Australian Model Y Waiting Room

[jassi]

Graphine is more advanced and better product than ceramic coating. Xpel is a brand that provides ceramic tinting which is a lot better than legacy tinting technology. They do have ppf as well but after a lot of research and talking to people who have ppf I decided not to go with ppf.

Tinting included front and rear side windows, quarter windows and rear screen.

Tint Haus have a package ($3800) which covers full front ppf, ceramic coating rest of the car and full interior protection.

Aah nice thanks for the detail. I think the tinthaus package seems equivalent minus the inside protection.

Can you guide on reasons for no ppf. I'm looking for reasons to avoid it as it's quite pricey!

Btw how long did the work take on your MY? I was told it takes a week, not sure it's because of ppf!

 

[Winnieblue]

Maybe leave the car in the shed for the remainder of the first 24hours haha

Best I never drive or touch it again just to be safe.

 

[dronus]

Best I never drive or touch it again just to be safe.

Take it back or trade it in on a byd atto

 

[jq371]

I felt like the day would never come but finally picked up my MY today… big day getting down to Sydney to the delivery centre and driving back to Newcastle - trying to learn it all on the freeway- but what a car !!!!

Im so happy with it

 

[Winnieblue]

Take it back or trade it in on a byd atto

Thinking maybe a '97 Corolla could be a good trade

 

[Winnieblue]

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I felt like the day would never come but finally picked up my MY today… big day getting down to Sydney to the delivery centre and driving back to Newcastle - trying to learn it all on the freeway- but what a car !!!!

Im so happy with it

Really gorgeous in that full blackout with the rim covers. I have the same and they went straight on as well.

 

[jq371]

Really gorgeous in that full blackout with the rim covers. I have the same and they went straight on as well.

I hope you’re loving it ! Yeah as soon as we hog back to newy on they went ..

Window tinting and protection still to go

 

[MYTBO]

Aah nice thanks for the detail. I think the tinthaus package seems equivalent minus the inside protection.

Can you guide on reasons for no ppf. I'm looking for reasons to avoid it as it's quite pricey!

Btw how long did the work take on your MY? I was told it takes a week, not sure it's because of ppf!

I left there in the morning and picked up 5pm same day.

They keep the car for 3 days if doing front end ppf as well.

PPF edges get loose with the time and dirt builds up around the edges. You normally have the ppf to protect car from stone chips. Someone showed me their car with brand new ppf after 200 kms on the highway. Even very small rocks cut through the ppf and did not protect as much as you think. The process of removing ppf to repair chips and reinstalling (new one) is expensive where without the ppf you get the stone chips repaired easily.

Apart from above, another reason was that I don’t normally keep the car for more than 12 months. Didn’t want to spend the extra money that would not increase the resale value.

 

[Winnieblue]

I hope you’re loving it ! Yeah as soon as we hog back to newy on they went ..

Window tinting and protection still to go

I have paint protection and tint booked in for Tuesday morning. Unfortunately it rained today on the way home so she already needs a wash

 

[dronus]

Thinking maybe a '97 Corolla could be a good trade

Still got the dudes number?

 

[Teddy2]

Just an update on my Model Y Perf delivery and EAP, I looked yesterday and noticed that I now have the bonus 6 months EAP added to my account along with the three months referral bonus as well. So my EAP trial now expires 22/11/24.

I have been using the lane change feature and that works pretty well the times that I used it. I'll have to look at the other features like summon and navigate on autopilot. I've got a longish trip planned for later on this year (if a sequence of events happens) and I'll be able to give it a good workout to see how it handles that.
I'm sceptical about autopark whether that'll work or not and I'll have to read up how to use it first.

I didn't have to hassle Tesla to get it added to the account it was all automatic, well done Tesla.

 

[IshaalK]

Very happy we’re all starting to receive our cars, GC Saga finally feels over, I’m sure you guys found the wait worth it

 

[bsbh]

Really gorgeous in that full blackout with the rim covers. I have the same and they went straight on as well.

What’s the black wheel cover that you have, please? Keen to get one

 

[jq371]

Just an update on my Model Y Perf delivery and EAP, I looked yesterday and noticed that I now have the bonus 6 months EAP added to my account along with the three months referral bonus as well. So my EAP trial now expires 22/11/24.

