Model X - Signature Edition

[Yahoorkc]

Hello !

I am seriously considering a Model X signature series (performance + ludicrous but AP1) with ~40K mileage being quoted for ~71K.
It is fully loaded with all options. But since it is a 2016 car, it will run out of warranty in Jan.

Is this really worth the price point?

Desperately looking for serious advice from members who know the market !

Thanks!
RK

 

[gaswalla]

The X has held its value fairly well. The early X's were plagued with many many issues. Personally, I wouldn't pay that price

is it this one?
Model X Signature 5YJXCAE45GFS00746 | Tesla

 

[P85_DA]

The X has held its value fairly well. The early X's were plagued with many many issues. Personally, I wouldn't pay that price

Agreed

 

[Yahoorkc]

Thank you for the quick reply...
No it's not the one listed , the one I was looking at is a private party one.

 

[rj832001]

71k? seems too good to be true. I have seen 75D's sell for 70-75 range. Has It been a prior accident? Are you buying from a dealer? Scam??

 

[Yahoorkc]

It's a private seller. Carfax report looks clean, the options look really good. I am not particularly biased towards EAP and FSD. So looking for opinions one what the tradeoffs are if going with a car having AP1. I also plan to take the 4 yr extended warrenty, will that help with the early models issues? Any other way to know what the issues with the car were? Can I contact tesla with the vin?

 

[KSilver2000]

Tesla will never tell you the history of the car. Better to have the seller give you the records if you want.

We have a late 2016 X P90DL. The single, only problem was some mechanism for seat controls rattling behind front passenger. Mobile service fixed it by taping foam onto the inside of the back plastic piece. Not a single thing else (knocking on wood). No idea why some advise people to stay away. Pretty foolish and very anecdotal in my opinion. No problem with battery degradation or acceleration shudder as some people have concerns about. No gap issues in body panel or anything. Actually, my 2016 X panels are more aligned than some of the 2018 S, X, and 3’s I saw when I went to pick up a Tesla last year.

If you don’t care about FSD, from my experience, AP1 is better as it is a lot smoother and less jerky staying in between the lane lines than AP2. Though AP2 has gotten better and has a higher ceiling.

By the way, is it a signature red? Besides the white, which we have, that signature red is sexy. It’s dark but in a good way.

 

[gigacar]

Ap1 is smoother than ap2. However ap1 can't do bends in arterials and 2 Lane highways.

Ap2 got way better with recent update , but I think ap1 still smoother

Caveat. I haven't tried ap2.5 or ap3

 

[Yahoorkc]

Thank you KSilver2000 and gigacar...I will be test driving it in a few days. Yes, it's a signature red.

Any pointers on what to look for when I test drive it? Will I be able to take it to tesla service to do a checkup...ala regular cars?

 

[rjdoc74]

Sorry, if you are going to spend so much money, don’t get a dead end AP car. AP1 will never be updated.

Early MX cars definitely have more issues. My 2016 MX was bought back by Tesla after spending 43 days in a shop over 9 month period.

It’s your decision of course, but do your due diligence.

 

[jskenney]

If its a private seller (not a dealer) it may be worth having them buy the extended warranty and adding it to the price.

 

[Yahoorkc]

Does it make a difference if I buy the extended warranty vs the seller? Trying to understand if I am missing a point here.

 

[Jgdixon]

I have a 2016 P90D Signature X that I upgraded to a P100D.
There were a few minor problems initially but overall it has been a great vehicle.
The Sig red is spectacular! You will have a few features that don’t exist anymore like the retractable spoiler.
Tesla will not sell the extended warranty to anyone other than the originally owner. (Poor policy in my opinion)

 

[Yahoorkc]

Has anyone used this third party warrenty service?
www.xcelerateauto.com/x-care/

Trying to see if this could be a viable option for my situation - not able to purchase ESA directly from tesla.

 

[Blaine]

Has anyone used this third party warrenty service?
www.xcelerateauto.com/x-care/

Trying to see if this could be a viable option for my situation - not able to purchase ESA directly from tesla.

I didn't realize this was even an option out there. I may dig into this further!

 

[patrikr]

FWIW, I was talking to a Tesla Mobile Service mechanic about Tesla quality and he said "They're all pretty good now but if you see a Signature Edition, don't get it as they have lots of problems". I didn't press for more information.

 

[AlexP]

I recently purchased a 2016 Model X 90D with 23K manufactured 5/16 directly from Tesla in Central Florida (I live in South Florida). The car was originally listed on the Tesla web site on 12-29-18 for $79,100. Bought it on 3-25-19 for under $65,000. It has the 4 year, 50K mile warranty. Picked the car up on 4-6-19.

I think I got a real good deal... the original owner left the Window Sticker on the glove box.

Have had 2 issues so far. The front passenger seat rattles when there is someone seated on it. I have an appointment to get that checked. The second issue is that the rear camera is not as high definition as the one in Model S. The camera was replaced but still not as good as the Model S (9-16 manufactured date).

 

[rjdoc74]

Great looking car. What are you going to do in a year when warranty runs out?

 

[AlexP]

The warranty is 4 years 50k miles from when I bought it not from the original sale date.

 

[Yahoorkc]

Oh thats great! so if i buy used one from Tesla directly, it automatically comes with ESA ?
and is the price they show on website include ESA?