Had a friend of mine just bring over a blue model X 7 seater that he was able to keep over night for the test drive. It was a July 2023 build. I’m sure most of these issues that I’m about to mention have already been said before and while recent deliveries do look & sound promising, when you see the issues in person, it’s down right a gut wrenching feeling. I’m hoping and praying our pre-orders are no where near this bad lol. I completely forgot to take pictures as I was caught up in the moment. I have asked for pictures if he is able to snap some before returning. Keep in mind this was a demo vehicle.
The bad:
1: frunk misaligned and looked warped, passenger side strut lifting frunk by the windsheild when closed. Gap wide enough to insert finger. Wondering if this was done by folks not closing it properly on test drives?
2: driver side molding in front of side mirror lifted
3: driver FWD not closing flush. More sunken in when closed.
4: trunk misaligned, large gap on driver side.
5: black Tesla molding on trunk lifted on both corners. Double side tape is exposed and looked weathered causing it to come loose. Why is it taped on?
6: molding around passenger third row small window is lifted.
7: pass FWD not closing flush, door is pushed outwards causing gaps on both sides.
8: molding around pass door lifted and not flush
9: charge port making creaking sound when fully closed as if it’s trying to force close more.
10: weather seal on roof around both FWD looked heavily weathered for a car only 2 months old. Guessing this has been outside is the sun the entire time? Still strange.
The good:
1: It did have HW4 and matrix headlights look awesome
2: Interior was flawless
3: 22-speaker sound system was amazing
4: Standard 20” wheels look bigger and better in person
5: MXLR power is nuts. Especially when you floor it from 30. It was limited to 85 by the dealer which it reach insanely quick.
6: tried the drag strip launch and it was quick! Scared my wife lol
Wanted to pass along info on what to keep an eye out for when picking up your X