Was Buying A Brand New Tesla Model X A Huge Mistake? 6-Month Ownership Update!

[@bavarianbrit1]

I was one of the engineers working on the falcon door and we were told that Elon regretted ever asking for them, it was my most difficult project in 52 years in the auto business.

[@lance5041]

I think I read or saw an interview where he said that. Completely frivolous and an expensive, glitchy, overcomplicated solution to a problem that was already solved with the minivans sliding door. I feel Tesla had a great desire to be seen as an SUV vs the minivan it really is (and probably a good branding decision). They are futuristic and a very distinctive feature--and kudos for making it actually kind of work. In looking at the Mercedes gullwing, it has a water channel to divert rain when the door lifts. I always wondered why the Tesla didnt go that route. (I wonder it when wet most often...)

[@stephendoherty8291]

I wonder will it be dropped in the next X version? Or now they have sunk he money to get it to work. No other Tesla or other EVs use it. Has to be cheaper to drop it even suicide doors like a Rolls Royce does

[@evihofkens9530]

Thank you for creating it, we actually love it very much!

[@archigoel]

A sightly different take: Issue with Falcon wing doors - they need further development. Because once they are perfect, it will become a great USP. SOmething others can't easily copy.

[@mdkflip7231]

martin freestone beautiful, but unfortunately prone to failure. They should redo the doors and make them regular

[@josephwhiskeybeale]

As long as Tommy doesn’t back it into anything, I’d call it a win.

[@user-jt1jv8vl9r]

That's why young drivers pay thousands for their car insurance! Autonomous driving will be a huge boon for the mobility of those in the 25 and under bracket in the future.

[@JokerG16]

@R and seniors as well.

[@paularcher4607]

I forgive da kid.

[@regsparkes6507]

Yeah, like older folks don't back into things! I think that error has been 'worked to death',...but hey, that's only my opinion!

[@josephwhiskeybeale]

Nope, still has life in it.

[@rje21]

@Roman Yes you can get AM. Go to “tune in” Go to “Browse” Go to “Local Stations” AM and many other digital options will come up. Thumbs Up!

[@julianbutcher2642]

I have a 2020 Model X (long range) and it already makes noises in the front end when accelerating, which is concerning. I have a call into the service guys. The X is super comfortable and practical despite the unwelcome noises. I also have a Model 3 (Dual Motor). I like the tech, the speed and the size of the Model 3. When we go on longer trips we nearly always take the Model X. It's just more comfortable and relaxing, and feels more luxurious.

[@Jbiglin]

Julian Butcher If you could only have one Tesla (or only one vehicle), which would it be? I’m having difficulty with the thought of spending 100K and dealing with rattles, squeaks, and other quality issues. I know - first world problems....

[@julianbutcher2642]

​@@Jbiglin Hmmm. The 3 undoubtedly benefits from the lessons that Tesla has learned. I feel that the 3 is better built, has newer and better tech, and will be trouble-free for years to come. The X is more luxurious but I feel that it will have more problems. I'd pick the 3 over the X. The Y will be the best of both. All (newer) Teslas are great.

[@julianbutcher2642]

@@Jbiglin If you have a bunch of extra cash, think about waiting for the new electric Porsche. I was in one a few weeks back at a track ... a Tycan Turbo S. It was extremely fast, comfortable, and premium feeling. Handling and speed were amazing.

[@Jbiglin]

@Julian Butcher - Thanks. I actually do have a deposit on the Y and looking forward to it. I’m hoping the continual quality improvements continued into the Y.

[@smrtguy77777]

7k miles with those issues is unacceptable. Tesla seems to be putting most of its attention to the 3 (as it should). The X needs a total redesign honestly.

[@palebeachbum]

Except for the rear end ripping off the Model3 when driven in heavy rain. Tesla quality has always been its achilles heel. People just think Tesla is high tech and luxurious, but the quality is terrible.

[@arnthorsnaer]

The electric car miles vs real miles is not an electric car specific issue. It's simply that range is much more a factor with EVs so you are noticing it more. Any car will have a lot of range variance depending on how it is driven and the circumstances. Even gas powered ones.

[@pervertedspeed164]

Yeah, I always lose 3 gallons more after driving barely through 2 gallons of gas.

[@arnthorsnaer]

Perverted Speed Are you being serious or a cynic?

[@pervertedspeed164]

@@arnthorsnaer Serious, but in a jovial way. If I drive a gas car hard, sure the mileage goes down, but not by half or even more! And yes, I have studied physics. It takes a certain amount of energy to move a certain amount of weight, a certain distance. that's just the starting point though, I'm afraid.

[@arnthorsnaer]

Perverted Speed The main problem is the capacity. One just doesn’t mind the variance in energy usage with gas powered cars because of the energy capacity. Batteries are getting there. Once 700-900 miles become the standard these variances won’t matter at all. My experience with my Nissan Leaf is that on average I can expect 70-80% in winter what I’m getting in summer (I live in Iceland). Capacity and charging times of course. But I didn’t mean to suggest an that the variance is the same in gas and electric powered cars. Just that variance is not a ev problem as such. It would be nice to see some actual comparisons on this.

[@markray8629]

Yeah remember in the winter, your battery range, or guess-o-meter, will be reduced because of the battery management system maintaining optimal battery operating temperature to help reduce any degradation in the future. Plus factor in if you are using the heater. Takes more energy to heat the cabin then it does to cool it.

[@BigMateo24]

So let me get this straight.... -Owned vehicle for six months and already shows pre-mature mechanical wear -Bad body gaps and poor construction -Does not get advertised range -Has generally failed at all the tasks you originally intended to use this vehicle for (Overlanding, off roading and towing) All this for a cost of well over $80k? Are you guys high? That in my book would rate for a pretty poor purchase. I'd be livid if I spent that and had all these issues after a few months.

