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 2008 Tesla Roadster Convertible

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MSRP: $98,000
Invoice: $0

Gas Mileage:
CTY: N/A    HWY: N/A    CMB: N/A
Engine/Fuel: MOTOR /ELE
Transmission: A
Door/Body Style: 2 Door/Sports Car/Convertible,CVT
Drive Type: RWD

Prices/Warranty

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  • General
  • MSRP: $98,000
  • Invoice Price: $0
  • Destination Charge: $0
  • Warranty
  • Basic (Month): 36
  • Basic (Mileage): 36000
  • Powertrain (Month): 36
  • Powertrain (Mileage): 36000
  • Rust (Month): 0
  • Rust (Mileage):  

Engine & Emissions

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  • Engines & Emissions
  • 100,000-Mile Extended Service Interval
  • ZLEV Emissions
  • Engine
  • Type of Engine: MOTOR
  • Turbo: N
  • Fuel Type: ELE

Dimensions

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  • Exterior Dimensions
  • Track Front: 57.6
  • Track Rear: 59.0
  • Overall Length (in): 155.4
  • Overall Width (in): 73.7
  • Overall Height (in): 44.4
  • Wheelbase (in): 92.6
  • Curb weight (lbs): 2690
  • Interior Dimensions
  • Seating capacity - Standard: 2
  • Seating Capacity - Maximum: 2
  • Headroom front (in): 36.7
  • Leg room front (in): 42.0
  • Shoulder room front (in): 52.0

Features

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  • Exterior Features
  • Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board: N/A
  • Bumper Step Up: N/A
  • Front Air Dam: Standard
  • Metallic Paint: Option
  • Power Sliding Side Van Door: N/A
  • Power Trunk Lid: N/A
  • Rear Spoiler: N/A
  • Skid Plate or Underbody Protection: N/A
  • Splash or Mud Guards: Not listed
  • Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles: N/A
  • Exterior
    • Front Air Dam
    • Front and Rear Absorbing Bumpers
    • Proprietary Low Beam and High Beam Halogen Headlights
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
  • Air Conditioning: Standard
  • Automatic Climate Control: N/A
  • Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter: Not listed
  • Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning: N/A
  • Rear HVAC Ducts: N/A
  • Rear Seat HVAC Controls: N/A
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
    • Manual Air Conditioning
  • Entertainment
  • Cassette Player: N/A
  • CD Changer: Not listed
  • CD Player: Standard
  • DVD Player: N/A
  • Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone: N/A
  • Navigational Aid: Option
  • Radio: Standard
  • Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories: N/A
  • Subwoofer: Option
  • Telematic Systems: N/A
  • Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
    • Blaupunkt AM/FM Radio With 4 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player
    • iPod(R) Auxiliary Audio Input Jack Includes Portable Audio Connectivity and Charging
    • Radio Antenna
  • Instrumentation
  • Battery Gauge: Standard
  • Clock: Standard
  • Compass: Standard
  • Cruise Control: Standard
  • Electroluminescent Instrumentation: N/A
  • Gauges: Standard
  • Inside Temperature Gauge: Standard
  • Intelligent Cruise Control: N/A
  • Night Vision: N/A
  • Oil Gauge: N/A
  • Outside Temperature Gauge: Standard
  • Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator: Standard
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: N/A
  • Tachometer: Standard
  • Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor: Standard
  • Trip Computer: Standard
  • Instrumentation
    • Battery Gauge
    • Compass
    • Cruise Control
    • Digital Clock
    • Exterior Temperature Gauge
    • Interior Temperature Gauge
    • Service Interval Indicator
    • Tachometer
    • Tire Pressure Monitor
    • Trip Computer With Average Speed, Average Power Consumption, Miles To Empty and Instantaneous Power Consumption
    • Vehicle Display System With Touch Screen
  • Lighting
  • Automatic Headlights: Not listed
  • Cornering Lights: N/A
  • Daytime Running Lights: Not listed
  • Fog Lights: Not listed
  • Halogen Headlights: Standard
  • Headlight Washers: N/A
  • High Intensity Discharge Headlights: N/A
  • Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights: N/A
  • Roof
  • Power Sunroof/Moonroof: N/A
  • Removable/Convertible Top: Standard
  • Sunroof/Moonroof: N/A
  • Sunroof/Moonroof & Removeable/Convertible Top
    • Manual Soft Convertible Top
  • Wheels & Tires
  • Alloy Wheels: Standard
  • Chrome Wheels: N/A
  • Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier: N/A
  • Full Size Spare Tire: Not listed
  • Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans: N/A
  • Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires: N/A
  • Steel Wheels: N/A
  • Underbody Tire Carrier: N/A
  • Wheels & Tires
    • Alloy Wheels, Front 16-In. X 6.0-In. and Rear 17-In. X 7.5-In.
    • Front SBRP175/55R16 Yokohama Neova Tires and Rear SBRP225/45R17 Yokohama Neova Tires
    • Inflatable Spare Tire Kit
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
    • Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir
    • Glass Rear Window on Convertible
    • Heated Exterior Mirror
    • Heated Washer System
    • Heated Windshield Glass
    • Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror
    • Interval Wipers
    • Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror
    • Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror
    • Power Backlight Window
    • Rain Sensing Wipers
    • Rear Wiper
    • Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window
    • Tinted Glass
    • Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval
    • Windshield Wiper De-Icer
  • Windows/Mirrors/Wipers
  • Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir: N/A
  • Glass Rear Window on Convertible: Not listed
  • Heated Exterior Mirror: N/A
  • Heated Washer System: N/A
  • Heated Windshield Glass: N/A
  • Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror: N/A
  • Interval Wipers: Standard
  • Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror: N/A
  • Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror: Not listed
  • Power Backlight Window: N/A
  • Rain Sensing Wipers: N/A
  • Rear Wiper: N/A
  • Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window: N/A
  • Tinted Glass: Standard
  • Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval: N/A
  • Windshield Wiper De-Icer: N/A
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
    • Dual Body Color Folding Manually Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors
    • Front Dual Sunvisors
    • Front Tinted Glass
    • Intermittent Windshield Wipers
    • Power Windows

