tesla is a new company and they're still learning. I still very much like the cars. And I hope to own one one day.
You can see what the 100% charge range will be by going on the Tesla mobile app and on the charging screen where you set the charge limit, if you drag all the way to the right it'll show a preview of the 100% range.
Great info. Thank you. This might be a silly question but is there any way to know if a Model S is able to accept supercharging? I saw a few videos about some buyers that bought third party and the car did not accept supercharging. Also is there any to know if free supercharging is included with that vehicle.
So I called Tesla yesterday and asked the same question about the supercharging and they said with certain vehicles it just comes with the car -- like if you plugged it in, the supercharge will just accept "Oh this is a model with free supercharge attached". For other models, as long as it hasnt gone through a Tesla dealer -- i.e. if you bought it from a person OR from auction where it was in another person's name, it would also still have free supercharge attached.
Rich it's the words 70 Point inspection that they tell the customer to put the customer at ease and to make the customers help feel secure and it is like every inch of the car is checked and tested a 110% and you will have no issues for pre owned. But then it should become a 101 Point inspection if they promise us a car with zero issues
You know how you can avoid failed powered door handles, coolant leaks to the battery that require it to be dropped, drive motor problems, terrible panel alignment. Buy a Chevy Bolt. You can buy a brand new 2020, for about 25 grand. intelligently Chevrolet put the coolant connectors on the front of the battery pack where you can get to it without dropping the battery down. Same for the power connectors. It has standard normal door handles that don't break, and I haven't heard of any issues with their powertrain making weird noises or failing. Is it as luxurious as a Tesla, as quick as a Tesla NO.. absolutely NOT. But if you just need a regular car, the Bolt actually has more rear seat legroom and headroom than a Model 3. The only real issue is the slow charging speed at DC fast chargers 53kw. Although the 2020, has a much better charging curve than the previous models. As long as the battery is warm enough it'll jump up to 53 kilowatts pretty quickly, even at very low states of charge. And then tapers nicely. I would really like to see Rich actually do a video on a Chevrolet Bolt. If anybody happens to be interested in seeing a complete teardown on one, you can go to Weber Automotive on UA-cam. He runs a hybrid and electric vehicle automotive college. He's got a great video series on the bolt including pulling the battery out completely disassembling the interior of the battery. Pulling the drive unit out completely disassembling it. Cooling system. He's pretty thorough. He also has great videos on the Toyota Priuses, Honda hybrids, and Ford hybrids.
Vehicle weight causes camber to go more positive, which would cause outside tire wear, if any. Not inside shoulder wear of the tire. Shoulder wear is most commonly a problem with the toe angle.
I live in Canada so I have a winter climate question? How does the Tesla do with rust due to salt in cold weather climates? I know the body panels are aluminum but what about the undercarriage? They've been building these for long enough now that rust issue should be starting to show up especially in Snowbelt areas.
…or to avoid all the problems just buy is used directly from Tesla with warranty on everything… about the battery you can check from your app what it would charge to a 100% without actual charge… +/- would be up to few miles which is not a deal breaker to anybody
That depends on the extension cable. But yes especially because tesla allows you to adjust the amperage you are pulling. So check the rating of the extension cable then set it to a little below that in the car and you will be good to go. On the other hand if you want to see your extension cable burst into flames set the amperage to twice its rating and wait an hour or two. The insulation will melt away. The cable will short circuit and you will be able to roast marshmallows with a lovely plastic smell.
They arent that special when you realize its still a new market and you have to be a bit different then everyone. Not everyone has a house too, to charge it!
I'm Brazilian and I used to live close to the waterfalls at 5:33. That is not the Amazon at all. lol That is Iguazu Falls in the South of Brazil , Border with Paraguai and Argentina.
This video was actually very informative and had legit advice... which was very strange for a Rich Rebuilds video, but a nice change of pace compared to his normal videos. :) Kidding aside, great video, the clips of how the car looks when it's bad are helpful, and a good cause sponsor!
@richrebuilds did you see the jalopnik article a few days ago about the guy who bought a used Tesla from a car dealer, the dealer bought the car from a Tesla auction, and sold it with functioning autopilot. Tesla promptly disabled it, saying the new owner didn't pay for it. Even though they sold the car to the dealer with the option.
I like ev. But not ready for prime time. When Ford makes an ev worth buying and I can fully fuel up with no longer than one hour and I can go a full 500 miles on that and super charging stations are as common as gas stations, I'll look into it.
