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Investr · 29 March 2017, 02:11 AM

After we test drove the new Panamera this past weekend, and I now know Im staying put for a while, my wife really wanted to go see the Tesla Model X. I have to say I was DEAD wrong about Teslas. I was blown away with the cool factor with this car. Its quick as a cat, handles well, and my wife is in LOVE with the falcon wings. My wife is not a car addict like myself, but I think im in trouble on this one. She wants it BAD!! Any owners with positive or negative experiences or those with knowledge and comments???

btinl · 29 March 2017, 02:15 AM

I had the same feeling after test driving the Model X. It's certainly a cool vehicle with lots of nice technology. I generally have mixed feelings about Consumer Reports reviews, but I was a little concerned with how poorly they rated the Model X.

Magwitch · 29 March 2017, 02:17 AM

I don't consider CR a reliable authority on anything automotive, and even worse on virtually everything else.

achenator · 29 March 2017, 02:20 AM

I had my car into a shop in Metairie to get clear bra protection. There was a gentleman in there that had a p90 model X. He had had it for a few months. He bought it for his high school son to drive from Hammond to school in Metairie. They were quickly racking up miles on it. The issues he said were getting parts for the car. He had a minor fender bender and the bumper and hood were damaged a little bit. He said the body shop told him it would be a couple months to get the parts and at the (NOLA area body shop for Tesla) that he brought it to there were a few cars there with minor damage that are in the same situation waiting for parts. He said they broke the plastic accelerator pedal off and they had to rig it together because they can't get the part.

Vaxe · 29 March 2017, 02:59 AM

My cousin is the sourcing manager at Tesla - said the model X was rushed into production and already had a few recalls. X uses inferior components compared to S, mostly due to economies of scale as they sell 2-3x the latter. She even recounted instances in which the material arrived substandard (torn carpet, lower grade leather that stains, etc), and Eli Musk still approved the installation. The company just barely became profitable as they were taking a loss for every S sold. The X is their attempt to recoup GP via novelty, but dollar for dollar the S is the better car.

Lordofrolex · 29 March 2017, 03:09 AM

Not sure about the Model X but i will be getting the model S once my car poops out. Im at 110k on my RR. Don't see it lasting much longer.

sctp39 · 29 March 2017, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

Not sure about the Model X but i will be getting the model S once my car poops out. Im at 110k on my RR. Don't see it lasting much longer.

Rolls Royce? Pics?

texex91 · 29 March 2017, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by sctp39

Rolls Royce? Pics?

Think he means Range Rover...

sctp39 · 29 March 2017, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Think he means Range Rover...

Lol Thanks

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superdog · 29 March 2017, 03:33 AM

I can't get on board.

I think it's just horrible to look at.

Lots of people that love them tho. I'm just not one.

1st amg · 29 March 2017, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

I can't get on board.

I think it's just horrible to look at.

Lots of people that love them tho. I'm just not one.

X2....zero emotion, save your money and use public transportation with the best headphones one can buy. Paul is right, on full charge you have power, anything after a couple hard accelerations and you may miscalculate an overtaking situation and be faced with a potentially very dangerous situation.

rr-nyc · 29 March 2017, 04:23 AM

I can tolerate the model S but the X is horrible looking.

bayerische · 29 March 2017, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

I can tolerate the model S but the X is horrible looking.

What you mean?

I like my sixpack.

PerioBear · 29 March 2017, 06:28 AM

The wife got her Model X in December. She loves it. I was trying to persuade her towards the Model S which I prefer but she liked how she sits higher in the X. Great for kids and older adults getting into and out of the back seats with the falcon wing doors. So far I have to say that I'm happy with the X and impressed by the technology. If you are on the fence, go and test drive one.

texex91 · 29 March 2017, 06:39 AM

So many other cars out there in the range. X is just meh to me. I owned a Tesla when they first came out and it was gone in two weeks. You can only do so many launches then you are stuck with the quiet drive and worrying about where to charge on longer trips. Pain and will never buy electric again.

Etschell · 29 March 2017, 06:43 AM

i personally feel that tesla is too heaven's gate for me. although they are slick cars.

