I made a list of questions at I've been piling up as I stare at my Design Studio. Went to the retail store, but they haven't been trained. So I called inside sales. You guys may already know the answers to these questions, but I thought it might be best to over share versus under. Several answers I was given conflict with answers I've read in this thread. Weeeeee. Incomplete information and guessing is not limited to non-Tesla employees apparently
Anyhow, here's my list of questions and answers. Hope it helps someone:
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How does production sequencing work? By reservation number or by confirmation date?
In the order of confirmation, by batch/model. Reservation number is just a sequencing into the Design Studio. So, if you want your X, confirm that sh*t
In the 7-seat config, is the middle seat in row two removeable?
No. (Sigh, damn, ugh - why can my wife's minivan do this better??)
There was a console in the second row in some of the reveal pics, but I dont see it on the configurator. Is that standard on 6-seat?
He wasn't sure. Thinks that there will be a console at a later time, like the S, as an extra. Does not think it is available now.
Are heated front seats standard?
Yes.
What part of the seats are cooled when we add the Premium package? Just the butt?
Butt and back. I told him that this was a point of concern and debate online and he went away for a minute and then said he verified it. FWIW. YMMV.
Is there a chance that the Premium package will be split? It is a high price and I dont want everything in there... Not a logical or related grouping of options.
Nope. It comes as a group. He said this is the first time he's heard the request and "will pass it along". I suggested powers-that-be read the forum
I expect significant movement based on my inquiry... LOL
Is the warranty the same for MS and MX?
He's "pretty sure". I feel like this was an easy question, odd that there wasn't a more definitive answer.
Does the air filtration system add new maintenance costs? Carbon/charcoal/HEPA
He does not know. Suggested I talk to a service center. I suggested that the service centers probably have less of a clue about the X than inside sales.
I've heard that the batteries settle in after a few months and end up at 95-98% of their capacity. Accurate?
Very little degradation over time. And if anything were to happen to it, it would be covered. Call the service manager.
Asked product specialist at local store and he said that it was probably because the car was getting used to the driving habits of the driver, so the expected miles per charge would naturally decline. He then mentioned the battery rejuvenation service that replaced bad cells. Not sure why that wouldn't be covered by the battery warranty.
Is there a spoiler on any model other than P90D?
Yes. Spoiler is standard. Static on 70 and 90. Active on P90.
Is there a way to get the 90D without the air suspension?
Does not appear to be a way.
What has the maintenance record of the air suspension versus coils been on the S? What is the difference between the two?
Talk to a service center.
What are the decision points between 70D and 90D?
Range and acceleration. Towing. Resale value.
Does the third row simply fold down like a van?
Yep. Folds flat the the floor.
How much storage is behind the third row when the seats are up?
14 cu ft
How much storage is behind the second row with third row folded?
Not sure. Expecting to get more detailed interior measurements soon.
How do kids get in the third row in a seven-seat config?
Move the second row seats forward. Or if kiddos are small enough, they can shoot the gap
He made it sound like opening the back doors automatically moved the second row forward some. Hmm.
As battery technology advances, especially with all the brainpower being focused on it right now, how do we take advantage? If a breakthrough happens and in the same space, we can fit a 500 pack, can we swap?
Does not know.
When will retail stores have a Model X for test driving?
Q1 around the US.
If I take a trip to headquarters, can I test drive an X?
Nope, none there either. I'm guessing they'd rather make and sell them to people that don't need a test drive first... The shareholder in me likes. The reservation holder in me doesn't. I'm finding that to be true of a number of things.
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Have a great weekend!
Sean
