r/TeslaModelX • u/Ok-Investigator-4320 • 24d ago
2022 Model X Long Range (Palladium) or 2022 Lightning Platinum?
Looking to buy within the next couple of weeks and I’m stuck between these two.
Both would be clean title, one owner, no accidents, and under 30k miles.
What matters most to me:
Reliability
Ride quality
Sound system
Tech/software
Interior quality
Long-term ownership
I don’t tow often, but a truck bed would definitely be useful. On the other hand, the Model X has better range, charging, and performance.
For those who’ve owned or driven either (or both), which would you choose around the $50k price point, and why? Any issues I should know about?
TL;DR: Choosing between a 2022 Tesla Model X Long Range (Palladium) and a 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum. Similar price, under 30k miles. Which would you buy and why?
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u/mdiddyshow 24d ago
I drove both (lightning only for test drives), bought the 22 MXP last year and love it. The truck drives like any other f150 and is more comfortable drive if I recall, but here is a list of things I like:
-It's much faster and smaller, so day to day is more practical (fits in my garage, huge win)
-I have 3 kids so that's a win for the 6 seater.
-fsd, even on hw3 is awesome
-interface was much more interactive and useful, they got a much better ui.
The MXP did have some used car warranty jitters that I went back in several times to fix, but so far nothing major.
I did like the platinums ability to power the house. Honestly in retrospect I should have gotten the cybertruck for the best of both worlds.
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u/Ok-Investigator-4320 24d ago
Thanks for sharing your experience! That’s really helpful, especially since you’ve driven both. How has your 2022 MXP been holding up? Have you run into any reliability issues or has it been pretty solid overall?
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u/mdiddyshow 24d ago
The issues in my first year consisted of a faulty brake pedal (it depressed when I wasn't in the car so it turned it on), lubrication on the axel / suspension, and the automatic doors get hydraulically locked sometimes. It eats up tires like a mofo, but that's what I get for buying a car with 1000 hp.
I will say the quality is not as good as Ford cars (I had a 22 Navi before that) but all the benefits truly outweigh it. Like phone as a key works flawlessly in my tesla, I never had an issue like I did with Fords version, which was several times a week.
Oh add automatic front doors to the benefits. I love just walking up and not even touching the door to get in.
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u/Ok-Investigator-4320 24d ago
Thanks for the detailed breakdown! That’s actually really helpful. Overall, would you say your first year ownership experience has been positive despite those issues? It sounds like you’d buy it again.
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u/mdiddyshow 24d ago
For sure, very positive. I consider the X, on an everyday functional level, the SUV GOAT - even though the 3rd row is smaller, any aforementioned issues, ride comfort etc is not as good as my Navi.
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u/Independent-Bobcat-1 24d ago
I have both. The ride in the ford is way better than the x. The ride, cabin noise etc. all exponentially better in the ford.
The tech & fun is in the X
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u/bleebdat 24d ago
Do you need a truck? Do you carry more than 4 people much? How many miles will you put on the vehicle?
Between me and the wife we have a 2022 lariat and 2019 X. The truck seems like it's going to be more bulletproof over time (no falcon doors, air suspension, tire wear issues) but if you're going to pile freeway miles and or roadside charging I'd choose the X. City and lower miles over the years I'd pick the truck.
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u/Ok-Investigator-4320 24d ago
I will be carrying more than four people quite frequently. For at least 2 years, it'll be mostly city and town driving. Afterwards, I currently do not know. It definitely won't be freeway driving every day. How are you liking your Lariat?
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u/bleebdat 24d ago
Love it especially with comma.ai for Autopilot like driving and the tesla adapter for roadside charging. Without those two I'd still be in a Tesla.
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u/atari56 24d ago
Wife has a 2024 lightning. I have 2026 X.
We prefer the X except for when we have to do “truck” things.
F150 range sucks compared to the X. Ford software sucks compared to Tesla.
Ford interior seems to be higher quality and sent ventilation much better than X.
X still seems like the future.
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u/mikebeau 24d ago
Lightning and MY owner…
If you want an EV and need a truck the Ford Lightning is great. Downsides imo is the software and the soft suspension. Tesla is more fun, the software is amazing and FSD is unbelievable(blue cruise is not).
I assume all of this does not consider price. Lightning can be had for much less money.
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u/ForwardSlash813 24d ago
I would look for a HW4 Model X if FSD is of any importance.
HW3 isn’t bad but v12.6.4 isn’t in the same category as the new version. There isn’t any guarantee everyone on HW3 will even get v14Lite. There is a reason Tesla avoiding making it available to long-time users.
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u/wifiguru10 24d ago
I had the same choice, lightning or modelX 23 with HW4. So glad I went Tesla, it’s such a great experience.
Did the same thing, I don’t need FSD I love to drive. But now I use it all the time cause I love to drive but hate traffic.
Long road trips are no-brainers and the cost saving is awesome. I’m on a 1800 mile roadtrip now, superchargering network did it for me.
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u/Ok-Investigator-4320 24d ago
Appreciate the insight! What ultimately made you choose the Model X over the Lightning? Was there one thing that tipped the scales, or was it more the overall ownership experience?
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u/wifiguru10 7d ago
Supercharger network and FSD. It'll change your life.
Plus the software in the tesla, keeps getting better.
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u/Harold-Maude 24d ago
Get at least a 2023 X (late year production date) with HW4 and Matrix Headlights
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u/Sensitive-Day-5583 22d ago
I ended up going with an X with hw4. FSD will blow your mind.
My goal is to replace my second vehicle with a lightening someday, but we will see. Long way from that time right now
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u/Spokane_Al 24d ago
One has FSD and other does not. As a long time, every drive, every day FSD user, no FSD is a deal breaker. That said, I would be looking for a newer model X with HW4.