{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"124 - Buying a Nine year old Tesla and loving it","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/124-buying-a-nine-year-old-tesla-and-loving-it","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/VVRVT4298739688.mp3","description":"This week we take your calls, so get in touch if you've got a question about EVs or want to talk about something you're curious about in the world of Electric Cars.\n\nOne man owned two Tesla Model 3's then went back to petrol - but you won't beleive what he owns now, let alone how old it is!\n\nChoosing a car can be hard, how important is the possible resale value of a car and does that sway your choice?\n\nOwning a BYD with a faulty wireless phone charger, how long would you expect that part to take to be fitted?  This caller's experience will worry you.\n\nAnd needing a six or seven seater, really narrows the choice of cars - and this dad deserves the best!"},"annotations":[{"id":419432,"startTime":77.72000000000001,"endTime":81.74,"type":"car","title":"Tesla Model 3","url":"/cars/tesla/model-3","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5f/2024_Tesla_Model_3.jpg","quote":"Mate, where are you at in your world of electric cars? You're an owner or a buyer?\n[65.8s] Yes, I'm owner again, so I've had three electric cars, all Tesla's.\n[77.7s] Started with a Model 3 standard range in 2019.","canonicalId":"car:tesla:model 3","priority":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Tesla Model 3 is an electric sedan, and the “standard range” version is the lower-battery variant compared with longer-range trims. In this segment, the host ties it to Leo’s early ownership in 2019 and discusses how long he kept it before upgrading.","simplifiedExplanation":"Tesla’s Model 3 is an electric car. “Standard range” means it has a smaller battery than the longer-range versions, so it typically goes fewer miles on a charge. 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With EVs, people worry more about how things will work later, so used pricing and support can be a big deal."}},{"id":419436,"startTime":229.9,"endTime":238.6,"type":"concept","title":"unknown brands","url":"/glossary/unknown-brands","quote":"So the issue with the new electric cars, yeah, of course you can get fairly inexpensive, but there will be unknown brands. We don't know what's going to happen in three years.","canonicalId":"concept:unknown-brands","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Unknown brands” refers to EV makers with less established track records for long-term support, parts availability, and software updates. The concern is that ownership costs and service quality may be unpredictable a few years after purchase.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Unknown brands” means EV companies that aren’t well known yet. 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The host is saying many buyers still need to do this for their EV purchase."}},{"id":419438,"startTime":274.56,"endTime":276.66,"type":"car","title":"Tesla Model S","url":"/cars/tesla/model-s","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/26/%27Tesla%27_Obere_Tagfahrleuchte_f%C3%BCr_Kraftfahrzeuge_Nr._21_2021_000_172_Vadim_Chuprina.jpg","quote":"Well, the best car I've ever made. So Cross and Tesla Model S. Oh, hey. And it's exactly the same as Steven had.","canonicalId":"car:tesla:model s","priority":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Tesla Model S is a long-range, battery-electric sedan known for its high efficiency and strong real-world usability compared with many earlier EVs. In this segment, it’s the specific nine-year-old Tesla being discussed as a great used purchase.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Tesla Model S is an all-electric car (no gas engine). It’s a popular EV, and here the host is saying a used one has been a really good buy.","imageAttribution":"Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0"}},{"id":419439,"startTime":285.86,"endTime":287.2,"type":"term","title":"75D","url":"/glossary/75d","quote":"[285.9s] 75D.\n[287.2s] Yes.","canonicalId":"term:75d","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“75D” is a Tesla Model S battery/trim designation that indicates a specific battery capacity and drivetrain configuration. It’s relevant because it helps identify which version of the Model S the owner has, which can affect range and performance characteristics.","simplifiedExplanation":"“75D” is Tesla’s way of labeling a specific version of the Model S. It points to which battery and setup the car has, which can change things like how far it can drive on a charge."}},{"id":419440,"startTime":353.6,"endTime":357.6,"type":"term","title":"hatchback","url":"/glossary/hatchback","quote":"That's one of the considerations, was one of the considerations\nbecause more or less it's like hatchback.\nIt's really big.","canonicalId":"term:hatchback","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A hatchback is a body style where the rear door opens upward and the trunk area is integrated into the passenger compartment. The hosts use it to describe how the car’s shape translates into usable cargo space and easier loading for family life.","simplifiedExplanation":"A hatchback is a car where the back opens like a door and the trunk space is part of the main cabin. That usually makes it easier to load stuff like bags, sports gear, or shopping."