SMSMD
Active Member
@ Zapped do you know if any Canadian Reservation holders invited to configure yet. With the falling loonies my upgrades list if falling down as well.
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Gonna bail - anyone else?
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Zapped
Model S - PURE EV
Unfortunately No ...@ Zapped do you know if any Canadian Reservation holders invited to configure yet. With the falling loonies my upgrades list if falling down as well.
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Hugh Mannity
Mediocre Member
Definitely not going to bail. 100 grand is way too much to drop on a vehicle but this isn't any vehicle, it's the future; am willing to spend a premium for that. I would not pay 50 grand for an ICE vehicle.
kushari
Model X 100D
Why don't people factor in the savings? Like the Rebates from the government, the fuel cost savings, insurance savings, maintenance etc. I really don't get it. Once you buy a car, those exist, but you save much of those buying a Tesla. I always explain it like this when someone tells me it's expensive. Total cost of ownership. What's the point of a "cheap car" if you're spending the same amount over time. It's the same thing. Especially that I'm financing mine, their next argument of I don't have 100K it shot down. I don't either.
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I don't think many will have a problem with that. If you're buying a new model car, and you knew the price wasn't already disclosed, and you knew it was going to be expensive, not many people that couldn't afford to do so will do that.
Mark Z
Active Member
I am attempting to bail out of one location for delivery.
A post is showing that one Model X is sitting at a Service Center for two weeks, and not being delivered. if that is happening, I want a local SC that are handling the X's in quantity.
UPDATE: DS will call with status on 12/30. Says, "in great hands" at newer SC. My reply, switch it if car not there or if no EOY delivery.
A post is showing that one Model X is sitting at a Service Center for two weeks, and not being delivered. if that is happening, I want a local SC that are handling the X's in quantity.
UPDATE: DS will call with status on 12/30. Says, "in great hands" at newer SC. My reply, switch it if car not there or if no EOY delivery.
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Zybane
Member
Insurance savings? From what I've seen, Tesla's are actually quite expensive to insure.
I bailed on the SigX because of the lack of non folding seats. I would have delayed/deferred but you can not do that with a Sig reservation.
I have had, and will keep, my PX reservation. I have delayed configuring with the hope that the seat option becomes available. In no hurry. The longer it is delayed the better chance I have of seeing any improvements or upgrades...my potential consolation prize.
I have had, and will keep, my PX reservation. I have delayed configuring with the hope that the seat option becomes available. In no hurry. The longer it is delayed the better chance I have of seeing any improvements or upgrades...my potential consolation prize.
Mark Z
Active Member
I still think a 5 seat version with bench seat would be perfect. It would be static like Model S. The Model S seats for 3 fold down beautifully. The leg and head room would be luxurious. The answer for so many who want the best in exterior SUV style and interior convenience.
Uncle Paul
Well-Known Member
Was at the San Diego service center today. They have 10 Signature Model X's in their parking lot. Looks like they are getting prepped for delivery : >)
roblab
Active Member
If your present insurer wants to gouge you, and you let them, it's your fault. Every insurance company tries to jack up rates if they think they can get away with it.
SHOP AROUND. There is nothing magical in a name. My insurer is one I never heard of, yet they pay of better than others I have had, and charge less. Often, even hinting you will go looking, your insurer will drop prices.
The biggest insurance cost is insuring lives. Tesla is the safest car in the world. My rates are just a little bit more than what they were when I drove a 2009 Prius.
I've spent a lot of time thinking about our usage and needs for the MX, especially lately as deliveries begin. After the September "delivery" event, I was pretty strongly leaning towards the "bail" side of this argument. Time has allowed me to think it through more thoroughly and come to terms with a few things.
I think I can get over the lack of folding seats. We'd be replacing a rarely-used van, and I don't remove that second row very often. The main use for the van is when our in-laws are in town and we need to seat 6, or more rarely, 7. We also use it when we want to take the kids' bikes to the park (as well as the kids). To be clear, I'd prefer folding or removable seats, but given that they don't currently exist, I'm open to compromising.
I also think I can get past the doors. Enough has been said, and everyone's got their own opinion. They're not my favorite part of the vehicle, I believe they'll be more of a drawback than an asset for me personally, but I think I can tolerate them.
The reason I'm now more willing to compromise? The truth is, I can't drive an ICE anymore, even for rare events like those I listed. So while I'm disappointed with certain aspects of the MX, the drivetrain and driving experience are able to compensate more than enough.
I haven't made my mind up completely. I'm still waiting on some measurements in the wiki, as well as a good conversation with my wife about it. But yeah.. the van sucks.
I think I can get over the lack of folding seats. We'd be replacing a rarely-used van, and I don't remove that second row very often. The main use for the van is when our in-laws are in town and we need to seat 6, or more rarely, 7. We also use it when we want to take the kids' bikes to the park (as well as the kids). To be clear, I'd prefer folding or removable seats, but given that they don't currently exist, I'm open to compromising.
I also think I can get past the doors. Enough has been said, and everyone's got their own opinion. They're not my favorite part of the vehicle, I believe they'll be more of a drawback than an asset for me personally, but I think I can tolerate them.
The reason I'm now more willing to compromise? The truth is, I can't drive an ICE anymore, even for rare events like those I listed. So while I'm disappointed with certain aspects of the MX, the drivetrain and driving experience are able to compensate more than enough.
I haven't made my mind up completely. I'm still waiting on some measurements in the wiki, as well as a good conversation with my wife about it. But yeah.. the van sucks.
jeff_adams
Member
Before you bail, I suggest you at least test drive one. The first owners receiving MXs are reporting that the vehicle EXCEEDS thier expectations. You may be very surprised by how nice the Model X is.
I think I must have been unclear in my post. I'm now leaning towards ordering despite those things.
aesculus
Still Trying to Figure This All Out
I did my bake off yesterday between the S and X. Even with the X's many shortcomings, its a better car for me than the S in terms of visibility (6 seats to increase vision out the back), ingress/egress and seating comfort. It will probably have to do until Gen 2.0 comes out in three years.
Oh and the windshield seals it.:smile:
Oh and the windshield seals it.:smile:
bonnie
I play a nice person on twitter.
And I thought it was the ability to close doors from inside
. (Thanks for the goody bag!)
Blastphemy
Member
We have our answer (and it's no surprise to me):
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid: On Sale Late Summer, Now
Of course, the Outlander PHEV will probably be delayed again and not arrive in showrooms until early 2017, so take this article with yet another grain of salt! lol...
aesculus
Still Trying to Figure This All Out
Thanks for the opportunity.And I thought it was the ability to close doors from inside
It's a great car and you will really like your Founders when you get it. Now it will be like Christmas all over again as you wait for the new one.
Mark Z
Active Member
I agree, it would be nice to test drive the "Car 15, Where Are You?" MX Sig when it arrives. But I have a question for Bonnie over a concern on another thread.
Bonnie: Does your Model X have the AM radio band? Is there an AM band mentioned in the Owner's Manual?
Since the MaxK video does not show the AM band on the screen and his Tesla training session ignores any mention of it, we need to make sure: Tesla Model X settings demo part 3 - YouTube
The problem is that iHeartRadio has some AM stations that do not exist in TuneinRadio. The only solution for "Live" "clear channel" KFI would be to use the iPhone or have a portable AM radio in the car.
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