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  1. barjohn

    New Model Y LR cost is 53000$ today onwards (excluding Tax rebate of 7500$).I bought my model Y in December for 65000$

    At least with the Model Y P I purchased in Dec., I am only down $3,400 from the price today configured as mine is, which is what I wanted. With the free 2 years of Supercharging I am probably only down $2,400. It wouldn't qualify for the $7,500 tax credit anyway unless the IRS changes their...
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    Model Y comfort suspension?

    I had a 22 MYLR (before it was totaled) and just purchased a 23 MYP. I was fully expecting the MYP to have a harsher ride given that it has the 21" wheels and the MYLR had the 19" wheels and that every review I read said the performance version had a rougher ride. I found the opposite to be...
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    Anyone here order during Tesla's deal and actually received by 12/31/22?

    Did yours have the parcel shelf? Mine didn't, but I ordered the parts and installation and approved the invoice. From what I have read it helps reduce noise from the trunk. I wasn't worried about people looking in and seeing things as I never leave any valuables visible.
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    Anyone here order during Tesla's deal and actually received by 12/31/22?

    I placed my order for one of only two inventory cars that were available in Florida on 12/21. One was a new 2022 MYP and the other was a showroom 2023 MYP White/B/W interior and Tow hitch. I complete paperwork and financing by 12/23 and picked up my car on 12/26 receiving both the $7,500...
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    10,000 SuperCharger Miles?

    Right now, with 90% around town driving I am seeing an average of about 4.6 miles/Kw. With highway driving at 70mph + I would expect that it will drop to less. That translates into 2,174 Kw. Using $0.40 Kw pricing that equals about $870.
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    Free 10000 super charger miles with Dec 2022 deliveries won't get added until January 2023

    I can't find it on the Mobile app or at my account on Tesla.
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    IRS definitions of what's a car vs SUV by manufacturer for $55k vs $80k price limit

    I think this ruling is challengeable under the IRA law. The following is the law as written: `(11) Manufacturer's suggested retail price limitation.-- ``(A) In general.--No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) for a vehicle with a manufacturer's suggested retail price in excess of the...
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    Model Y’s sold out in the Midwest supposedly

    Better than we knew with the new IRS ruling that only the MY with 7 seats qualifies as an SUV. The 3 RWD and any with an MSRP below $55k will qualify.
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    It Appears Only the 7 Seat Model Y will Qualify For The $7,500 Tax Credit

    The IRS just release the list of Vehicles that qualify for the new tax credit and only the 7 seat variant meets their definition of an SUV that is based on GVWR. Lots of discussion on reddit and it is leaving a lot of buyers that chose to wait for January angst. Personally, where the...
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    Model Y’s sold out in the Midwest supposedly

    There were a few model Ys and 3s this morning available in Florida but they are all gone now. The only place I see with inventory is the CA Bay Area and that is only for Ys. No 3s even in the Bay Area.
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    New MY has 15 miles on the car. Is this acceptable?

    The paper work said 15 miles but it had 30 when I took delivery. They had to drive it from the show room to the delivery center and it was a demo. They took $2,400 additional off for being a demo. I can't complain.
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    Picked up 2023 Model Y today

    I have had problems with rim protectors coming loose and beating my cars paint surface (luckily, I had PPF). I don't recommend and would not buy again.
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    Chances of taking delivery this year?

    Almost all of the model Ys and 3s in inventory are in CA and you have to order an inventory car to get delivery before 1/1/23. Unless you ordered an inventory car you probably won't get delivery this year. With inventory cars, you get the VIN the same day.
  14. barjohn

    2023 Model Y Performance ride quality + tire issues

    I may see if I can convince Tesla to sell me the Parcel shelf parts and install them. I know they quit selling them in general, but I will argue that the 2023 Performance have them and I would like to make mine a fully 2023 model for future resale. They certainly cannot argue that they aren't...
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    Current spec and build differences for MYLR between Austin and Fremont?

    I'm not sure when or which models of MY, MYLR and MYP started having rear emergency release for doors but my 2023 MYP has them and I am grateful after surviving a totaled 2022 MYLR and the only way out the front was the emergency release handles (wife and I both in front seats). Everything...