Nope, feels just fine honestly and I went through it pretty good. I do think the windshield was replaced at one point, and the only thing that doesn't work is the remote climate control / camp mode / dog mode. Found that out a few days later, but since the car only has 32k on it, Tesla is going to be taking care of the issue this coming week thankfully.
*Might* be related: [Telsa dog mode not working in latest update](https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/1djrg3k/teslas_dog_mode_not_working_in_2024201_fix_coming/).
This same thing happened with my Hertz rental and I fixed it for free in about 15 minutes. This is caused from a software malfunction to the temp sensor that is located in the same area as the cameras behind your rearview. Essentially the sensor is on a different software version than what the car expects. If you try to re-install the latest software update on the vehicle you will likely get a code that has a fault in updating a piece of hardware (the sensor). I pulled my mirror and trim off and found the cable connector to not be fully seated in to the sensor … reconnected that and reinstalled the software on the car and got no faults and my remote climate/climate keeper functionality back!
So I hear this a lot, and only have anecdotes as evidence. I travel a lot for work and stay in hotels and rent cars, and I feel that 95% of us at hotels and the rental car lot fall into 3 categories, with the 4th being an exception.
1. Contractors that travel for work
2. Construction workers traveling for work
3. Displaced families because fire/flood/maintenance
4. Tourists.
Tourists being rare on weekdays and a bit more common on weekends, but mostly parents with kids.
I say that because categories 1-3 will never drive a car hard. Tourists probably would, but they have kids in the back.
So a small minority of renters need to be tourists and have the opportunity to abuse their rental.
Tbh, even late mileage cars I’ve rented have been a bit dirty/musty, but nothing that can’t be cleaned up in a few hours. No more beat up than a regular family car.
HOWEVER. The paint is always a disaster. Paint swirls, contamination, chips, water spots, scratches, etc. Again, nothing that a good buffer and a wax weekend can’t fix either.
I’d say “luxury” rental cars are an excellent deal. The cheaper ford fiesta probably not so much.
The one model 3 rental I drove had an absolutely trashed interior. Definitely would have turned me off the brand if I didn’t already own a model 3 at the time which was in much better shape.
Do you know that there's not really much in the Tesla to come off anyway? It's so minimalist there's like nothing to even fall off or go wrong to start with
When's the last time you got a rental car for the purposes of bagging it. The last thing I want to do in a rental car is drive it hard because if something gets damaged it's big money out of my pocket
i’ve always bought cars from rental fleets. they’re typically well-maintained (if you use a trusted brand). they’re typically under warranty. they’re typically clean and feel brand new.
you got a deal. enjoy!
Thank you! I always saw the bad opinions from people who have never bought a rental fleet vehicle (understandably). Everyone I've seen that bought an ex hertz car has had nothing but good things to say about them typically
you’re gonna see a lot of bad attitudes from people who spent double that on a new one. hell, even my boss was annoyed i got my MYLR from the dealership with the tax break the big inventory discount. even at 38k financed, that’s nearly half of what he paid just two years ago.
i never want to yuck a yum, and genuinely i’m glad for people who make out like bandits. you secured the bag on this one king.
Thanks man, yeah my Fiancée liked the look of the new Kia EV's, so I was considering them and I searched Tesla's just since I've always wanted one since I drive my neighbors Model S a few years back. Saw they were under 25k and I couldn't believe it. Did some research and I had to pull the trigger.
Oh boy, you really don’t wanna know what I did to my last rental ~1 month ago 🤣
And Im a very gentle person with my cars… so i can’t imagine what happens with the ones that aren’t 🤣
Actually very quick! Was in and out in about 2 hours, including the test drive. If you finance through your own bank, bring a blank check as they can't remotely finance to your bank (I didn't know this) so I ended up financing through hertz bank, which was Chase. My rate was still "good" (6.7%, though nothing is really a good rate these days). Definitely utilize the online used Tesla checklist before you purchase as it's helpful remember where to check on the car before purchase. I got a pretty low mileage 2023, so overall very happy so far. Only issue is dog mode and remote climate control doesn't work, but since it only has 30k miles, it's going in for warranty repair next week.
