BUYING THE CHEAPEST MODEL S 100D THEN BLASTING ACROSS THE COUNTRY (VERY COLD!)

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This video documents an ambitious, albeit rushed, cross-country road trip in a recently acquired, budget-friendly Tesla Model S 100D. The reviewer highlights the car's excellent value proposition, purchased for around $60,000 with 50,000 miles and nearly every option, despite a dealership error listing it as a 60D. The primary challenge was a tight deadline to reach New Hampshire for a flight, compounded by significant delays in receiving paperwork. The reviewer praises the Model S's comfortable ride, impressive efficiency (averaging around 381 Wh/mile in sub-zero temperatures, outperforming their Model 3 Performance), and overall road trip capability. Minor gripes included the HVAC system struggling to keep the large cabin warm in extreme cold and some older infotainment lag. The charging experience with older Supercharger versions (V1) was noted as slow and inconsistent, with the car sometimes requiring more time to ramp up speeds compared to newer models. Despite the logistical hurdles and cold weather, the Model S 100D proved to be a capable and efficient long-distance cruiser, offering significant value.