2015 Model S P90D Buyers Guide and Pushing Highway Autopilot to its Limits

If you have been dreaming of a Tesla Model S Performance but couldnt afford the $120k plus price tag for a Performance version of the Model S than this super clean example might be the one for you. There is now a long track record of Tesla vehicles with 200, 300 and even 900,000 miles! Also do to the simple nature of an electric motor there is very little to go wrong compared to an internal combustion engine with lots of complex parts and with regenerative braking even brake pads last a really long time and you will never need to worry about oil changes, spark plugs, timing belts and transmission services. Maybe this P90D is overshadowed by the Model S Plaid with over 1,000 horsepower. But back when this P90D first came out pumping a combined output of 762-hp and 718 pound feet of torque it was the fastest sedan in the world capable of 0-60-mph in a under 3 seconds and the quarter miles in under 12 seconds, so its still fast than most other vehicles on the road today and with all-wheel drive it offers amazing performance in the dry or wet. In fact, the P90D was the first sedan that Car and Driver magazine recorded a 0-60-mph in under 3 seconds.

[@benkanobe7500]

I lived where you are, I would purchase from you. You were 100% truthful and let the car sell itself. Cool.

[@MoltenSamurai]

Watching you drive in 2x speed has unlocked a new level of anxiety 🤣

[@SwissMarksman]

I have the same with the Ludicrous mode. I've only used it once in 2 years of ownership. But overall very happy with the car.

[@TraderJono]

Hi mate lovely car 😃 I have the same car same year just with ludicrous mode and the MCU2 upgrade. Did you get the MCU upgraded? It makes a huge difference. I still get pretty good updates and I love the addition of better games and watching Netflix from time to time. It's much smoother and snappier too. I've done meetings and work from my Tesla a few times too 😂 something I never did in my ice car lol
PS I just finished watching your video and realized you buy and sell Tesla's haha so I'm guessing you don't still have this one 😅 I better watch some of your latest videos to catch up

[@infinitioftacoma1]

We did not do the MCU upgrade on this one but I have heard people who have done it called it almost "life changing". Just seeing difference in performance on a 2018 or 2019 screen versus the older one is very noticeable.

[@TraderJono]

@@infinitioftacoma1 100% agree! I was fortunate to have MCU2 from day 1 however I've seen so many videos of Model S' with mcu1 and sat in a Tesla with it that I can tell it's a huge difference. Absolutely love my car

[@poeticsoldier]

I have the same car. My first goal is to upgrade the MCU once I can

[@TraderJono]

@@poeticsoldier that's great to hear mate I hope you're enjoying it as much as I am! 😃👍 One day I'll go plaid 🤯

[@ngocminhtrigiang4457]

Hi, i've heard mixed reviews about this car long term. How does it compare to the p85d. Is the battery more unreliable in this car or is it the same with most old model S's. Thank you.

[@infinitioftacoma1]

The battery technology is all the same is the older Teslas as far as I know, its just a batter of the size of the battery pack. I do think the Performacne versions of the S will have better cooling for the batteries to deal with the added heat of performance driving.

[@gregggoldstein3449]

Interesting about self driving is dense fog and when seveare rains create poor visability it makes sence to have. Still far from perfect
atonomously and hope we never have cars which are ever capable of full atonomy or we lose the essence of the driving experience being behind the wheel.

[@bbhoustontx]

14k for battery replacement.

[@infinitioftacoma1]

Thats not too bad, a lot cheaper than a new engine in most high performance ICE vehicles!

[@MoltenSamurai]

Yeah, really a decent deal imo, just put away a couple grand a year, and if the battery goes out you have the cash on hand for the new one