BUYING 100K MILE TESLA AND DRIVING IT TO 150K IN ONE YEAR - MY EXPERIENCE AND BUYER'S GUIDE

EV Channels Review

The reviewer details a year of ownership of a 2015 Tesla Model S 70D, accumulating 44,000 miles to reach a total of 150,000. The "Dual Motor" (AWD) and "Autopilot" equipped vehicle was purchased sight unseen for its affordability. Physically, the car has held up remarkably well, with only minor wear on the driver's seat and some expected paint chips. The interior shows some delamination on the screens and peeling on window switch finishes, common for the era. Key maintenance items included seven door handle replacements (two self-done with upgraded parts), a 12V battery replacement, and a coolant valve repair. Notably, the original battery pack and drive units remain, with only a minor ~10% degradation in displayed range over 150,000 miles. The reviewer highlights the value of the 70D's coil suspension (avoiding air suspension issues) and the benefit of free unlimited Supercharging. For potential buyers, the advice is to prioritize newer models with larger batteries and Autopilot, inspect for screen delamination, and consider the MCU 2 upgrade for older models. The reviewer expresses high satisfaction and would buy a high-mileage Tesla again.