Hips...Easier to get in and out of a Model Y than a Model 3/

[RSpanner]

Just started having issues with mainly getting out of our Model 3. Did some stupid things involving a 10' ladder and cutting branches with a chain saw...looks like the damage is not going away. Age is the factor. Anyone ?

 

[andaconda]

Big difference! While our Y is in for warranty work, we were given a 3 as loaner. It's a nice car, but boy, is it harder for me to get out of. I checked out the Revised 2024 model 3 and even tho it was very comfortable it was again hard to get out of.

 

[Mike728]

Are you asking if it's easier to get in and out of a MY, vs a M3? The answer is an obvious "yes".

 

[E90alex]

There is absolutely no question that ingress and egress is easier with a taller/bigger vehicle. That’s why SUVs are so popular.

 

[tangible1]

even with 'Easy Access' fully moving the steering wheel up and away, the M3 is demonstrably more difficult getting into and out of.
For me, getting out is the challenge. And I'm only 6' and 200lbs. I used to be athletic.....

 

[RSpanner]

even with 'Easy Access' fully moving the steering wheel up and away, the M3 is demonstrably more difficult getting into and out of.
For me, getting out is the challenge. And I'm only 6' and 200lbs. I used to be athletic.....

Yeah, I used to run a 4:06 mile 50 years ago...but now I am constantly pinching nerves and my left hip feels like it is out of joint ( it is not ) need some easier ingress and exit. Of course, our 2021 Model 3, awd, with 24K is worth maybe half of the original price. Wonder if I can wait until the Refresh of the Y to get one. Sorry, just anxious...

 

[Goobers]

When I dropped off my MYP for service the other week, they gave me an M3 as a loaner. In the one day I had it, I smashed the side of my back against the roof line effectively every time I tried to get in. I’m 6” (unless I shrank, I’m 46 as of today) and a little under 200 lbs (how much depends on when I just ate and/or used the washroom).

Well, if you consider that the Y uses the same seats as the 3 (not sure after after refreshes), but on risers, the seats are already higher. With the higher seat, the door opening has to be bigger or at least taller. The Y should also have a higher ground clearance, so assuming similar battery thickness, then the seat has even more added to the height difference from the ground.

So less getting down to get to the seat and folding yourself to get through the door in the Y.

So yeah, I’m just repeating what others have said, it’s definitely easier to get in and out of the Y compared to the 3. Well, maybe unless you’re short.

 

[hsfrank]

wife had the same problem. Model Y was the answer.

 

[tangible1]

Yeah, I used to run a 4:06 mile 50 years ago...but now I am constantly pinching nerves and my left hip feels like it is out of joint ( it is not ) need some easier ingress and exit. Of course, our 2021 Model 3, awd, with 24K is worth maybe half of the original price. Wonder if I can wait until the Refresh of the Y to get one. Sorry, just anxious...

I ran a Chevy Avalanche for 350K miles. What a breeze getting in/out. My torso never twisted......
However, my hips didn't appreciate sitting all those miles, even though the seats were good.

 

[JHamCell]

Just started having issues with mainly getting out of our Model 3. Did some stupid things involving a 10' ladder and cutting branches with a chain saw...looks like the damage is not going away. Age is the factor. Anyone ?

I have arthritis in my hip. We have a 2020 MYLR and I have no issues getting in & out.
Had an S and a 3 as loaners in the past, and both were too low for me for longer than just loaners.

 

[LoudMusic]

I'm mid 40s with pretty great health and the difference between getting in/out of our 3 versus our Y is huge.

 

[RSpanner]

Huge. Grazie.

 

[mborkow]

If you think getting in and out of the driver seat is hard on the 3, try the back seat. I went to test drive Highland last week and just for fun decided to test the back seat…yikes.

 

[tangible1]

If you think getting in and out of the driver seat is hard on the 3, try the back seat. I went to test drive Highland last week and just for fun decided to test the back seat…yikes.

yeah, Uber rides .....

 

[Hurricane4911]

Just started having issues with mainly getting out of our Model 3. Did some stupid things involving a 10' ladder and cutting branches with a chain saw...looks like the damage is not going away. Age is the factor. Anyone ?

70 yr old guy here with 2 spinal fusions...
I test drove a M3
I bought 2 Model Y's

 

[RSpanner]

70 yr old guy here with 2 spinal fusions...
I test drove a M3
I bought 2 Model Y's

OK! Trade straight across one of your Y's for my Model 3 (kidding)

 

[RickCRNA]

Recently traded a 2022 M3 for a 2024 MYLR mainly due to my difficulty in entering and exiting the M3. Once I was seated in the M3 the car was a dream to drive. The MY is just so much easier on the body and still very nice to drive.