just plug your destination into the Navigation system, if the car says you'll make it, you'll make it. I give myself a 15% buffer. It's actually a great trip vehicle.
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Having second thoughts on picking up MYP
- Thread starter rmlinnovator
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Trips are easy and enjoyable! Once you get your first one out of the way you'll get past the whole range thing. I've been doing long trips for 5 years now and others have for much longer - each year it gets easier.
I'm sure you're both right. I just need to actually make a long trip and I'm sure the "range anxiety" will disappear after that. As I said, I don't do them often so probably making a bigger deal out of it than it is. lol
dachshund
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I would advise basing your decision on what the car has now, and completely ignore any promises Elon makes on investor day.
Do you depend on parking warnings where you usually park? If so the Ioniq might be better. If you prefer a softer suspension then the Ioniq might be better.
I don't know what kind of driver assist the Ioniq has, but in general the AP/FSD is pretty good and it keeps improving. I use TACC regularly, on the freeway in heavy traffic. I really love driving the car and I have no interest in "letting the robot drive." It's my first electric car and I love the smooth acceleration. The car is a blast to drive.
Do you know anyone else in your area with a Tesla? Ask them if they use any of the AP/FSD features - and if they experience phantom braking. My neighbor and I know about a few locations where the car mysteriously slows, every time. There are known locations. Also, the FSD is an extremely careful driver - it doesn't drive like a human, and I usually don't have the patience.
I have a 2023 without the USS and while I've gotten used to it, I bought my MYLR believing the "features are coming soon." I've decided for my own peace of mind that my car will never have parking warnings. I haven't seen anything from HW4 rumors that it will restore these features. Also we don't know when HW4 will be out, regardless of what Elon says.
Do you depend on parking warnings where you usually park? If so the Ioniq might be better. If you prefer a softer suspension then the Ioniq might be better.
I don't know what kind of driver assist the Ioniq has, but in general the AP/FSD is pretty good and it keeps improving. I use TACC regularly, on the freeway in heavy traffic. I really love driving the car and I have no interest in "letting the robot drive." It's my first electric car and I love the smooth acceleration. The car is a blast to drive.
Do you know anyone else in your area with a Tesla? Ask them if they use any of the AP/FSD features - and if they experience phantom braking. My neighbor and I know about a few locations where the car mysteriously slows, every time. There are known locations. Also, the FSD is an extremely careful driver - it doesn't drive like a human, and I usually don't have the patience.
I have a 2023 without the USS and while I've gotten used to it, I bought my MYLR believing the "features are coming soon." I've decided for my own peace of mind that my car will never have parking warnings. I haven't seen anything from HW4 rumors that it will restore these features. Also we don't know when HW4 will be out, regardless of what Elon says.
I have a M3LR and while I don’t make long trips in my own car (I rent), I did make one from Dallas to Austin and the maps provided a fabulous experience of making sure I was not running out of power. That also provided me a good opportunity to see some new state highways that I would not have seen otherwise.
Agree. When I was agonizing over whether to pick up the MYLR without the USS sensors I forced myself to think like this. I made the purchasing decision based on what the car had currently only and that gave me some clarity as I realized that I could live without parking sensors on my car (never had them on my older vehicles anyway). This way if the car gets more features I'm happy and if it doesn't I'm not disappointed.
Brian-MS90D
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IMO if you're buying the car for the FSD tech, I would not. It has a long way to go.
The car itself is awesome. You won't find Performance like it anywhere else; period. An Ioniq 5 is 0-60mph in 7.4 seconds, lol. Why even compare these two? Totally different animals.
(Edit: AWD Ioniq 5 is a sluggish 4.5 sec 0-60mph)
Where do you want me to go? Let me verify it in the car. Sure I'm out the door now.
It was a WHOLE LOT easier to get over range anxiety with an 88 mile Leaf. It didn't take much over an hour for the anxiety to kick in.
For a long-range trip
1) Ask the car how to do it (Push button, "Navigate to XXX")
2) Turn on Charger display (upper right corner after touching screen) Familiarize yourself where the alternatives are.
3) Get in car and start driving
4) Forget about what the car told you in step 1. Take some detours, enjoy the route.
5) Plan for Supercharger stops to match up with bio-breaks. If you have to eat, charge. If you have to charge, then empty bladder, fill car, fill tummy all at once.
Just always make sure that the Nav is pointing somewhere. It doesn't have to be your destination; I point to a variety of things on my trips. If it is pointing somewhere, then it will take care of you. If you may be getting close to running low (10%) it will let you know to slow down a little to be assured that you get there.
The Nav system is very conservative.
Get our and road trip!!! The car loves it.
For Sure, My WRX was 0-60 in 6.5 sec. I thought it was fast LOL
There is one more thing I'd like to add...
At $54k-$7.5k the car is a good deal. PB and range issues aside, it's definitely worth it. I paid almost $70k for the same vehicle 2.5 months ago. At $70k it's definitely NOT worth it. It has too many bugs that should be ironed out for a vehicle in that price range. But at $47k it costs as much as any car these days and I'd recommend it.
At $54k-$7.5k the car is a good deal. PB and range issues aside, it's definitely worth it. I paid almost $70k for the same vehicle 2.5 months ago. At $70k it's definitely NOT worth it. It has too many bugs that should be ironed out for a vehicle in that price range. But at $47k it costs as much as any car these days and I'd recommend it.
WyomingEV
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The MYP is a fantastic car, the car will continue to evolve and upgrade - just go for it, you won't be disappointed. Tesla's have the best efficiency, they are fun to drive and fast - life is too short to not own a Tesla.
Thanks, everyone. I took home the MYP yesterday and I am loving it.
I picked up my 2023 YP in. February and I want to trade it in. Only been 2 weeks. I’ll wait for HW4 or just get a BMW/Merc..
My 2016 Model X has less phantom braking than the 2023 MYP.. Along with non existent parking, object detection chimes, etc. how does a system degrade?! And they charge more for the product? False advertising.
WyomingEV
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The MYP is a fantastic car, the car will continue to evolve and upgrade - just go for it, you won't be disappointed. Tesla's have the best efficiency, they are fun to drive and fast - life is too short to not own a Tesla.
As far as anyone know, HW4 isn't going to give you anything. If you follow the FSD nay sayers, HW4 may never give you anything.
HW4 likely has great camera and functions like TACC will work better over time. I doubt HW4 arrives anytime soon for 3/Y. Tesla likely has their hands full with HW4 in S/X/CT
I think HW25 will give you better everything. Just wait for it!
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