It was a rainy day in Ithaca, and I found myself indoors, purging my computer of old Model X videos. I couldn’t help but feel thankful that Tesla had bought back my car, relieving me of the stress and frustration that came with it. As I sifted through the footage from over 20 service appointments, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of relief that I no longer had to deal with the constant issues plaguing my vehicle.
One particular problem that stood out to me was the bent rack and pinion that had occurred when Tesla towed my car to the service center. The fact that they refused to take ownership of the damage, leaving me with a $4,000 bill, was infuriating. To add insult to injury, I later found out that I could have purchased the part for $60 from my Tesla parts guy, Alpha Otto, and saved myself thousands of dollars.
As I stared at the broken part in front of me, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of anger and frustration. The fact that Tesla had caused this damage and then refused to take responsibility for it was a bitter pill to swallow. But I was determined to make the best of the situation, planning to repair the part and sell it on eBay to recoup some of the costs.
Despite the challenges I had faced with my Tesla, I couldn’t help but laugh at the absurdity of it all. From the car randomly dying on me to the incessant motor whine, it seemed like there was always something going wrong. But as I listened to the loud fans screaming in the background, I couldn’t help but chuckle at the quirks of owning a Tesla.
As my Model X was once again off to the service center for yet another appointment, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of exhaustion. The constant back and forth with Tesla had taken its toll, and I was losing track of how many times I had been in for repairs. But despite it all, I knew that I had to keep pushing forward and dealing with the challenges that came my way.
In the end, my experience with Tesla had been a rollercoaster of emotions. From frustration and anger to laughter and acceptance, I had experienced it all. But as I closed the chapter on my Model X and looked towards the future, I couldn’t help but feel grateful for the lessons learned and the resilience gained from the experience. And as I moved on to new adventures, I knew that I would always look back on my time with Tesla with a mix of fondness and relief.