[@ChuckRage]

Fair enough

[@SweetSoulBrother0]

b-b-but it's a TESLA!!!!

[@seanz6586]

BigMateo24 1. The mechanical wear is not a big deal and easily fixed. It’s a known issue that is only a vibration but the car still drives fine. Had it on my Model S for 3 years and only noticeable if stomping on the accelerator. Will get it fixed this year since this is the first time I am bringing my car in for service in 45k miles and 3 years. Not bad at all. 2. Body gaps...I suppose. But good lord, has anyone ever paid that close to them before Tesla? No. Go and look at other vehicles and they do exist. You’re lying if you say they don’t. And when driving a Tesla, the last thing on your mind is panel gaps. 3. Stated vs actual electric range. Yes it can be less in winter due to temp. No doubt. But notice he also said the way he’s driving. Try stomping on the accelerator full throttle in your gas car at every light and see how your gas mileage is. I never get my rated gas vehicle range.

[@thepeddle]

@@seanz6586 You sound like a Tesla Apologist. The quality isn't there for what you're paying...period. I think eventually it will be but it's not there yet. Is it still cool ? Yes of course. But don't go around justifying poor quality for blind loyalty. Sounds idiotic

[@kb9oak749]

Spends whole video on problems with Model X. Says buy Model X.

[@lance5041]

I think that's kind of the point with an X, you need to be aware that its not perfect going in. The spouse went back to a Tahoe after 3+ years of beta testing. :) I dont mind, but I'll sell it when the truck is available.

[@RagingDork]

If you’ve noticed most Tesla videos are like this lol. One of the trade offs of being bleeding edge I guess.

[@fireboltaz]

Bro for $86K the fit and finish should be much better than this.

[@wd8786]

FireboltAz What is it with Tesla owners? They look right past the terrible quality, parts availability, rattles, door handles that break, drive motors that fail etc. etc. but yeah buy one I LOVE IT!! I just don’t get it. Any other brand and they’d say what a pos.

[@MarkBraggs]

It’s just because they are so fun to drive and have so many features. Owners tend to look past the little issues and focus on the overall driving dynamics instead.

[@JamesKlafehn]

It’s too bad you guys bought a month before they gave free unlimited supercharging. I bought a month after you and I received it. My X ownership has been a nightmare though. I’m glad yours has been good.

[@Robert-cu9bm]

But free supercharging :)

[@JamesKlafehn]

Robert lol

[@billfold7]

You are pretty much guaranteed never to get the range an ICE car gives you when you fill it. Why is there a double standard for EVs? Heating up a drivetrain and a cabin, and in-town driving cost energy, no matter where it comes from.

[@madant7777]

Since this is a very expensive car, it doesn't look as it should, in and out.

[@PatTheRiot]

It looks exactly as it should, funky, futuristic, eye catching, but it doesn't last 7000 miles without rattling and breaking now THATS pretty fn bad for a 70k-100k car of the year lol. Just this alone makes me reject all teslas for another 5-10 yrs before I even reconsider them. Hell I would buy 2 mach-e's before that. One for the groceries and one for the shopping. 100% sure ford chassis/direction/suspension works exceed by a fn century anything tesla puts up together in terms of drivability. Let's be honest here Tesla is just a battery pack and a good electric engine.

[@LetsTakeWalk]

PatTheRiot “Doesn’t last 7000 miles”? You think one instance anecdotal just is evidence that all Tesla’s have problems?

[@cawashka]

It doesn’t look like a $90k car.

[@Leon9000130]

@Luis Bolanos I think you have been misinformed. Batteries do not emit radiation. You are confusing the the emf being sent from cell phones with the battery.

[@PatTheRiot]

@@LetsTakeWalk If you "quote" people you don't chop the sentence in half. dumbass. I said doesnt last 7000 miles without rattling or breaking major components like direction, drivetrain, suspension. And yes, any car manufacturer shitting itself after 7000 miles like that is good enough for me to never buy a car from them. It's 2020 buddy, if your product can't give me a good reliable first 50-100k miles, you're not getting my money. All Teslas do have problems and you will see it in time. There's a reason 10 yrs old teslas sell for literally 20% of their original value. The granny that bought a rav4 hybrid in 2017 made just as much money reselling her car as you would with a 2014 model S. We'res your fn prestige now buddy? A fn totoya. lol

[@vr4787]

Clark Griswold called, he wants the wood trim back on the Family Truckster.

[@justinfowler2857]

"You think you hate it now, wait until you drive it!"

[@joelamb7373]

Great review on the Tesla, nice to see you guys giving vehicles like this a fair chance and helping people understand that Tesla's are not for everyone but they are definitely great cars for some!

[@AustinFerguson]

You guys should trade this up for a performance edition Model Y.

[@NickCasciani]

I don’t understand the difference between the Y and X. To me, they are just way too similar for both to exist.

[@J-on-that_bike]

MrNicktheshit87 yeah there pretty similar but the y has almost no trunk space and no third row room and it’s cheaper but you might as well get a model 3 because it’s not that much space difference

[@justonpreble4083]

@@NickCasciani The Y is a product of continual innovation by TESLA and though cheaper is actually better built, a better design, and something that will earn consumers hearts way more than the Model X.

[@Jbiglin]

Jswerve Jordan Actually it does have much more usable space in the back than the model 3. Even for the passengers there is more room because the roof is higher.

[@jtdiddy3160]

Haha no way. Model X is way different class than Model Y. Not even close.