I worked for Tesla a few years ago and it changed my view of Elon musk. Elon is the master of the Hegelian dialectic and marketing. Glad to see you have t sold out and still hold Tesla accountable. Elon gets away with murder bc people think he’s the messiah and are going to save us from climate change 😂. You point out the faults in his dialectic and somehow peoples’ anger hits you and not Elon. 🤦🏽♂️
Dang, wish I watched this before I just bought a used Model S. I am getting a new battery as the existing one was defective. Once that is complete I will have the car and now do a better inspection. Hoping I don’t find any other issues. The dealer is paying for the battery replacement and a clunking noise heard when making a right hand turn.
With this vid at 4 years old, it's a good checklist for me to go over on a 2015 S that I'm looking at! Its got the autopilot 1.0 but it should still suit my needs . Now to see if it has the OG drive units 😅
Warren Trout Toyotas are great cars. I have a honda and a tesla. Honda is similar. If you can afford a new Tesla, it'll change your view on cars forever... in a good way!
I'll stick to my Fords. My last car was a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. I got 272,000 miles out of it. Never needed any major repairs. Just usual brake maintenance, etc.
"Stop driving those annoying flashy cars and be a role model for EVS" lmao Tesla cult members are hilarious, I wish Rich would wrap a Tesla with Donald Trump's face on it their heads would literally explode 🤣🤣🤣
The reason i subscribe to you is because you are honest and have good humor about Telsa. I won't buy one until i can buy parts and do service myself. Not used parts from Flea-bay.. but Tesla themselves or even aftermarket supplier. I want a used one with about 30,000 miles. Ensuring i will have it paid off before the warranty runs out. And then want to keep it for another 5 years for a decent roi. Elon.. sell parts to diy guys. Your used market will implode in the next few years if you dont. They are cars! Not cell phones!
I love that Little Cesar’s sell the “extra most best” pizza. It’s like they are saying “ ya know for a couple of more dollars we can make you a decent pizza”
That thumbnail reminds me of a joke when a guy walking down the road at night sees a guy lying in the middle of the street with his ear planted to the asphalt. He walks up to the guy to see if he is ok. The guy, lying motionless, whispers to him: "Silver Bentley, Paris Hilton". The passer-by says "Wow, you can tell who is coming down the road?" The guy responds: "Nah, the bitch ran over me 10 minutes ago"
You're doing God's work here! Tesla is a great company, but someone definitely needs to keep them in check, if only so they have even better EVs in the future (which I am certain they will).
Kicking a tire while you keep your hands in your pockets is mandatory for buying a used car. No need for any other checking then that!
In other words, stay away from a used Telsa. Geez what a basket case..
@@gianfrancoa Not really. They drive forever, and with new garages popping up like Electrified garage, you can easily fix most of these problems relatively cheaply.
@@roberson644 in my opinion, too many defects to be a "premium " car
Must be a Norway thing...
*than
0:00 Intro
2:51 Inner door sill trim
3:00 Glass roof
3:20 Sunroof
4:12 Sponsor spot
5:47 Battery pack
6:22 Tires
6:41 Brakes
7:17 Coolant leaks
7:37 Lights
8:27 Doors & hatch
8:52 Windows
9:18 Water damage
9:36 MCU
9:53 Software version
10:02 Actual car variant
10:52 Test drive
12:46 Charging & storage history
13:11 Common problems
You're a scholar & a gentleman 🤓👍🏿
you duh real mvp
I'm a Tesla "fan boy" and I completely appreciate what you do Rich. People like you hold companies and politicians that we like to a standard and point out when they're not doing what they are supposed to do and what they need to do to be better, putting it out in the publics eye to keep them honest. Keep it up Rich.
I don't even like Tesla, but Rich is a funny dude his videos are pure entertainment, and some good info too. Way better than Samcrac
YESSS!!!
I know they are friends but even though samcrac has nice cars, he is such a hack. Can't watch it.
@@blackbird8632 yeah it's hard listening to him
@Elisha Dean me too, I'm just ragging him because I know he always takes shots at Rich
Yeah Rich is a memester
I went to buy a Model 3 Performance I found on Craigslist for a really good deal, when I got to the guys house it was actually a Hyundai Elantra. I bought it anyway.
sounds like you got a great deal on a car that's superior in pretty much every way to a Tesla :)
Fuck u sam
Duct tape over the rust, then some bondo, a rattle can of paint and it's "restored" to factory new.
I luuurrrve how Uncle Rich trolls those holier-than-thou aggressive Tesla fanboys who send him hate mail. "Oh, another insulting email? Thanks for the content, BIATCH!"
im sure he could make one video just on the hate mail. wink wink unch rich
lol right lol
There like the polar opposite of trump supporters but share the same lack of logic
Ah. Rich's sense of humor at it's finest. Lovely.
