Florida man reveals 'the truth' about used Teslas after buying Model S super cheap
- This YouTuber bought two used Teslas for peanuts
- One of these was a Model S Plaid
- While they’re generally cheap to buy, there are things to consider
Published on Mar 08, 2025 at 6:00 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Mar 08, 2025 at 6:00 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
This YouTuber from Florida bought not one but two Teslas – namely a Model S and a Model S Plaid – at auction.
Both were obviously used, although both were also described as being in good condition.
But there was a lot more going on beneath the surface.
As a result, a few months and miles later, the YouTuber was ready to share the truth.
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Recurring issues with used Teslas
Sam, the Florida YouTuber behind the SamCrac channel, bought two Teslas, a regular Model S and a Model S Plaid at auction.
These cars can be cheap to buy but, in his own words, they can be “money pits”.
Window regulators, trunk actuators, and charge port doors tend to go wrong all the time in older Model S vehicles.
When they do, you’re in trouble.
All in all, the YouTuber had to spend thousands of dollars fixing a long list of potentially ‘minor’ issues.
Sam notes that while the older Model S may look like a bargain upfront, it can quickly drain your account with frequent failures.
The right guy for the job
We should probably point out that SamCrac is particularly good at this.
His entire YouTube channel revolves around his ability to buy heavily damaged cars for peanuts and then fix them up.
A while back, he bought a dead Porsche Cayenne for just $700, and he fixed it for almost nothing.
On another occasion, he did the same thing with an Audi RS7, which was actually worth a lot more than he’d anticipated due to a couple of secret mods that came with the car.
He also once managed to get a Tesla Model S P90D for about half the price.
In fact, the only time it didn’t go his way was when he found a dead McLaren, and he couldn’t buy it.
Maybe that’s going to be his next project…
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