}},{"id":419441,"startTime":381.8,"endTime":408.48,"type":"term","title":"battery health","url":"/glossary/battery-health","quote":"Was there a report to say the battery health, Leo, when you bought it? ... That's over 10 years.","canonicalId":"term:battery-health","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.98,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Battery health is a measure of how much usable capacity an EV battery still has compared to when it was new. As battery health declines, the car typically delivers less range and may show reduced performance or charging behavior depending on the battery management system.","simplifiedExplanation":"Battery health means how “strong” the battery still is compared to brand-new. 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So what you're doing is just, you just say to yourself, I'm buying a car with 350 Ks range.","canonicalId":"concept:350-ks-range","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Range” here refers to how far the car can drive on a full battery charge, expressed in kilometers. The host is framing the decision around a practical usable distance target (roughly 350 km) rather than obsessing over edge-case scenarios.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Range” means how far the EV can go before it needs charging. They’re saying they buy based on having enough distance for everyday life—around 350 km."}},{"id":419444,"startTime":431.3,"endTime":436.0,"type":"term","title":"traffic light","quote":"And the performance is amazing. 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At the end you usually give it back, so the hosts are comparing that to owning the car outright instead."}},{"id":419446,"startTime":475.3,"endTime":477.2,"type":"term","title":"market adjusted itself","quote":"I thought I was going to get a lot more for it.\nBut there's sort of the market adjusted itself.\nI would call you financially irresponsible.","canonicalId":"term:market-adjusted-itself","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Market adjusted itself” here is shorthand for how used-car prices change based on supply and demand. When the market shifts, the resale value you expect for a car can drop (or rise), which affects whether selling a leased or owned EV feels “worth it.”","simplifiedExplanation":"They mean the used-car market changed. So the price you thought you’d get for the car didn’t happen because other buyers and sellers set new prices."}},{"id":419447,"startTime":662.78,"endTime":665.76,"type":"car","title":"Zeekr Zika 7X","url":"/cars/zeekr/7x","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/47/Zeekr_7X_001.jpg","quote":"I did a lot of things. I was stuck between Zika 7X and Tesla. That was in the market.","canonicalId":"car:zeekr:7x","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Zeekr 7X is an electric SUV that’s positioned as a family-friendly option with modern tech and space. It’s mentioned because the speaker was deciding between the Zeekr 7X and a Tesla, which makes it relevant to discussions about value, features, and what fits a buyer’s needs. The “stuck between” context suggests it’s a direct alternative in the same general market segment.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Zeekr 7X is an all-electric SUV. It’s the kind of car people consider when they want an EV with room for passengers and everyday usability. In the podcast, it’s mentioned because someone was comparing it against a Tesla option.","imageAttribution":"JustAnotherCarDesigner (CC0)"}},{"id":419448,"startTime":715.0,"endTime":724.5,"type":"term","title":"long wheelbase","url":"/glossary/long-wheelbase","quote":"But a lot of people do prefer the Zika for other reasons, but you've gone the long wheelbase\n[720.6s] version.\n[721.9s] Yeah, the long wheelbase, yeah.\n[723.8s] Good space.","canonicalId":"term:long-wheelbase","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.86,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Long wheelbase means the distance between the front and rear axles is extended, which usually improves rear-seat space and overall cabin room. 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It’s likely brought up to highlight differences in ownership experience—especially around charging equipment and setup.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Dodge Charger is a car model known for a sporty, performance-focused design. In this conversation, it’s being used to compare what you need for day-to-day use—like whether charging gear is included for an EV. It’s not an electric car in the way the Tesla models are, so the “charging” topic is really about how ownership differs.","imageAttribution":"MercurySable99 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"id":419453,"startTime":838.6,"endTime":845.4,"type":"term","title":"spare tire","url":"/glossary/spare-tire","quote":"I didn't actually know that no EV comes with a spare tire. That's like disappointing. 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An “AGL plan” is the pricing deal you’re on for your home power, and this one helped them pay less for charging at night."