@James Kresnik if you have the money, time, and people find it entertaining. why not?
I picked up a 2014 Tesla 85 RWD in 2021 from a used car dealer with 54,003 miles with a clean carfax, the tech package, the auto suspension and a panoramic sunroof for $29,200. Had it shipped from near Chicago for $1,450 and after all the fees and California taxes the out the door grand total price was $32,250 and I love it. The new car retail price was over $92,000 so I only paid about a third of the new car price. Supposedly the battery should last between 300,000 and 500,000 miles so if I can get anywhere near 300,000 for around $32,000 I'll be thrilled and when the battery does die I'll just get new one for around $20,000 and it will be almost like having a new Tesla since all model S's from 2013 to 2022 look very similar inside and out.
Great info...any feedback now in Oct '23 after owning it for over a year?
@@jangbaar5246 Sure. I sold my 2014 in Jan 2023 and upgraded to a 2018 100D for the longer range with enhanced auto pilot. I lucked out a little I think because 5 months after I sold it the person I sold it to told me it needed a new battery after a little over 100,000 miles. Said he wanted me to pay for half of the $14,000 bill but I sold it with no warrantee so it was his bill to pay. Just sold my 100d last week and upgraded to a black 2018 P100D with full self driving and the MCU2. My 100d had the MCU1. I got a steal on my P100D. The retail new price in 2018 was $135,000 plus $15,000 for FSD beta and $4,500 for 21 inch rims but I only paid $42,520 and it's only got 55,900 miles on it. I sold my 100D for $35,000 so I only would up paying about $8,000 for the P100D but it would have cost me $10K to upgrade to FSD, $2,400 to get the MCU2, $6,000 for the performance upgrade and $10k to add ludicrous so I got nearly $30,000 in upgrades for around $8,000.
There’s one near me with 16K miles for 30K. mint condition, but I heard the battery degrades even without being driven. The battery is nearing 10 years old. I want to get them under 25K to qualify for the used EV credit, would be steal of the century.
@@jesuitscholar2022 I'd be a little leery of a 10-year-old battery because you're right, the battery does degrade with age. Most experts say don't get anything older that a 2018 model.
I have not laughed this hard in a while.
"You've died of dysentery" lmfao
I so appreciate your realistic view of Tesla. I own and an a fan but I'm also not fanboy blind. It is refreshing to see constructive criticism as no product or company is perfect.
Side note it was great to see you at FCL. I hope you enjoyed the weekend as much as the vast majority of attendees did. See you there next year?
Agree. The Fanboy element of Tesla is to me the worst thing about it. Finding accurate information on these cars is like unearthing some Illuminati conspiracy. Finding someone who presents these cars as CARS and not magical unicorns is a breath of fresh air.
@@hamsterminator Have you checked out Tesla Motors Club? Owner's share an insane amount of info on these cars, this includes all the bad too.
I am glad that you mentioned that Lower mileage cars may have issues. The cool thing about a higher mileage fairly newer model is that a lot has probably already been replaced under warranty. My screens are new because of bubbles new entire sunroof because of a rubber trim that was unsightly. Battery cooling heating fans etc etc. all replaced at 96,000 miles my car is like new. You would want all that to happen out of warranty.
You wouldn't like that to happen at all on a car that costs like a real car
@@TM450FIYes, but since it is happening, Op’s comment wins
Uncle Rich: how to inspect a used Tesla
Also Uncle Rich: *buys a Tesla off of Craigslist*
I just test drove a 2013 P85+ yesterday. Discontinued Silver, tech/performance/sound packages. Refurbished battery installed 3,000 miles ago, new tires 5,000 miles ago, only 1 door handle ever broke/replaced, all points this video showed inspected and were great. Think I'm throwing down an offer on it today. Super excited!
Also, any suggestions for 3rd party EV shops in Orange County, CA?
How is your 2013 holding up. Love to hear, your P85+ experience.
7:38 fog lights prone to fogging... that's a problem.
Nah, they're doing exactly as the name implies, right? eh? eeeeeh?! ;D
@ That's what I thought! I mean, what can you expect from a fog light but fog?
What surprises me is this seems to be a frequent issue even with new Teslas.
I am amazed by the comments, has noone ever bought a used car before. Every car make has a list of faults as long as your arm to check for and I have always looked these up before looking at any used car to buy - and I am old. This is a video about Tesla covering mostly 2 models. Yep it has faults, so does every other car, thank you Rich for providing us with details on this car.
