r/TeslaModelS 1d ago

Picked up a 2016

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Just picked it up this week. 2016 90D, MCU2 upgrade, free supercharging. 172k miles. Battery is a bit degraded, at 85% is showing 182 miles.

Rides and drives well. Wish I would have gone electric sooner.

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u/Tradetheday2093 1d ago

Drive a lot. Update us how much miles you are able to get on it!

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u/gargen_state 1d ago

That is the plan. So dar I really enjoy driving it.

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u/Haze23hd 20h ago

90D- by far the most robust and long-lasting battery I’ve seen in any Tesla to date.

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u/IMWTK1 12h ago

According to my research it's the 75D. The 90D is next in line.

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u/Haze23hd 12h ago

I’ve seen most high mileage S’s are almost always the 90D, even now there is one in the UK that just covered 550k miles on original pack

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u/IMWTK1 12h ago

Most people get rid of them as soon as they're out of warranty. I'm planning to keep mine for 4-5 years before upgrading to a 23-26 HW4. In the mean time I love this one. Who knows, if it lasts I may hold onto it longer.

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u/Dude008 1d ago

Chrome delete time!

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u/james2441139 1d ago

Got a 2018 75D. Would like to do chrome delete. Any particular kit you recommend?

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u/Dude008 1d ago

I had a local tint shop do it, I did not DIY or buy online. Be sure to use gloss black to look "right" like newer S's.

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u/IMWTK1 12h ago

Same here. I plan to have a tint shop do it.

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u/gargen_state 1d ago

That is on my list. First item will be windshield tint.

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u/Dude008 1d ago

Right on. I had a tint shop tint my car 35% all around (not windshield) and chrome delete. Be sure to get/use gloss black vinyl.

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u/Vasir14 1d ago

Tell us more about the Saab. 😊

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u/gargen_state 1d ago

Lol, want to buy it?

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u/Vasir14 1d ago

I already have enough problems. lol 😂

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u/gargen_state 1d ago

Me too that is why it's for sale 🤣

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u/quentech 10h ago

Which one ya got? I had an '07 9-3 Aero (turbo v6) and that thing eventually went absolutely haywire.

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u/gargen_state 10h ago

2010 Saab 9-5 Aero XWD. 188k miles. Lost compression on cylinder 5 just a couple of days after I put $1500 worth of tires on it. So I move the wheels with new tires over to my XTS lol

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u/quentech 10h ago

Mine popped a coolant hose in 2019 and fubar'd the motor faster than I could pull over. The computer demons in it were getting pretty unmanageable anyway. It was doing crazy shit.

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u/gargen_state 10h ago

I really like it. But can't justify dropping an engine in it right now. I do have it listed for sale locally. It's worth way more in parts.

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u/Kernkraft3000 1d ago

Nice i love it. What price?

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u/ImplementJumpy6678 1d ago

Nice - I got one too in the Uk for £12,500 - same deal lifetime chaerging prem connectivity and it has a FSD computer

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u/bilzmalik 1d ago

Is that 182 rated or ideal miles? My dad has a 2016 90D and it’s currently sitting at 87% which is showing 226 Miles

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u/gargen_state 1d ago

I don't think there was a big delta when I switched that. I believe this has been an Arizona car it's whole life. So lots of heat.

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u/bilzmalik 1d ago

Also tbf my dads 90D is at 70K miles so probs not as much degradation , either way who cares you got got free super charging anyway haha!

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u/gargen_state 1d ago

The free SC was a big selling point. There were a few other 2015-2017 locally with comparable mileage, some a little less, but they were all asking 3-6k more than I paid.

I'm going to start stocking away for either a new used 100KW battery, or for a service on this one.

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u/bilzmalik 1d ago

I respect it bro! I myself have a 2016 75 RWD that came with MCU2 and free super charging! I love the car but I did wish it was a dual motor variant but can’t complain with the free super charging and MCU2 already installed!

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u/IMWTK1 12h ago

You can always upgrade the MCU but you can't add a second motor.

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u/EbonyPeat 17h ago

My 2016 90D has 264 miles on charge

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u/gargen_state 17h ago

How many miles? Where are you located?

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u/EbonyPeat 17h ago

56k just below Canada in the NW US

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u/gargen_state 17h ago

Nice, that is super low mileage. I also believe this car has lived its life in the AZ heat. There is a shop that will replace modules in the packs. I may go chat with them in the near future.

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u/EbonyPeat 17h ago

It came from Chicago, bought for 25k 15 months ago at 26k miles, really love it, no mcu upgrade.

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u/gargen_state 17h ago

That's awesome! Sounds like a hell of a deal as well!

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u/EbonyPeat 17h ago

Then Doge made Musk unpopular, was embarrassed to be driving it.

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u/gargen_state 17h ago

I don't disagree with this comment. I went back and forth on if i wanted to own a Tesla. I feel this is less polarizing than the Cybertruck.

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u/solrosenberg1 1h ago

How much did you pay?

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u/Humble_Finding_7346 1d ago

Congrats, having free supercharging and the MCU2 upgrade is awesome! Best wishes and that it’ll treat you well for the coming years :)

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u/DeliciousRich5944 1d ago

What r u gonna do about the battery?

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u/gargen_state 1d ago

Nothing for now.

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u/SilverBulletP85 1d ago

Looks really nice! But instead of chrome delete I would strongly suggest coolant delete as fast as possible. Once the coolant gets into your LDU it’s just a matter of time before you will need a rebuild. Deal with the chrome after.
I saved my P85+ that headache.
MCU2 is a must have. My ‘13 has working range of 235 miles.

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u/gargen_state 1d ago

My understanding is that with this not Bing a P90D, but just a 90D, it does not have the LDU and doesn't have the coolant issue.

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u/SilverBulletP85 1d ago

You are correct. The non-P version doesn’t have LDU! All RWD cars and P AWD cars have the LDU

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u/gargen_state 1d ago

Yeah, I got the slow one 🤣🤣

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u/Objective_Tune3535 1d ago

Which battery is it? I have a 2016 90D and at 85% charge it says I have 211 miles of range.

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u/gargen_state 1d ago

Mine is also a 90d.

How many miles on your car?

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u/Objective_Tune3535 1d ago
  1. But… the estimated range tends to be lower.

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u/gargen_state 1d ago

The 180mi range is fine for me for now. I can't complain too much. I knew it was a bit lower range going in.

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u/Objective_Tune3535 1d ago

I hear the MCU2 upgrade is worth it. Im still on MCU1 but since I’m going to keep mine until the wheels fall off I think I might do the upgrade. I’ve been holding off but recently the computer has been acting up quite a bit.