I am debating getting a Pure base model. I have heard and read things that concern me. 1) time in the shop, 2) bugginess of software to the point of reboot needed, 3) not able to warm or cool cabin in extreme temperatures (I live in the Northeast), 4) doors not closing easily, 5) system slow to fully boot including backup camera and doors unlocking upon approach.
It’s a long list, but there were many positive comments as well and I love the look and drive.
Any insight would be great.
To me, all your concerns in here except number 3 and 1 seem to be software related. For specifically 3, I would state that lucid seat heaters are RIDICULOUSLY good. Like, you will burn yourself for too long good.
The choice is: Great hardware with m5 dynamics and the ride of an s class(and space!) with the software improvements that should be coming later.
For 4: Yes, the pure does not have soft close doors. During my test drive(i am also looking at a base pure), I found it no problem coming from cars without soft close doors.
5. was fixed with UX 2.0, it is done booting up within 5 seconds.
1 and 2 are a valid concern. I suspect that lucid will soon improve its service center outreach, allowing for faster repairs. 2 should again, be improved soon.
I know I sound like a horribly optimistic person with all the "this will be improved" stuff, but I genuinely believe this. If you are willing to go through
small niggles for the beginning of your car purchase in regards to your concerns(by the way, many of the newer airs are PERFECT in terms of software) with the potential of the best sedan you ever owned, then go for it. If you want a perfect car from day one, I would advise you to consider waiting for some time!