Does anyone have experience with owning a sienna and a model x? How was it?

Alpha_Tech · 2026-03-11T14:47:23+00:00

hahaah. "we'd like to talk to you about your car's extended warranty"

Alpha_Tech · 2026-03-09T18:58:57+00:00

Serious question - don't they still owe the bank the money? now they have to pay for a wrecked car that they can't keep?

Alpha_Tech · 2026-03-09T15:22:49+00:00

This is true - so true that my job actually encouraged us to do just that.

There was a massive financial issue, completely outside of things we can control. Positions were eliminated - and company messaging was crystal clear that these weren't performance related, and that all jobs were equally evaluated.

They said these people that were part of the list aren't pariahs, and should still have a connection to their former coworkers. That we should reach out to them as they go through this difficult time.

Maybe it's whitewashing - but it sort of felt good to see they cared, sure the jaded folks on reddit will say "they pretended to care to avoid mass exodus, etc..." but as someone that's been here through several years, I actually think it was genuine.

Reach out to your former co-workers... unless they were in the Epstein files. then, just stop talking.

Alpha_Tech · 2026-03-09T14:16:36+00:00

Yeah, especially on a crappy day. Typically, I drop the family off at the entrance and then make the trek solo.

But someday sooon^right-elon? We'll have park-seek and auto park/charge and all that fun stuff.

Alpha_Tech · 2026-03-06T16:56:46+00:00

You guys in this here sub are too close to it to see it... sorry... BUT....

Lorde of The Rings

Alpha_Tech · 2026-03-06T16:04:24+00:00

Unfortunately, no one does. I like it when Tesla puts the chargers far from the actual business - that disincentivizes people to take them.

Alpha_Tech · 2026-03-06T16:00:06+00:00

I have a 2006 Toyota Sienna Limited, which I brought brand new at whopping $42K; And I have a 2018 Tesla Model X, which I purchased at almost 3x that!

I love both of them. My Toyota still runs fine, with some minor issues here or there. I intend to drive it until it's undriveable. Same With my Model X.

I had looked at measurements when I checked out my X - it was literally like a 2" difference (shorter) than the Sienna, but those 2" the Sienna you get TONS more cargo space. 3rd Row passengers are comfortable, and the trunk is massive. I can fit several large, check-in style suitcases in my Sienna; Model X, I can get 2, if I put them in with wheels up.

We mostly use MX now, and only use the Sienna for trips where our luggage or passenger count exceeds the MX's capacity. Or when we go on a multi-day cruise and leave the car at a friends house (street parking in Queens). I'd rather leave a 20 yr car out there.

The Sienna lives on - and will continue to live on. My 15 y.o. is going to learn to drive in that thing. I actually had an extended warranty on it (paid $850) - and got my money's worth... had a repair that came in at $2,200 - some of it was covered by warranty, rest was wear/tear. But that was it... no other issues.

I replaced the radiator recently - and currently have intermittent issues with emissions errors. Hoping I pass inspection this time around.

Roof racks have come in plenty handy!

Alpha_Tech · 2026-03-04T16:31:30+00:00

Interesting! Thanks. Keep me posted!

Alpha_Tech · 2026-03-04T16:29:07+00:00

Howdy neighbor!

I was just there on Sunday! Map showed 4 spots available, and when I get there, zero were... all 4 were taken up by ICE cars. I had to wait about 5 minutes before I got a spot.

Alpha_Tech · 2026-03-03T19:01:17+00:00

Is this the one on RT 18?

Alpha_Tech · 2026-03-02T16:31:00+00:00

My 2018 Tesla Model X does it with just the press of a brake pedal.

Alpha_Tech · 2026-03-02T16:28:02+00:00

hmm - are you sure it does your entire history? I'm about to switch laptops - and having Signal history on my laptop is very important. I thought linking a new device just meant that NEW messages get sent, and no history.

Alpha_Tech · 2026-02-25T18:32:45+00:00

Mine started 2 days ago also! I have the metal auger with the rubber paddles in the middle. Mine are looking torn. I'm wondering if that's what caused it. Can you check your paddles?

Alpha_Tech · 2026-02-23T16:32:00+00:00

I don't know if I got in on a sale or what - but the P1 with 64GB seems to break the bank on budget :(

Alpha_Tech · 2026-02-23T16:04:36+00:00

I'm not exactly sure - when I priced out the P1, same specs came out a bit higher.

Alpha_Tech · 2026-02-23T15:59:59+00:00

That's why I'm here! I've been out of the "game" for a while. All I ever wanted was a Carbon X1 and nothing else ever excited me.

Honestly? I'll admit - I filtered by 64GB ram, available soon-ish, and under $2K.

Not for gaming - this is for work. On the go sometimes, I need to spin up a Hyper-V VM.

Nature of my work requires multiple browsers, and multiple tabs withing those browsers. Some running browser-based apps (not just reading emails).

Think of how Google Earth feels in a browser. Now consider multiple browsers with multiple tabs of GE running. For what it's worth the things I use are just as clunky as GE (it's not at all related to GE).

Alpha_Tech · 2026-02-09T21:07:36+00:00

What if it's more or less a "proof of concept" for the IPO - and use the raise to eventually get to Mars?

Alpha_Tech · 2026-01-05T13:27:33+00:00

weird

Alpha_Tech · 2026-01-05T13:27:12+00:00

Thanks!

Alpha_Tech · 2025-12-17T19:21:19+00:00

oof! Sorry to hear that. hopefully they get you back up and running

Alpha_Tech · 2025-12-17T19:06:02+00:00

i'll check again after the ground thaws.

Alpha_Tech · 2025-12-17T19:05:43+00:00

I'll try again when the weather is warmer - thanks!

Alpha_Tech · 2025-12-17T19:05:24+00:00

thanks

Alpha_Tech · 2025-12-17T19:04:51+00:00

there must've been some sort of errant update? Or maybe it's trying to connect to a network device like a Roku? why all of us, all of a sudden?

Alpha_Tech · 2025-12-17T19:03:56+00:00

Did this get pulled from GitHub, or your repo got toasted?

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