You Won't Believe This $15K 2021 Tesla Model S – SpaceX Utility Special?
Hey everyone, DennisCW here! If you're a Tesla fan like me, prepare to have your mind blown. I stumbled across a 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range Dual Motor AWD listed for just $15,600 with 90,000 miles. Yeah, you read that right – under $16K for a refreshed Model S. On the surface, it screams "salvage title disaster," but hold up... it has a clean Carfax!
What's the Catch?
This isn't your typical daily driver. The interior has been completely gutted for utility purposes. No plush seats, no fancy dashboard – it's stripped down like a workhorse. And here's the juicy part: there's a SpaceX badge on the rear! Could this be an ex-SpaceX company vehicle used for hauling gear around the Starbase or Hawthorne campus? It explains why they'd sacrifice a Model S for grunt work – maybe that's why Cybertrucks are taking over now.
Anyone could slap on a badge, sure, but the utility mods scream fleet life. SpaceX employees shuttling parts? Towing prototypes? Wild to think about.
Is It a Steal? Let's Break It Down
At $15K, it's dirt cheap for a 2021 refresh. Friends in the reconditioning game tell me a full interior kit runs about $10K. Add some DIY sweat equity, and you're looking at a $25K Model S with low-ish miles for its age. Or skip the restore:
- Track car project? Bolt in race seats and lightweight panels.
- Single guy special? Minimalist EV with insane acceleration.
- Custom fab? Turn it into a unique hauler or showpiece.
Risky? Absolutely. But rewarding for the right wrench-turner.
Model S Discontinuation Drama
Tesla just announced the Model S (and X) refresh is winding down. We saw a seller hype a listing: "Tesla announced the Model S will be discontinued – prices might spike soon!" Short-term hype could pump values, so maybe hold off on dealer buys. Long-term? Teslas depreciate like any car. This gem might hold value as a rare bird before new ones vanish.
What do you think – snag it for a flip, project, or daily gamble?
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Drop your thoughts below: Would you take the plunge on this SpaceX "S"pecial? Smash like, subscribe for more Tesla madness, and I'll catch you in the next one!
– DennisCW
