Recent content by essmd

The really truthful answer to this question depends on whether or not you plan to pull a permit thus require an inspection by your local government and/or prefer to install it to current electrical codes. If you DIY, and don't plan on anyone ever seeing what is in the crawlspace, then running...

Nowhere is it written that one can be satisfied with some of something, yet be disappointed with other issues I love driving my Model X.. the torque, the suspension, the display and Autopilot all part of driving bliss.... Then the vibration felt through the drivetrain on acceleration that...

OMG, this thread demonstrates the perpetual mental illness afflicting "believers" that will continue to look to Elon and Tesla with hope and optimism, despite over 3 years of amassing thousands of frustrated owners, mostly purchasing a Model X. Perhaps it's a self-inflicted delusional syndrome...

This may be too late for the OP, but I know of an owner who had their Model X repurchased June 2017, and was reimbursed for all of registration fees and taxes, 50% of Xpel and window tinting cost, deducted only $4200 of the Fed Tax credit after submitting evidence of limited credit received due...

I loved the acceleration of my Porsche Cayenne diesel (408 ft/lbs), far better than any other vehicle ever driven... until the Tesla, while I never have driven a Porsche S - Turbo, but almost every ICE is "sluggish" compared to even a MX 90D.

Hmmm, I have had some wacky thoughts, but try to be careful not to post them in public...I have found best to keep such wondering quiet... but thanks for the chuckle...

My Model X, delivered 6/2017 is the "Wind and Road" Noisiest vehicle I have owned in over 20 years, spoiled by Lexus and Porsche. The lack of any soundproof insulation, large glass, and inadequate door and window seals makes it even louder than our 2014 Cayenne Diesel, by 7-10 dBs on the same...

OP should know by now (just by reading this forum) that the build quality of all Tesla vehicles is highly variable, as is the luck of an owner regarding ending up with a Tesla and the possible problems that occur. Also variable is the functionality and capability of the SvC center to...

I am exhausted just reading your saga, cant keep track of how many times you brought into service for the same reason and still No Joy... Most state Lemon Laws state 30 days accumulative, or 4 service visits for same issue and still it resolved. Historically, Tesla would agree to "buy back"...

I can report I have had ZERO issues... with the frunk.... ...otherwise not so lucky or happy as others, having had multiple issues, as I enjoy my 2nd "Lemon"... can't say no more...

"EAP gets refined all the time"???? Had mine since June '17, currently on 2018.50.3, no significant changes in that EAP feature since sometime last year, still not AP1 equivalent yet as per dependence on Speed Limit database from over 3 years ago, but "easy exit", Auto-wipers, are nice but...

It is a special feeling to initiate a question (in doubt of what Tesla Reps claim) and starting a thread that has quite a good following and duration, follow up with hands-on researched evidence (,then to be quoted and quasi-criticized for the hypothesis by seemingly intelligent peers... ...

My Model X ruined 4 Michelin 20's purchased from Tesla after 4K miles, and the service techs said... "that the price for driving a premium EV vehicle"... So lessons learned: 1) Never buy Michelins, which are known to be softer rubber, and despite the weight rating, do not last on heavy EVs...

Outstanding, hope it stays that way

Anybody tried to charge during an event? Curious if the ICE drivers are resisting the temptation to take up the spots for parking?