Morning all. Been spending some time on the 3 page as have been considering a new 3, or a used/CPO X.
Tesla loaning me a 3 Performance overnight tomorrow, so will help somewhat in the decisions. Had all but planned to go that route until the dealer offered me some time in an X.. Car enthusiast.. Have owned it all from Lotus to GT-R to a handful of Vettes, Porsche, etc... As much a tech guy which is what got me finally thinking Tesla.. the guys on the 3 page have been INCREDIBLE! While I still weigh in on that, love some X input.
Keeping it on the X.
USED/CPO '17 options in the low, mid $70's right now. All with, mostly good miles.. 10-18k. I have debated new, especially for tax incentives, but more than wanting to go right now.. Equally equipped new with same options at nearly $90k in comparison.
With that, have 2 models I am looking in particular at. Both '17 75D, with only minimal differences that I can see in description. Both auto pilot enabled which was a must for me. Was hoping for a vin decoder to see options installed, but the primary one I had for Tesla seems more limited. Someone recommend one otherwise?
Have a question about audio options. "Ultra High Fidelity Sound." I don't see a difference when attempting a build out, but were there audio options for the '17 X? (As someone that will deeply miss the sound of his exhaust, I am hoping for an audio experience that will make me forget that.. Even if partially going the aftermarket route. (Was thoroughly impressed with the audio on the 3 Performance we tested.)
Questions about upholstery.. Leather vs Textile.. I have had both in other cars, but opinions? Durability, smell, comfort?
Backs of seats.. The leather model I am seeing has a gloss back where as the textile has a... color match plastic look. This the norm between the 2 upholstery options? Such a minor thing, but the gloss black just looks so nice.
Love some input on this as I continue to weight further options and questions.
Tesla loaning me a 3 Performance overnight tomorrow, so will help somewhat in the decisions. Had all but planned to go that route until the dealer offered me some time in an X.. Car enthusiast.. Have owned it all from Lotus to GT-R to a handful of Vettes, Porsche, etc... As much a tech guy which is what got me finally thinking Tesla.. the guys on the 3 page have been INCREDIBLE! While I still weigh in on that, love some X input.
Keeping it on the X.
USED/CPO '17 options in the low, mid $70's right now. All with, mostly good miles.. 10-18k. I have debated new, especially for tax incentives, but more than wanting to go right now.. Equally equipped new with same options at nearly $90k in comparison.
With that, have 2 models I am looking in particular at. Both '17 75D, with only minimal differences that I can see in description. Both auto pilot enabled which was a must for me. Was hoping for a vin decoder to see options installed, but the primary one I had for Tesla seems more limited. Someone recommend one otherwise?
Have a question about audio options. "Ultra High Fidelity Sound." I don't see a difference when attempting a build out, but were there audio options for the '17 X? (As someone that will deeply miss the sound of his exhaust, I am hoping for an audio experience that will make me forget that.. Even if partially going the aftermarket route. (Was thoroughly impressed with the audio on the 3 Performance we tested.)
Questions about upholstery.. Leather vs Textile.. I have had both in other cars, but opinions? Durability, smell, comfort?
Backs of seats.. The leather model I am seeing has a gloss back where as the textile has a... color match plastic look. This the norm between the 2 upholstery options? Such a minor thing, but the gloss black just looks so nice.
Love some input on this as I continue to weight further options and questions.
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