It feels like you're arguing the "WOW" on the basis of very practical concerns like cost, maintenance, and range economy.
You are absolutely correct, and you can add engineering. I enjoyed the two Model Xs that I had, but, even with the $40,000 price reduction, I can't justify buying a vehicle with faulty engineering, that I recently became aware can/will never be corrected. Even Musk has acknowledged that it should have been built on it's own frame. Not frequently having rear passengers, I really didn't WOW to the FWDs that often. And another setback. My front doors with sensors used to open wide for my entrance. WOW. Now, without sensors, they click open. EHH. Things are supposed to be improving aren't they?
Rest assured, it added significantly to my WOW factor when I had two blowouts, while driving, due to faulty engineering, and the inability to appropriately adjust the Model X camber. The rear wheels are toe-in and contribute to excessive tire wear and premature replacement. And, it also added to the WOW factor after having half-shafts replaced on each.
To each their own criteria. I am not being critical of anyone who enjoys the Model X. It was made to enjoy. I did as well, but knowledge has modified my opinion. Subsequently, I am more than satisfied to keep my MYP (sans major engineering issues) until the arrival of my CYBRTRK.
Of the nine Teslas that I have owned, IMHO, the MYP is the best combination of WOW, engineering, value, and fun. Now I must admit the smooth ride of my first Model S (2014) is missed, but the car is just too low for my liking. My friend still owns Tessie with 187,000 miles on her, and you must admit, it is still looking pretty sweet.
When I got it they told me the little knob on the column was for future enhancements. I'll never forget the day when that little knob started working, and the WOW I experienced with my first AUTOPILOT drive. In some ways, the Israeli MOBILEYE back then was better than what we have today. (No crazy shadow halts in the middle of the highway). It was AMAZING for a first entry. When Elon got in a fight with the owner, that was the end of MOBILEYE, and it took years for the Tesla engineers to even come close to what that software afforded.
Enough nostalgia. We all measure our pleasure and satisfaction by different criteria. Cost, value, safety, performance, WOW, resale, etc. Enjoy whatever Model Tesla you have, knowing that it is a far better vehicle than the one next to you at the stop light.
Enjoy!
You are absolutely correct, and you can add engineering. I enjoyed the two Model Xs that I had, but, even with the $40,000 price reduction, I can't justify buying a vehicle with faulty engineering, that I recently became aware can/will never be corrected. Even Musk has acknowledged that it should have been built on it's own frame. Not frequently having rear passengers, I really didn't WOW to the FWDs that often. And another setback. My front doors with sensors used to open wide for my entrance. WOW. Now, without sensors, they click open. EHH. Things are supposed to be improving aren't they?
Rest assured, it added significantly to my WOW factor when I had two blowouts, while driving, due to faulty engineering, and the inability to appropriately adjust the Model X camber. The rear wheels are toe-in and contribute to excessive tire wear and premature replacement. And, it also added to the WOW factor after having half-shafts replaced on each.
To each their own criteria. I am not being critical of anyone who enjoys the Model X. It was made to enjoy. I did as well, but knowledge has modified my opinion. Subsequently, I am more than satisfied to keep my MYP (sans major engineering issues) until the arrival of my CYBRTRK.
Of the nine Teslas that I have owned, IMHO, the MYP is the best combination of WOW, engineering, value, and fun. Now I must admit the smooth ride of my first Model S (2014) is missed, but the car is just too low for my liking. My friend still owns Tessie with 187,000 miles on her, and you must admit, it is still looking pretty sweet.
When I got it they told me the little knob on the column was for future enhancements. I'll never forget the day when that little knob started working, and the WOW I experienced with my first AUTOPILOT drive. In some ways, the Israeli MOBILEYE back then was better than what we have today. (No crazy shadow halts in the middle of the highway). It was AMAZING for a first entry. When Elon got in a fight with the owner, that was the end of MOBILEYE, and it took years for the Tesla engineers to even come close to what that software afforded.
Enough nostalgia. We all measure our pleasure and satisfaction by different criteria. Cost, value, safety, performance, WOW, resale, etc. Enjoy whatever Model Tesla you have, knowing that it is a far better vehicle than the one next to you at the stop light.
Enjoy!