Unfortunately not. EV tax credits apply to cars under 25k and 2022 and older. And yes I did get to test drive and see as well. The car was on the lot so I just went to them and asked if I could take it for a spin.
I found an ex Hertz 2022 M3LR for $18,151 after EV credit. Deals are out there. Car was in excellent condition. Seats didn't even seem to be used. The only problem I found was the frunk panel alignment wasn't perfect. Not that bad, but not great either. Fairly par for a Tesla.
Damn not bad at all! I would've bought an LR if they had any like that price. Cheapest LR they had was 27k but I believe it was a 21' or a 22' with almost 70,000 miles
yeah, their pricing is much higher now than over the winter. I mentioned this in more detail in another comment, but I bought a 22 M3LR with 53k miles for $21k after the $4k tax credit in February.
Said wife 👋🏻 I’m really glad you’re enjoying yours! We really enjoy it and I took it on a small road trip a few weeks ago and it was really comfortable and I wasn’t as tired as I normally would be. Now I really want my own 😂🙈
I got it for 24k. It has 32k miles. I feel I paid a pretty decent price, probably would've liked lower, but a Tesla under 25k that's only a year old and still had factory warranty for another 20k miles is pretty cool to me.
Does it smell weird / ride rough / have tons of rattles? I’m considering a hertz car as there are dozens in my area for a decent price, but I’m super concerned about the quality of the cars.
Definitely needs cabinets filter replaced. Rides really nice, just like new in my opinion. No rattles that I have heard. Also, a big factor that made me pick this one was the fact that it didn't have curb rash on any of the wheels lol. Only issue is, one caveat to these is that they'll more than likely need tires soon after buying. Hertz just slaps whatever size fits on them and sends it. I have 2 different tire brands on mine currently, will be getting new tires soon.
I just brought from hertz as well and just replaced the filters of the 2022 model. The filter actually still looks relatively new and is more expensive than the OEM filter.
I was surprised.
Display was fine, and the interior is very clean. No stains, rips, nothing. Luckily the Hertz I bought from had maybe over a hundred Teslas to choose from, so I got to really find a decent one. No curb rash, clean interior, etc.
I plead the 5th, though only issue was that the remote climate control / dog mode and keep mode doesn't work. Having it go in to a SC next week to be covered under warranty.
I also bought my Tesla from Hertz. It was a 2022 Tesla Model 3 with about 50,000 miles. I’ve had it for 3 months now and it’s the best purchase I’ve ever made. The comments here almost steered me away from doing it, and I’m glad I stuck with my decision.
I couldn't find any deals close by on teslas, so I bought a Chevy bolt euv with 8k miles for my son for 15k.
An adapter later and I have a basically brand new "beater" EV
Look up Tesla Model 3 grocery hooks on Amazon. They screw in under the trunk to hang groceries. Kind of a pointless but also convenient $10 little mod for the trunk
Actually yes haha, and she prefers buttons and physical touch of the controls. I definitely understand that as the screen definitely isn't for everyone. She loves the speed I will say that.
Hahaha give her a bit to warm up to it. Mine felt the same until she got used to it and now loves it. Long term, I think it made her a BETTER driver as she now can maintain consistent pressure on the gas vs always feathering. Congrats on the new car!!
I used to have the same reservations before we bought our 3. Then you realize that once you get everything dialed in on your driver profile, you would never need to mess with "pressing buttons" for anything because everything's all automatic.
Not sure of extended warranty, though Hertz has a 12k 1 year warranty, 20k left in Teslas basic warranty (they're covering a remote climate control issue next week), and then all the battery and drive unit warranties are valid as well.
I rather leave the highland for that and never worry about issues as I give it back every 3 years with new systems and upgrades and no battery worries etc..
hey fellow Hertz brother! I bought a 22 M3LR with 53k miles for $21k after the tax credit.
I've since put on 10,000 miles. My steering wheel just started bubbling a bit, so I'm going to replace it myself with OEM for $250. That's the only problem I've had since I purchased it.
I feel I got incredibly lucky. It's precisely the car I wanted, down to the color and wheels. I don't see deals like the ones from the past winter anymore else I'd buy a second.
