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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2014 Model S, so we've included reviews for other years of the Model S since its last redesign.
Tesla is to cars what Apple is to phones.
drbones911, 05/21/2013
2013 Tesla Model S Performance 4dr Sedan (electric DD)
39 of 45 people found this review helpful
I have approximately 7000 miles on this signature, performance version of the Tesla S. The car grabs a lot of attention and drives like a dream machine. I've driven the car from Boston to New York City then into New Jersey and back again with no problems. Other than that, I never really need to use an outside charging station since I charge it each night in my garage at home. This car is not just for local commutes. The car of the future is already here and still many still people don't believe that it's possible. Great job Tesla!
122K miles and still a thrill!
Cord, 09/18/2020
updated 03/23/2022
2013 Tesla Model S Performance 4dr Sedan (electric DD)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
The silent mind blowing torque of the Tesla is second to none. I get hopped up Mustangs, Chargers, Vettes at a stop light that try to jump ahead. I didn't even see them trying until I hear the gas engines rev and before they even get to shift I'm gone. So easy to drive and fits as much as my family minivan did. I love cars and have had many, but I will not be going back to gas. I have had no issues with the car and look forward to buying another one in another 100k or so. I drove from Sacramento, CA to Maine stopping at as many national parks as possible and had free charging the whole way. Then drove to Florida and back across the southern route through SoCal and back to Sac. It was a comfortable easy ride. We camped out some and stayed in hotels. Every campground in America is a charging station, but we only used them for convenience. There were plenty of Tesla Super charging stations all the way. I found using 70,000 mile warranty tires works great because you tend to go through them in about 35k miles. Just turn them in and get 50% off the next set. My range has dropped about 10% in 122k miles. Mine is a 2013 so it is was an early battery. They have gotten twice as good now according to the specs. My extended family drove mine and now they all have them too. Lol! Hope you have as much fun as I have! Saving for another one now. Really want 500 mile range so I don't even have to charge on the road. I charge with Solar at home so I drive on Sun. No need to pay the oil companies OR the Electric company! Lol!
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Simpler than new models, they don’t last long
Owatagu Siam, 06/11/2021
2014 Tesla Model S 85 4dr Sedan (electric DD)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
The S prior to October, 2014 was solidly built before the cheapened the body, suspension and other areas. It also lacks the Auto Pilot junk which never worked but especially in v1.0. These were better built and had few problems except for the designed to fail center screen. When that goes, the car is bricked. There is less to go wrong on this car but when it does, it’s expensive. The AC is insanely complicated as is the air suspension. When anything goes wrong, you are instantly into four figures. I mean anything. Service is abominable at Tesla and there is almost zero aftermarket support. You will wait a month just to get it in and then wait several months because they never have any parts. You also can’t talk to anyone. They don’t answer the phone or responds in any way. If you want to scratch that EV itch and can get one of these cheap, it’s worth a gamble but just be aware even a fender bender can send a Tesla straight to the junkyard because of the insane cost of repairs.
Tesla Battery Failed after only 43,000 miles!
Ro, 01/18/2022
2013 Tesla Model S 4dr Sedan (electric DD)
18 of 22 people found this review helpful
After only 43,000 miles my Tesla Model S battery began to fail. A full charge dropped from about 235 miles to a mere 100 miles. The Tesla experts informed me that the battery would completely fail very soon or months down the road and I could be stranded. They wanted to charge me $22,000 for a new battery, which they would install in a few months or so. I was furious and hugely disappointed. Counting tax, registration etc., I paid $98,000 in 2013 for this new Model S Tesla. That the car essentially quit after 43,000 miles and 8 years leads me to regret every buying it. I begged a Tesla manager to charge less or nothing at all for a new battery since the warranty was up about 5 months prior and the Tesla had only 43,000 miles. The Tesla manger refused. I told him that I thought, given the money I paid, that Tesla would consider finding a good solution for the sake of customer satisfaction. The employee hardly even responded to my request. His communicated: You are just out of luck and Tesla policy is not going to help you. The Tesla service manager said that he knew of other Tesla’s with failed batteries so mine was not an unexpected event. I will NEVER buy another Tesla. Those cars are expensive, yet their batteries may fail within or just after 8 years. Previously I purchased non-Tesla cars that lasted 110,000 to 150,000 miles. Not my Tesla – only 43,000 miles. The environmental impact of Tesla cars includes all the effort to mine lithium plus other unattractive environmental effects to produce the massive battery. Now my battery may end up in the landfill. Tesla said they have no rebuilt batteries. So the environmental impact is not simple.
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Lucky to be one of the first - 2013 Model S *****
djsn1987, 11/28/2021
2013 Tesla Model S 4dr Sedan (electric DD)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
As an original owner, I was an early adopter in 2013 in Palm Beach, Florida by purchasing a 2013 Model S after a friend gave me a ride in his. That is really all it takes for a sale! My experience has surpassed my highest expectations! Tires every 15-30k miles , annual wiper blades, annual key fob batteries, and a 3 year cycle of 12v battery replacement describes my recurring costs. Had to have a $1100 central processing unit screen upgrade once during my 8 years of ownership. Auto software upgrades are a dream. More features, wifi automatic, painless! The Tesla service has dropped from my rank of "10+" in 2014 when compared with my prior Mercedes and Lexus dealerships to an "8" as Tesla has grown over the past 8 years. Original big 85kw battery is now out of warranty, but I only have 29,000 miles after 8 years, and the original batteries apparently can last for 150k - 300k miles and recharging. Time will tell. All told ..... the best car that I have ever owned .. hands down. Thank you, Elon, for revolutionizing the industry for the better.
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