[@4MWPhoto]

It looks like a space age Pontiac Aztec. That’s not a good thing.

[@heyyougonnafinishthat8658]

Harder to park and fewer aftermarket parts too.

[@Chrisb8s]

Really?

[@4MWPhoto]

Oh yes, quite ugly, just like the grotesque failure that was the Aztec. That car reviewed pretty well too.

[@mikefoehr235]

I would NEVER buy anything that use MB parts. My work van is a Sprinter. That thing is a COLOSSAL PIECE OF HORSE EXCREMENT. We have many Sprinters in our city fleet...ABSOLUTE JUNK. My Tacoma absolutely slays any MB in quality and reliabilty. If Tesla wants to build quality...he should pray that Lexus buys them out. That will be a revolution.

[@johnmerryman1825]

I wonder how much cheaper they could have made the X if they had skipped the falcon wing doors and electric front door openers?

[@bernardhossmoto]

The light wood on the dash looks 1970ish

[@directorjustin]

That's exactly what I was thinking, haha. It's kind of humbling.

[@Resist4]

I would have gotten the darker wood.

[@chriswaroblak979]

Little Green Spartan dash by Ikea

[@wd8786]

I was thinking the same thing. Lol and give me knobs thank you.

[@WorksOnMyComputer]

Still no Wagon Queen Family Truckster though.

[@kb9oak749]

Tesla: Good ideas-Piss poor execution.

[@Agent77X]

You brought the wrong model if you want performance! You brought the entry level Model X!

[@lance5041]

I was on the fence about ludicrous--its intense and super quick. In the end, I went range over performance. The 295 miles over 260 was right for me (more rural and would make that same decision after 3+ years). Its still as quick as my boxster s, or quicker, so I unless you are at the 1/8th mile strip you won't miss it. But, in performance trim it feels like your insides areis liquefying under hard acceleration, lol.

[@Robert-cu9bm]

20k for better acceleration, is it worth that for everyday driving. If you done 2 launches a day everyday for 3yr that's $10 a launch. How many are you realistically going to do.

[@lance5041]

@@Robert-cu9bm For me, the 30 miles extra range was more useful (its low 5s 0-60 already). If I still lived in the city, I may have opted for the then shorter range, quicker option. I mean, it already takes a fairly high performance sports car to out sprint me, and I benefit from the lack of range anxiety. I do cross country probably more than average.

[@richardshane456]

Lmao What did you people pay for a car? So basically you are renting a vehicle, as costly as an apartment.... pretty soon you all may be living in them...good luck...

[@lance5041]

@@richardshane456 I make a LOT of money-I have paid cash for everything since 2002, all my cars, both houses, etc. Btw, a one bedroom condo is closer to 800k where I'm looking (as an investment property, no desire to live in apartment--I need acreage).

[@Suction_]

I argue with Tesla people all the time. The price they demand as well as the inconvenience of charging outside of your own home is not worth it. Especially given the quality control Tesla lacks.

[@HyperXism]

Neighbor has a Tesla. He has 1/4 inch panel gaps on one side of the car and none on the other side. This is a brand new car.

[@creativewingman]

i wish i had a Dad like him, like son like dad, Awesome duo! cheers

[@MrUkielover]

I wish I had a dad 😭

[@900108Chale]

@@MrUkielover I had a Dad, but spent my life running away from him. Abusive even when sleeping...

[@coppice2778]

In Hong Kong its common for multi-story car parks to have quite long sprinkler pipes descending from the ceiling. Those gull wing doors detect the ceiling, but not a thin steel pipe. They wack those sprinkler pipes so hard the sprinkler goes off, and the door needs an expensive repair.

[@1001Hobbies]

"We've got all these complaints about it, but I love it!" Funny, my 2012 Ford Focus with manual transmission doesn't have anything about it I complain about. Fit and finish is better than this $80,000 vehicle. I don't have to make excuses for my car. The Focus with an "automatic" transmission is a different story, but I've been driving a stick since 1991. I love driving a manual trans car.

[@patrickryan2614]

Then you will love electric cars because they are always in the correct gear and rpm range ALL the time!

[@alphacentaurianperson]

@@patrickryan2614 Given your reply, I get the feeling that you don't understand the appeal of a manual transmission.

[@jackwsandoz]

I certainly understand the appeal of a manual and hope to keep enjoying them forever. As for new cars sticking with something that offers inferior capabilities.. we're already seeing virtually all true performance cars make the switch.

[@1001Hobbies]

@@jackwsandoz - I consider a HUGE screen in the middle of the dash "inferior capability." While driving you need to be watching where you are going and the other traffic. I don't need to be hunting on a screen, going through pages, looking for the spot on the screen to touch with my finger to make the change I want to make. You can feel knobs and buttons. You don't need to look at them. You can keep your eyes on what's happening around you. In the context of a car, a touch screen for controls you want to adjust while driving introduces an unnecessary danger.

[@jackwsandoz]

@@1001Hobbies I mean I tend to agree with you to an extent as I really like tactile buttons: • they're always right where you left em • and you can use them with gloves on (only really matters to me when I jump in my truck with work gloves on but could also matter in the severe cold) *But* with virtually all controls you'd need to access while driving, available through tactile steering wheel buttons or always-in-place screen buttons, I'm just not sure how much of a distraction it is.. (granted you have to know where they are to use without looking) All the extra functions available through the Tesla's (or any other brand's) infotainment systems really don't equate to me, as things I'd feel the need to use while concentrating on driving. Again, that's just kind of a thing with new vehicles, not Tesla in particular. Just for instance, we're looking to buy a Grand Cherokee right now and even with *that* I find a lot of things accessible only through the touchscreen despite still having buttons. Check this out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d52WoJhvqsunbpY Tesla has certainly streamlined the process and I think that's actually why a lot of attention is given to their systems.

