Rather than start a new thread, I'll bump my old thread.
I've been stressing out over getting another tesla (Y vs performance 3 vs performance Y) vs getting a performance oriented sedan. I have a non performance Y on order, which should be here in ~10 days, but as the delivery starts to 'get real', I've wondered if I'm making the right choice.
The proof for me is always getting out of your headspace and just driving the vehicle. So yesterday I drove the non-performance again, this time just by myself. I remember the Y's steering feeling light (compared to the 3) and people suggesting to set it to sport. This ended up making the Y feel 'tighter' to me which great. Next impression was that the suspension was hard, but this was no doubt due to the tires being at 45psi (felt like when I took delivery of my first model 3 in november of 2018 and tires were at 45psi). Onto handling - my first two drives of a Y felt like the car swayed alot. Somehow I didn't notice this as much during this drive and I was honestly quite surprised and pleased how well it gripped when pushed. Next is the power - I laughed the other day watching a video how even the non-performance is almost too fast for your average person. That said, I really can see how that resonates, in real world acceleration, gunning it from 25 or 30mph, evne the non-performance is QUICK. I'll probably still do the acceleration boost, but again the non-performance still performs VERY well. Don't get me wrong, I love the performance Y, and I may enjoy the aesthetic more than the actual performance (brakes, slightly lower stance, and lip spoiler just really set it off to me). IF I could switch my order without resetting my place in line, I'd probably get a performance, but I think I'd lose my mind waiting for delivery until deep into December.
Finally - not related to performance but more of my Y vs 3 or other sedan dilemma. This test drive cemented to me that I've had alot of smaller vehicles and I can't deny I really love the versatility of the Y. I don't need the space, I'm not a soccer mom, or even a typical crossover buyer.... watching videos of the people buying a Y made me second guess myself. Meaning, man I'm not the target buyer, why am I not getting a performance 3. But whatever, the ability to go on road trips, go camping, better visibility, excellent entry/exit, all while still being QUITE fun to drive - a great combination. The Y is nearly the ultimate daily driver or single vehicle... I may end up buying UP or MPP coilovers to differentiate the car a little (I think I'd enjoy this more than the extra power of the performance). Final thing is that me saving the bit of money over the performance will enable me to buy an older ICE convertible, or fun manual car if I need to scratch the itch of engine noises and feeling connected to a vehicle (my inner car guy which will never go away).
Just my thoughts as a car guy and former model 3 owner (LR rwd, LR awd) - maybe they help someone who has never driven the Y