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What premium features are missing from the MS/X

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While we wait for the next refresh of the MS/MX (hopefully soon) what premium features are missing and do folks think they will be added/offered?

I admit I don't follow the BIG BUCK/HIGH TECH cars but I'm sure they have some features future MS/X owners would like. The only ones I can think of are messaging seats. And being 72 that has its appeal to us.
 
The New MS/MX?
stalks with turn signals, brights, windshield wipers. gear shifters
No opening sunroof
massaging seats (just drove an eqs...it's almost overwhelming how much you can do in it)
dynamic seat bolsters


and yes, i know you can now add on a 3rd party solution that works most of the time.
 
Then again - be aware of all those "extras" that constantly break down. Consumer Reports just released a long-term analysis of maintenance costs, and Tesla had the least costs at $4,100, while Mercedes came in at $10,525. Land Rover was the worst at $19,250.

Some of us prefer not to have a constantly breaking/flooding sunroof (they all have problems after a while). Every car massaging seat I've sat in is uncomfortable with all those rollers. MB is better than most, but still not as comfortable as Tesla's seats. Massaging seats may work better for people with lots of excess padding, so test them out first. I'm fine with the automatic turn signals and getting rid of the other dust collector stalks, but I understand some prefer the old ways. Tesla's automatic windshield wipers are ok for me, but not nearly as good as others. Keep hoping they will get better with a software update.

Other features that some want that Tesla doesn't offer: Car Play/Android Auto; Lots of chrome everywhere; Metal roof; Loud engine noises (ICE of fake EV sounds); Hundreds of cryptic buttons; Built-in refrigerator; Perfume dispenser; Electric rear spoiler (The original X had one, but now only fixed). Note that I don't expect any future Tesla will have any of these features/changes.
 
I wish Tesla would research what customers want and get customer feedback. Now it seems any idiosyncratic whim of Elon Musk, no matter the cost or benefit, makes it on the cars without discussion. This is no way to build cars long term. His ideas are sometimes flawed...and sometimes genius.
 
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Years ago I had an aftermarket stereo where the volume would reset to half when you started up the car
so you wouldn't get blasted from forgetting to turn the volume down.
Don't know why this feature never made it to OEM systems.
 
I never understood why the S never got soft close doors while the model X did. I get the whole fancy door opening closing for the X but seems like even without all the bells and whistles/tricks the soft close feature should have trickled into the S at some point... The refresh for sure should of had them.