[@CarStory]

I drove a Model S. It's odd to feel the car want to stop as soon as you take your foot off the accelerator. It's also strange to have your hands on the wheel and feel it move under your hands without you doing anything. I don't see the point in the autopilot system if you have to keep your hands on the wheel. It's a new way of driving that will take time to get used to. If these cars come down in price and range gets better I could see owning one in the future. This is the way.

[@goldenhandsart2461]

Its safety for the secret of this machine. Dig deep and you will see why ppl want one.

[@TeslaRoger]

You just need to rest one hand on the wheel. It's great for long trips and traffic jams. It'll improve with software updates too.

[@timmikep1978]

The model y will be an example of lessons learned with the model x.

[@AustinFerguson]

They really should get the best of both worlds. Just trade this up for a Performance Model Y and long term it. It may be a tad bit smaller but seems they could end up happy with it.

[@rogerheuckeroth7456]

@@AustinFerguson Agree.

[@maxou5757]

@Ziggi Mon How do you know ?

[@AndieBlack13]

Just how many models must Tesla create before they learn to "get it right"? I will submit that they will never get it right, because of the perpetual geek-driven designers who constantly keep overloading the car with these "features". Just how many pages on the screen will be too much? Just like the smart-phone, drivers will be hypnotized, rendered "inert", surfing thru those giant screens....we see this tendency here in this very video....and it's only going to get worse, particularly with the solo driver.

[@timmikep1978]

I believe it is important to try new things in design, Tesla is a young company, technology driven, and they have a drunk. The frunk will make the pickup truck as functional as a SUV.

[@AznPride85]

We have an M3P- and yes, the acceleration is quite addictive. Are you guys getting a Model Y for testing? We'd love to see your thoughts on the most anticipated Tesla (aside from the Cybertruck).

[@78katz]

These guys complain about squeaks and rattles after taking the thing rock crawling. They need to ditch the X and get a Model Y Performance. That will bring the clicks.

[@justinfowler2857]

@Robert Blackford I won't defend Tesla because for the price it should be a tighter build. That said all cars are designed to fall apart especially the high end models.

[@MikeFyxdt]

All this tech and bling is giving me cravings. You’re making my garage seem mundane. Much want...!

[@garthhayward9581]

It's been interesting to see your reviews on the Tesla products you've owned so far. Would love to see you perhaps swap this out for a Model y performance 5 seater to see if it's going to be the popular vehicle that everyone's saying it will be.

[@davidfulginiti5985]

great tech, big brother watching and bad build quality- - - who could want more-----------------thanks for the vids.

[@paularcher4607]

Kind of hard to review an unusual car for ordinary viewers without the T-boys tearing your throat out. People transitioning (see what I did there lol) out of ice cars need all the down-to-earth info they can get. Good job on both the cars you have actually owned and driven yourselves.

[@jtdiddy3160]

The Model X is a freaking amazing car 😍

[@readysetreact1345]

Yes

[@teddyr3468]

It seems to have a lot of road noise though.

[@twofacedconker4900]

They have to save some weight I assume that's part of it

[@antoniodamelio9924]

I think it's more noticeable due to the absence of engine noise. I wonder if they could solve this tho by adding a microphone to pick up background noise and play opposing sound waves to cancel it out or mitigate it

[@solarfry]

They are so silent the company had to add road noise so dumb pedestrians would not step in front of it.

[@solarfry]

@@antoniodamelio9924 Well they can't pipe in muffler noise a la BMW..

[@1001Hobbies]

"These falcon doors, which are problematic and not practical, are just such a signature piece of the Model X." What a signature.

[@seanz6586]

1001Hobbies not that bad. This channel seems to always land more negative than positive. If that’s how you live, fine. But many people love those doors especially with car seats.

[@Bryan46162]

Thanks for the long term review!

[@erikstephens34]

On the range estimator. Some EV's are better than others. Our Bolt EV learns based on driving and usage and is generally very accurate. It's often very conservative even in the winter. Also it's not battery heating or driving behavior that eats most of the energy in the winter. It's cabin heat. It all depends on how warm and toasty you want to be. Also cooler air is more dense which does increase drag too.

[@craig221]

This is becoming a Tesla channel more and more each day

[@gforce95vn]

Regarding the USB drive issue, I recommend reformatting it with a different computer while following Tesla's guidelines closely. I suspect that there is some issue with read-write permission on the folder that you created for Sentry Mode or Dashcam videos. Double check the folder and drive's permissions after reformatting as well.

[@cytrynowy_melon6604]

The problem is that Model X is first electric SUV. The EV tech is advancing so quick right now, that it will be obsolete soon. Therefore its good time to sell an X now, as they still hold prices because there are no other used electric SUVs on the market (Audi e-tron is too fresh) right now. If you keep it, you will experience huge depreciation in, lets say, next 5 years. Anyway, definitely its not a good time to buy one, Tesla should announce price drop or introduce new generation if they want X to stay competitive and in demand thats covering 100% possible Freemont production.

[@rick0842usmc1]

Tomasz Kolowca I think model y will be the death of the x

[@benpinter1988]

How does the gullwing door open when there's a layer of ice on it?

[@smartelectriccar]

Tens of thousands of Norway owners says it works fine

[@tallll70]

@Ziggi Mon Well then, you should also read the replies of owners from Norway and northern US states on his channel, you found cry baby, chose it as only example and have the nerve to call others names

[@mustang94299]

Ziggi Mon, you’ve got to be careful what you say about Tesla. They’ve got a strong cult following don't you know,but you're right the car is junk. Instead of giving you a gimmick like the 360-degree view around the car maybe they should spend that money on the fit and finish.

