A driver who bought a 2016 Tesla Model S for a massive discount has visited an expert mechanic to learn about its common failure points and warn other drivers who shop for this electric sedan . The car’s owner, Rex, noted in a YouTube video that he purchased the automobile for $17,000 with 52,000 miles. A new Model S retails for a starting price of $72,990, which often has drivers considering buying pre-owned for savings.
Reports list the average 2016 Model S in Rex’s configuration as going for between $25,648 and $29,419, according to Kelley Blue Book data . Drivers can use a ‘nitrogen tip’ to avoid losing hundreds on tire blowouts in hot weather ‘I’m a Tesla Cybertruck owner - I have a problem during every drive that’s getting old’ In YouTube username 2varish’s ( @2varish ) video clip , the Tesla Model S is identified as having a clean history and dual motors for heightened performance. After arriving at the garage, the mechanic laughed about the Tesla’s age when it was on a lift, quipping: “You’re probably going to need a new battery.
” If you can't see the video above, click here to watch it . The video’s other mechanic, Chris, who runs Electrified Garage, is an expert on Tesla’s Model S — especially older versions like Rex’s. Chris feels Tesla didn’t optimize the car’s suspension in relation to its massive weight of 5,000 pounds, so parts like rubber bushings, which prevent components from vibrating into the cabin, can tend to break.
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