The Oregon trail game was a memory I didn’t know I had till now 🤣
I bet you don't remember it pronounced "ora-gone" either lol
1974mattr 😂
Love your videos and your personality, Rich. Subscribing right NOW. I have to tell you, though, I bought my used Model 3 from Tesla used inventory in mid March, 2022 and I was nervous about not being able to see actual photos. It was still a lot of money, but equipped SWEET with everything I wanted. AWD, long range, accel boost and full FSD. I have to tell you man, the vehicle, with over 50k miles on it, exceeded my expectations in every possible way. ZERO cosmetic issues. Paint looked beautiful. No dings, scratches. Nothing. New tires, no wheel rash, and the white interior was perfect. One thing you didn't mention is that when you buy used from Tesla, they tack on an extra full year of the basic warranty, even if the vehicle is past the 50k mi threshold. I put this to use when I found a strange defect in one of the rear inner door panels which was only visible when the door was open. I also had them replace the check strap on the driver's door, because mine was getting noisy. They replaced the entire door panel and check strap free of charge. Three months later, and this car is still perfect and Tesla service has been good. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!
How’s the car
@@TouchinSky Over a year later and it still looks, runs and drives like it's brand new. I've put another 16k miles on it. LOVE IT.
Still one of the best Tesla videos even after 3 yrs. Unlike other influencers that are seen as experts Rich is the real deal.
Are we meant to notice that ALL the examples of how equipment on Tesla's SHOULDN'T sound or work, are of equipment on Delores? 😂
Good man, Rich 🤗
Don't forget that if you scroll through the photos of the cars on the Tesla site, most listings will have actual images of the car for sale after you get through the rendered images. They typically highlight any dents or dings. The extended warranty that they offer with refurbished cars also gives a lot of peace of mind.
Rich:. "Nobody wants a Chevy Bolt"
Bolt Owner: Slow your roll there
Rich should make that H1 - Humvee full electric by pulling out the old diesel engine and add 2 Tesla motors on each axle, adding 2 big batteries on rear and re-using the front compartment where the diesel engine was as a frunk-trunk.. "Tesla-H1" i'm pretty sure any fat-burgers & yankee-doodles will love it !
At least the Bolt has a heated steering wheel. Missing in model 3.
As a Bolt owner I laughed. It's a fine car, but I say that as a commuter car and family hauler. If it's just me on the weekend I'm driving the Miata.
2020 Bolts got a bump in battery capacity and a lower price
How the reliability because Chevy doesnt have a great track record on their reliability
wow on the rust that whole under rail was rusted thats crazy
my nissan almera 2005 looks better in wety uk
Just surface rust no biggie! Salt
@@sunsetlights100 that panel is probably perforated. Pretty bad for a modern car.
Note - you only get that on the steel Model 3. The Model X and Model S use aluminum rails.
@@timcartwright4679 That's the main structural element of the car - nothing mud flaps wouldn't mitigate because most of that is from the front tires slinging sharp gravel, sand, and salt at an exposed (it's just primed and painted AFAIK) rocker rail. Not sure if the Bolt uses aluminum rocker panels or not.
Is it just me, or is this alarming for these cars all being under 5-10 years old? All cars have problems but a lot of these issues point to poor quality.
Tesla fanboys (meaning people who can afford a new car every three years) do not know anything about used cars, so for them this is not an issue (they also think that hence it's not an issue for any other person).
@@whuzzzup you are probably exactly right
Very Alarming lol
I am, nor will I be in the future, in the market for a Tesla..Why in the HELL did I still watch this video. I watched it for the Richie!
same here
redfox435cat oh I’m not saying they’re not, I just simply don’t have the infrastructure or money to afford one lol :(.
Shouldn’t it be “I am not, nor will I be”?
Sena well shit. What grade are you giving me, professor? Can I still graduate?
As we say in the North of England, “You’re some Boy” which means that you are exceptional, and you are absolutely. “You know your Onions”, meaning you are well on top of your game. 👍
You look good, which means pretty bonita señorita.
Alex Tamayo Si Mucho Garcia’s mi Bambino!😘
Just replaced a door handle gear and the AGM battery. Really hoping I don't get all of these other problems. You're frightening me rich.
Working on my Tesla has been a pain in the ass.
Why do Tesla use a12V AGM battery? LiFePO4 are cheap and don’t degrade from storage.
@@davidelliott5843 probably to run the normal car electronics like window motors and wipers.