}},{"id":419459,"startTime":1097.9,"endTime":1101.6,"type":"term","title":"overnight charging","url":"/glossary/overnight-charging","quote":"[1094.0s] And you mentioned in your text to us that you switched to the AGL plan. [1097.9s] Is that a noticeable change for you getting the cheaper overnight charging?","canonicalId":"term:overnight-charging","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Overnight charging usually means charging an EV during off-peak hours when electricity is cheaper. Many utilities offer time-of-use rates that make charging at night significantly less expensive than charging during the day.","simplifiedExplanation":"Overnight charging means you plug in your EV at night when electricity costs less. The idea is to charge when the power is cheaper, so your charging bill is lower."}},{"id":419460,"startTime":1108.5,"endTime":1113.2,"type":"term","title":"kilowatt hour","url":"/glossary/kilowatt-hour","quote":"[1108.5s] Basically, between midnight and 6 a.m. every day, you get 8 cents per kilowatt hour [1113.2s] versus normal 30 cents per kilowatt hour during the day.","canonicalId":"term:kilowatt-hour","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A kilowatt hour (kWh) is a unit of electrical energy, not power. EV charging costs are often quoted per kWh, so the price you pay depends on how many kWh your car draws from the grid.","simplifiedExplanation":"A kilowatt hour (kWh) is how much electricity you use. 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The hosts debate whether paint color affects resale value, but they conclude that color doesn’t meaningfully change resale for their situation (especially over an 8+ year ownership horizon).","simplifiedExplanation":"Resale just means what you can sell the car for in the future. They’re discussing whether the paint color changes that price, and they’re saying it probably doesn’t matter much here."}},{"id":419496,"startTime":2229.0,"endTime":2240.0,"type":"car","title":"Kia Carnival","url":"/cars/kia/carnival-sedona","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c1/2001_Kia_Carnival_%28KV_II%29_Classic_van_%282015-07-03%29.jpg","quote":"I look at our Kia Carnival that we traded for the EV9 and had scratches on it. It was not the car I would love to have kept because it was a family car.","canonicalId":"car:kia:carnival","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Kia Carnival is a family-focused minivan/people-mover from Kia, chosen here as the speaker’s prior vehicle. In this segment, it’s used to illustrate how cosmetic damage (scratches) may not noticeably change resale for a typical eight-to-ten-year ownership cycle.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Kia Carnival is a family van. The hosts are using it as an example of a normal family car that gets scratches, and they’re saying that kind of wear often doesn’t make a huge difference to what you can sell it for later.","imageAttribution":"OSX (Public domain)"}},{"id":419497,"startTime":2244.2,"endTime":2253.5,"type":"term","title":"chips and scratches","url":"/glossary/chips-and-scratches","quote":"Genuinely, if you're absolutely scratching the damn thing, fine. But in eight to 10 years, your car is going to have chips and scratches on it.","canonicalId":"term:chips-and-scratches","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Chips and scratches are common cosmetic paint damage from road debris and everyday contact. The hosts use this as a practical reality check: after enough years, most cars will show some level of this wear, which affects how much value paint protection can realistically preserve.","simplifiedExplanation":"Chips and scratches are the small paint damages you get from things like rocks and everyday bumps. The hosts are basically saying that after several years, most cars will have some of it, so it’s not always worth stressing about."}},{"id":419498,"startTime":2255.8,"endTime":2259.2,"type":"term","title":"PPF","url":"/glossary/ppf","quote":"Any eight to 10-year-old car is. So is a PPF really a requirement?","canonicalId":"term:ppf","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.92,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"PPF (paint protection film) is a clear protective layer applied to a car’s paint to help guard against chips, scratches, and minor abrasions. The hosts question whether PPF is truly necessary for a family car that will inevitably pick up wear over an eight-to-ten-year period.","simplifiedExplanation":"PPF is a clear protective film you put on your car’s paint. It’s meant to help prevent small rock chips and scratches, but the hosts are saying it may not matter much if the car is going to get wear anyway."}},{"id":419499,"startTime":2259.2,"endTime":2263.0,"type":"term","title":"graphene coating","url":"/glossary/graphene-coating","quote":"You know, I've got a graphene coating on my coupe because I love the color and I want it to look after itself.","canonicalId":"term:graphene-coating","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A graphene coating is a type of ceramic-style paint protection product that forms a durable surface layer to make dirt and water bead off more easily. Here, it’s mentioned as something the speaker applied to protect the look of their coupe, contrasting with whether they did anything similar on the family Kia.","simplifiedExplanation":"A graphene coating is a protective product you apply to paint to help it stay cleaner and resist minor damage. The host is saying they used it on their personal car because they care about the color, but they didn’t treat the family car the same way."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Trevor Long","role":"host"},{"id":"s2","name":"Stephen Fenech","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/124-buying-a-nine-year-old-tesla-and-loving-it/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}