2008 Tesla Roadster — VIN 108, Thunder Gray, GMC Rebuilt PEM, Extensive Upgrades
This
2008 Tesla Roadster is located in
Phoenix, Arizona, USA and is finished in
Thunder Gray. This early Roadster is
VIN 108, just after the original Signature 100 series, giving it strong early-production collector appeal.
The vehicle shows
42,074 miles / 67,711 km and has received extensive recent work through Gruber Motor Company, including a full PEM rebuild and upgrade, thermal management upgrades, LED headlight conversion, OVMS installation, TPMS replacement, and multiple drivability and reliability improvements.
Vehicle details show a
53 kWh battery, reported
CAC of 134.81, and
169 miles / 272 km of range at 85%. This Roadster also includes a hard top, soft top, CAN JR adapter, CAN SR adapter, carbon fiber hard top, LED headlights, OVMS upgrade, and a Gruber Motor Company rebuilt PEM.
Vehicle Highlights
- 2008 Tesla Roadster
- Located in Phoenix, Arizona, USA
- VIN: 5YJRE11B681000108
- Early VIN 108
- Exterior Color: Thunder Gray
- Mileage: 42,074 miles / 67,711 km
- 53 kWh battery
- CAC: 134.81
- Range at 85%: 169 miles / 272 km
- 0–60 MPH: 3.9 seconds
- Full Gruber Motor Company PEM rebuild and upgrade
- Complete thermal management upgrade performed
- PEM cooling fan replaced
- ESS coolant pump replaced
- Cooling fan plenum mount upgraded to carbon fiber
- All four TPMS sensors replaced
- Stock headlights rebuilt and converted to LED
- OVMS installed
- Performance Titanium Dave brake package installed
- Motor and transmission replaced with remanufactured components
- Hard top and soft top included
Owner’s Backstory
Every Roadster has a story with it. Here is what the owner shared:
My previous car was a 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT Spyder VR4, and in the mid-2000s I was ready for a replacement. I considered a Mercedes SL500, but really did not want to buy another gas-guzzler and was looking for something more eco-friendly.
When I heard about the Tesla Roadster, it ticked all the boxes. I just missed the Signature series, the first 100 Roadsters, but went for the next round and got VIN 108.
I waited two and a half years for the car and took delivery from the Santa Monica showroom in December 2008. The car became my daily driver for almost four years, until I upgraded to Model S Signature #00061.
I believe my Roadster may have been the very first EV to make the trip down Highway 1 from Big Sur to Cambria in October 2009.
I kept the Roadster garaged and in excellent condition until 2022, when it went to Gruber Motor Company for work on various components and upgrades. I am only selling now because my current family life makes it impractical to keep, but I have loved every moment of ownership.
Our Take
This Roadster has just completed a full
PEM rebuild and upgrade, replacing wear components and resolving known engineering issues. A complete thermal management upgrade was also performed, including PEM fan replacement and ESS coolant pump replacement.
The deteriorating ABS plastic cooling fan plenum mount assembly was replaced and upgraded to carbon fiber. All four TPMS sensors were replaced, the stock lug nuts were replaced with fresh zinc-plated sets, and the locking lug nut was retired.
The rear trunk lift struts were replaced. The stock headlights were rebuilt and converted to LED. Open Vehicle Management System, or OVMS, was installed. The interior of the hard top was reupholstered, and aged paint protection film was removed.
The stock brakes were replaced with the performance Titanium Dave brake package by Executive Motorwerkz in Los Angeles. The motor and transmission were both replaced with remanufactured components, with the gearbox by Medlock and the motor by Executive Motorwerkz.
Being at Gruber Motor Company, this Roadster benefited from a number of additional upgrades and deferred maintenance items being resolved. At the asking price, this makes the car an outstanding bargain for someone looking for a well-sorted early Tesla Roadster.
Recent Service & Upgrades
- Full PEM rebuild and upgrade completed
- Wear components replaced and engineering issues resolved
- Complete thermal management upgrade performed
- PEM cooling fan replaced
- ESS coolant pump replaced
- Cooling fan plenum mount assembly upgraded to carbon fiber
- All four TPMS sensors replaced
- Stock lug nuts replaced with fresh zinc-plated sets
- Locking lug nut retired
- Rear trunk lift struts replaced
- Stock headlights rebuilt and converted to LED
- OVMS installed
- Hard top interior reupholstered
- Aged PPF removed
- Performance Titanium Dave brake package installed
- Motor replaced with remanufactured component by Executive Motorwerkz
- Transmission / gearbox replaced with remanufactured component by Medlock
Battery, PEM & Drivetrain
Vehicle details show a
53 kWh battery, reported
CAC of 134.81, and
169 miles / 272 km of range at 85%. Combined with the full PEM rebuild, thermal management upgrades, OVMS installation, and remanufactured motor and gearbox, this Roadster has had major ownership items addressed.
The Gruber Motor Company PEM rebuild and upgrade is a major value point, especially on an early Roadster that has been driven, loved, and carefully maintained over long-term ownership.
Vehicle Details
VIN: 5YJRE11B681000108
Year: 2008
Make/Model: Tesla Roadster
Location: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Exterior Color: Thunder Gray
Mileage: 42,074 miles / 67,711 km
Transmission: Automatic
Body Type: 2 Door Coupe
Fuel Type: 100% Electric
Battery Size: 53 kWh
CAC: 134.81
Range at 85%: 169 miles / 272 km
0–60 MPH: 3.9 seconds
Warranty: As Is
Gruber Motor Company Roadster Matchmaking
Gruber Motor Company offers Tesla Roadster matchmaking services. We unite sellers with buyers, and offer this service free of charge. Our Tesla fan and customer data base is extensive, and we maintain a growing list of “want to buy” contacts.
Between our social media exposure,
Our YouTube Channel – and growing
Website traffic, we have been highly successful placing Roadsters into the hands of appreciative new Tesla Roadster owners.
Contact us at ev@gruber.com if you would like to buy or sell a Roadster.
Gruber Motor Company offers Tesla Roadster matchmaking services. We unite sellers with buyers, and offer this service free of charge. Our Tesla fan and customer data base is extensive, and we maintain a growing list of “want to buy” contacts. Between our social media exposure, Our YouTube Channel – and growing Website traffic, we have been highly successful placing Roadsters into the hands of appreciative new Tesla Roadster owners.
