If you're thinking about buying a Tesla Model S Plaid, there are a LOT of things you need to know before you buy one.

I've owned and worked on these cars, and in this video I break down the different years, what changed, what to look for when buying a used Plaid, common myths, and which version I'd actually recommend.

I also show some of the upgrades I've done to my own Plaid—including retrofitting the headlights, taillights, seats and bumpers—and point you toward the videos where I documented those projects.

And yes... I'm a car guy. So let's address the obvious question first: how the hell did I end up loving an EV?

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In this video:
Tesla Model S Plaid years and differences
What changed between model years
What to look for when buying a used Plaid
Common Model S Plaid myths
Problems and things to inspect
Which Plaid I'd buy
Yoke vs. steering wheel
Headlight and taillight differences
Plaid seat differences
Front and rear bumper differences
Retrofitting newer parts onto older Plaids
My experience owning and modifying the Model S Plaid

If you're shopping for a used Model S Plaid, hopefully this saves you from buying the wrong one—or paying too much for one.


00:00 Don't buy a plaid?
01:55 What's a Good Car?
02:58 Car guys, DONT BUY a PLAID
04:56 Ok, Why I bought a Plaid
06:00 Changes year by year
07:40 What's the best year Plaid?
08:15 HW3 vs HW4
09:32 The PLAID HACK SECRET
10:53 Common Plaid Issues
12:22 What to look for when buying a PLAID
14:12 MUST HAVES
16:02 Busting PLAID MYTHS
18:39 Journey from Never-EVer