Hi everyone,
Been considering a LR X (less likely but also a Model S for the extra range) for a while now, and the forums have been super helpful with learning more about the car. The good and the bad haha.
Im currently in a 2022 GLE that has been fine overall, but with how much I travel for work, autopilot/FSD has really started to pull me towards an X. MB drivers assist tools and lane keeping are "ok", but nothing I can trust or rely on anywhere near even basic autopilot. I was about to pull the trigger on an X a few months ago before the price cuts, but after reading more here it made me hesitant and I put it on hold.
Brief summary on what I do. Im on the road for work (90% highway driving) for 7-9 months of the year, sometimes gone for over a month at a time. And putting 25k miles on average a year on my car. That after reading of a lot of known issues here is what made me hold back so far. The doors and alignment issues I get. My service center in Knoxville Ive heard most all good thing about it, so if alignment issues with the doors or trunk were misaligned, Im confident they can take care of it. The doors can be convenient for how packed out the car can get. Paint issues, bummer but is what it is. Not a deal breaker.
The biggest red flags were the crazy fast tire wear I've been reading due in part to the camber issues from factory, as well as the half shafts wearing so easily. Working on the road so much, that is a huge concern. Being on the highway most of the time with the car riding in low, assumably speeding up that issue even more. I've seen mention of aftermarket kits that can be installed, but havent heard a lot about the newer 2023 vehicles with how much the issue is still present from factory, and also how well it works after install. No access to a garage and not trusting myself, Id have to take it to a shop in Knoxville for install and realigning in case its needed. Heard toe issues can also be a problem and cause further tire wear.
The X is the most fun car Ive ever driven, even with its quirks. But knowing all of the things Ive read here, I dont want to jump into a car with issues I know are going to become problems not that far into the future after delivery.
Any and all advice/info is really appreciated.
Been considering a LR X (less likely but also a Model S for the extra range) for a while now, and the forums have been super helpful with learning more about the car. The good and the bad haha.
Im currently in a 2022 GLE that has been fine overall, but with how much I travel for work, autopilot/FSD has really started to pull me towards an X. MB drivers assist tools and lane keeping are "ok", but nothing I can trust or rely on anywhere near even basic autopilot. I was about to pull the trigger on an X a few months ago before the price cuts, but after reading more here it made me hesitant and I put it on hold.
Brief summary on what I do. Im on the road for work (90% highway driving) for 7-9 months of the year, sometimes gone for over a month at a time. And putting 25k miles on average a year on my car. That after reading of a lot of known issues here is what made me hold back so far. The doors and alignment issues I get. My service center in Knoxville Ive heard most all good thing about it, so if alignment issues with the doors or trunk were misaligned, Im confident they can take care of it. The doors can be convenient for how packed out the car can get. Paint issues, bummer but is what it is. Not a deal breaker.
The biggest red flags were the crazy fast tire wear I've been reading due in part to the camber issues from factory, as well as the half shafts wearing so easily. Working on the road so much, that is a huge concern. Being on the highway most of the time with the car riding in low, assumably speeding up that issue even more. I've seen mention of aftermarket kits that can be installed, but havent heard a lot about the newer 2023 vehicles with how much the issue is still present from factory, and also how well it works after install. No access to a garage and not trusting myself, Id have to take it to a shop in Knoxville for install and realigning in case its needed. Heard toe issues can also be a problem and cause further tire wear.
The X is the most fun car Ive ever driven, even with its quirks. But knowing all of the things Ive read here, I dont want to jump into a car with issues I know are going to become problems not that far into the future after delivery.
Any and all advice/info is really appreciated.
I haven’t tried the Mercedes system though.
