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I sold my 2020 Model X because of the half shafts (wtf are those) issue. It’s a complete design flaw and it’ll never stop degrading and requiring a new repair.
by ericmay 5y ago
I sold my 2020 Model X because of the half shafts (wtf are those) issue. It’s a complete design flaw and it’ll never stop degrading and requiring a new repair. Even had that confirmed by the service center. Newest Model X design supposedly fixes that. Maybe Tesla will get sued over it idk. With the pandemic the prices for used Tesla’s is through the stratosphere and although I sold too early I drove the MX for 9 months before selling it for what I paid for it. Had unlimited free Supercharging too… :/
My advice: get out while you can and the prices are so high.
We are working from home so just drive a Model 3. Waiting on a Model Y and will sell the 3. Great cars though.
- c-swa 5y agoHalf-shafts exist on (almost) every vehicle. They’re also called CV-Axles, essentially they allow independent suspension travel with wheels, traditional axles are stiff and carry wheel movement to the opposite side. I have a ‘99 Isuzu Rodeo that I spent a weekend replacing a half-shaft two years ago.
- chrisseaton 5y agoWhat modern cars don’t have half-shafts? You get wheels hanging in the air and no traction with full-shafts.
- ericmay 5y agoSorry, I didn't mean to suggest they aren't a critical component, just had no idea what they are/were. I'm more of a "does this thing turn on? Cool" kind of car guy.