@@justcommenting4981 A LiFePO4 would work the exact same for that, its still a 12v battery
@@felkmane why would you use another lithium battery to run what a cheaper battery can, that won't require additional engineering for all those common components? The Tesla battery is not 12v, so all those components would either need to be specifically engineered to work with the main battery.
Why would any manufacturer use a lithium battery when a cheaper alternative is available and requires less engineering? Obviously the answer is they wouldn't because they didn't. There is literally not enough lithium on earth to replace American cars with electric based on current usage.
@@justcommenting4981 or they could just use a step down circuit to 12v
I don’t have a Tesla, or looking to buy one, but Mr. Rich is a treat to watch!
This video is really well done, and more importantly lacks the bullshit clichés that accompany videos from channels with a ton of subscribers. I am a subscriber. 👍🏼
Uncle Rich out there doing the Lord's work!
AMEN brother! (PS: i'm white)
Does Electrified Garage offer pre-purchase inspections?
his last sentence in the video is that he does
This ad obviously says they do.
Tony B as we said in the vid, I am sure we could go over it for you just email the electrified garage and I am sure can be arranged.
This is going to be useful information for the people who can afford a Tesla
Click on the left, right arrows on the used vehicle image to see photos most of the time. It was only in the past that you couldn't see photos without asking.
Hahahah the twerking in front of the hummer 😂
Brother you killed it with giving a real "how to buy a Tesla" video...this is the Bible and glad to have come across your detailed video
I want to see more comment from the haters. Must be nice to live on another world.
yes an exemple Teslas are not well build cars period.
10:54 This...
There is an article on Jalopnik about recent used Tesla buyer where they removed the self driving features from the car remotely. Its really important to verify you will be allowed to keep these features.
Lol its funny...imagine if you bought a used Ford and they don't believe you paid for the A.I features and they send a mechanic to remove them from your car...Tesla is somehow legally getting away with this...
"Automobile ownership as a service."
In the good old days, buying meant you owned it and leasing meant you didn't.
Rich knows 50% everything about any model Tesla, as that's about how far he's gotten on his last 3 Tesla rebuild projects before getting distracted by the latest Power Wheels release.
fax, idek know why people listen to his advice
At least he has finished some of them *cough cough*
Remember the time Sam gave away a broken car he couldn't fix to his "fans". Uncle Rich remembers.
@@RichRebuilds you straight up exposed this fraud Uncle Rich. That Range Rover was stinky af.
Haha Rich he got you good loser !
Your right, here is a model S performance in the UK, checked the vin for outstanding bulletins and it’s needing the exploding dash airbag replaced before it kills someone!! OUTSTANDING from UK Tesla dealer.
Rich , if my Tesla breaks I will bring it to your garage to have it fixed.
You guys seem very knowledgeable and honest and I think your garage might be the best choice in southern New England for Teslas out of warranty.
edgar pierre we would love to have you :)
Also checkout our electrified garage website we can provide a range of mods and add ins we can install for you.
Dude, you are a brave soul to chance a Tesla out of warranty. While I hate Tesla and Elon for their anti-consumer approach to business, I wish you only the best of luck with the vehicle.
I love your deep deep loving of Tesla and their ability to give satisfaction.
My 3 has a failed tail light due to condensation.
Hey, Rich. I love your videos. You motivate me to watch for a used model S in Europe. Keep it up.
The twerking made me use a dragonball radar to fine my focus LMAO
My tesla came with fog in the taillight. I thought this was a standard feature.
Yo lol I 😂😂
You may eventually need to top off your tail light fluid though.
What? You didn't want fog lights?
Mine had some. It went away. Had someone detail it, came back months later tail light is ded. yes DED. Turn signal is fine for now. Service appt this week
How silly! Tell them that you want 2 fog lights.
The criticism of the Tesla 3 is that it has problems with wind noise . Thus, it is not so quiet when you are sitting in the car especially not when driving fast . Others even complain about hard suspension And that it is felt when driving on a road that is not smooth and fine. Then the car is low above the ground so there can be problems if you are going to drive over high curbs or if you are going to drive in the forest . If you want a quieter Tesla that you can even raise so that it is higher above the ground when driving in certain places . So, the Tesla S is probably preferable. and it has air suspension thus Better suspension comfort
Love the primer-grey so much. Keep up the great work man.
One of the most entertaining yet informative videos on buying a used Tesla. Thanks for doing this!
Hi there
I like watching your channel in spite of not owning a Tesla yet. By the end of this year I’ll have my Model X (hopefully).
