MXLR or inventory MXP with repairs

[Mdubz]

I have a 6 seat Model X Long Range on order for over a month now (still no VIN). The SC mentioned today that they have a new Model X Plaid for around $4000 Canadian more than mine, however it is a 2023 model and has $1200 in repairs which they say is for “rock chips in the passenger front door”. It’s been sitting in their lot for a while, possibly show room?

Would you hold for the 2024 MX LR or take this inventory Plaid? Speed isn’t something I care too much about, so that’s not a huge factor for me. However, the plaid should hold its value better but would it being a 2023 offset that too?

 

[E90alex]

Wait for your new unmolested car

 

[Lukáš Březina]

wait. wait. wait

 

[Milan Djabirov]

are you allowed to see it? If you can’t tell the difference the inventory car may turn out to be better than the production one. I’d buy a demo if I’m allowed to inspect it.

 

[Mdubz]

are you allowed to see it? If you can’t tell the difference the inventory car may turn out to be better than the production one. I’d buy a demo if I’m allowed to inspect it.

It’s not a demo.

 

[Milan Djabirov]

what I’m saying is I would buy a demo or a showroom car or a near new used car if I can verify the so called repair is indistinguishable from new. Whether it’s an actual demo not being relevant, more like the warranty and state of the car. A repainted door can be inspected for color match and if that’s all and good then the car is almost as good as brand new

 

[skhan]

I would suggest to get the latest, some 2023 have 2.5 HW.

 

[Milan Djabirov]

Unless made in early 2023, the car has HW4.

 

[John in LB]

Wait. LR is going to provide a smoother ride and 3% more range. And... it's less expensive!

 

[Raechris]

I have a 6 seat Model X Long Range on order for over a month now (still no VIN). The SC mentioned today that they have a new Model X Plaid for around $4000 Canadian more than mine, however it is a 2023 model and has $1200 in repairs which they say is for “rock chips in the passenger front door”. It’s been sitting in their lot for a while, possibly show room?

Would you hold for the 2024 MX LR or take this inventory Plaid? Speed isn’t something I care too much about, so that’s not a huge factor for me. However, the plaid should hold its value better but would it being a 2023 offset that too?

Already a year of depreciation and they have not held any value so far. Also camber from factory tends to shred inside tires, so if you don’t care about speed LR 3.8 to 60 should do fine

 

[Mdubz]

Already a year of depreciation and they have not held any value so far. Also camber from factory tends to shred inside tires, so if you don’t care about speed LR 3.8 to 60 should do fine

it’s a late 2023 that has no differences from a 2024. As for depreciation, it’s already $15k (Canadian) reduced.

 

[csrpenfab]

it’s a late 2023 that has no differences from a 2024. As for depreciation, it’s already $15k (Canadian) reduced.

It likely has the very annoying horn button vs. center pad horn that was launched on all 2024 model X's.

 

[EbS-P]

What’s the mileage on the Plaid?

 

[Mdubz]

What’s the mileage on the Plaid?

40km. They say it’s from moving from parking lots.

 

[EbS-P]

Plaid and be done with it (as long as is doesn’t have 22s)

 

[Raechris]

it’s a late 2023 that has no differences from a 2024. As for depreciation, it’s already $15k (Canadian) reduced.

Understood but trade pricing engines don’t ask month of manf. It is a 23 or 24 so there is a year of depreciation already. If you keep it for 10 yrs doesnt matter but if you trade in 2-3 you will be disappointed

 

[Jayskywalker21]

Wait. LR is going to provide a smoother ride and 3% more range. And... it's less expensive!

If both on 20s would LR still give a smoother ride?

 

[Milan Djabirov]

I have not been able to discern LR vs Plaid in smoothness. Test drove LR 3 times before I both the MXP and they feel very similar.

 

[John in LB]

If both on 20s would LR still give a smoother ride?

probably not... I did not find anything that says the suspension system is different. The only difference pertains to weight and or beefier components to handle the additional horsepower.