Danny83 · 29 March 2017, 07:22 AM

Its a great car if you arent going to drive more then 250 miles in a day.

cjohns · 29 March 2017, 07:50 AM

Would be a great car if it had a LS 7 under the hood ,,,

ELITEVIDEOGAMES · 29 March 2017, 11:36 AM

A friend of mine has one. The gull wing doors and big iPad like control center are cool but I will take a gas powered beast over it any day. For all its gadgets it's vanilla looks make it really underwhelming.

Investr · 29 March 2017, 02:10 PM

Interesting comments as usual- I personally would like to see her get an X6 or GLA, but she really loves the Tesla. I'm not a big fan of the price either at $100k+. She's currently in the gas guzzlin Infiniti QX-56. We have been on two test drives now, time will tell.....

macher45 · 29 March 2017, 02:38 PM

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DeeTee · 29 March 2017, 03:40 PM

I don't blame her for trying to get rid of her QX.
The Tesla is a really slick car. The autopilot is a game changer that I wish other manufacturers had already. In SoCal they are a dime a dozen, but in Louisiana it would be a cool car to have.

VICI · 29 March 2017, 06:06 PM

There's nothing like the sound of a powerful engine.

If I want to drive a golf cart, I'll go play golf

TheVTCGuy · 29 March 2017, 08:37 PM

An S class is my grail car, I LOVE the idea of electric, going green, new technology etc. I currently drive a Fusion Hybrid Platinum which is an excellent car (although I have a hankering to upgrade to the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid) and I do like it, but investigated getting either a Chevy Volt, or second hand Tesla. My only problem was: I live in a condo! No place to plug it in. My parking space has no power and my homeowners laughed when I asked about getting it installed.

Kingair · 31 March 2017, 04:48 PM

I think that one day Elon is gonna take a trip to Mars 😂

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Rock · 31 March 2017, 04:55 PM

SUVs - why?

friendlymela · 5 April 2017, 07:27 PM

That is nice

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rozyd · 6 April 2017, 02:50 AM

Am I the only one who thinks a Model X looks like a slightly better Pontiac Aztek?

I take delivery of my S next week.

BrazenC5 · 6 April 2017, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by rozyd

Am I the only one who thinks a Model X looks like a slightly better Pontiac Aztek?

I take delivery of my S next week.

If its good enough for Walter White...

dba · 6 April 2017, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by rozyd

Am I the only one who thinks a Model X looks like a slightly better Pontiac Aztek?

Same guy that drew the Aztek also drew the C-6 and C-7 Corvettes. I guess everyone is allowed an "oops"

29 March 2017, 02:11 AM	#1
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	Tesla Model X... After we test drove the new Panamera this past weekend, and I now know Im staying put for a while, my wife really wanted to go see the Tesla Model X. I have to say I was DEAD wrong about Teslas. I was blown away with the cool factor with this car. Its quick as a cat, handles well, and my wife is in LOVE with the falcon wings. My wife is not a car addict like myself, but I think im in trouble on this one. She wants it BAD!! Any owners with positive or negative experiences or those with knowledge and comments???

29 March 2017, 03:09 AM	#6
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Not sure about the Model X but i will be getting the model S once my car poops out. Im at 110k on my RR. Don't see it lasting much longer. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

29 March 2017, 03:33 AM	#10
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	I can't get on board. I think it's just horrible to look at. Lots of people that love them tho. I'm just not one. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

29 March 2017, 06:43 AM	#16
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	i personally feel that tesla is too heaven's gate for me. although they are slick cars. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

29 March 2017, 07:50 AM	#18
cjohns "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Clark Location: Ramsey Minnesota Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 954	Would be a great car if it had a LS 7 under the hood ,,, __________________ GMT Master II 126300 41 White stick smooth Explorer 39mm SOLD ,, 114060 SOLD NIB Sub ND SOLD,,Shouldn't have!!!Crap!

29 March 2017, 02:15 AM	#2
btinl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: . Watch: on my wrist Posts: 1,973	I had the same feeling after test driving the Model X. It's certainly a cool vehicle with lots of nice technology. I generally have mixed feelings about Consumer Reports reviews, but I was a little concerned with how poorly they rated the Model X.

