Hey everyone, I finally took delivery of my Model X Plaid this afternoon. Black/Black 6 seater 22' no FSD. I wanted to come back to this forum and post my impressions and some thoughts as I found it helpful when others did this. For reference, I upgraded from a 2018 Model S 75D with MCU2. My Plaid does have the plaid badge and new charging port.
I inspected the car thoroughly and it was pretty much flawless, all I could find was maybe a very very slightly misaligned frunk, Yoke worm (doesn't really bother me), and some creases in a couple of the seats. No significant panel gaps, paint defects, or other things I have read about here. Here are my thoughts:
- I echo others to say Wow, this car is next level spaceship. It's an upgrade in nearly every which way coming from my S. 100% worth the wait and unlike ANY car on the road!
- The interior is stunning. It looks way better in person I feel that pictures don't do it justice whatsoever. Seats are super comfortable, and the cockpit view is incredible. Love the horizontal screen and its incredibly snappy and responsive.
- Unquestionably a smoother and quieter ride than my 2018 Model S. Even with 22's.
- Sound system is amazing, it matches or beats my wife's 2021 Escalade system which to me was the best I had heard previously. Significant upgrade from the older S.
- For some reason I find the regenerative breaking to be heavier than my S? the car really slows hard when I let go of the pedal.
- I'm shocked to say this but I absolutely love the Yoke. I find it really ergonomic and comfortable especially the way I drive. I was very worried about this when I first ordered the car last year with all the criticism of it initially in the media, but I have found it super easy to adjust to.
- Love the turn signal buttons as well, need to get used to it but makes a lot of sense.
- the car is UNREAL fast in plaid mode. I can feel the power and quiet rumble of the motors when this thing gets going, wow, it is a thrill like no other. Even in the "sport" mode, it is faster than my old S which did 0-60 in 4.2. I can't imagine what it feels like in the model S plaid.
- The gear shifting works well and is super easy to use.
Overall the car is just amazing, it will be worth the wait when you get yours!
One thing I was wondering:
Is there a way to adjust the A/C fan setting on the scroll wheels? In my old S I could adjust it using the right scroll wheel but I can't figure it out on the X.