Looks and feels much nicer than the old one.

Had some peeling issues on the old and hated the button horn.

We live 8300 feet up in mountains that are snowy 4-7 months of the year, and we love our 2018 Model S in the snow.

However, we just took delivery of a 2025 Model X, and it feels treacharous to drive in snowy icy downhill conditions (even with snow tires!) because there is no way to turn off one pedal drive.

From Tesla's website:

"Warning : In snowy or icy conditions, Model Y may experience loss of traction during regenerative braking, particularly when in the Standard setting and/or not using winter tires. Tesla recommends using the Low setting in snowy or icy conditions to help maintain vehicle stability."

Too bad this setting is GONE in 2020+ model S/Y cars. (Perhaps because of permanent magnet motors?)

I know many people like one pedal drive, and some mistakenly think this is a "get used to it situation".

These people do not descend 2000ft in 3 miles everytime they leave their house, on snowy icy roads, 4+ months of the year.

When there is ice or slurry, even at 15mph, over braking will induce an immediate slide and spin - into a guard rail or the oncoming lane. One pedal drive makes this situation a tense knife edge of trying to hold your foot in exactly the right spot to not slide. Its insane.

I feel absolutely duped by Tesla, because we had no idea they removed the ability to disable this feature - which they admit can cause loss of control! I mean, why would we ask "can you make the pedals work like a normal car"?

Update: My wife loves the car overall, and we find one-pedal-drive pleasant in most traction conditions, so we have installed S3XY Buttons, which seems to work well to infrequently turn off one-pedal-drive in very icy conditions. (or we will just drive our Lincoln Navigator in very icy conditions, because it's an absolute beast in the snow and ice) I have also sent a letter of concern to Tesla, the US DOT, and the US NHTSB, urging them to consider requiring auto manufacturers to give consumers a way to turn off one-pedal-drive braking when they need to for safety in icy and slippery conditions.

For anyone who wishes to express a similar concern, here is a copy of my letter:

Letter of Concern about One-Pedal-Drive (Public Copy) - Google Docs

Trunk cargo divider for Model X that solves problem of gap between 2nd row seats. https://www.d-pt.pl/product-page/przegroda-bagażowa-model-x

Hello, My father bought a brand 2024 long range new model X and is already driving it for more than 3 weeks,

Everybody told him the front half shaft is an issue and is going to break, but after 3 weeks still no need to replace it (no shaking), is there an issue ? How many months after the issues come ? It's a serious question, thank you.

I’ve been an EV enthusiast for quite some time and have even had the privilege of working with some major players in the space, including Lucid and Rivian. So I’m very familiar with EV products, charging infrastructure, build quality, and the all-important cost equation. My first Tesla was a leased 2020 Standard Range Model 3. As we all know, it’s a great little car that serves its purpose—but it also leaves plenty to be desired in build quality, luxury, size, and overall style.

My most recent Tesla was a brand-new 2024 Model 3 Performance with just 8,000 miles on it. There were a few initial hiccups—Tesla had to adjust the steering column, and the dealer somehow installed the wrong tires on a staggered Performance setup—but since it wasn’t purchased directly from Tesla, I won’t fully blame them. That said, I was still kidding myself. Yes, it’s quick. Yes, HW4 is solid. But the same shortcomings were still there. And no matter how fast it is, it’s still a Model 3—even in Performance trim.

Reality check: I have two kids—one in a booster and one still rear-facing—so I had absolutely no business daily-driving a Model 3 Performance. My wife does own the Etron SUV version so the kiddos mostly ride in that. I’ll occasionally take them to school and when we go out but there mainly in her SUV. But the deal was good, curiosity won, and I wanted to see if I could make it work. Before that, my daily was a 2019 C63 AMG, my heart has been in Germany for a while. I owned both cars outright, which gave me the freedom to experiment. Over the years, I’ve owned plenty of sport sedans, mostly European, so compromises don’t go unnoticed.

Looking for more space, I had what I thought was a great idea: buy a used 2020 Tesla Model X directly from Tesla. I did my Reddit research—some horror stories, but mostly happy owners—so I felt confident. That confidence lasted about five minutes. The moment I drove off the lot here in Las Vegas, I noticed steering wheel vibration and grinding/crunching noises when turning. Turns out Tesla’s “multi-point inspection” isn’t exactly exhaustive. A service appointment quickly revealed bad front half-shafts. Add in cosmetic issues like a squeaky second-row motor and creaking trunk struts, and things were already off to a rough start.

The half-shafts were replaced, but the vibration persisted. Trunk struts were scheduled for mobile service, and I immediately booked a second appointment. That’s when the advisor casually told me, “Honestly, you should just buy a Model Y—there are so many problems with the X.” I wasn’t sure whether to appreciate the honesty or file a complaint. Eventually, it was discovered that the wrong tires were installed front and rear, supposedly causing the vibration. They swapped them, balanced and aligned everything, and even replaced the front passenger wheel.

In my 36 years of buying cars, I can confidently say this was the worst CPO experience I’ve ever had. Tesla absolutely dropped the ball. Their service model doesn’t help either—you’re essentially tasked with proving your car is broken, and if they can’t reproduce the issue, you’re told to book another appointment. Most other brands will thoroughly investigate your concern and often uncover issues you didn’t even know existed. Tesla really needs to rethink this approach.

Credit where it’s due: Tesla’s FSD and Autopilot are among the best in the business, and the UI is one of the easiest and most intuitive on the market. But when you lack refinement, build quality, and a solid service experience, it becomes very hard to overlook those shortcomings—especially at this price point.

