Tesla sold this man the cheapest used Model S Plaid with no keys, this is what he found
- YouTuber Auto Auction Rebuilds bought the world’s cheapest Tesla Model S Plaid
- He only paid $59,000 for it, and it has FSD
- But Tesla said they didn’t have the keys
Published on Sep 09, 2024 at 7:36 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Sep 10, 2024 at 11:10 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
A YouTuber bought the cheapest used Tesla Model S Plaid in the world.
It comes with FSD and it only has 4,900 miles on the clock.
When this car was new, it cost nearly three times what the YouTuber paid for it, so surely there’s got to be a catch.
The truth is there is one, but it’s a minor one.
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The cheapest Tesla Model S Plaid
YouTuber Auto Auction Rebuilds bought the cheapest Model S Plaid in the world directly from Tesla.
This car can famously reach 62mph from 0 in less than two seconds, and it’s so fast it looks breathtaking while it’s doing it.
It can take on hypercars such as a Bugatti Divo, but it obviously costs a lot less than a Divo.
According to Auto Auction Rebuilds, this car cost around $130,000 when it was new, and that’s not including the extra $15,000 you need for FSD (Full Self-Driving).
It goes for about $65,000 in the pre-owned market.
But he only paid $59,000 for it, and that’s for a car with FSD, a yoke steering wheel and 19-inch wheels which give the car 50 more miles of range, all of which are optional extras.
And it only has 4,900 miles on it.
What’s the catch?
That sounds like a bargain so people automatically assumed there must be a catch, and they’re not wrong.
It’s a minor catch, though.
Auto Auction Rebuilds, aka Randy Lee Shear, says Tesla sold him the car with no keys.
Technically you don’t really need keys because you can unlock the car with an app and also with a key card thingy, which is the backup ‘key’.
But, even in 2024, it sort of feels odd if you don’t know have a physical key to unlock your car.
Still, Randy said Tesla is remaking the key for him, so that problem will be fixed as well.
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.
