«Safe» to buy new Model X?

[JU108]

New to Tesla world, but have been reading positive and lots of scary negative stories related to X.

I love the size, practicality, and even the looks of it. But I am wondering if Tesla has mostly rectified issues with X, or is it still plagued by problems?

I have tried to seach forums for «issues with latest X», or somesuch, but cannot get clear answer for 2018 production.

Thank you all in advance and apologize if I failed to search correctly.

 

[Peteybabes]

i just picked up a 2018 model x 75D vin 112K (if you order new you will be in the 120K+ range) and it's a silent beast that rides well and i'm very impressed.

i've put on 110 miles since monday when i picked it up but have only had to update it to the latest software update and that's it!

[*full disclosure, this is a loaner car that came off the truck Monday and was given to me with 8 miles on it*]

 

[Leftysmasher]

Picked up my X75D a couple of months ago, 2000+ miles on it and not a single problem as yet!

One fit and finish issue which was minor and the SC fixed it with no issues.

 

[xyeahtony]

There are no more issues than any other new car, which is low. The forums is not an adequate sample size for quality. 40k+ cars delivered last quarter, no reports of widespread problems.

 

[aloha1906]

Owner of Sept 2017 build.

Great vehicle. Minor hiccups at initial delivery resolved next day. Been very happy over the last 22k miles. Only svc appts for a tire replacement and 12.5k service.

 

[DarkHelmet]

There are no more issues than any other new car, which is low. The forums is not an adequate sample size for quality. 40k+ cars delivered last quarter, no reports of widespread problems.

Forums can give you a skewed perspective. There aren’t 100,000 owners on here saying “it’s great no problems!” There are 100-200 owners (fraction of a percent) saying they have big problems or repeat nuisances.

My biggest problem is trying to decide if I want to take on a four digit car payment!!!!

 

[xyeahtony]

My biggest problem is trying to decide if I want to take on a four digit car payment!!!!

As long as your debt/income ratio stays under 40%, go for it.

 

[ewoodrick]

New to Tesla world, but have been reading positive and lots of scary negative stories related to X.

I love the size, practicality, and even the looks of it. But I am wondering if Tesla has mostly rectified issues with X, or is it still plagued by problems?

I have tried to seach forums for «issues with latest X», or somesuch, but cannot get clear answer for 2018 production.

Thank you all in advance and apologize if I failed to search correctly.

I feel that there are the following categories:

• Those who already have an X
• Those who want an X, but can't afford it
• Those who talk badly about the X, because they can't afford it
• Those who talk badly about everything, because they can make money off of conspiracy theories

The happiest ones are the first group.

 

[Peteybabes]

I feel that there are the following categories:

• Those who already have an X
• Those who want an X, but can't afford it
• Those who talk badly about the X, because they can't afford it
• Those who talk badly about everything, because they can make money off of conspiracy theories

The happiest ones are the first group.

preach!

 

[Darmie]

Life's short. Go for it and don't look back!

 

[DarkHelmet]

As long as your debt/income ratio stays under 40%, go for it.

Max out my 401k every year, only debt is a car and a mortgage, savings to other accounts, and I’d be at 28%. Still can’t wrap my mind around the idea of a 6 figure car. I remember when my dream car was a Z/28 and loaded that was like $21k and seemed unattainable. I know the day will come just simply due to inflation, but dayum.

 

[jboy210]

As long as your debt/income ratio stays under 40%, go for it.

Makes sure this is the Total debt to income ratio. Including things like next month's rent/mortgage, student debt payments, other loans, etc. It is silly to buy this car carrying a lot of leveraged debt.

 

[dethman]

safe? i'd say yes. annoying sometimes? probably.

 

[MXWing]

I have to login to Facebook daily to

“Marked safe in Model 3”

I get worried when my wife doesn’t do the same with

“Marked safe in Model X”

The car is fine. Even if it wasn’t I would find a way to deal with it.

Can’t have hot without crazy. Universe doesn’t work that way.

 

[Butka]

I've had my X for three months. I had the same fears after reading this forum you're having. I had one minor scratch on mine during delivery and that's the only issue with the car to this point. It was repaired within a week and I was provided a model S loaner, which was fun.

I find a lot of the complaints in this forum come from two categories.
- Persnickety people
- True lemons

The persnickety people, I can only assume grew up with a silver spoon in their ass or have been so accustomed to luxury that they've lost all sense of what things cost (I'm sure that's going to offend some here). I'm not saying Teslas are a great value. If someone wants value, go buy a Camry. But when you stop and think about how unique it is to not require gasoline or the maintenance of a combustion engine; to get the speed, quiet ride, the technology, the updates and tune-abilty this car provides from a touchscreen, it's unchartered territory and provides a lot of value in those areas that no other auto makers can touch. And still, they'll bitch about how the interior fit or sound system isn't as good as their old Maserati or whatever other luxury brand they had. To me, it gives off a sense that some of these people are just spoiled and soft. I don't know, I guess I'm from a different place.

But if you look around, there's actually many more people on here that love and appreciate the car, they just might not be as chatty. There's only so much you can discuss about these cars in between major feature releases.

I'm not the type of guy to go throw money at high end cars. I love technology and can appreciate all the other benefits this car provides, so I bought it. I've had a lot of fun with it and there's small aspects of this car that I didn't anticipate enjoying as much as I do.

 

[fmonera]

I had the same doubts as you. I read the same forums, reddit, etc. Instead of a long post denying all the FUD out there, I will just say:

I have my Model X 100D since June 2018. Best decision ever. Period.

If you think your obsesion will decay once you have your car, forget it. You will keep reading forums, dreaming on the new minimal improvement every OTA update, volunteering to make errands as an excuse for the pleasure and fun that is driving your car, ...

 

[Krazaak]

The way I look at it, if you're excited about the car and technology then you'll probably be willing to overlook some of the common issues that some (not all) people have. I personally have had my fair share of issues and I still love the car.

If, like some other posters, you hate your car after the first week because of some correctable issues, then you've made the wrong choice in vehicles.

 

[jabe99]

New to Tesla world, but have been reading positive and lots of scary negative stories related to X.

I love the size, practicality, and even the looks of it. But I am wondering if Tesla has mostly rectified issues with X, or is it still plagued by problems?

I have tried to seach forums for «issues with latest X», or somesuch, but cannot get clear answer for 2018 production.

Thank you all in advance and apologize if I failed to search correctly.

I have now had my X for 6 months and almost 10,000 miles. Love it! A couple of minor problems that Tesla has sent rangers to my house to fix. My wife and I fight over who gets to drive it. So we are trading in our 18 month old Lexus and getting another X next week. Even though I can afford it, I never saw myself spending $100 k on a car. But now I am doing it again.

 

[Barklikeadog]

I feel that there are the following categories:

• Those who already have an X
• Those who want an X, but can't afford it
• Those who talk badly about the X, because they can't afford it
• Those who talk badly about everything, because they can make money off of conspiracy theories
• Those who think it looks like a Pontiac Aztek

The happiest ones are the first group.

 

[Darmie]

and getting another X next week. Even though I can afford it, I never saw myself spending $100 k on a car. But now I am doing it again.

Congratulations. I'll be planing on a HPWC at our home and for some reason, I'm planing a 100amp service, not that there may be another Tesla in the garage but one never knows. Wink wink.