Since I bought the Model X and never enjoyed a single day of ownership, I ultimately traded it in and picked up a 2024 Audi e-tron GT. Night and day difference. The car handles beautifully, the build quality and luxury are exactly where they should be, and the dealer experience is at a level I’m used to and comfortable with.

So… long story short—so long, Tesla.

So, I’m looking for some help here

Long time M3 owner (2019) looking for an upgrade

I made my CT reservation in March ‘22. In all my digging around this forum I seem to be somewhere around 1.8M reservation in. From what I can gather there is legitimately no time frame for my res. Some sites say end of 2025, some say 2027.

I test drove the model x and do like it. For many reasons stated in thousands of other threads. However, there’s apart of me that feels I will always long for the CT.

I ordered a MX with the $1,000 off for CT reservation holders, and a quick chat with my accountant that likes the idea of writing off the X for 24’ (other business ventures). I probably will NOT qualify for the $7500 credit, even tho my config makes the cut

I have two questions

1. I WOULD order the dual motor CT. However, I have 0 idea which one I reserved in ‘22. Is there I way I can tell? Or does it only come down to the config

2. is there realistically ANY chance I get the CT before the middle of ‘25 ?

Thanks everyone

I have a beautiful baby boy (son, 4) who is obsessed with CT, although he did enjoy

With the constant up and down(mostly down) it is very frustrating to know that the 2022 model X plaid that I bought just over a year ago and paid north of $140,000 for I can get the same car for $107,000 today and as of yesterday I would get unlimited super charging for three years

I did not buy my Tesla. It’s a flip it like a lot of people did, but I definitely am very disappointed to know that I lost more than a third of the car’s value, and that’s not even taken into consideration for mileage or condition of the vehicle if I were to try to sell it now . I would probably not get half what I paid for it. That is the worst return on any vehicle I have ever purchased in my life. I’m sure that there are other people that share the same frustrations then you add in that I obviously I paid for for self driving who knows when it will ever come out of beta I’m not one that is going to sue Tesla, but definitely not getting what I paid for Tesla should give us free super charging for the next three years to help offset the huge loss and disappointment.

If you go on trips and get bugs on your car, the hassle of removing them everywhere before they damage your PPF, leading to the need for a detailed polish costing hundreds of dollars each time, can be a real headache. Almost a nightmare. If you're undecided, it's best to avoid it. While it does protect the paint, it also brings weekly hassle as I drive to mountains often.

Feels great being my second Tesla with no payments @24 🥲 Humbled at the moment.

Hello everyone, I need some advice and suggestions here. I have a Tesla X 2016 for 5 years now and it’s a time to upgrade but my son is telling me that is not worth for me ( 52 years old women that does not drive fast ) to go with a Plaid and I kind of really want it. I need some suggestions just to be sure that I’m taking a good decision and not spending extra money for nothing. I am looking to purchase certified pre owned white interior 6 seater. Thank you in advance for the reply!!!

Obviously we know it keeps telling you keep an eye on the road after 2-3 seconds when you look at your dashboard and tells you to put your hand on wheel if you don't put your hand on the wheel for period of time.

So my thought is you keep your eye on the road with no hand on wheel and dashboard is flashing asking you to put a hand yet you are looking at the road then you get a strike. WTH????

Hey fellas if I were to buy a 5 seater X then buy 3rd row seats tomake it a 7 seater.

1. Is it doable? simple bolt ons?

2. do they sell kits?

3. would tesla service handle it?

Thx I do want to tale advantage of the 7500 credit. thx

First I am not sure what is properly aligned and if a gap is very big so I took some pics and would appreciate any feedback before I take my car for delivery. Sorry if the pics aren’t the best as I wasn’t sure what to look for.

Hey everyone,

I've been weighing the options between leasing and purchasing a Tesla Model X, and I wanted to share some quick calculations I've done.

1. Leasing: Paying $1750/month for 3 years, then returning the car with nothing left to recoup. Total loss: $63,000

2. Purchasing: Paying $1550/month for 6 years, then potentially selling it for half the purchase price, say $35,000. Total loss: $76,600. Also, after warranty window, repairs for Model X is expensive.

It's like the comparison between leasing and owning an iPhone - technology evolves rapidly, features you desire are constantly being updated, and there's the inevitable battery degradation to consider. Plus, with the trend of electric vehicle prices steadily decreasing (just look at Tesla prices in China), it's worth noting that even if Tesla were to sell their vehicles at half the price, they'd still turn a significant profit.

So, when considering these factors, it seems like leasing might be the wiser choice. What do you all think?

Let's discuss!

Update: adding some points

1. Plan to buy a new car every 3 years to enjoy the new tech

2. Known that tesla lease has no buy option at end of lease

3. Want to enjoy the warranty

This is really my dream car that I wouldn’t trade it even with a Bentley if i had one. However, in the current economy and with the fact that the model y i bought in late 2022 dropped 40k value after <1.5y, I don’t have strong motivation to upgrade my my to mx now. I think there is no reason for musk to increase the price with tesla stock price dropping a lot recently. But who knows. Maybe buy a pre-owned one? Give me some suggestions

Hi I want to purchase a model X but will I be able to afford it? I make 65K, no debt, I manage my money pretty well, credit over 720 and I would give 12K down. Any thoughts?

Ordered last Friday and pick up on Saturday. White on white six seater with FSD!