I Covered My Tesla Model X In Christmas Lights, RIP to My $100K Car, Who Let Me Do This, and Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This Was Going To Happen?

Doesn't my car look great with Christmas lights?

That's what this Tesla Model X owner thought. Won't my car look great with Christmas lights? This owner @platinumxcenter shows his Tesla Model X, which is covered with those small strings of lights that are designed from a tree, not a car. 

The only way to attach the strings of lights is to use tape. So he works for over an hour meticulously taping the lights on his $100,000 Tesla Model X, which he loves. He made sure they were spaced correctly, so it looked great driving down the street.

He laments, "RIP to my $100,000 car," he writes in the text overlaying the video. "Who let me do this, and why did no one tell me this was going to happen?" His regret is understandable, and it's a cautionary tale for all car owners.

Further on, he shows himself removing pieces of tape from the expensive luxury Tesla. However, there is a big problem. Every piece of tape he removes leaves a thick, sticky residue on the vehicle.

"I'm going to have fun taking these off for sure," he says with remorse.

In another Christmas car lights gone wrong, Ella Palen (@ellapalen) wants to surprise her boyfriend, who owns an Audi R8 V10 sports car. The Audi R8 is a $150,000 supercar; as you can imagine, it's her boyfriend's pride and joy. 

Ella gets the idea to put Christmas lights on his expensive sports car while he's taking a nap. She will have the car covered in Christmas lights when he gets up. And he will love it. Or so she hopes.  

She spends over an hour taping the lights to his blue sports car and thinks it looks great when she's done. She looks at her tape job with a big smile. 

Here is what happened next. 

Ella says, "Today, I'm taping Christmas lights all over my boyfriend's supercar. I'm really hoping that this tape doesn't ruin his rap. Sorry, but I don't think his rap is very good anyway."

Ella takes her time and puts the strands of lights on the Audi sports car's sides, roof, and hood. She steps back and looks at the car. 

She says next, Okay, I just finished with all the lights. Now, I will turn it on; I even covered the carbon fiber on the hood," she says excitedly.

Ella starts the car, and the V10 engine roars as she hits the gas. Now it's time to wake up her boyfriend from his nap. 

Her boyfriend wakes up, puts his coat on, and looks like, "Oh, no." Ella says, "I did something. But you can't be mad. Promise you won't be mad?" 

"I'm not promising," he says. 

Ella takes her boyfriend outside to look at his expensive supercar, which is covered in lights. She covers his eyes as they walk, and then she gives him the big reveal.

She says, "Tada!" He is shocked when he looks at his $150,000 sports car. His eyes widen, and he says, "Whoa," and then can't believe what she's done to his car.

Her boyfriend's disappointment is evident. "But you're not…You can't put tape on a car, baby." He walks around his car, shaking his head. The disappointment is tangible, and it's a lesson learned the hard way. 

However, Ella doesn't realize yet what she's done and says, "Why not? Let's drive it. Let's go. Yeah!"

He turns and looks at Ella with a sad face and says, "The lights are gonna fall off. You just can't drive fast." He can't hide the shock he's feeling. 

How did this Christmas car lights story gone bad end?

I can only imagine that when he took the lights off, the Audi R8's paint was ruined, and he had to get a new paint job. I don't know if Ella is still his girlfriend after this mishap.  

Should you ever tape Christmas lights to a car?

It's crucial to understand that driving with Christmas lights on your car is illegal in most U.S. states, and offenders can face fines of up to $1,000. The legal consequences are severe, and it's not worth the risk. 

According to Ultra Bright Lightz, a leading provider of decorative lighting solutions, "Driving with Christmas lights on your car is illegal in most U.S. states when on public roads. These decorative lights typically violate vehicle lighting laws that restrict colors and types of lights permitted on vehicles. The only exceptions are during sanctioned parades with proper permits or while the vehicle is stationary on private property."

Conclusion:

Remember, it's not just about the potential damage to your car, but also the legal consequences and safety risks. So, for the sake of your car, your wallet, and your holiday spirit, resist the urge to decorate your car, or your boyfriend's $150,000 supercar with Christmas lights. 

If you do, you won't have a Happy Holiday. 

How about you?

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I am Denis Flierl, a Senior Torque News Reporter since 2012. My 30+ year tenure in the automotive industry, initially in a consulting role with every major car brand and later as a freelance journalist test-driving new vehicles, has equipped me with a wealth of knowledge. I specialize in reporting the latest automotive news and providing expert analysis on Subaru, which you'll find here, ensuring that you, as a reader, are always well-informed and up-to-date. Follow me on my X SubaruReport, All Subaru, WRXSTI, @DenisFlierl, Facebook, and Instagram.

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