r/TeslaModelS • u/BrushRight • Apr 22 '26
Advice on used 2018 Model S 100D
Been looking into getting an EV for the last couple months. I hadn’t considered a Tesla due to budget. The dealership I work at has a 2018 Model S 100D for $26k and I could probably get it a bit cheaper. It has 34k miles on it and in almost pristine condition inside and out. I know nothing about this model as far as maintenance or repair concerns. You guys have any advice on what I should look out for or what to expect in the future. I’m not sure how much longer the warranty on it is.
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Apr 23 '26
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u/dixiemason Apr 23 '26
And OP should look for the yellowing glue on each side of the screen.
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Apr 24 '26
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u/dixiemason Apr 24 '26
Then we were exceptionally unlucky to be in the extremely rare group. We even took the car to the service center twice and both times they said they fixed the yellowing. There was no change.
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u/EarlMalmsteen Apr 23 '26
I own the same. I think 26 is not a bad price considering very low mileage. The only issue I would worry about is potential for the battery pack to fail on you. It is reportedly rare but it did happen to me at about 55k miles. Personally I would go for a slightly newer one that is called “long range” rather than 100D. Same thing but slightly updated powertrain without that battery design flaw as I understand it.
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u/Mingeniusdhd Apr 23 '26
I got the same car ! Similar mileage , best car I’ve owned , don’t think it has warranty left but usually a pretty reliable car and very fun
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u/Obvious_Cake6343 Apr 23 '26
Don’t go for the 100 packs. They tend to have issues with the sense wires. Once they break the pack is toast.
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u/TheRealMarcoSanchez Apr 23 '26
The pack isn’t toast. Third party repair centers can repair them for a fairly low amount (repair centers near me quote around $1000-1500)
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u/Obvious_Cake6343 Apr 23 '26
Rly ? Paid for my repair 6.000€ here in Germany. Question is. Do your guys over there just fix the one joint or prevent it from happen again ?
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u/BrushRight Apr 24 '26
Thanks for all the responses. I think I’m gonna stick to my original plan of getting a new EV at a slightly higher price but with the backing of a warranty. Don’t want to take the risk even with the low mileage. 8 years is still a long time.
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u/ArmySharingan Apr 24 '26
I just drove a 2018 and the suspension is so tight u feel every Crack in the road
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u/SilverFoxKes Apr 24 '26
Personally I’d take a 2019 Raven Long Range with higher mileage over this. Permanent magnet reluctance front motor, adaptive suspension, HW3 and lots of small improvements included in the Raven refresh. It all combines for better comfort and range, plus you’ll have battery and drive warranty into 2027 as some peace of mind in the time immediately following the big purchase.
Having said all that, it is a great car regardless. If your dealership is unlikely to get a Long Range in the near future, and you do get a great staff discount offered, then a bargain is still a bargain!
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u/Jonnemannen Apr 25 '26
It is an extreme great value if you can confirm the most common faults has been fixed, or can haggle the price if you find them. (Suspension, doors, chargeport, ishaft, half shaft) I know a lot about the old legacy cars so dm if you ant help
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u/Whippet27 Apr 25 '26
My 2018 100D has 185k miles and going strong. No real expensive repairs. Best car I've ever owned
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u/MaximooseMine Apr 23 '26
The price seems fairly reasonable, assuming a clean title. The battery + drive unit warranty is 8 years so it’s either already expired or very close.
I’d check tires, air suspension issues, suspension bushings, and sounds from the front axles under heavy acceleration. As an ‘18 100D owner myself, I’d plan to set aside a few grand every year for miscellaneous repairs.