Had my X in the shop for a week to fix a bunch of small things. Had a p85 model S as a loaner. The acceleration was amazing and it handled better than the X but every time I got in the car I felt claustrophobic without my giant windshield. Can confidently say I won't ever buy another car without a giant windshield again.
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What I missed most about the X
- Thread starter muncheroo
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It wasn’t the winshdield I missed the most when I had a Model S loaner. It’s the automatic doors.
I own both of these cars (P85 and X90D). They both have their place. My wife drives the X more. I love that my S has normal people back doors. I throw groceries in the back behind my seat but never do it in the X. Being low suits me. But I agree - the windshield and automatic doors (and better seats) are nice when I drive the X.
The X is definitely nice and Elon had said that there won't be another one built quite like it ever again ("exercise in hubris.") I disagree about the self-presenting doors though. I turned that off stat! While nice that the door opens for you while your hands are occupied, how often does that happen? What happens more often is the door opens all the time while you're in the garage forcing you to close it, or worse, doors opening without you noticing only to come back later to find it ajar. I think it closes itself after awhile, but I've also noticed that my door is left open as well.
Fellsteruk
Active Member
I was given an MS as a loaner, I didn’t have it longer than 4 hours went back the SC and thankfully got an MX loaner.
I gave it a go but the thought of spending 2 weeks in that sardine can
no thanks
I gave it a go but the thought of spending 2 weeks in that sardine can
no thanksSorry I said automatic doors not self present door. I do not miss the self present.
Sparrow
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scottf200
Well-Known Member
I completely love the windshield and the view when traveling (downtown Chicago, MT Glacier National Park, CO Rocky Mountain/Parks, view of support when traveling on a bridge, windy roads thru Smokey Mtns). I've done all those and more. it is awesome!
I almost always put my groceries in the Frunk in our X. Usually in the trunk area on an occasional Costco run. Pretty good sized, quick and convenient. Also nice as I can close the garage door when I pull in.
I almost always put my groceries in the Frunk in our X. Usually in the trunk area on an occasional Costco run. Pretty good sized, quick and convenient. Also nice as I can close the garage door when I pull in.
I think Elon is likely right with that prediction.
I owned an S for 3 1/2 years. My X is a fantastic road trip car — and yes the windshield is wonderful — but I don’t need the Falcon Wings and I strongly prefer smaller cars. I only bought the X to tow my travel trailer. My Dual Motor 3 is for me the best car I have ever owned. I really love it. I would love it even more if it was about 10% smaller, didn’t have a back seat, and had a hatchback.