I was hoping to also help your channel with some advice. I’m a retired documentary maker, media teacher and photographer in Australia. May I strongly suggest two things to greatly improve the watch ability and flow of your channel. Firstly, please invest in a camera that has proper microphone inputs. Good cameras usually have two inputs. May I suggest you mic yourself up on channel 1 and have a hand held boom mic on channel 2. Use the boom mic in a low position to pick up the audio of those you talk to. Audio is critical for audience engagement, even more than image. Speaking of which, either switch off your cameras auto focus, as too many of your shots are out of focus. Or, make sure you know where in your frame your camera uses as the focal point. Many cameras have adjustments in this area and you may need to do some work on finding out how to get the focus to work harder and faster for you. You may need to change or instruct your ‘talent’ how to hold things to get the focus. Or you could always use cut always to show what you are talking about.
Thanks for listening and I hope you are aided by what I suggest.
Regards
Stephen.
Stephen Woods great advice but riches channel has grown very fast in the last two years i dont think he needs your advice
I listen to the channel in the background and seldom actually watch. I've never had a problem with his audio.
Perhaps it's that notorious Down Under ping affecting things for ya.
Most cars on the Tesla used site now have actual pictures (have been for a while now). You can even see the left/right arrows when he hovers his mouse cursor on the cars. Clicking those will show you the actual pictures.
That are a lot of possible flaws.
Dejan Korzanovic ICE cars have way more flaws and you have to worry about many different things such as pistons, spark plugs, camshaft, transmission, exhaust etc
@@novasentia2307 really? Did you ever bought a used car with a pool or rain water in the trunk? My point is yeah used cars both electiic or gas would have flaws, but tesla lack of quality makes flaws that sould not be there in the first place. I mean what modern car company can't install trim flush?
@@EspaceParallele That's a good point. I was just surprised, seeing this video. Which seller will do a full charge and wait for it. Considering what you have to pay for a defect battery, it's better to buy a new one.
@NovaSentia
But traditional cars have their flaws too. That's true. We bought once a car and had to change the whole engine. Best of all...it had the same problem again. Lol
NovaSentia. No. Just no
@@johnturner4400 Yes. Just yes.
Very informative video. Helped me to decide to buy a used 2018 Model S 100D.
Great conversion Rich and team… best of both worlds V8 powered and all that Tesla offers
I always try to purchase used cars with the warranty, cause if you miss anything the warranty can take care of it. When I bought my used p85 it had warranty and I also purchased the extended warranty which has honestly paid itself off, these cars especially the earlier ones are riddled with issues.
You make it sound like Tesla’s are 25 years old.....
they are simply not wel built thats the sad reality
A 5 year old car that looks 30 year old and costs like a brand new.
@@laszu7137 Same as diesel trucks
wait can you imagine what is would cost to keep a Tesla in shape by the next 25yrs ...
you could probably get a Ferrari GTB for the same price XD
@itchy AIDS In the tesla's defence Rich did rescue it from salt water flood.
My God. I love Tesla's. But I think I'll stick with my 15 year old Honda Accord V6 coupe. Which doesn't even have a quarter of the issues that these cars have and their only a few years old. Absolutely crazy and mind-boggling. I love how transparent you are Rich. That's why I'm subscribed. In fact...in 15 years my Honda hasn't had any major issues at all. Aside from regular maintenance. But I do understand Tesla is a new company and they're still learning. I still very much like the cars. And I hope to own one one day.
Tesla really lacks some serious quality control.
serious is underrated ......
I'm sorry, we lack what?
- Tesla
(as in, it's a concept they've never heard of)
It's a new company, all companies have quality control issues, just give it time you boomers
@@YungEagle3k I am 22.
@@philip6027he means it's a company that has fans so criticizing the quality will upset their fans. Boohooo 😅😂😅😂😅😂
Your unique perspective on Tesla is something every company needs!
5:00 nice transition to the pitch 👍🏽
You can see what the 100% charge range will be by going on the Tesla mobile app and on the charging screen where you set the charge limit, if you drag all the way to the right it'll show a preview of the 100% range.
Great info. Thank you. This might be a silly question but is there any way to know if a Model S is able to accept supercharging? I saw a few videos about some buyers that bought third party and the car did not accept supercharging. Also is there any to know if free supercharging is included with that vehicle.
So I called Tesla yesterday and asked the same question about the supercharging and they said with certain vehicles it just comes with the car -- like if you plugged it in, the supercharge will just accept "Oh this is a model with free supercharge attached". For other models, as long as it hasnt gone through a Tesla dealer -- i.e. if you bought it from a person OR from auction where it was in another person's name, it would also still have free supercharge attached.
