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In my ~5 year wait I pondered canceling my order and going with an X Plaid...
I mean, come on, IT IS a sick ride.

Well, I just actually took possession of an X Plaid loaner and I AM SO glad I didn't cancel my Beast. Just parking alone is a lot more cumbersome, I miss my steer by wire! I didn't miss having to crank the steering wheel for turning/parking. The four wheel steering and steer by wire are a diabolical duo. I definitely have enjoyed the acceleration... until 85 mph, which is when the software governor kicks in, but again... it's not a Cyberbeast.

It's almost ironic that the biggest vehicle I have ever owned is also the easiest and most fun to drive.

I say all this bc if you ARE getting impatient, have thought about canceling... I PROMISE, you will regret that decision. Be patient, and you will have the best vehicle you have ever owned.
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They gave me a old model 3 as a loaner. Man, that is a real pain in the ass to get in and out of.
My first loaner was a M3. I actually asked if they had anything bigger this time bc it's tough going from all that space to a much smaller sedan.
 

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In my ~5 year wait I pondered canceling my order and going with an X Plaid...
I mean, come on, IT IS a sick ride.

Well, I just actually took possession of an X Plaid loaner and I AM SO glad I didn't cancel my Beast. Just parking alone is a lot more cumbersome, I miss my steer by wire! I didn't miss having to crank the steering wheel for turning/parking. The four wheel steering and steer by wire are a diabolical duo. I definitely have enjoyed the acceleration... until 85 mph, which is when the software governor kicks in, but again... it's not a Cyberbeast.

It's almost ironic that the biggest vehicle I have ever owned is also the easiest and most fun to drive.

I say all this bc if you ARE getting impatient, have thought about canceling... I PROMISE, you will regret that decision. Be patient, and you will have the best vehicle you have ever owned.
If the Plaid is capped at 85MPH, it's also in "CHILL" mode. Model X is easier to park though, because mine parks itself.
 
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If the Plaid is capped at 85MPH, it's also in "CHILL" mode. Model X is easier to park though, because mine parks itself.
I dunno, i just picked up my Beast and I think it's much easier, just on account for 4 wheel steering, and steer by wire. I had to recorrect numerous times in the X, maybe I am just too used to the truck now ??‍♂

i did like the X, a lot... despite the speed governing, but I did miss my truck.
 

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I dunno, i just picked up my Beast and I think it's much easier, just on account for 4 wheel steering, and steer by wire. I had to recorrect numerous times in the X, maybe I am just too used to the truck now ??‍♂

i did like the X, a lot... despite the speed governing, but I did miss my truck.
I still can't pull str8 in. I guess I need practice with rear steering. I'm just waiting on FSD
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