Safety Features

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  • Safety Features
  • Crash Sensor Disconnects Battery
  • Driver Airbag
  • Front 3-Point Seatbelts
  • Front and Rear Crumple Zones
  • Front Pretensioners
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Safety Rollbar
  • Side Guard Door Beams
  • Trunk Anti-Trap Device
  • Anti-Theft
  • Power Door Locks
  • Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm and Engine Immobilizer
  • Wheel Locks
  • Braking & Traction
  • 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
  • Front Power 300-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 310-mm Ventilated Disc Brakes
  • Regenerative Braking System
  • Traction Control

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    Crash Test Data for 2008 Tesla

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    Service Bulletins for 2008 Tesla

    2008 TESLA ROADSTER
    Bulletin Number: RCL-09-31-001
    TESLA: SOME VEHICLES HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED WHERE THE REAR HUB FLANGE BOLTS HAVE BEEN UNDERTORQUED. THIS ISSUE APPLIES ONLY TO THE REAR HUB ASSEMBLY. THE REAR HUB FLANGE BOLTS ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES ARE UNDER TORQUED AND MAY BECOME LOOSE.
    Bulletin Number: SB-09-15-004
    TESLA: POTENTIAL NO START CONDITION OR FAILED HEATER OPERATION DUE TO FAULTY COMPONENTS IN PTC HEATER BOARD. SOME HVAC 400V CONTROLLERS MAY HAVE INCORRECT COMPONENTS INSTALLED ON THE PTC CONTROLLER BOARD. THE BOARD CONTROLS THE HEATER OPERA
    Bulletin Number: SB-09-31-002
    TESLA: FRONT/REAR HUB UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY. INSPECT BOTH THE FRONT/REAR-LEFT AND RIGHT HUB-UPRIGHT ASSEMBLIES FOR TORQUE MARK ALIGNMENT. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SB-12-46-001
    TESLA MOTORS: DURING THE SHIPMENT OF BATTERY PACK SHEETS, RESIDUAL COOLANT MAY LEAK EFFECTING SHIPPING CONTAINER INTEGRITY. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SVC-08-10-001
    TESLA: WATER INGRESS INSPECTION. THERE MAY BE POTENTIAL WATER INGRESS POINTS ALONG BODY AND CHASSIS STRUCTURES. INSPECT AND REPAIR AS REQUIRED. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SVC-08-10-006
    TESLA VEHICLE: INCORRECT BONDING PROCESS MAY CAUSE SOME PAINTED CHARGE DOORS TO SEPARATE FROM MOUNTING PLATE. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SVC-08-17-005
    TESLA VEHICLE: BULKHEAD GROMMET DISLODGED. THIS GROMMET IS DESIGNED TO STOP THE WIRING HARNESS FROM CHAFING AGAINST THE IMPACT STRUCTURE. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SVC-08-18-012
    TESLA: BENT PINS ON THE COMPRESSOR CONTROLLER CONNECTOR OF HVAC 400V CONTROLLER. THE MISALIGNED PINS BENT DURING INSTALLATION OF CONNECTOR ON ASSEMBLY LINE. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SVC-08-47-003
    TESLA VEHICLE: TOLERANCES TO 14 PIN CONNECTOR ON THE TCM COULD CAUSE A FAULTY CONNECTION AND WATER INGRESS. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SVC-09-17-003
    TESLA: UPGRADE FOR ALL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5 POWER TRAINS. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SVC-09-47-006
    TESLA: DIFFERENT TRANSMISSION FILL PROCEDURE FOR TRANSMISSIONS WITH LOW FILL PLUG LEVELS. EARLY G1BW TRANSMISSIONS COME WITH A FILL PLUG THAT IS CAST LOWER THAN THE FILL LEVEL. THIS REQUIRES A DIFFERENT PROCEDURE WHEN FILLING TRANSMISSIO
    Bulletin Number: SVC-11-16-013
    TESLA: DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE, APS CABLE GROMMET CAN BECOME DISLODGED. TO IMPROVE SECURITY AGAINST WATER INGRESS A NEW DESIGN HAS BEEN PROVIDED. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SVC-11-17-011
