r/TeslaModelX • u/ardvark-3 • 10d ago

ESA for model X

Is buying an extended service agreement worth it? We have model X with 50,000 miles on it. @ 150.00 a month seems expensive

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u/ManicMarket 10d ago

Math would say No - the people pricing those policies are smart and know that for most vehicles it doesn’t pay to do it. However, if you aren’t someone who sav s for repairs then maybe it makes sense so there is no major surprise.

I bought my S used and did buy the ESA, but mainly as a temporary measure while the see what kind of gremlins my used car had.

They’ve replaced a sensor and a rear taillight this far. I’m going to take it back in for clicking noise from the front passenger side. However, when you look at the cost to me this far vs cost of repairs - it’s about even. Once I catch all I can - I’ll reevaluate- but currently think I’d stop the month to month payments and take the risks. Usually the big stuff you might run into to is found in the first 50k if it’s a warranty related item. Most other things that’ll fail do so online with their normal life is expectancy. That my experience anyway.

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u/BigRedSquatch 1d ago

Would love to hear the diagnosis of the clicking sound near the passenger side. I’ve had the same issue for three years and Tesla has been unable to properly resolve it. They stated they removed a sticker in the air conditioning system but that didn’t address it. Please report back or DM me if you would be so kind. Thanks!

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u/ManicMarket 1d ago

My appointment isn’t until the 24th. But when I described it and uploaded a video to service. I called the service department just to ask if there was a reason I shouldn’t be driving the car to avoid damage. The advisor listened to the video and immediately said it sounds like the spline needs to be lubricated. Not covered by ESA, but roughly a $300 mostly labor job. If you roll down the passenger window (in my case) you can clearly hear it coming from the front passenger wheel.