HOW DO I KNOW BUYER IS LEGITIMATE?
I HAVE A PERSON IN ANOTHER STATE WHO SAYS HE WANTS TO BUY MY CAR, SENDING ME A DEPOSIT TO HOLD IT. HOW DO I KNOW IT IS LEGIMITATE?

Did Tesla just move over into being a legit, mass-producing auto manufacturer? The Roadster was a fun venture for electric explorer Tesla Motors, but few would relegate it to a status higher than a curiosity. Prices in excess of $100K and ultra-limited production numbers will do that. For the Model S the aim was a more accessible auto, something that could actually be used—and afforded—by a wider audience.
While the Model S is definitely an easier entry point than the Roadster, especially with a starting price nearly half as dear, the attention is still centered around the top end of the lineup. This is only reinforced by news that the Model S Signature Series and its even more impressive Performance variant have both sold out in anticipation of their releases later this year. The Base lags behind its upscale stablemates in preorders, and we have to wonder if it’s the lower battery capacity—40kWh versus the Signature/Performance's 85kWh—that accounts for this difference. With the 40kWh battery, Tesla reports a range of 160 miles. That’s certainly enough for any around-town duty you can throw at it, but the 265-mile range of the 85kWh battery in the S Signature/Performance turns the Model S into a true touring machine. At a 480-volt outlet, recharge time is 45 mins and should cost about $5 according to Tesla, which seems perfect for a bathroom and food break after 300 miles of cruising. And for those with the means, the batteries themselves can be swapped out wholly in less than 5 minutes. Seems a good argument for battery-swap stations located along our highway system or an idea ripe for the next visionary tech startup looking to make a name for themselves.
But this is all ignoring some of the other benefits of electric propulsion. Even the Base trim will zip to 60 mph in less than 6 seconds. Add the Performance package and suddenly the trip takes less than 4.4, which is damned impressive considering a curb weight of more than 3,800 pounds. And don’t forget, because most of that weight is concentrated down below in the battery bank, the Model S comes with a deliciously low center of gravity estimated at just 16 inches.
The floor-mounted powertrain and battery pack also offer “more room than station wagons” according to Tesla, thanks to empty front and rear cargo areas and comfortable seating for 5. You can even add double rear-facing seats for children, if you don’t mind essentially keeping them in the trunk.
Tesla Motors is headed by Elon Musk, the same guy who made several fortunes with PayPal and most recently made news when his other hobby—SpaceX—became the first private company to deliver cargo to the International Space Station. As would be expected, the Model S comes brimming with technology. Getting most of the press is a 17-inch touchscreen that handles infotainment and navigation, which is supported by a 12.3-inch screen for the gauge cluster. Both are powered by Nvidia Tegra processors, which should provide plenty of gumption for 1080-pixel HD video and 3D processing. Of course, if you’re looking to spend a little extra, you have options. Xenon headlamps, electrochromatic mirrors, the aforementioned navigation system, LED foglamps, a backup camera and a power liftgate will run you an extra $3,750, and if you’re looking for some extra performance $1,500 will get you an active air suspension. It already comes with 6-piston Brembo calipers up front and 4-pot rears—enough to bring the car to a standstill from 60 mph in just 135 feet, so really it’s just good for balance.
Tesla projects its first deliveries to come starting June 22, with the balance of pre-orders following later in the year. The Base trim is not yet sold out, so you still have time to get in line—if you can handle the 160-mile range, that is.
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Total Number of Speakers: 7 · 200 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.0 · Front brake width: 1.26 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.4 · Rear brake width: 1.1 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Engine
EV battery capacity: 40 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 11.5 kW · Electric Charge Cord: 240 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 235 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 310 · Electric Motor Torque: 310 · Electric motor charger connector: Tesla (SAE J3400) · Electric motor charging time: 6 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 139
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color with chrome accents · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 17 in.
Instrumentation
Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in.
Lights
Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · USB auxiliary audio input · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Total Number of Speakers: 7 · 200 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.0 · Front brake width: 1.26 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.4 · Rear brake width: 1.1 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Engine
EV battery capacity: 60 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 11.5 kW · Electric Charge Cord: 240 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 302 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 310 · Electric Motor Torque: 317 · Electric motor charger connector: Tesla (SAE J3400) · Electric motor charging time: 10 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 208
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color with chrome accents · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 17 in.
Instrumentation
Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in.
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 7 · 200 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.0 · Front brake width: 1.26 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.4 · Rear brake width: 1.1 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Engine
EV battery capacity: 85 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 11.5 kW · Electric Charge Cord: 240 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 362 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 310 · Electric Motor Torque: 325 · Electric motor charger connector: Tesla (SAE J3400) · Electric motor charging time: 12 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 265
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color with chrome accents · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 17 in.
Instrumentation
Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in.
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 7 · 200 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.0 · Front brake width: 1.26 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.4 · Rear brake width: 1.1 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Engine
EV battery capacity: 40 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 11.5 kW · Electric Charge Cord: 240 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 416 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 310 · Electric Motor Torque: 443 · Electric motor charger connector: Tesla (SAE J3400) · Electric motor charging time: 12 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 253
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color with chrome accents · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 17 in.
Instrumentation
Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in.
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: with safety reverse