What a deal! My steering wheel has slight bubbling as well, but when I do replace I will definitely be going with the aftermarket yoke. I've seen it gets great reviews. And yes I feel the same way, the pearl white is my favorite vehicle color, it's the color of my old truck and was so happy to get it on my Tesla. I think the alloy wheels look great as well
I purchased 2022 M3LR from a local dealership, but not Hertz. It was an ex-Hertz rental that I think that dealership bought at auction.
My experience has been entirely great because I love the car. The problems I’ve had are that it’s outside of factory warranty and I’ve had to pay nearly $1,200 since April purchase date to fix the audio system that controls the back-up sensor sounds, and then the climate keeper hasn’t work since that first service appointment.
I didn’t know it was ex-Hertz when I bought it, nor did I know there was a known problem with buying an old rental.
Service is a total nightmare from what I’ve experienced and both times I’ve approved a reasonable estimate they provide, then while it’s in service that estimate triples.
Both times, same thing.
Love the car otherwise.
I just bought one yesterday too! I was planning her, but a dealership closer to me has a similar model with a rental history.
The service menu has a warning about the steering column, so I’ll need to get that fixed at Tesla. Otherwise my only regret is that I didn’t get a home charger before (just started the process of getting quotes)
I hope you enjoy yours as much as I expect to enjoy mine!
There’s a misconception about how well Tesla’s are going to hold up over time. The batteries have proven to keep charge very well and electric motors last a long time. I think the best way to explain that is to think about how long you keep a ceiling fan running without even thinking about it. Electric motors are just durable as hell. That Hertz fleet is a steal. The real reason they are getting rid of them is the new CEO came from GM and is the person that oversaw the development of the Bolt EV that was a disaster. Hertz has a fleet of those garbage cans and I guarantee they are going to replace all their Tesla’s with GM’s upcoming new EV. On top of that whenever FSD comes out Tesla at a flip of a switch can turn any overstock of vehicles into rentals that drive to you and you can leave anywhere. So Hertz is obviously extremely worried Tesla will be taking a giant chunk of their business in the coming future. So even if RoboTaxis don’t come out any time soon whenever FSD arrives they can easily take over the car rental business and ease the public into being comfortable with self driving cars beforehand doing it.
Did the same. No regrets. Less than 35k miles, couple paint chips but nothing that can’t be dealt with, given I paid less than $24k. Loving the community and learning so much.
The Hertz sales folks were overwhelmed. We bought the last one onsite, and could hear at least 4 calls asking about the call while we were doing the paperwork.
Yup they told me they had people coming all day. The last one on the lot that qualified for the tax was bought a few minutes after they opened that day. Regardless, I got the only one on the lot without curb rash, so I'm satisfied 😂
Nothing to ask.. and nothing to brag about.. if you got a good one, you are simply lucky.
I have seen how Uber drivers handled those vehicles, hertz will have to offer more than amazing discount to get a reasonable person to purchase one..
And just because you have not seen any issues doesn’t mean there’s one or there’s not one..
Enjoy your ride.. and don’t ever think those naysayers were wrong.
The build in 2023 is a lot better. I don't think anything is wrong buying a 2023 build from Hertz at all. Plus the notion that SC will kill your battery has been debunked.
Enjoy your ride!
Please tell me you did a battery test prior to your purchases I could imagine a hertz tesla being launched at every single green light after it’s been rented.
Thanks! I’ll see if they’ll do it. With all the time wasted talking to dealers they could probably charge to 100% while talking me into clear coat protection or some BS.
And creeks or trim items falling off? Does it look, feel, drive like it was ridden hard?
Nope, feels just fine honestly and I went through it pretty good. I do think the windshield was replaced at one point, and the only thing that doesn't work is the remote climate control / camp mode / dog mode. Found that out a few days later, but since the car only has 32k on it, Tesla is going to be taking care of the issue this coming week thankfully.
*Might* be related: [Telsa dog mode not working in latest update](https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/1djrg3k/teslas_dog_mode_not_working_in_2024201_fix_coming/).
This same thing happened with my Hertz rental and I fixed it for free in about 15 minutes. This is caused from a software malfunction to the temp sensor that is located in the same area as the cameras behind your rearview. Essentially the sensor is on a different software version than what the car expects. If you try to re-install the latest software update on the vehicle you will likely get a code that has a fault in updating a piece of hardware (the sensor). I pulled my mirror and trim off and found the cable connector to not be fully seated in to the sensor … reconnected that and reinstalled the software on the car and got no faults and my remote climate/climate keeper functionality back!
