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2024 Tesla Model Y — buying a car 1,200 miles away without seeing it

DieselNomadCommunity StarterNov 7, 20252024 Tesla Model Y Long RangeAustin
A hard-to-find spec is several states away. Dealer has provided video and history, but I have not seen it in person.
apr
2.92
location
Austin
trade in
ppi planned
term months
72
asking price
24000
dealer addons
2495
dealer doc fee
499
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LongMilesCamper654Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 8, 2025permalink
Low-voltage gremlins will strand you even with a full pack. Try a second charger before blaming the 2024 Tesla Model Y — site sharing and pack temp change the curve a lot. Then you'll know the next fork. Stop there until you know. Worth doing even if the car feels fine right now. Cold start is when I can actually reproduce it.
DealDetailer461Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 8, 2025permalink
Don't clear the alert just to make the screen pretty. Leave the alerts on the 2024 Tesla Model Y so service can see what you saw. I'd do that before spending real money. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. I'd rather be boring and correct. That's my plan before I call anyone.
HybridDaily9Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 8, 2025permalink
Charge curves lie if you don't match starting SOC and temp. Match starting SOC and battery temp if you're comparing 2024 Tesla Model Y charge sessions. That's where I'd start. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. That's my plan before I call anyone.
ShopBuilder989Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 8, 2025permalink
Charge curves lie if you don't match starting SOC and temp. Match starting SOC and battery temp if you're comparing 2024 Tesla Model Y charge sessions. I'd do that before spending real money. This is from a 2024 Tesla Model Y in Austin with 1,200 miles. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
FlatSixGuy792Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 8, 2025permalink
I'd treat 12V warnings as a no-ignore. On the 2024 Tesla Model Y, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. Then you'll know the next fork. On “buying a car 1,200 miles away without,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Just my two cents from doing this recently. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
DieselNomadCommunity StarterCommunity StarterNov 8, 2025permalink
Cleared nothing. I want service to see the alert on the 2024 Tesla Model Y first. Next check is the cheap one I can do in a driveway.
BatteryDIYerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterNov 10, 2025permalink
Asking because it changes the advice: Try a second charger before blaming the 2024 Tesla Model Y — site sharing and pack temp change the curve a lot. Then you'll know the next fork. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. I keep a notes app thread for this now.
BoxerHauler225Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 8, 2025permalink
I'd treat 12V warnings as a no-ignore. On the 2024 Tesla Model Y, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. That's where I'd start. On “buying a car 1,200 miles away without,” that was the fork that mattered for me. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. That's my plan before I call anyone.
BatteryDIYerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterNov 8, 2025permalink
Low-voltage gremlins will strand you even with a full pack. Try a second charger before blaming the 2024 Tesla Model Y — site sharing and pack temp change the curve a lot. I'd do that before spending real money. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. Parking it somewhere I can hear it better next time.
DieselNomadCommunity StarterCommunity StarterNov 8, 2025permalink
It did buying a car 1,200 miles away without twice this week, both times after sitting. No change in mileage feel. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
HybridDaily9Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 8, 2025permalink
Charge curves lie if you don't match starting SOC and temp. Match starting SOC and battery temp if you're comparing 2024 Tesla Model Y charge sessions. I'd do that before spending real money. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. Heat soak after errands is the other window.
QuietCollector76Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 9, 2025permalink
Quick add on that: Leave the alerts on the 2024 Tesla Model Y so service can see what you saw. Then you'll know the next fork. Not gospel, but it saved me a headache. That's my plan before I call anyone.
FlatSixGuy792Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 9, 2025permalink
Charge curves lie if you don't match starting SOC and temp. Match starting SOC and battery temp if you're comparing 2024 Tesla Model Y charge sessions. Then you'll know the next fork. Just my two cents from doing this recently. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
BoostScout146Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 9, 2025permalink
I'd treat 12V warnings as a no-ignore. On the 2024 Tesla Model Y, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. I'd do that before spending real money. On “buying a car 1,200 miles away without,” that was the fork that mattered for me. That's the sequence I'd use. Checking again after work.
DailyMiles859Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 9, 2025permalink
I'd treat 12V warnings as a no-ignore. On the 2024 Tesla Model Y, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. I'd do that before spending real money. On “buying a car 1,200 miles away without,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2024 Tesla Model Y in Austin with 1,200 miles. Just my two cents from doing this recently. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. Parking it somewhere I can hear it better next time.
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