MCU1 units (pre-2018) often suffer from frozen screens or slow performance unless upgraded to MCU2.
The Model S has undergone several major hardware shifts that impact long-term usability and feature availability:
Often found under $30,000 but carry the highest risk. Watch for failing MCU1 (infotainment) screens and early drive unit noise.
A "value sweet spot" featuring improved build quality and the "Raven" adaptive suspension (2019+).