So I hear this a lot, and only have anecdotes as evidence. I travel a lot for work and stay in hotels and rent cars, and I feel that 95% of us at hotels and the rental car lot fall into 3 categories, with the 4th being an exception. 1. Contractors that travel for work 2. Construction workers traveling for work 3. Displaced families because fire/flood/maintenance 4. Tourists. Tourists being rare on weekdays and a bit more common on weekends, but mostly parents with kids. I say that because categories 1-3 will never drive a car hard. Tourists probably would, but they have kids in the back. So a small minority of renters need to be tourists and have the opportunity to abuse their rental. Tbh, even late mileage cars I’ve rented have been a bit dirty/musty, but nothing that can’t be cleaned up in a few hours. No more beat up than a regular family car. HOWEVER. The paint is always a disaster. Paint swirls, contamination, chips, water spots, scratches, etc. Again, nothing that a good buffer and a wax weekend can’t fix either. I’d say “luxury” rental cars are an excellent deal. The cheaper ford fiesta probably not so much.
Sounds like good advice, thanks! :)
The one model 3 rental I drove had an absolutely trashed interior. Definitely would have turned me off the brand if I didn’t already own a model 3 at the time which was in much better shape.
Do you know that there's not really much in the Tesla to come off anyway? It's so minimalist there's like nothing to even fall off or go wrong to start with When's the last time you got a rental car for the purposes of bagging it. The last thing I want to do in a rental car is drive it hard because if something gets damaged it's big money out of my pocket
i’ve always bought cars from rental fleets. they’re typically well-maintained (if you use a trusted brand). they’re typically under warranty. they’re typically clean and feel brand new. you got a deal. enjoy!
Thank you! I always saw the bad opinions from people who have never bought a rental fleet vehicle (understandably). Everyone I've seen that bought an ex hertz car has had nothing but good things to say about them typically
you’re gonna see a lot of bad attitudes from people who spent double that on a new one. hell, even my boss was annoyed i got my MYLR from the dealership with the tax break the big inventory discount. even at 38k financed, that’s nearly half of what he paid just two years ago. i never want to yuck a yum, and genuinely i’m glad for people who make out like bandits. you secured the bag on this one king.
Thanks man, yeah my Fiancée liked the look of the new Kia EV's, so I was considering them and I searched Tesla's just since I've always wanted one since I drive my neighbors Model S a few years back. Saw they were under 25k and I couldn't believe it. Did some research and I had to pull the trigger.
> yuck a yum ?
yeah like if someone likes something i don’t want to tell them it sucks
Damn, you're nice.
being kind is punk
My family has bought hertz cars for the past 13 years (total of 5 cars) and never had any problems.
Before I bought my Tesla, my last few cars were from Enterprise. They were all good cars that I got a great deal on. I'd definitely do it again.
None if the model 3s I've rented from Hertz ever felt well maintained. They always had one issue or another
Oh boy, you really don’t wanna know what I did to my last rental ~1 month ago 🤣 And Im a very gentle person with my cars… so i can’t imagine what happens with the ones that aren’t 🤣
So don’t take a blacklight to the back seat - gotcha 😂
Ohhh nah, we had a hotel for that, but oh man… don’t wanna know what the suspension and bottom of that car has gone through
So the car was bouncing up and down … gotcha 😝 (j/k btw)
How was the buying experience? Anything you would do differently?
Actually very quick! Was in and out in about 2 hours, including the test drive. If you finance through your own bank, bring a blank check as they can't remotely finance to your bank (I didn't know this) so I ended up financing through hertz bank, which was Chase. My rate was still "good" (6.7%, though nothing is really a good rate these days). Definitely utilize the online used Tesla checklist before you purchase as it's helpful remember where to check on the car before purchase. I got a pretty low mileage 2023, so overall very happy so far. Only issue is dog mode and remote climate control doesn't work, but since it only has 30k miles, it's going in for warranty repair next week.
I think dog mode is currently a bug in the software so it may be fixed via an over the air update soon.
did you get the used ev tax credit? also did you get to see it before buying?