Rich it's the words 70 Point inspection that they tell the customer to put the customer at ease and to make the customers help feel secure and it is like every inch of the car is checked and tested a 110% and you will have no issues for pre owned. But then it should become a 101 Point inspection if they promise us a car with zero issues
With all these parts that break and needing replacement, so much for being good for the planet😂
You know how you can avoid failed powered door handles, coolant leaks to the battery that require it to be dropped, drive motor problems, terrible panel alignment.
Buy a Chevy Bolt.
You can buy a brand new 2020, for about 25 grand.
intelligently Chevrolet put the coolant connectors on the front of the battery pack where you can get to it without dropping the battery down. Same for the power connectors. It has standard normal door handles that don't break, and I haven't heard of any issues with their powertrain making weird noises or failing.
Is it as luxurious as a Tesla, as quick as a Tesla NO.. absolutely NOT.
But if you just need a regular car, the Bolt actually has more rear seat legroom and headroom than a Model 3.
The only real issue is the slow charging speed at DC fast chargers 53kw. Although the 2020, has a much better charging curve than the previous models.
As long as the battery is warm enough it'll jump up to 53 kilowatts pretty quickly, even at very low states of charge. And then tapers nicely.
I would really like to see Rich actually do a video on a Chevrolet Bolt.
If anybody happens to be interested in seeing a complete teardown on one, you can go to Weber Automotive on UA-cam. He runs a hybrid and electric vehicle automotive college. He's got a great video series on the bolt including pulling the battery out completely disassembling the interior of the battery. Pulling the drive unit out completely disassembling it. Cooling system. He's pretty thorough. He also has great videos on the Toyota Priuses, Honda hybrids, and Ford hybrids.
elon if u want to fix some teslas just watch rich
Snap! Crackle! And Pop!!!
Vehicle weight causes camber to go more positive, which would cause outside tire wear, if any. Not inside shoulder wear of the tire. Shoulder wear is most commonly a problem with the toe angle.
Wanted a Tesla
After watching your videos, think I'll stick with my Lexus
A 1988 Cutlass Ciera would do most of what your Lexus does, and think of the fun things you could do with all the money you save.
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Wow, Rich! you really know your Teslas. May one day I'll put all your info to use and go get me a used Model S. Keep up the good work
I live in Canada so I have a winter climate question? How does the Tesla do with rust due to salt in cold weather climates? I know the body panels are aluminum but what about the undercarriage? They've been building these for long enough now that rust issue should be starting to show up especially in Snowbelt areas.
Model 3's are steel...you won't see the rocker rail rust like that on a MS or MX.
…or to avoid all the problems just buy is used directly from Tesla with warranty on everything… about the battery you can check from your app what it would charge to a 100% without actual charge… +/- would be up to few miles which is not a deal breaker to anybody
Can we charger the car with a extension cable
That depends on the extension cable. But yes especially because tesla allows you to adjust the amperage you are pulling. So check the rating of the extension cable then set it to a little below that in the car and you will be good to go.
On the other hand if you want to see your extension cable burst into flames set the amperage to twice its rating and wait an hour or two. The insulation will melt away. The cable will short circuit and you will be able to roast marshmallows with a lovely plastic smell.
I think I want to learn to work on Teslas.. This is so interesting to me...
Damn this was a well informed video
Thanks I've been thinking about buying a used Tesla but I didn't know where to start.
Man I'd love an EV.
In another ten years or so...
What you said I'll just stick with an ice car for now that's to much to check
Hard to believe people drool over these cars. They have a long way to go.
They arent that special when you realize its still a new market and you have to be a bit different then everyone. Not everyone has a house too, to charge it!
Love the sarcasm hahhaa and out lord and savior elon musk hahahahahhahahaa
I don't see myself owning an E.V. ever, but Uncle Rich is the best. He is a gem in the E.V. world. There are too many fanboys polluting the landscape.
How to inspect a used Toyota when buying:
Check that it’s a Toyota... Done!
But first add oil since it's probably about empty.
hell yeah nailed it!
Well that's a Scotty Kilmer approved comment, if I ever saw one!
I'm Brazilian and I used to live close to the waterfalls at 5:33. That is not the Amazon at all. lol
That is Iguazu Falls in the South of Brazil , Border with Paraguai and Argentina.
Give him a break. He got the right continent. Hell he even got the right country. :-)
Tchau tchau.
