Quick recap of my journey to Model X.
So excited!
- Been driving a little bit electric since I bought a Toyota Avalon Hybrid in 2013.
- Have loved the hybrid and 41 ICE mpg.
- The sound of my Avalon's regenerative braking is 'cha-ching:' $$ into piggybank.
- Avalon hybrid has a battery-compromised trunk with no folding rear seat. Need more cargo capacity.
- Daughter's husband bought a Tesla Model S two years ago and still loves it. (Never let me drive it.)
- Every car I've ever bought has equal or improved efficiency over its predecessor. (Except wife's Jeep Wrangler.)
- Have looked at SUVs and minivans for the past couple years.
- Love the idea of the Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid, but not the manufacturer. Or driving a minivan.
- Could never warm up to the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. And 30 mpg is a step back.
- Audi Q7 is very nice, except for the step back in efficiency.
- Wife said, “you always have loved the hybrid, let's go forward and not back.”
- Test drove a Model X in Rockville, MD on December 27. Loved the power, space, seating and presence of the car.
- Ordered December 29. Confirmed January 1.
- Seven seat 100D. Midnight Silver with 20” silver wheels. Autopilot. PUP. Standard interior.
- Only hard decision was color. Between red, white, silver and gray, went with conservative color because I like the reflectivity and emphasis of body contours.
- Received welcome email from DS on January 3. VIN issued January 27. DS says delivery before the end of March.
So excited!