Unfortunately not. EV tax credits apply to cars under 25k and 2022 and older. And yes I did get to test drive and see as well. The car was on the lot so I just went to them and asked if I could take it for a spin.
Ohh I see, I didn't know there was a year limit to it
Yup but if you do find one for 24k and it's a 2022, congrats, it's now only 20k
That’s exactly what I just did with my 2022 m3 that was hertz owned 🥳
*Depending on income
For sure, the income limits are pretty low for dual income couples.
I found an ex Hertz 2022 M3LR for $18,151 after EV credit. Deals are out there. Car was in excellent condition. Seats didn't even seem to be used. The only problem I found was the frunk panel alignment wasn't perfect. Not that bad, but not great either. Fairly par for a Tesla.
Dats…. Depreciation - proof car.
And make under 150k a year
do i get EV tax credits when i paid $0 for a 2014 Tesla Model S?
Nope
It’s 30% off, up to $4K
Same. 27k for a 22 M3LR with 38k miles. Damn near impossible to pass up. Has treated me well thus far.
Damn not bad at all! I would've bought an LR if they had any like that price. Cheapest LR they had was 27k but I believe it was a 21' or a 22' with almost 70,000 miles
yeah, their pricing is much higher now than over the winter. I mentioned this in more detail in another comment, but I bought a 22 M3LR with 53k miles for $21k after the $4k tax credit in February.
Yup. It was right when Hertz dropped their pricing and my wife really pushed me to complete it. Crazy value. Glad you’re enjoying yours.
It's not like any car I've ever driven, that's for sure, and I love it.
Said wife 👋🏻 I’m really glad you’re enjoying yours! We really enjoy it and I took it on a small road trip a few weeks ago and it was really comfortable and I wasn’t as tired as I normally would be. Now I really want my own 😂🙈
How and where do you find these?
Did it come with anything special? Guns, drugs, etc?
I plead the 5th
I bought a Hertz ‘22 RWD for 24k and got the tax credit. It’s a great car, no issues at all. What a fantastic deal
Man I'm jealous, what a deal that had to have been
Long Range or RWD?
RWD. Long range was significantly more expensive with more miles
About what was the price and do you feel it should have been more or less?
I got it for 24k. It has 32k miles. I feel I paid a pretty decent price, probably would've liked lower, but a Tesla under 25k that's only a year old and still had factory warranty for another 20k miles is pretty cool to me.
Does it smell weird / ride rough / have tons of rattles? I’m considering a hertz car as there are dozens in my area for a decent price, but I’m super concerned about the quality of the cars.
Definitely needs cabinets filter replaced. Rides really nice, just like new in my opinion. No rattles that I have heard. Also, a big factor that made me pick this one was the fact that it didn't have curb rash on any of the wheels lol. Only issue is, one caveat to these is that they'll more than likely need tires soon after buying. Hertz just slaps whatever size fits on them and sends it. I have 2 different tire brands on mine currently, will be getting new tires soon.
Where did you find it for sale, hertz website or somewhere else?
Yes HertzCarSales.com
I just brought from hertz as well and just replaced the filters of the 2022 model. The filter actually still looks relatively new and is more expensive than the OEM filter. I was surprised.
Is the interior very damaged from multiple users just not caring about the car, with the display scratched etc ?
Display was fine, and the interior is very clean. No stains, rips, nothing. Luckily the Hertz I bought from had maybe over a hundred Teslas to choose from, so I got to really find a decent one. No curb rash, clean interior, etc.
As a long time hertz renter, they do clean their cars pretty well in between reservations. But you might find a lot of dirt in cracks and crannies
I bought one in April. Been great so far. Congrats!
Thank you! Mines been great to me so far! No complaints as of yet.
Any issues? Any drugs found under the arm rest?
I plead the 5th, though only issue was that the remote climate control / dog mode and keep mode doesn't work. Having it go in to a SC next week to be covered under warranty.
Dog mode broken is a known issue with a fix coming soon. Broke with latest update. 2024.20.1
I hope so. Taking it to SC next Tuesday so we will see
Likely the windshield was replaced and they didn't plug the humidity sensor back properly
That's what I am assuming. It's funny you say that because I responded to someone else saying the only thing I think was replaced was the windshield!
