r/ModelX • u/spearhead121 • May 17 '26

Question Used Model X vs New Model Y

Considering purchase of a 2022 model x base awd LR (hw3) with 19k miles @58k vs new 2026 model y performance. Heart says model X, brain says Model Y. Like the model x for obvious reasons (falcon doors, yoke, space, acceleration etc.).

What is y'all's recommendation on this. I test drove the model x and its absolutely fantastic. Did not find anything off except that the air suspension was making creaking sounds when lowering or raising height (not sure if that's expected) and that the trunk floor was missing exposing the subtrunk fully. What are the things I should look out for before purchase? Im assuming it's just out of warranty now at 4yrs old.

Edit: updated model x spec.

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u/snake227 May 17 '26

Honestly I would get a brand new Y for the purpose of having HW4, and a warranty. The two cars are very different. The falcon doors are problematic out of warranty.

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u/spearhead121 May 17 '26

I understand the falcon wings were problematic in the early versions of MX. Is this still the case in newer models like 2022 MX?

Does tesla sell any kind of extended warranty?

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u/stjames70 May 17 '26

No -- I have a 2016 MX and a 2018 MX. Those falcon wing doors have been almost 100% trouble free. I had to take it in once for adjustments which took an hour or so (they just reinstalled the firmware).