[@tallll70]

@Real M It's not misleading, just things happening for obvious reasons, when i had ice over pickup truck in warm south, i had force the door open really hard, then worry about damage i scrapped the passenger door to get it open easier, ofcourse the motors on wing doors will not be as strong to brake ice seal, snow dumps in most of other cars one way or another unless you brush it off 1st at least in critical areas, obviously, lol, it was just bs crying...There is plenty other legit issues to be complaining about on Teslas

[@cheab14]

@Real M in the video he scrapes the ice off the rav 4 to open that but for the tesla the ice scraper is nowhere to be found...so yes misleading.

[@rockymountboy]

The problem with the falcon wing doors reminds me of the side pipes on the Gen 1 Viper. A signature item on the car, and probably clinched the sale in many cases, but they were dropped because owners kept burning their legs on them getting out of the car. Neat idea, but just didn't work well in the long run.

[@danielbecker9449]

I would love for you to review the model Y. It is starting deliveries this month. Please, please, please...That’s the one I’m really interested in. Love this channel, keep up the good work! 😁👍

[@kirbycairo]

All this tech is cool, but ultimately it is just stuff waiting to break and will cost a fortune to fix. I guess I'm getting old but I still prefer my 15 year old car with wind-down windows and a real key to start it.

[@philsalley3278]

On any other brand, even entry level vehicles, these problems would simply be unacceptable and crush sales. If it weren't for the environmental considerations and performance why would you buy Tesla. Certainly not for quality or a luxury car interior.

[@samjose8182]

Really disappointed there was no comparison of energy cost electric motor vs gasoline engine. Especially after 6 months of ownership

[@glamdring0007]

This. I decided to go with a Mazda CX-5 and haven't looked back after realizing how bad the cold weather range penalty is for EVs in general.

[@dickfitzinya3082]

The gas engine vehicle would have substantially higher gasoline costs.

[@mdkflip7231]

glamdring0007 Mazda CX-5 is a fine car, hell I used to have one. It can’t compare to a Tesla, at least if you enjoy fast cars.

[@sanharibtoma7652]

Good luck getting a windshield replacement, once it breaks your looking at least 2k or more.

[@heyyougonnafinishthat8658]

Out west, I can't imagine not having to replace that thing at least once during the lifetime of that car.

[@chrisredfield3240]

In the UK everytime someone overtakes your expecting a stone to fly up and hit the windscreen. I had a brand new screen and in less than an hour of driving a stone came up and caused another stone chip.

[@lawlawlaw8983]

It’s actually only $1k + labor, of course I can understand someone at your level would not know

[@sanharibtoma7652]

Lawlawlaw That’s because you’re in la la land buddy, I work at a windshield replacement company and I know what things cost unlike a guy who thinks can buy it from the dollar store.

[@lawlawlaw8983]

sanharib toma I was at Tesla service center last week and saw a guy had to replace his Model X windshield with my own eyes, the bill was ~$1,600 in total. Either you are lying or your company is ripping people off. There is nothing for you to say.

[@directorjustin]

It's strange that Tesla's mileage estimation doesn't adjust well enough for cold weather. The Chevrolet Volt's is almost dead accurate in any temperature (if maybe even a little conservative), and I've heard the Bolt's is pretty accurate too. I also really like GMs implementation of the minimum, average and maximum mileage estimates. It's the best way to do it, in my opinion.

[@justinfowler2857]

I have a chevy volt and can confirm that its range is fairly accurate. Hard driving or bad weather are about the only changes.

[@kdsewell01]

I own the Kia Niro EV. I actually get more miles than advertised. Kia says around 240 miles and I get consistently closer to 260 and some KZbinrs are getting closer to 280. What did y'all get?

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

I wonder how much a windshield replacement is in that car...

[@900108Chale]

If you can actually find the windshield, cause... Tesla

[@neubauerjoseph]

When I sold INFINITI a guy told me it cost him $1750. Plus they had a hard time making it work, plus could only get Tesla glass . Not a cheaper verion that fits.

[@Imetalman2000]

Compared to the cost of a BMW or other high end cars. It’s on par.

[@Boss2133]

1570.00

[@Karspa247]

Had to replace a windshield on a Tesla X 2016. After installation and camera adjustment came to $1972 Canadian Dollars at the tesla dealer nearby.

[@mierdevries9643]

The thing always glossed over by reviews is charging. You must MUST consider how you will keep an EV charged. From my research if you do not have a level 2 (220v) or better charging method available at home or at work you DO NOT want an EV. Talk all you want about using the supercharger network, that is not to be used as a primary charging method it is bad for the battery in the long term. Fanboys/girls love to wave charging off as an issue but I don't know of anyone willing to spend hours every few days at some level 2 charger. I mean hours as in 4+

[@EdgarRenje]

You said it right: Tesla is a technology company (I would even say software company), not a car manufacturer. What they don't figured out yet is built quality and service. That's what established car manufacturers learned through the years, but they struggle with software - they still use "old-fashion" controllers for every single tsk, while Tesla uses only a few, who can work together. VW has currently a problem to set this mess up on their ID.3s. For my taste: I prefer a decent made car over a software device on wheels - I don't need all this stuff and I'm in my late 20's. For daily driving the current solutions are good enough.

[@drwisdom1]

Tommy is right - lease it. And I am appalled by leases. But this is a short term ownership car. One of my cars I bought in 1992 so I can give you a 336-month ownership update, which is much more meaningful than just 6 months.