29 March 2017, 02:17 AM	#3
Magwitch Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: . Posts: 668	I don't consider CR a reliable authority on anything automotive, and even worse on virtually everything else.

29 March 2017, 02:20 AM	#4
achenator "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 138	I had my car into a shop in Metairie to get clear bra protection. There was a gentleman in there that had a p90 model X. He had had it for a few months. He bought it for his high school son to drive from Hammond to school in Metairie. They were quickly racking up miles on it. The issues he said were getting parts for the car. He had a minor fender bender and the bumper and hood were damaged a little bit. He said the body shop told him it would be a couple months to get the parts and at the (NOLA area body shop for Tesla) that he brought it to there were a few cars there with minor damage that are in the same situation waiting for parts. He said they broke the plastic accelerator pedal off and they had to rig it together because they can't get the part.

29 March 2017, 02:59 AM	#5
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	My cousin is the sourcing manager at Tesla - said the model X was rushed into production and already had a few recalls. X uses inferior components compared to S, mostly due to economies of scale as they sell 2-3x the latter. She even recounted instances in which the material arrived substandard (torn carpet, lower grade leather that stains, etc), and Eli Musk still approved the installation. The company just barely became profitable as they were taking a loss for every S sold. The X is their attempt to recoup GP via novelty, but dollar for dollar the S is the better car.

29 March 2017, 04:23 AM	#12
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	I can tolerate the model S but the X is horrible looking.

29 March 2017, 06:28 AM	#14
PerioBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 763	The wife got her Model X in December. She loves it. I was trying to persuade her towards the Model S which I prefer but she liked how she sits higher in the X. Great for kids and older adults getting into and out of the back seats with the falcon wing doors. So far I have to say that I'm happy with the X and impressed by the technology. If you are on the fence, go and test drive one.

29 March 2017, 06:39 AM	#15
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	So many other cars out there in the range. X is just meh to me. I owned a Tesla when they first came out and it was gone in two weeks. You can only do so many launches then you are stuck with the quiet drive and worrying about where to charge on longer trips. Pain and will never buy electric again.

29 March 2017, 07:22 AM	#17
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	Its a great car if you arent going to drive more then 250 miles in a day.

29 March 2017, 11:36 AM	#19
ELITEVIDEOGAMES "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tom Location: Long Island NY Watch: me sell games Posts: 1,898	A friend of mine has one. The gull wing doors and big iPad like control center are cool but I will take a gas powered beast over it any day. For all its gadgets it's vanilla looks make it really underwhelming.

29 March 2017, 02:10 PM	#20
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	Interesting comments as usual- I personally would like to see her get an X6 or GLA, but she really loves the Tesla. I'm not a big fan of the price either at $100k+. She's currently in the gas guzzlin Infiniti QX-56. We have been on two test drives now, time will tell.....

29 March 2017, 02:38 PM	#21
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29 March 2017, 03:40 PM	#22
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,978	I don't blame her for trying to get rid of her QX. The Tesla is a really slick car. The autopilot is a game changer that I wish other manufacturers had already. In SoCal they are a dime a dozen, but in Louisiana it would be a cool car to have.

29 March 2017, 06:06 PM	#23
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	Tesla Model X... There's nothing like the sound of a powerful engine. If I want to drive a golf cart, I'll go play golf

29 March 2017, 08:37 PM	#24
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	An S class is my grail car, I LOVE the idea of electric, going green, new technology etc. I currently drive a Fusion Hybrid Platinum which is an excellent car (although I have a hankering to upgrade to the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid) and I do like it, but investigated getting either a Chevy Volt, or second hand Tesla. My only problem was: I live in a condo! No place to plug it in. My parking space has no power and my homeowners laughed when I asked about getting it installed.

31 March 2017, 04:48 PM	#25
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	I think that one day Elon is gonna take a trip to Mars 😂 Sent from my SM-T377T using Tapatalk

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Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,850	SUVs - why? __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

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rozyd "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Watch: SD,DD,Exp1,Daytona Posts: 550	Am I the only one who thinks a Model X looks like a slightly better Pontiac Aztek? I take delivery of my S next week.

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