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I took the plunge of going for a Test drive of both S and X.

• First drove a blue 90D, black premium interior. Was very impressed. I'm used to driving a hybrid SUV, so being low down took a little getting used to. Handling was great, quality of interior was better than I expected and 'luxury' enough in my opinion.
  • Tried out autopilot which was very strange, but in a good way! I'm sure I could get used to it.
  • Acceleration and performance was ample and instantaneous. you can easily make passengers feel sick! I personally can't see the need for a P model.
  • Rear Seats - I really don't like the older rear seats that the car had. This puts me off the new inventory cars as none of them appear to have the contoured seats. The showroom S had the new seats like this photo: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/attachments/img_20170913_190136-jpg.248169/
• Then took a 6-seater X for a spin.
  • Size - My worry with the X was always that it was too big and narrow streets would be a problem. To my surprise it wasn't and the sensors help guide you down any narrow gaps. Placing the car in the road was fine.
  • Seat position is more like what I'm used to and it felt great. the 3rd row seats did not give much legroom, so I would go for a 5-seater (also so that the 2nd row can fold flat)
  • Rear doors - amazing technology but I can't help feeling there's a lot more to go wrong in the long term. I guess not a worry during warranty.
  • Black textile seats are very good. Might go with that as a lower cost option.

So I'm undecided.. both are great cars. The X offers better comfort for the family but the S is more sporty.
I'd be really happy with either - From a cost perspective leaning towards a new S 75D.

There are some 'new inventory' S 100Ds with ~10k miles that are arguably better value especially as there's a lower interest rate on 90 and 100 cars but I don't like the bench rear seat.
All inventory X seem to be 6-seat option.