[@justonpreble4083]

The issues mentioned just need to be warrantied right??? Why drive a car with warranty issues... Get it fixed and tell us about the warranty experience...

[@kens97sto171]

It's unfortunate to hear that they have still not resolved the front drive axle issue with the model X. Bijorn in Norway has had this problem with his X. they are covered under warranty for now but when these cars get old enough to be outside of their warranty this is going to be an expensive repair item until some aftermarket CV axles become available. Last I heard they're about $800. But it's definitely a design flaw , And for yours to have problems at 7,000 miles is just unbelievable.

[@ΔοσόπουλοςΒασίλειος]

Interesting Video!

[@tyrantwitness2482]

When are you getting a model Y performance ? I agree with the comments about the falcon wing doors and wouldn't miss them. I wonder if #Tesla are actually going to replace the model X ?I would make a new model S and make sure it beats #Audi #BMW #Lexus and #Mercedes for build quality and refinement !

[@MrKayakinglife]

They are a fad for rich boys and gals that can have two cars and want to say they are green with the times. However when you look at how all the internal parts are made it is not that green. You also have to factor in the energy that went into the construction of your previous car and what they do with it. Really they are like expensive hand bag for soccer moms. Also you said go on vacation with it Roman but it where? You just said the main reason not to get one. You really only have a general idea you can go give or take 30 or more miles and then what happens if you load it up with people plus stuff. That mileage will drop even further.

[@JT-xq2hv]

By "green" are you talking about reducing green house gas emmissions? Because EVs certainly do this when compared to their ICE counterparts even when factoring in the manufacturing of the battery pack. I can provide sources. Its not even close. I picked up my Model 3 for the same price I bought my Golf R for a few years back. I'm hardly rich. You are not the gatekeeper of who is wealthy and its ridiculous to claim that anyone making more money than you is rich. There is an entire middle class that can afford cars in this price range.

[@MrKayakinglife]

@@JT-xq2hv Ok, a Golf R start at 40,395 dollars with a quick google search and I would say "Yes, that is out of reach for some Americans". I don't think you were looking at a basic Golf R either. A quick google search again shows the average selling price of a car 34,000 then most Honda Accord and Toyota Camry sell for 30k. So yes that above the average price of a car. It makes more finical since to buy what you can afford and not be in debt for longer then you have to be. People that live in the city are so out of touch with the rest of the world that have to commute to work more then 75 miles and cant charge their car while at work. Also my truck can easily tow your car, fit more stuff, safer and just a better vehicle. Before you say it is not safer think about the physics at play. Having two objects colliding at the same speed, what happens? The if the two objects are of the same mass they cancel each other out and stop. Now make one object have more mass by about 10% say, what will happen? The object with greater mass will stop and push the smaller object out of its way.

[@JT-xq2hv]

@@MrKayakinglife The average price of a new car in the United States is just under $37,000. www.cnbc.com/2019/10/22/car-prices-are-rapidly-increasing-heres-why-thats-bad-for-americans.html Why are you comparing your truck to a car? You cant take your truck to a road course, or auto X. Cant really enjoy it on a twisty canyon road and its definately not economical. My EV will easily do 140 miles on a single charge. If I wanted a truck I would get the Cybertruck. Lets be honest, you paid a lot for your used pavement princess didnt you?

[@efs83dws]

Thanks for a great review.

[@smarticus6384]

How do I charge when the power goes out and there is no gasoline available for generators? Asking for a friend in the future...

[@RPMusicInc]

If you have a gas car and the gas stations are out of gas how do you fill up your gas tank asking for a friend?

[@smarticus6384]

RP Music TV what a dilemma.

[@RPMusicInc]

@@smarticus6384 flinstone it 😄

[@sean____2886]

the only mistake here is that it has a tan interior.

[@DieselpunkRo]

i stopped watching at :"if you like using smartphones"

[@AndieBlack13]

I don't have a smart-phone, I don't want one,. my wife has an "extra" smart-phone & she keeps pushing me to use it, "in case of emergencies", (her reasoning). It sounds very familiar to the drug-pushers of the past...same as the pushing to get me hooked to Facebook. Now I know these two entities (and others) exist solely to extract "Big data" from me, with an addictive, well measured, well thought out, researched fashion...why would I? I have noticed how my wife & familys' behavior has changed, how their attention has been "captured"...the new "Techno-drug" has arrived.

[@DieselpunkRo]

@@AndieBlack13 yeah... its called progress and smart people adapt to take advantage of it. extracting big data as u call it is a fact of life and we will get used to it as soon as we understand it isnt all bad. Please dont respond i am not looking for a debate here

[@AndieBlack13]

@@DieselpunkRo No debate?, OK, but I consider myself well rounded and all, smart? I still won't stoop to using Big Data much the same as I won't be peeking thru someones open window...same thing.

[@mkzenthusiasts]

Those gull wing doors MIST BE ADJUSTED A LOT as well as the rear trunk but THAT IS A PROCESS because all the windows in back most be removed. Most people just deal with the alignment issues because the rear hatch that car will be out of Commision for a week or more. POOR DESIGN was the X. Now the Model Y if it's spacious as the X but has regular doors all around maybe depends on if the doors open for you and close that would be a nice feature in the Model Y

[@espen000]

What happened to Adventure X project? Weren't you supposed to put some offroad tires and protection plate to see how good it can do off road?

[@captainstabbin9338]

lolwut? this hunk won't even allow you to run different sized wheels and tires bcuz the inept designers decided to place the uca on top of the tire.

[@GrzegorzDurda]

Seems like there is AOT of road noise inside the cabin. My BMW is virtually silent at highway speeds. Even with open windows the laminar flow goes around the car. Teslas seem to have very poor wind tunnel design and there is not enough insulation in the car. Feels cheap.