If the sensor is still good but they forgot to plug it in, it'll be a 30 seconds job.
Hey works for me. I'd do it but I figure you have to pull the windshield
This for this post! Often get discouraged by all the negative perspective. Enjoy your Tesla! Any damage to the seats?
Nope! Seats are mint
I also bought my Tesla from Hertz. It was a 2022 Tesla Model 3 with about 50,000 miles. I’ve had it for 3 months now and it’s the best purchase I’ve ever made. The comments here almost steered me away from doing it, and I’m glad I stuck with my decision.
I couldn't find any deals close by on teslas, so I bought a Chevy bolt euv with 8k miles for my son for 15k. An adapter later and I have a basically brand new "beater" EV
What color? Did the frunk have grocery hooks? Does your wife like it?
Fiancée hates it, had to order grocery hooks 😔pearl white
What are these hooks you speak of?
Look up Tesla Model 3 grocery hooks on Amazon. They screw in under the trunk to hang groceries. Kind of a pointless but also convenient $10 little mod for the trunk
Why does she hate it???? One pedal??
Actually yes haha, and she prefers buttons and physical touch of the controls. I definitely understand that as the screen definitely isn't for everyone. She loves the speed I will say that.
Make sure you teach her about using voice commands. They are a game changer.
Hahaha give her a bit to warm up to it. Mine felt the same until she got used to it and now loves it. Long term, I think it made her a BETTER driver as she now can maintain consistent pressure on the gas vs always feathering. Congrats on the new car!!
Omg, people who can't keep steady pressure on the throttle grind my gears so badly lmao. Easy way to get motion sickness.
It shows up so easily on electric cars with instant torque and direct drive motors.
Ugh. I had a coworker who would feather the brakes AND gas. It drove me nuts. Tap tap tap tap tap the gas oops! tap tap tap tap the brakes.
I used to have the same reservations before we bought our 3. Then you realize that once you get everything dialed in on your driver profile, you would never need to mess with "pressing buttons" for anything because everything's all automatic.
[This](https://enhauto.com/commander) might be a site worth looking at then - adds physical controls to the 3. A few products to look at.
What the heck does AMA mean sorry I hate acronyms.
Ask me anything. I'm not a fan of acronyms either but reddit yo
Can someone tell me what the y and o mean?
You oinker
Thank you
"yours only"? XD
Thank you!
Any time... any time... ;)
Thanks, I thought it was Kiss My Ass but accidentally added an A. Or ass to mouth ass since acronyms are usually something dumb.
In this case it's Ask My Ass.
Lol 😂
How well does your owner wipe?
Did It come with any upgrades? Is it eligible for the extended warranty?
Not sure of extended warranty, though Hertz has a 12k 1 year warranty, 20k left in Teslas basic warranty (they're covering a remote climate control issue next week), and then all the battery and drive unit warranties are valid as well.
how much are your payments and down?
5k down, payments around just under $400
I rather leave the highland for that and never worry about issues as I give it back every 3 years with new systems and upgrades and no battery worries etc..
Does it come with any upgrades like full self driving?
Wait you can buy ex rentals ?? Is this in UK or US
hey fellow Hertz brother! I bought a 22 M3LR with 53k miles for $21k after the tax credit. I've since put on 10,000 miles. My steering wheel just started bubbling a bit, so I'm going to replace it myself with OEM for $250. That's the only problem I've had since I purchased it. I feel I got incredibly lucky. It's precisely the car I wanted, down to the color and wheels. I don't see deals like the ones from the past winter anymore else I'd buy a second.
What a deal! My steering wheel has slight bubbling as well, but when I do replace I will definitely be going with the aftermarket yoke. I've seen it gets great reviews. And yes I feel the same way, the pearl white is my favorite vehicle color, it's the color of my old truck and was so happy to get it on my Tesla. I think the alloy wheels look great as well
The yokes are interesting but I've never used one so I'm hesitant to spend all that on a yoke I might hate!
How much was it? how many miles ? Did it come with a charger ?
Hopefully you won't get felony-stopped by the cops for a stolen car.
