Tesla Model S

Generally speaking there are no real downsides since it's already out of warranty. Just check the history in Japan for accident damage or mileage discrepancies and check the Japanese auction sheet too. There is an awful lot of wear on the seats and steering wheel for a car of that mileage but I don't think it's even possible to clock a Tesla

I could be wrong but I think they are chademo in Japan.

Was looking at Etron Gts and one was showing chademo .

Yep most EVs in Jap would be Chademo. But Im fairly certain Jap Teslas (at least older ones) have the American NACS charging port. A mate who lives in NZ imported an MS a few years ago and he said he needed to buy an adapter to fiyt his Type 2 wall charger.

I would double check with Tesla if they can still do the CCS conversion (for the same price). Being stuck to 45kW obsolete CHAdeMO charging would be very bad

BTW I bought the Tesla CHAdeMO adapter many years ago when they had it on special for €99 including shipping. Thought just as well, for so little money. They were going on eBay for €300 at the time second hand. Never used it of course, it lives in the frunk 😁

There will be Tesla CPO 2018 Model S coming back online soon. If anyone here has questions pop me a message.

Question for everyone.

Where do we think the value is in used Model S vehicles these days?

Asking prices are all over the place at the moment. There is no shred of consistency in what's being offered on DoneDeal right now. I passed up a nice condition 2018 S75D last week, advertised for 23K, let go for 20,500. Had MCU2, CCS, and EAP but still didn't feel worth it. Very good nick though.

The thought of 30k for a Raven update car is a little sickening tbh.

A few on UsercarsNI but nothing jumping out unless NI regged (few and far between).

I’ve been keeping my eye on a few & decent ones are moving recently. I missed out on a 2020 Ludicrous Performance from a dealer up north last week - worked out about €27k imported (no VRT, vat, customs duty).

A nice 75D on a 192D plate went through Merlin today for just over €23k plus fees - so €25k give or take, so dear for what it was

There was an Irish 2019 P100DL recently for €27k but it sold very quickly. You rarely see them under €30k yet. I'd say it's likely a few people are keeping a lookout for one and will jump on a well priced one.

interestingly all 4 Model S for sale up north for last while all seem to have sold in the last few days

They'd have to offload your trade in to a southern trader to come pick it up from them and drive it to Dublin or get it transported. That's hassle and costs money. Their "no" doesn't mean it's not possible, it just means PFO. South of the border is a different culture. They'd say "yes" and offer you half of what the car is worth. Still means PFO 😂

Also I'd be very wary of a NI trader just telling you it will be fine, no VAT / duty / VRT, don't take their word for it, DYOR. Or agree a fixed fee to get it on Irish plates