THE GOOD, BAD & UGLY OF BUYING MY USED TESLA MODEL S 100D FROM A THIRD PARTY DEALER

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Dave shares his experience purchasing a used 2018 Tesla Model S 100D from a third-party dealer. He highlights the car's solid build, great ride, quick acceleration, and attractive design as positives. However, significant issues arose post-purchase, including the car lacking internet connectivity, outdated software, and non-functional navigation upon delivery. The dealer's inability to provide the correct charging cable (initially sending a European-spec one) and Tesla's unhelpfulness in providing build sheet information further compounded the frustration. Despite these 'bad' and 'ugly' aspects, Dave managed to resolve the connectivity issue himself by using his phone's hotspot and updating the software, restoring essential features like Dog Mode and Spotify. He cautions potential buyers to be extremely vigilant when purchasing Teslas from third-party dealers due to their potential lack of product knowledge.