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I guess the opinion on FWD is pretty divided. Personally, without FWD I would rather buy a model Y. Yes it might not be the most practical, but that's what makes model X cool, kind of the X factor (pun intended).

I just got my model x half a year ago. My first impression seeing the interior update was: - Wow, damn, that's a big revamp, looks sleek, did I make a mistake not waiting a bit more After couple of minutes more looking at it: - Ok, so all they did was just replacing the vertical screen to...

I came from 3 BMWs. My experience with german cars is that interiors are nice yes, but they get old really fast and you won't appreciate it months, or even weeks in. Then they get boring and old. The inconveniences and cons of an ICE, as well as the clunkiness of german software never goes away...

Driving wise, a model S performance or even long range will definite be much more fun. Model X non performance version drives like a heavy car it is. Still pretty fast and powerful, but not super car level of a performance S, feels a lot more mundane. However, nowadays I don't find myself...

They fixed the squeaky door for me as well. When I told the service advisor of the issue, he just commented "Oh another one". A mechanic took a look to verify the issue and told me they will get it fixed.

Not my experience with BMW warranties as well. They actively try to not cover anything. 1. My BMW 5 series headrest leather peeled. Common problem due to low quality leather from what I googled. BMW told me not covered under warranty - If I want to fix it I will need to pay over $800 for the...

Try Burlingame service center. I had good experiences there. Santa Clara might be a lot busier with more tesla owners in the south bay vs peninsula.

The auto garage function is quite flaky. I had a similar incidence when it opened my garage as I was driving off from home. When I came back, found a police notice saying they found my garage door open and helped to close it. Turned the functionality off ever since.

My Leaf was a 2017. I got a 3 year lease for just $99 a month. Honestly, it's OK, but it's just ok. Zero attempts at luxury/comfort, just a plain boring commute car. - Insulation was bad. If you think Tesla have loud highway noise, wait till you drive a Leaf. - Thin glass and windshield...

After having owned a nissan leaf, not getting another non-tesla EV. The nice thing about Tesla is that it's a tech company trying to make cars. For small fit and finishes it might not be the best, but it's spectacularly amazing for the things that most people really care about. User experience...

Service is not their strong suit. My model X has low tire pressure the 2nd day I took delivery. They could've at least pumped the air to the tire before selling me the car. Had to pump the air myself, good thing I wasn't half way on a long trip.

Liability is definitely covered. It's not legal to have no liability coverage. Liability part is provided by a traditional insurance company that Tesla uses. You can add spouse or any other person to your insurance as well, same as every other insurance I have used.

I think I would trust the insurance provided by the maker of the cars more considering they will be the one fixing the car if it gets into an accident. Kind of like how I would trust AppleCare+ more for fixing my iphone than some random bestbuy insurance. It's also backed by an actual insurance...

Glad I didn't wait for battery day to buy my model x. It's just plaid model s announcement.

If you are in California, Tesla's own insurance should always be the cheapest. I was using Geico, got a quote for $350 a month for my model X. Asked Tesla insurance for quote for same coverage, got a quote for $115 a month which no other insurance providers could beat.

Yup, from my experience with Tesla service, buying a car from them feels like they are doing a service for you and you should be grateful to them for even bothering to sell you the car. That said, it's an awesome car.

I just got my late 2017 100D last week. Paid around 68k. Heard all the horror stories about used teslas, but have been pretty pleased so far. Other than some dirt/stain on the center console that could be easily cleaned, and some tiny scratches, the car is almost mint. IMO late 2017 100D is...

Do they have tesla insurance in Texas yet? I got my quote of $2200+ for 6 months from Geico. Tesla quoted me just $600+ for 6 months for higher coverage.

Yup it's going to some time to go IMO. I never really had a complete trip I totally didn't have to intervene even on the highway, not to mention all the city roads.

Yup definitely will be upgrading that. Sentry mode + car cam themselves are worth it. I just wonder how long does it usually take from reservation to delivery process for an used vehicle.

Pulled the trigger on a 2017 100D model x on 8/12. Red exteriors with ultra white interiors - a pretty rare combination I am looking for, especially since it's available in Fremont where I can just drive over in 30 min to pick up. So far, the reservation experience is pretty terrible. Trade-in...

I got the looking fee for my BMW 5 series as well while under warranty. Had some low coolant warning message that appeared on the console intermittently and I suspected leak somewhere. Brought it in for service, they told me it's 200+ just for inspection which is outside of warranty and I'll be...

That's sounds about right considering how much you are driving. See if you can get a EV rate plan for your electric company. I am on an EV rate plan that cost 9-10 cents per kWH if I charge between 11pm to 8am, and 40 cents at peak hours. You are still saving significantly compared to gas though.

Personally I would get a 2016 X unless you need the range. Ride quality wise, even a 2016 X is probably going to be better than a Y because of air suspension vs coil suspension. You also get tons of bells and whistles like self opening/closing doors, FWD, panoramic windshield etc. You can even...

Still considering if i should trade it in or just keep it as a spare car. The resale value dropped so much with just 4-5 years on it i'm not sure if I even care about trading it in (60k to less than 15k in 4+ years...). I'm not too sure if I will get used to the height of SUV vs sedan, but the 5...

thanks! Great inputs! I think I'll just get it then

I see, yeah kind of like the powered doors. The reason is most of the time I read owners talking about the convenience of FWD and size of model X, I seldom see any mentions of the windshield, which to me is the biggest attraction about model X.

Yes thought of getting a Y, but again it has manual doors like the 3, and does not have the panoramic windshield either. I don't really need the 300+ miles range since my daily commute is less than 20 miles round trip. The furthest I'll drive is to LA 1-2 times a year, and I don't mind the extra...

I'm looking to get a Tesla, so far I'm looking at an used late 2016/7 Model X with FSD. Right now I have a BMW 5 series, and leased a nissan leaf before. I have test drove a 3, S and X. The 3 is IMO a little boring and suspension is too rough for my liking. I'm also spoilt by powered trunks...