Video Summary
Here is a summary of the YouTube video review of a 2014 Tesla Model S 85:* The car was purchased for $13,000 with 100,000 miles on it.
* Despite being in the car community, Tesla is surprisingly fun to drive.
* It does 0-60 in under 5 seconds.
* The steering is really tight and precise, and the ride is beautifully damped.
* The car drives like a $70,000 vehicle.
* Original single-motor drive unit on the rear axle is fast and efficient, however drive unit failure is common, and costly. A coolant delete can prevent further issues.
* The screen is showing signs of delamination, a common problem, which can be costly to repair.
* Door handles failing to pop out are also a common issue, and an expensive repair.
* Suspension clunks are common.
* Original battery has had normal range degradation for its age.
* There’s a misconception that it is costly to replace the high voltage battery: the replacement would cost 20,000 dollars from Tesla, which makes such a repair uneconomical.
* There is plenty of storage space, with additional trunk space in the front.
* The tested model lacks auto pilot or adaptive cruise control; however, the system on new Model S versions still miles ahead of the competition.
* Older models come with unlimited free lifetime connectivity.
* The model with single motor drive unit is awful in the snow.
* The rear seats are lumpy and unsupportive, and headroom is limited; legroom is a strong point.
* Overall the Tesla Model S is fun and easy to drive and a bargain.
