Did anyone go from a Mercedes S-Class to the Model X?
I'm debating between getting an S-Class (or maybe even the new 2018 Audi A8) or a Model X for myself but I'm so used to these big German barges I'm concerned I might not be happy with the interior, material quality, fit/finish, amenities and wind/road noise. I'm finding even my current 7-Series doesn't measure up after test driving the S-Class.
If any has any experience with this transition, please share your experience.
I have no experience of the latest Model S, other than sitting in one on a few occasions, but an outside comment.
I came to Tesla from the Audi A8 (the current major model pre-facelift) to Model S in 2014 and onto Model X in 2017. The reality is, if coming from a now aging Audi A8 to Model S felt like a big downgrade, it will feel that even more when coming from the current S Class. I know my old Audi A8 was in many ways far superior to my current Model X as well. It just had so much stuff Tesla doesn't have.
Yet, something in that Model S got me gushing and writing this piece back then.
"Car market literally down to 2 cars today"
Going Tesla means you will be giving away A LOT. Make no mistake about it. You have to come into terms with that. The interior is mediocre, has very few features, insulation is improving but has not nothing on how the Germans do it etc. However, you will also be gaining A LOT, the great drivetrain experience and a software updateable platform. Only you can decide if that is the tradeoff to make.
That said, Model 3 is just coming out and will likely cause a continued spillage of product improvements to come to the Model S / X over the next two, three quarters. So if you do choose to go Tesla, may I recommend waiting a bit before biting. New interiors, convenience features, eletronic assists, batteries etc. might be on the horizon...
Finally, if the choice is Model X and not Model S, beware of those rear doors. They make no sense and are a major nuisance. But they are showy and I like them for that at least.