Should I wait to purchase used 85D since Model X release is just a month away?

[jeffro01]

I have never leased a vehicle before, but the unique nature of the Tesla and the inevitable enhancements over the next three years are really making me strongly consider it. Although it will cost a little bit more in the end, I don't think I will feel as much regret if some new feature comes out shortly after delivery of a leased vehicle, since I know I will have something to look forward to in 3 years. However, with a purchase I probably will not be getting another car for at least 5 years and every new feature is going to further hurt resale price on the vehicle I buy today. Is my thinking misguided?

That's the exact same line of thinking I'm using, except for the lease part as I've done a few of those before. It just seems like this is the perfect car to lease, get a new one every three years...

Jeff

 

[Khatsalano]

If the form factor of SUV vs. a saloon sedan doesn't matter, I would wait. Tesla will definitely be dropping all kinds of new features into the X that would make feature-hungry people drool. For me, there is no way I'd buy an SUV because I don't need that form factor and the S looks just so good. SUVS, no matter how cool, look like soccer mommy/daddy vehicles to me.

- K

 

[gizmoboy]

Judging from some of the X mule pics with cameras under the mirrors, I think X will come with 360º camera for easier parking. I'm waiting to see if the S gets it too.

Ditto, that more than anything is what I'm waiting for. Better AP hardware would be welcome, but I think unnecessary. Ventilated seats is the other option I'd like, but reading about this has made me think that Photosync and pre-cooling will be good enough.

360 view is the big deal for me. This is a big​ sedan (bigger than our Infiniti CUV...)

 

[jeffro01]

Ditto, that more than anything is what I'm waiting for. Better AP hardware would be welcome, but I think unnecessary. Ventilated seats is the other option I'd like, but reading about this has made me think that Photosync and pre-cooling will be good enough.

360 view is the big deal for me. This is a big​ sedan (bigger than our Infiniti CUV...)

The things I'm most interested in seeing are as follows (no particular order).

1. Ventilated seats. Yes I know I can precondition the cabin but I have them on my Chevy Silverado and love them....
2. 360 camera view. Had in an BMW X5 that I test drove and thought it was tremendously helpful.
3. HUD. I realize this is highly unlikely as Tesla has never made a mention of this functionality and while I wouldn't wait to order an Model S just for this, I'm looking at it as a potential surprise in the Model X.
4. Improved main CPU. The current setup can be sluggish from what I've seen on the test drives that I have had. It'd be a bit surprising to see the Model X on such an old hardware platform, but not out of the question.

If none of this comes with the Model X then that's fine, I'll go ahead and order the Model S as is. But I figure I've waited this long, might as well wait another few weeks.

Jeff

 

[Joules Verne]

Wait it out.
I am.

The X is going to bring all kinds of goodies that will trickle into the S.
At the very least, wait to see what they are, and make the determination if it's worth waiting longer.

It won't be long now.