[@PatTheRiot]

*LAUGHTS IN NEWTONIAN*

[@bigbopper546]

Question. If petrol powered cars get down to 2 or 3 litres per 100km, will electric cars still be viable?

[@mowcowbell]

For some, it's not just the economy of electric. It's convenience of plugging in at night and leaving each day with a full 'tank'. Get into a car that is pre-heated or pre-cooled without the need to open your garage door to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. No winter warm-up time required.... just hop in and go. Hardly any maintenance required. Acceleration to beat most ICE vehicles off the line.

[@slipjoint637]

Yes cuz the don’t pollute

[@GoofieNewfie]

@@mowcowbell No winter warm up....you don't live in northern Canada. These Tesla's do not do well in Cold Climates. Put them in a heated garage maybe...

[@adamduncan4422]

Thanks for the update!

[@David-ce7hg]

how well does the heat and AC work in the Tesla . and how does is work compare to a normal car.

[@Martin-dx5zs]

Electric cars commonly have heat pumps which are much more efficient than old gas cars

[@austinbentley2760]

It’s instant heat that you can even start in the garage before you start your morning coffee. A lot to love

[@rick0842usmc1]

The hvac system in Tesla’s are all electric which is why the range is usually less than advertised

[@fatboy19831]

My Jeeps heat at full blast will crush my Tesla 3’s heat. I can pre- heat the 3 and arrive in a hot car. The Jeep takes about 15 to 20 minutes to warm up. The Tesla can go from dead cold 35 degrees to 80 in under 5 minutes.

[@danielbecker9449]

David I’ve owned 2013 volt, an earlier leaf, a 2013 CPO Tesla P85, and now currently have 2018 Volt and a 2017 Bolt. I love the way the climate systems work in EVs. The AC is always consistent no matter if you’re in stop and go traffic or cruising along. The heat takes the most energy but it works.

[@sqmotorsports9230]

So the sales pitch for this is what... "Here's an AWD minivan we'll sell you for 90 grand that comes with glitchy doors, ill-fitting body panels, and lots of parts that wear out in six months or 7000 miles." Riiiight...

[@ahmedsyed3436]

Spoiler alert 🚨 16:37

[@GoofieNewfie]

it's a designer purse on wheels. FAD that needs to die. Shame really. Tesla could actually be so much better, but they choose to live on hype and marketing like Apple.

[@fatboy19831]

Range is about 65% in normal driving when the temperature is around freezing. Short trips also take more energy than longer trips. Especially if you do not preheat the car. On a 70 degree day with no Ac on in moderate driving level ground you will get rated range. You are in Denver. Not much level ground there.

[@TeslaRoger]

This. Normal cars suffer the same problems with range in winter but you simply don't notice with gas.

[@fatboy19831]

@@TeslaRoger ICE cars on average less than 10% efficiency loss in the coolest weather. Not including aerodynamic and slush losses. My 2013 BRZ went from a 29 mpg average in the spring to a 28 mpg average in the winter. Thats around a 3% difference. Most of that is due to the fuel mixture difference in the winter. My 2000 Celica went from 33 mpg down to 31. Even that was only 6% for a 20 year old car. I don't see in real difference in my 2001 Jeep. It gets around 17 mpg year round. My Tesl 3 range in the spring is around 300 miles or 220 kw per mile. In the winter around 230 miles of range or over 300 kw per mile.

[@BullittKid08]

With the exception of the mountainous areas, CO is actually pretty flat

[@AndresK5Blazer]

All lever are Mercedes?

[@kenyattaclay7666]

I think it will be really interesting when the Mach-E comes out. I am potentially in getting an EV but the build quality and the length of time it takes to get some repairs with Tesla concerns me mostly because I would only be able to afford a used one (and even then it isn't cheap). I'm still going to wait a couple of years to see if the Mach-E is any good.

[@jminaya90]

Start saving now... You can buy it cash

[@danh655]

I think a lot of people are in the same boat as u. I'm very excited to test drive one

[@neilmac4730]

I am waiting for one too.

[@lance5041]

I think there is finally competition to the Tesla, and I think Ford should have a good shot at building a better car in general. I think Tesla's battery tech will keep them ahead and their supercharging network is going to take a huge investment to overtake.

[@neilmac4730]

@@lance5041 I think Ford will do a better car too, Tesla has everyone beat with batteries, but not for long. In the near future the technology for batteries will explode with new types.... then gas will go down and the power bill will go up... in the long run electric vehicles will be more expensive.

[@tfishr]

What's the lightest you can touch the steering wheel and have it count? Do you have to use both hands or can it be just one?

[@alittleofthisnthat5665]

Good review and would also add if you are going to talk about panel gaps or build quality than you should do it for all the vehicles you review as it's not just an issue with Tesla.

[@Perfectlyhonest22]

Tesla is a technology and battery company. It should license and sell all of its tech and batteries to a car company like Toyota, Honda and others that know how to build quality autos. It can’t build its own autos and keep up quality and after sales service

[@vonbaker5804]

Trouble free minus the axels going bad and the windows breaking.

[@seanz6586]

True Beloved meh....the axels aren’t that bad. Had that on my Model S for 3 years and car still drives just fine. Only notice a vibration sometimes when stomping on the accelerator. Will be fixed this year because this is the first time I am bringing in my Model S since new after 3 years and 45k miles. So....not bad at all.

[@wrzl1675]

Tesla is both cool and crap at the same time and mostly due to its poor build quality but other problems as well

[@captainstabbin9338]

Tesla build quality is worse than something built in Britain. Pathetic!

