Ever since seeing the first Model X I ever laid eyes on in 2016, I knew I wanted one.. Until recently I never imagined I'd ever afford it. So i settled on a Model Y instead. In April 2021 I bought a brand new Model Y LR and it was pretty much everything i had dreamed it would be (more on that maybe in a Model y Review)
Throughout the past year, I found myself in a much more fortunate place than I expected, and ordered a 2022 Tesla Model X. I learned that if I paid the $30k difference to go Plaid, I would likely get my car in weeks, not years. So i did it. True to that, 3 weeks later it was ready for delivery.
It truly is a great car. It's Fast, it's comfortable, and the falcon wing doors are everything I expected them to be.
However, There are some issues.
Having come from a model Y, and driven over 30,000 Miles in one year in it.. I had high expectations. My model Y had no issues at all. No paint problems, and my white seats look brand new like the day I bought it. I had figured all the complaints I read about Tesla's were worked out by now, Because i didn't have a single issue.
In 6 short months, and 11,000 Miles with my Tesla Model X, I am reminded that quality control isn't 100%.
The Issues:
I was very unsure on the Yoke part, I almost canceled the car entirely because there was no option to opt out. After using it for 6 months I can say its something you learn. Although there are still times where I am frantically searching for the horn or turn signals. I would still opt for the stalks and a normal wheel without touch sensitive buttons if it were an option.
The Goods:
While I was super excited to get the car, and I feel the wait was worth it.. I think there is still a long way to go for Tesla on quality control. I had hoped my good experiences on the cheaper end of their lineup was proof that the higher end was only going to be better.
For now, I plan to drive this Model X until i can get an electric Truck. I have a Cybertruck on order, but time will tell if that will be the direction i go.. Whoever can deliver first, as I find more use in a truck. However, Its hard to say Id keep this car longer than a "Just for now" vehicle. $160,000 is a large price to pay for some of the issues it presents.
Throughout the past year, I found myself in a much more fortunate place than I expected, and ordered a 2022 Tesla Model X. I learned that if I paid the $30k difference to go Plaid, I would likely get my car in weeks, not years. So i did it. True to that, 3 weeks later it was ready for delivery.
It truly is a great car. It's Fast, it's comfortable, and the falcon wing doors are everything I expected them to be.
However, There are some issues.
Having come from a model Y, and driven over 30,000 Miles in one year in it.. I had high expectations. My model Y had no issues at all. No paint problems, and my white seats look brand new like the day I bought it. I had figured all the complaints I read about Tesla's were worked out by now, Because i didn't have a single issue.
In 6 short months, and 11,000 Miles with my Tesla Model X, I am reminded that quality control isn't 100%.
The Issues:
- As many others have mentioned. The paint is VERY thin. I have experienced 6 (So far) rock chips on the hood, and down the sides of the car. Perhaps its my own fault for not going with Multi Coat red (As i did on my Y), But I just cannot fathom how a $160,000.00 Car can have such poor paint quality..
- Front Drivers seat is turning blue. Yes, I wear jeans. But I also wore jeans in my 30,000 mile Model Y, so i never expected this. I guess its because the seats are perforated?
- Satellite Radio didn't work out of the box. Although this isn't a major issue, I was highly looking forward to having Satellite radio in my car. 2 Trips to the service center and 2 full days off work, it was fixed though! I really cant complain because it is working now.
- We noticed the Passenger wiper was rubbing the hood when in use. We scheduled a mobile service, where the tech found it was bent. He bent it back in place and seemingly has fixed the issue.
- Software bugs, Mainly around the front screen bugging out. We had one where Power Steering died, but a reboot fixed it. Light Show constantly will not work randomly, and sometimes will work fine.
- Hard acceleration front shudder (Fully expected this one)
I was very unsure on the Yoke part, I almost canceled the car entirely because there was no option to opt out. After using it for 6 months I can say its something you learn. Although there are still times where I am frantically searching for the horn or turn signals. I would still opt for the stalks and a normal wheel without touch sensitive buttons if it were an option.
The Goods:
- The Car holds true to its "Plaid" name. The acceleration is insane. I only THOUGHT my Model Y Performance was fast.
- The seats are much more comfortable than the model Y, and the ventilation option is much needed.
- Falcon Wing doors are exactly as expected. No issues with them which was a concern after reading about others having issues.
- I am a stats nerd, I love to monitor and track charging speed, time, etc. Having a 100kWh battery makes tracking this super easy. 1% is 1kWh. Its much easier to keep up with.
- Another point to the 100kWh battery. When traveling I am able to stop way less often than I did in my Model Y, just simply because of the greater capacity.
- As mentioned earlier, There's simply nothing like it. Nothing on the market today can travel at such a low cost per mile, while being this fast, and this luxurious.
- Took it to a car show, and won. Simply because its a plaid (haha)
While I was super excited to get the car, and I feel the wait was worth it.. I think there is still a long way to go for Tesla on quality control. I had hoped my good experiences on the cheaper end of their lineup was proof that the higher end was only going to be better.
For now, I plan to drive this Model X until i can get an electric Truck. I have a Cybertruck on order, but time will tell if that will be the direction i go.. Whoever can deliver first, as I find more use in a truck. However, Its hard to say Id keep this car longer than a "Just for now" vehicle. $160,000 is a large price to pay for some of the issues it presents.
