I've seen SO many on the road lately... every time I head out, I usually see at least a couple
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Australian Model Y Waiting Room
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I finally saw a couple of other Ys around Perth...a white one at Bailey Brewing on Friday evening (I parked next to it and turned Sentry on, the driver of the other Y and her friend had a laugh when they returned), and saw another in white at Perth Airport T1 yesterday when picking up family.
I've seen quite a few white ones, a couple blue, a black and a MSM but no red... so far!
Seeing so many more teslas around on the streets ..... wouldn't be surprised if the 3 becomes the corolla of the EV world
Maximillan
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The red looks different to the 3, I really like the red Y.I've seen quite a few white ones, a couple blue, a black and a MSM but no red... so far!
Seeing so many more teslas around on the streets ..... wouldn't be surprised if the 3 becomes the corolla of the EV world
It was built in Nov 2020 to be a 2021 model, it's one of those 3 models that came into the country a while ago that were part of this Video
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Maximillan
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If I remember correctly those 3 cars where shipped back to China, and have now returned.It was built in Nov 2020 to be a 2021 model, it's one of those 3 models that came into the country a while ago that were part of this Video
Looks like they may have been originally destined for Australia but had to go back for whatever reason ( most likely the delay in initial Y release for Aus )
Maximillan
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They originally came out for the final certification / government paper work, and whilst out they took the opportunity to get the press to provide some free media.
I'm fairly certain that it was Vedaprime who found them in AU and then tracked their departure.
Saw a blue Y on Baldivis Road in PERTH on Sunday afternoon about 2.45pm. Stunning
What is booked means without VIN and no EDD?
Does it mean that VIN can be assigned next quarter ?
I have this precise decision to make. I took delivery of M3LR in Aug22 and love it. Yet also placed an order for a MYP in June with intention to either buy it and give the M3 to my wife, or sell the M3 after about 9 months.
Now I believe that neither of these will happen, I will likely keep the M3 and sell the MYP.
Why? Well a couple of home truths need to be understood first.
- Tesla announced the MY with little warning and pretty much halfway between me ordering and taking delivery of the M3.
- They happily took my order for a mere $350 deposit with zero opportunity for a refund. It's theres for good. (At the time of ordering, I didnt hear them squealing about me potentially being able to sell it for a profit)
- They did so, as I did too, without having even seen the car, nor test driven it like many of us did. Just youtube videos and reviews. I didnt even have the M3 yet either. So all in all a leap of faith on my behalf. One that Tesla gave no argument against. Granted 'eyes wide open' agreement.
- As of today, I still havent test driven one as every time I ask my local 'showroom' they say they are yet to receive a Performance model for test drives.
- ... and I am now not even sure I want the performance.
- The unknowns for me are: 1. Do I really need all that 'P' speed. 2. Is it really as stiff a ride as they say (Test drive would help! did I mention that yet?) and 3. Do I really need the extra $27,500 expense over the M3 I have which I am ecstatic about even 1 month in?
- ... oh and last but not least, my wife is not showing signs of wanting one, at least not yet. I even offered to stay in the M3 and she takes the MYP. Still no deal.
So I propose, definitely not "Opportunistic". Just circumstances.
1. Would you begrudge me if I 'flipped it'?
2. Should I just keep the MYP? (does anyone have one yet? Tesla tell me no deliveries have been made yet)
Footnote: The price of MYP has gone up by about $3k since I ordered, yet a few articles propose they will come down in price significantly once the new battery is adopted. So no guarantees there is a profit to be made here come Feb23 when my MY is slated for delivery!
.... and the kicker...... At my local Tesla Showroom, one of the staff who has an MY on order just sold their newly delivered M3 for a tidy little profit.
Has no qualms in saying so either. So it seems it is not just us public doing it. Mr Musks loyal staff seem to be on the gig as well.
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IMO, it's completely up to you what you choose to do with the car you ordered. As you say, dealing with Tesla often does involve a big leap of faith, and if at the end of it, you decide the car doesn't tick all your boxes, then I see no problem with selling it.
Do what's right for yourself and the Mrs, whatever that may be.
As a side note, I'm super glad to hear you're thrilled with the M3 LR. I recently got an EDD window for the Y I ordered, but circumstances have changed and I will only be getting one of the cars. I am now seriously debating which model I actually want, and I think the 3 is winning...
Who cares what ppl think? My mum always said, "remember who you sleep next too each night"
unharmed
Delivered and Lovin it!
Welcome to Team #Red. I pick mine up tomorrow.
May I suggest in the meantime you do some reading of the forums as there are plenty of good advice and tips sprinkled through them. Another good resource/forum is whirlpool.net.au. go to Discussion Forum | Automotive | then sort/group by Tesla. This last item is a little box near the top of the forum page.
There are several Facebook pages. Although I tend to watch what I post/like as I don't want to upset the anti EV amongst my "friends" YMMV. youtube is also another great resource, however you need to understand the US centric nuances verses the AU vehicles, that are Made In China (MIC) .
Accessories, don't go berserk too soon. I know it's tempting; Tesla has a habit of "changes without notice". Do your research as the quality and price vary heaps out there. Freight is the thing you really need to watch, especially on AliExpress.
One last thing, install the tesla app on your mobiles. keep an eye on the delivery date. Tesla has another habit of under promising and over deliver, especially when it comes to delivery. So get your finance research worked out.
Have fun.
Miggy
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The New Zealand web-site shows delivery this year for the MY RWD and has just added the MY LR AWD although no pricing yet.
Hey @unharmed, any chance that you could post some photos of your red Y after pickup? I'd really appreciate it!
Am seriously thinking about changing the colour of my ordered Y .....
Are you serious?!? The LR is the Y I actually wanted to order.
Whereabouts can I find it on the website, @Miggy? Thanks so much!
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