I have been using the lane change feature and that works pretty well the times that I used it. I'll have to look at the other features like summon and navigate on autopilot. I've got a longish trip planned for later on this year (if a sequence of events happens) and I'll be able to give it a good workout to see how it handles that.
I'm sceptical about autopark whether that'll work or not and I'll have to read up how to use it first.

I didn't have to hassle Tesla to get it added to the account it was all automatic, well done Tesla.

I used autopark yesterday. It worked pretty well - but I used it in an empty carpark to go back to a supercharger - only problem was it stopped a bit too early of the supercharger and the line couldn’t reach my car so I had to go in and manually reverse a bit further - but that cord was very short - I was right up against the rear wheel guard on the carpark

 

[jq371]

What’s the black wheel cover that you have, please? Keen to get one

The ones I got are only off eBay…

I just checked my listing and it says out of stock now but there are tonnes of the same ones in eBay under other listings by the look of it

4Pcs For Tesla Model Y Wheel Cover Caps 19 Inch Rim Hubcap Hub Cap Matt Black AU | eBay

Turbine design can effectively reduce wind resistance, and makes your car look cooler and more unique. ãEasy InstallationãThe back of the hubcap is a snap-on design that does not require the use of any tools to install, just align the air valve and grooves in the hub and press when you install.

www.ebay.com.au

 

[jassi]

I left there in the morning and picked up 5pm same day.

They keep the car for 3 days if doing front end ppf as well.

PPF edges get loose with the time and dirt builds up around the edges. You normally have the ppf to protect car from stone chips. Someone showed me their car with brand new ppf after 200 kms on the highway. Even very small rocks cut through the ppf and did not protect as much as you think. The process of removing ppf to repair chips and reinstalling (new one) is expensive where without the ppf you get the stone chips repaired easily.

Apart from above, another reason was that I don’t normally keep the car for more than 12 months. Didn’t want to spend the extra money that would not increase the resale value.

Thanks! Seems like there are obvious issues with ppf or maybe if it's not installed properly! I did feel a week seemed excessive as well, but maybe the installers I'm speaking to want to do a good job and take their time! I guess I'll just stick to ceramic paint, but first I gotta see what my NL provider even approves to be added to lease.

 

[Winnieblue]

What’s the black wheel cover that you have, please? Keen to get one

I grossly overpaid for mine in ignorance of what they actually can cost online. Look on Amazon or eBay for 19" Gemini covers and pick the design you like most. Don't spend more than $200 I'd say. The turbine design is nice, but also the original Gemini in black looks excellent as do some of the other designs.

 

[Winnieblue]

Alright guys it's time for me to bounce out of the waiting room after 6 months.
I went for a beautiful sunny Sunday drive with the family today. The full glass roof kept the little one very occupied and the wife absolutely loves the minimal and spacial interior. We had fun with all the modes and tested the Enhanced Autopilot for the first time. A bit freaky but some amazingly cool technology.

I read many times here that the wait will be worth it, and I'm here to say it totally is. You'll forget about the wait once you're behind the wheel and all you'll have is a big smile.

Also, rubber ducky lock sounds.

Thanks for the company.

 

[Jules22]

Alright guys it's time for me to bounce out of the waiting room after 6 months.
I went for a beautiful sunny Sunday drive with the family today. The full glass roof kept the little one very occupied and the wife absolutely loves the minimal and spacial interior. We had fun with all the modes and tested the Enhanced Autopilot for the first time. A bit freaky but some amazingly cool technology.

I read many times here that the wait will be worth it, and I'm here to say it totally is. You'll forget about the wait once you're behind the wheel and all you'll have is a big smile.

Also, rubber ducky lock sounds.

Thanks for the company.

Glad to hear the happy ending!

 

[partyhat]

Anyone in Brisbane had deliveries scheduled from LA yet? Very quiet on my front. Still EDD 6-27th March for me and still no invoice after ordering 3 months ago. Tesla told me last week that the government PPSR system has been down so trade ins haven’t been able to be processed. Guess the backlog is being worked through.