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Re:Tesla’s ‘Anemic’ High-Margin Model Sales Extends Profit S... by threeseed on Tuesday July 23, 2019 @10:02PM (#20511841)
Model X/S sales are dropping for two reasons.

Firstly they haven't been refreshed in forever and secondly they are being cannibalised by the Model 3. The problem for Tesla (and investors) is that their ARPU is now dropping at a time when they need margins.

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Re:Tesla’s ‘Anemic’ High-Margin Model Sales Extends Profit S... by luckydata on Tuesday July 23, 2019 @10:31PM (#20511971)
The Model X is a profoundly stupid car that needs a redesign now. The model S is just old but still a very enjoyable car, a minor face-lift and some love and care to the interiors should do the trick.
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Re:Tesla’s ‘Anemic’ High-Margin Model Sales Extends Profit S... by pmorici on Tuesday July 23, 2019 @11:09PM (#20512110)
Model S&X were both updated in spring 2019.
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Re:Tesla’s ‘Anemic’ High-Margin Model Sales Extends Profit S... by m463 on Wednesday July 24, 2019 @01:36AM (#20512601)
I think pre-purchase folks "see" two model S cars, and one model X.

(yes, get more familiar with them and the model S breaks down further in regard to AP and motors and battery sizes, but buyers aren't readily familiar with the distinctions until they do quite a bit of research)

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