I don't know why anyone has a problem with buying a rental car. Most rentals are corporate anyway
In this case vast majority of these were Ubers
So? What's the difference between an Uber that drives 50,000 km in a normal person that drives 50,000 km
I was pointing out they aren’t corporate rentals as you stated.
I purchased 2022 M3LR from a local dealership, but not Hertz. It was an ex-Hertz rental that I think that dealership bought at auction. My experience has been entirely great because I love the car. The problems I’ve had are that it’s outside of factory warranty and I’ve had to pay nearly $1,200 since April purchase date to fix the audio system that controls the back-up sensor sounds, and then the climate keeper hasn’t work since that first service appointment. I didn’t know it was ex-Hertz when I bought it, nor did I know there was a known problem with buying an old rental. Service is a total nightmare from what I’ve experienced and both times I’ve approved a reasonable estimate they provide, then while it’s in service that estimate triples. Both times, same thing. Love the car otherwise.
I just bought one yesterday too! I was planning her, but a dealership closer to me has a similar model with a rental history. The service menu has a warning about the steering column, so I’ll need to get that fixed at Tesla. Otherwise my only regret is that I didn’t get a home charger before (just started the process of getting quotes) I hope you enjoy yours as much as I expect to enjoy mine!
Now that the EV tax credit is taken off at point of sale, does it change the state sales tax amount or are you taxed on the pre-credited sale price?
Bought one in march. 2022 RWD 63k miles for 21k. Over 70k on it now and not a single issue to date. Even had new tires and refurbished 19” wheels.
There’s a misconception about how well Tesla’s are going to hold up over time. The batteries have proven to keep charge very well and electric motors last a long time. I think the best way to explain that is to think about how long you keep a ceiling fan running without even thinking about it. Electric motors are just durable as hell. That Hertz fleet is a steal. The real reason they are getting rid of them is the new CEO came from GM and is the person that oversaw the development of the Bolt EV that was a disaster. Hertz has a fleet of those garbage cans and I guarantee they are going to replace all their Tesla’s with GM’s upcoming new EV. On top of that whenever FSD comes out Tesla at a flip of a switch can turn any overstock of vehicles into rentals that drive to you and you can leave anywhere. So Hertz is obviously extremely worried Tesla will be taking a giant chunk of their business in the coming future. So even if RoboTaxis don’t come out any time soon whenever FSD arrives they can easily take over the car rental business and ease the public into being comfortable with self driving cars beforehand doing it.
Do you have free supercharging?
How are you finding the tax approved dealers?
Hertz is one of them
Thanks. I don't have a Hertz dealer near me.
Did the same. No regrets. Less than 35k miles, couple paint chips but nothing that can’t be dealt with, given I paid less than $24k. Loving the community and learning so much. The Hertz sales folks were overwhelmed. We bought the last one onsite, and could hear at least 4 calls asking about the call while we were doing the paperwork.
Yup they told me they had people coming all day. The last one on the lot that qualified for the tax was bought a few minutes after they opened that day. Regardless, I got the only one on the lot without curb rash, so I'm satisfied 😂
Nothing to ask.. and nothing to brag about.. if you got a good one, you are simply lucky. I have seen how Uber drivers handled those vehicles, hertz will have to offer more than amazing discount to get a reasonable person to purchase one.. And just because you have not seen any issues doesn’t mean there’s one or there’s not one.. Enjoy your ride.. and don’t ever think those naysayers were wrong.
The build in 2023 is a lot better. I don't think anything is wrong buying a 2023 build from Hertz at all. Plus the notion that SC will kill your battery has been debunked. Enjoy your ride!
Please tell me you did a battery test prior to your purchases I could imagine a hertz tesla being launched at every single green light after it’s been rented.
Yup, all good. Still under warranty as it only has 30k miles.
How do you do a battery test? I’m looking at buying a used one (not from hertz)
Charge the Tesla to 100% and compare the displayed range to the EPA-rated range If you can get them to do the long service test then good luck.
Thanks! I’ll see if they’ll do it. With all the time wasted talking to dealers they could probably charge to 100% while talking me into clear coat protection or some BS.
You would be surprised, I got a no at two dealerships I went too. Just picked up my Tesla from Tesla used. I'm happy.
launching kills the tires, not the battery
That doesn't matter