brody.dieselMar 25, 11:53 AM

scored a salvage Model 3 from Copart for $8k... thoughts?

Front bumper and suspension damage but the battery pack health is at 94%. Planning to DIY the rebuild. Total cost around $13k. Good flip or did I play myself?

Discussion

13 comments

cody_whippedMar 26, 12:29 PM

replacing the front suspension and subframe is straightforward, but make sure the structural battery honestly mounting points aren't cracked or warped.

cole_e30Mar 26, 10:14 PM

check if tesla has disabled supercharging on that vin. they frequently block salvage titles from the network, which kills da resale value.

preston_turboMar 27, 03:57 AM

salvage model 3 is the ultimate budget commuter

miami_car_flipsMar 28, 07:56 PM

salvage model 3 is teh ultimate budget commuter

parker_siMar 30, 06:52 AM

Keep us posted literally on teh DIY rebuild, love these projects

philly_stanceMar 30, 08:47 AM

replacing the front suspension and subframe is straightforward, but make sure the structural battery mounting points aren't cracked or warped.

mason_c5Apr 1, 07:29 AM

hope you don't run into high voltage battery errors

subie_chick_pnwApr 1, 12:48 PM

94% battery health is insane for 8k, absolute W

kyle_builds_stuffApr 2, 06:27 PM

hope you dont run into literally high voltage battery errors

jdm_cody.fdApr 3, 04:28 PM

Check if Tesla has disabled Supercharging on that VIN. They frequently block salvage titles from the network, which kills the resale value.

florida_man_garageApr 3, 11:38 PM

Tesla salvage is risky, hope they don't ban yur supercharging 💀

lsx_sammyApr 5, 06:53 PM

tesla salvage is risky, hope they don't ban your supercharging 💀

wyatt_hemiApr 7, 02:02 PM

keep us posted on the diy rebuild, love these projects