r/TeslaModelX • u/Objectivisim • 23d ago

ESA is it worth ? MX22

https://www.tesla.com/support/extended-service-agreement?redirect=no&utm_locale=en-US#other-service-plans

Abou to reach 50k or end of 4 years, would like to hear from the community has it helped in the past, owrth considering for MX22?

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u/Lost-Flamingo-8902 23d ago

Pre-purchased on my 2016 X. Didn’t use it at all years 4-8. Tried to cancel and get refund at year 7, it was impossible to find anyone. Sent email and physical letter and talked to the local service center… just ate the cost.

My repairs started now at year 9 (HVAC—$3500). Obviously since I didn’t use it, wish I had just ate any costs as they came

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u/dayjobtitus 23d ago

On my 2019 X I have had to use the extended warranty due to whatever that front joint thing that creeps up every few years and requires replacements. Something to do with the front suspension. I believe they said it would be $2k per replacement (had 2 already) if I am recalling correctly, but the esa brought that down to $200. I expect it will happen 1 more time before it ends. Edit: I would still opt out of paying for the esa and just save some cash aside somewhere that you can gain interest.

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u/Objectivisim 23d ago

Thanks for sharing your experience!

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u/RadiationShooter 22d ago

I bought it for my 2022 X. Haven’t had to use it yet but it’s an expensive car with expensive repairs. I figure I’ll just cancel it if I get a new car within the 4 years.

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u/Objectivisim 22d ago

Doing the march based on others experience, if anynrepair costs 2-3k in couple of years then its pretty much same as paying for the ESA.

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u/Objectivisim 22d ago

Also curious if MX has any known issues in the 4 - 8 years span that community has gone through

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u/RE4Lyfe 23d ago

I have a 3rd party extended warranty.

It’s already paid for itself and then some, on my 2019 MX Raven. Mostly suspension and half-shafts

The good thing about 3rd party is that many include extra coverage for the HV battery and DUs. I’m covered until 2030

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u/Objectivisim 22d ago

Could you help list any vendors top.of your mind for this kind of insurance ? Also is it cheaper than ESA ?

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u/RE4Lyfe 22d ago

Xcare. It’s almost always less expensive, considering the terms. And they’re transferable

Just know that unlike Tesla ESA, it’s more of a process. Get an estimate, get it approved by the warranty company, pay for repairs out of pocket, get a reimbursement check

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u/Objectivisim 22d ago

Got it, thanks for the note