[@youtubeaccount5631]

shut up princess

[@captainstabbin9338]

@@youtubeaccount5631 go play with your lithium powered sabre sword, you inept Musk sycophant

[@youtubeaccount5631]

@@captainstabbin9338 would rather do that than know you.

[@youtubeaccount5631]

@Ziggi Mon ikr. cheating emissions testing, providing crap outdated tech and having panel gap issues after 70 years is totally ok tho... cough cough germans

[@patrickbasten]

As an MX owner I would like to add the range estimator is always off. Especially for me living in northern MN, it never gets the cold weather range right. That being said if you go to the 'energy' graph and it provides a estimate on the past 30 min of driving and that one is spot on. I have been asking tesla to update an option to the 'idea' and 'rated' range display option to include 'historical' range display option. I would also like to mention more about your comment of the falcon doors opening all the way in garages. If you are having problems with the doors in a garage that you know there is space for you can set it to open all the way anyway every time. Again, this is for when the MX thinks there isn't enough room but there is room, set it to open all the way at that location. cheers!

[@kb9oak749]

I just don't get the fascination.

[@GrzegorzDurda]

Noticed the incredible road noise inside the car? Feels very cheap and over priced for what you get. Why so $$$ when the car has 95% less moving parts?

[@pepepepinazo9694]

Good marketing (or too many influencers) I guess

[@lance5041]

For me, it was the incredible acceleration, room for the 3 kids and occasional tag along friends, and the low operating cost (admittedly, the cheaper Tahoe would come out ahead for several years even with gasoline costs).

[@WorksOnMyComputer]

There is a whole bunch of very well qualified and experienced ex Holden engineers and techs in Australia, looking for jobs. Musk should hire the lot of them and buy the old Holden test track here and get them working on the quality issues and reducing the cost of making the cars, but at the same time engineering the car better. Tesla are brilliant at the battery tech and very innovative in design, but they are clearly playing catchup on how to mass produce cars well with consistent quality. The Holden guys would fix that weakness in the Tesla product range and put them at the top of the game for far less then anyone else could. They were doing it for years for GM and had what was considered the best built cars GM made anywhere.

[@hereigoagain5050]

I love Tesla's Hulu Girl on the dash! That must have been a $3K option.

[@JHuffPhoto]

HereIgoAgain it’s $3k if you get it at the time of purchase but $5k if you want to add it later

[@justonpreble4083]

TESLA - is the only company im interested in putting my money behind. Rivian - is my second choice Nicola - out of Arizona is 3rd None of the Legacy Auto Makers deserve any loyalty... TESLA continues to prove they are in this to dominate and be vertically integrated... The issues mentioned with this car just need to be warrantied...

[@flysteve100]

That fake wood is horrendous, what is it with Americans and wood?

[@slipjoint637]

Not worth the scratch

[@hansschotterradler3772]

$87k is an insane amount of money to spend on anything that depreciates at a rate that cars do.

[@TheDarrionChannel]

My wrangler has the same issue with miles. It might say i have 120 miles range but realistically with how i drive i get 80

[@DrDementoRI]

It’s not just electric cars that has issues with mileage in the winter, my Niro Hybrid gets worse mileage in the winter versus the summer.

[@benjaminfranklyn604]

Battery hates cold temp,the colder it is,the batteries will perform worst and get worst if temp drops.

[@christianorness2690]

Benjamin Franklyn That is true, but so do ICE engines (hence starting issues). ICE vehicles are already quite inefficient (

[@sagialush2440]

Just FYI Tesla rate their cars at 300 wh witch means that if you average 300 wh you will get the miles that the car says if you’ll average more then 300 wh you’ll get less mileage From my experience it’s actually 280 wh...

[@avlisk]

The windshield is a deal-breaker for a couple of obvious reasons.

[@pepepepinazo9694]

I like it although I can see why some people wouldn't

[@avlisk]

@@pepepepinazo9694 120F summer sun in Phoenix is my #1 reason.

[@m.s.salgueiro2683]

@@avlisk Same for me. Diferent country, but same temperature.

[@patrickryan2614]

If you make enough for a $80k suv then a $1700 windshield shouldn't scare you unless you are only just able to afford it and live pay check to pay check like most fools

[@kens97sto171]

@@patrickryan2614 The cost is certainly one aspect that is significant about this windshield design, however the previous comments didn't say anything about that. They all commented about climate. If you live in Phoenix or any place in the southwest with a high UV rating this type of windshield would be an absolute nightmare, and you would probably end up putting up a sun shield most of the time. I don't really understand the point of having that large of a windshield in front of you, other than it's extremely unique and expensive just like everything else makes.

[@stephenhitchen8753]

Thank christ mainstream car manufacturers will be building for the masses.

[@techyjames1945]

As for the USB, some of the USB slow down when deleting. I have had my SSD USB hard drive 256 GB in the car since December without a issue. Now I do about 1st of each month take it out and clean drive out of old videos.

[@soctnights]

A question for the experts. Do any of the modern cars provide a full diagnostic readout on their diagnostic displays?

[@goldenhandsart2461]

Yeah it does for a reason, this machine does sum amazing shit!

[@AndieBlack13]

I recall one very vividly, a Buick Reatta, a low volume two-seated I worked on...it turned out the owner never bothered to flush the cooling system & 60K worth of driving, the coolant ate thru the block just above the pan-rail, paper thin.

[@Jaxav8or]

At least Tommy understands voice controls 🤣

[@martinlutken8427]

Use Tesla's reccommended SanDisk or Samsung USB to avoid dashcam issues - worked for me.

[@johnd01]

If you are in a rainstorm and there is water on the roof what happens when you open the back doors?