This video was actually very informative and had legit advice... which was very strange for a Rich Rebuilds video, but a nice change of pace compared to his normal videos. :) Kidding aside, great video, the clips of how the car looks when it's bad are helpful, and a good cause sponsor!
@richrebuilds did you see the jalopnik article a few days ago about the guy who bought a used Tesla from a car dealer, the dealer bought the car from a Tesla auction, and sold it with functioning autopilot. Tesla promptly disabled it, saying the new owner didn't pay for it. Even though they sold the car to the dealer with the option.
I need to wash my eyes with chlorine, after seeing rich twerk in front of his Humvee.
This is the exact same checklist I go through when buying an used cellphone
Samcrac is a real offender giving mouth to mouth to dying land rovers
I like ev. But not ready for prime time. When Ford makes an ev worth buying and I can fully fuel up with no longer than one hour and I can go a full 500 miles on that and super charging stations are as common as gas stations, I'll look into it.
I worked for Tesla a few years ago and it changed my view of Elon musk. Elon is the master of the Hegelian dialectic and marketing. Glad to see you have t sold out and still hold Tesla accountable. Elon gets away with murder bc people think he’s the messiah and are going to save us from climate change 😂. You point out the faults in his dialectic and somehow peoples’ anger hits you and not Elon. 🤦🏽♂️
So you met Elon then?
Dang, wish I watched this before I just bought a used Model S. I am getting a new battery as the existing one was defective. Once that is complete I will have the car and now do a better inspection. Hoping I don’t find any other issues. The dealer is paying for the battery replacement and a clunking noise heard when making a right hand turn.
Y'all missed the premier
With this vid at 4 years old, it's a good checklist for me to go over on a 2015 S that I'm looking at! Its got the autopilot 1.0 but it should still suit my needs . Now to see if it has the OG drive units 😅
Just wasted time watching buying a use Tesla tutorial , I can’t even afford a USED Tesla..and No! I don’t want a Chevy Bolt, not even for free!
time to work then!!
Lets get you into real estate investing. Do ya own your own home? How far are you from owning one??
@@riotmakerzify 🤣🤣🤣
Rich, you are keeping Tesla honest ! Please keep doing it! Anyone who challenges your commitment to the EV movement is uninformed.
The more I learn about Tesla, the less I like it. Think I'll stick with my Toyota.
I shall keep my fault-free 2015 Nissan Leaf . Love It ! ! !
Warren Trout Toyotas are great cars. I have a honda and a tesla. Honda is similar. If you can afford a new Tesla, it'll change your view on cars forever... in a good way!
@@Cheeser2012 I'm not buying a car that the manufacture can turn off features and disable charging. Doesn't sound like you really own it
OMG just thinking the same hahahaha
I'll stick to my Fords. My last car was a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. I got 272,000 miles out of it. Never needed any major repairs. Just usual brake maintenance, etc.
You do the best in-place ads. Hands down!
"Stop driving those annoying flashy cars and be a role model for EVS" lmao Tesla cult members are hilarious, I wish Rich would wrap a Tesla with Donald Trump's face on it their heads would literally explode 🤣🤣🤣
The reason i subscribe to you is because you are honest and have good humor about Telsa.
I won't buy one until i can buy parts and do service myself. Not used parts from Flea-bay.. but Tesla themselves or even aftermarket supplier.
I want a used one with about 30,000 miles. Ensuring i will have it paid off before the warranty runs out. And then want to keep it for another 5 years for a decent roi.
Elon.. sell parts to diy guys. Your used market will implode in the next few years if you dont. They are cars! Not cell phones!
So, what you are saying is you'll never get a Tesla.
Unreliable expensive computerized junk lol
I am sure the Elon Musk Tesla worshipping minions will be looking for you soon for that comment.
+1
I love that Little Cesar’s sell the “extra most best” pizza. It’s like they are saying “ ya know for a couple of more dollars we can make you a decent pizza”
That thumbnail reminds me of a joke when a guy walking down the road at night sees a guy lying in the middle of the street with his ear planted to the asphalt. He walks up to the guy to see if he is ok. The guy, lying motionless, whispers to him: "Silver Bentley, Paris Hilton". The passer-by says "Wow, you can tell who is coming down the road?" The guy responds: "Nah, the bitch ran over me 10 minutes ago"
Also check to see if there's not 5.0 gt mustang not powering it and that doesn't smoke on start up..lol
Also enter the service menu and see what faults are / have been on the car.
You're doing God's work here! Tesla is a great company, but someone definitely needs to keep them in check, if only so they have even better EVs in the future (which I am certain they will).