    TESLA MOTORS: ROADSTER 2010-2011. THERE IS WATER ENTRY THROUGH THE HOOD RELEASE CABLE GROMMET. *RM
    Bulletin Number: SVC-11-40-014
    TESLA: INFORMATION PROVIDED IN REGARDS TO ASSEMBLING A NEW SEALED BEARING DUAL PEM/MOTOR FAN THAT IS RETROFIT DUAL DESIGN TO REPLACE TWO SEPARATE FANS WITH A SINGLE ASSEMBLY TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY AND FUNCTION IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITION
    Bulletin Number: SVC-11-40-015
    TESLA: INFORMATION REGARDING THE MOTOR AND PEM FANS WHERE CERTAIN TYPES OF WEATHER CONDITIONS, SUCH AS SNOW, MAY ACCUMULATE TOO CLOSE AND CAUSE ADVERSE AFFECT ON THE AIRFLOW AND COOLING EFFICIENCY. THIS MAY SHORTENED THE USEFUL LIFE OF
    Bulletin Number: TN-13-16-002
    TESLA: WHEN REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK THESE PROCEDURES NEED TO BE FOLLOWED IN ORDER TO ENSURE PROPER SEALING OF THE HV RAPID MATE. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS GIVEN. *JS
    Bulletin Number: TN-13-44-001
    TESLA: DUE TO ISOLATION OF MODEL S HIGH VOLTAGE, A MONITOR IS INSTALLED IN BATTERY TO ENSURE NO ELECTRICAL CURRENT, BETWEEN VEHICLE AND HIGH VOLTAGE CONDUCTOR, IS BEING CARRIED AND IS MEASURED, PERIODICALLY, FOR RESISTANCE BETWEEN HIGH VOL
    Bulletin Number: TN-13-44-003
    TESLA: THE HIGH VOLTAGE INTERLOCK LOOP (HVIL) DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE. THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL BULLETIN. NO MODEL TYPES OR MODEL YEARS WERE PROVIDED. *JS UPDATED 10/21/14. *PE
    Bulletin Number: TSB-08-16-003
    TESLA VEHICLE: ISOLATION FAILURES INSIDE HVAC HEATER MODULE. THE PTC HEATER INSIDE THE HVAC HAS THE POTENTIAL TO DEVELOP AN ISOLATION FAULT. THIS FAILURE ARISES WHEN OPERATING THE A/C IN HUMID CONDITIONS. *PE
    Bulletin Number: TSB-09-10-001
    TESLA: LEAK POINT AROUND DOOR HINGE. THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR WATER TO INGRESS INTO THE FORWARD SILL CAVITY OF THE BODY SIDE PANEL. *PE
    Bulletin Number: TSB-09-15-007
    TESLA: FLOOR MATS WERE NOT ANCHORED TO THE FLOOR. THEY HAVE NOT INTERFERED WITH THE OPERATION, BUT ARE A NUISANCE. *RM
    Bulletin Number: TSB-09-16-008
    TESLA: INSPECTION, PREVENTION AND REPAIR OF BATTERY PACK WATER INGRESS FROM THE APS GROMMET. APS CABLE GROMMET ON BATTERY PACK MAY BECOME DISLODGED. THE WEIGHT OF THE APS CABLE STRAINS THE J3 APS HARNESS SUCH THAT THE PASS THROUGH GROMME
    Bulletin Number: TSB-09-47-005
    TESLA MOTORS: TRANSMISSION VENT RETROFIT. EARLY TRANSMISSION VENTS EQUIPPED WITH SNORKEL TYPE VENTS MAY LEAK TRANSMISSION OIL. SNORKEL TYPE VENTS WERE INSTALLED ON THE FIRST 200 TRANSMISSIONS IN PRODUCTION. AN IMPROVED VENT HAS BEEN DES
    Bulletin Number: TSB-10-16-010
    TESLA: THERE ARE REVISED TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE BOLTS ON THE BATTERY PACK COVER. *RM

     

    Recalls for 2008 Tesla

    2008 TESLA ROADSTER
    NHTSA Campaign ID:WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB
    Manufacturer:TESLA MOTORS
    Manufacture Dates:03/01/2008 - 04/22/2009
    Potential Units Affected:345

    Defect Description:

    TESLA MOTORS, INC. IS RECALLING 345 MY 2008 TESLA ROADSTER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2008 AND APRIL 22, 2009. THE REAR HUB FLANGE BOLTS ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY BE UNDER-TORQUED AND MAY BECOME LOOSE. A LOOSE HUB COULD LEAD TO DEGRADATION IN VEHICLE HANDLING, AND A RUBBING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.

    Consequence:

    IF THE PROBLEM IS NOT ADDRESSED PROMPTLY, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

    Action:

    TESLA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TESLA TOLL-FREE AT 1-877-888-3752.

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