Advice Needed: Buy X Plaid now…or wait?

[RyanC1384]

I’m in the market for a Model X Plaid and debating when to purchase based on rumors, incentives, and time to build. If you knew you were going to get the car in Q1 of 2024 at the latest…would you place your order now or wait until after the Q4 rush?

Reasons not to:
- Possibility of getting tied to a 2023
- Possibility of a new incentive (like $250 off or free supercharging) coming back to start the year.
- Rumors of a refresh with ambient lighting and other X upgrades.

 

[towndrunk]

I doubt you're going to see anything "refreshed" until at least Q2 or later. I see no reason to give free or discounts just to start the year.

The only thing I see happening is a 2024 vin. There's nothing to keep the plaid from going up, which is why I placed my order.

 

[theslimshadyist]

Don't buy a MXP unless you love 3 different sets of excessive vibrations.

One on the initial drive after the vehicle has been sitting for a while
One between 38-53mph
One at around 80mph

I had vibrations in my '21 MSP that I purchased over 2 years ago and my 6 week old '23 MXP is even worse. My '16 MS P100D and my MS Performance (Raven) didn't have these issues. It has something to do with the 3 motors in the Plaid and Tesla can't seem to resolve. Lemon Law time!

 

[domonas]

Don't buy a MXP unless you love 3 different sets of excessive vibrations.

One on the initial drive after the vehicle has been sitting for a while
One between 38-53mph
One at around 80mph

I had vibrations in my '21 MSP that I purchased over 2 years ago and my 6 week old '23 MXP is even worse. My '16 MS P100D and my MS Performance (Raven) didn't have these issues. It has something to do with the 3 motors in the Plaid and Tesla can't seem to resolve. Lemon Law time!

interesting. Mine vibrates with a cold motor for a few minutes, then nothing the rest of the drive regardless of speed.. but always the first few minutes with a cold motor.

 

[_panda]

Don't buy a MXP unless you love 3 different sets of excessive vibrations.

One on the initial drive after the vehicle has been sitting for a while
One between 38-53mph
One at around 80mph

I had vibrations in my '21 MSP that I purchased over 2 years ago and my 6 week old '23 MXP is even worse. My '16 MS P100D and my MS Performance (Raven) didn't have these issues. It has something to do with the 3 motors in the Plaid and Tesla can't seem to resolve. Lemon Law time!

Picked up mxp yesterday. Drove 100+ miles home. Didn't feel vibrations

 

[RyanC1384]

How bad a vibration are we talking here? Does the car feel like it’s coming apart, or is it just a little vibration on your foot from the pedal?

 

[yerEVan]

Cold start is very noticeable but only lasts a minute or 2 of driving.

The 38-50 is obvious in the foot and steering but not as strong as cold start. But persists for entire drive in light acceleration between those speeds.

I have not experienced the 80 mph one in my ‘22 MXP.

 

[Pchau69]

Got mine over a week now with two different set of wheels 20" first and 22" now without any vibration.

 

[RyanC1384]

Got mine over a week now with two different set of wheels 20" first and 22" now without any vibration.

Why’d you switch to the 22”? Are they aftermarket or the OEM Tesla 22’s?

 

[Pchau69]

Why’d you switch to the 22”? Are they aftermarket or the OEM Tesla 22’s?

I didn't like the 20" look and feel on the Plaid and found a guy that would trade his 22" OEM new set for my 20". Why not! I didn't order my Plaid with 22" because I think it's not worth $5,500.

 

[theslimshadyist]

Cold start is very noticeable but only lasts a minute or 2 of driving.

The 38-50 is obvious in the foot and steering but not as strong as cold start. But persists for entire drive in light acceleration between those speeds.

I have not experienced the 80 mph one in my ‘22 MXP.

This post above is 100% with regards to the first 2 vibrations. I'm happy for you that you don't have the one at around 80mph because this is usually my cruising speed on 70mph Interstates.

 

[theslimshadyist]

Picked up mxp yesterday. Drove 100+ miles home. Didn't feel vibrations

Which firmware are you on?

 

[_panda]

Which firmware are you on?

2023.38.200.2

 

[Pcuz]

So for those with the vibrations does it take away so much from the X you would not buy again?

 

[domonas]

So for those with the vibrations does it take away so much from the X you would not buy again?

Concerning bc I don't know long term effects... But the car is super nice and I'm not that picky.

 

[terranx]

Cold start is very noticeable but only lasts a minute or 2 of driving.

The 38-50 is obvious in the foot and steering but not as strong as cold start. But persists for entire drive in light acceleration between those speeds.

I have not experienced the 80 mph one in my ‘22 MXP.

2023.44.x seems to have fixed the 38-50 vibration. Or at least it’s a lot less noticeable. I don’t have the 80mph vibration, but my MSP only has a thousand miles so far.

Cold start vibration is there, but goes away quickly

 

[ElectrkBugaloo]

The 44 update almost completely removes the vibration for me. I can only feel a minor vibration 45mph now.

Why does the Plaid do this? My guess is this:

 

[yerEVan]

Sadly I’m on fsdb and have no clue when I’ll get that fix for the 38-52

 

[RyanC1384]

Went ahead with an order for a Model X Plaid, white on white. EDD is currently Jan 2024-Feb 2024. Hopefully I get a 2024 model!

 

[towndrunk]

Went ahead with an order for a Model X Plaid, white on white. EDD is currently Jan 2024-Feb 2024. Hopefully I get a 2024 model!

That EDD will change. I ordered a Plaid in November and I just got pushed out to Jan 25 - Mar 7.