Just test drove a Model Y

[tradosaurus]

First post on this forum.

I scheduled a test drive for the Model Y through the Tesa website and made the appointment for this morning.

I do have GM Bolt that I bought last year but need more reliable charging network and flexibility for traveling longer distances without the "pucker" factor.

I am impressed with the drive and function of the Model Y. So much so I'm pretty sure I'm going to get one. I'm just waiting to see if Texas will renew the state $2500 incentive this September.

Also was told by the Tesla rep that anyone who owns a Tesla can give me a link for a referral and I can get another $500 off.

 

[bryanng]

First post on this forum.

I scheduled a test drive for the Model Y through the Tesa website and made the appointment for this morning.

I do have GM Bolt that I bought last year but need more reliable charging network and flexibility for traveling longer distances without the "pucker" factor.

I am impressed with the drive and function of the Model Y. So much so I'm pretty sure I'm going to get one. I'm just waiting to see if Texas will renew the state $2500 incentive this September.

Also was told by the Tesla rep that anyone who owns a Tesla can give me a link for a referral and I can get another $500 off.

Sent you my referral link by PM if you still need one. Also a Texas Tesla owner, so if you have any questions about the ordering/delivery process, let me know!

 

[Mrdrbot23]

I was also sold after test driving a Model Y in April - I ordered mine as soon as I got home after. I love it and enjoy every minute driving it.

No state incentives for me here in New Hampshire but the federal incentive is great and I'm looking forward to tax time next year for once.

 

[tradosaurus]

Evidently there are discounts if you order through the inventory tab on the Tesla website. I'm finding Model Y's in the basic configuration for $46,200 not including tax incentives.

 

[kpanda17]

Good luck OP
Once in possession, add your protection accessories, PPF (up to you), ceramic in/outside, tint
Lots of info sources on these

If you don’t buy FSD, sub one month and check it out, mind blowing (YMMV with HW4)

 

[tradosaurus]

Good luck OP
Once in possession, add your protection accessories, PPF (up to you), ceramic in/outside, tint
Lots of info sources on these

If you don’t buy FSD, sub one month and check it out, mind blowing (YMMV with HW4)

Thank you. I'm not understanding all the acronymns yet.

I didn't know that you can purchase insurance through Tesla. I'm hoping it's competitve with my current Texas Farm Bureau Auto Insurance.

 

[kpanda17]

OP original poster, PPF paint protection film, FSD full self driving, HW4 hardware version 4/brains of your T, YMMV...come on brother

 

[tradosaurus]

OP original poster, PPF paint protection film, FSD full self driving, HW4 hardware version 4/brains of your T, YMMV...come on brother

OP I understood but not the rest.

I would most likely have tint installed and apply a ceramic coating myself. Don't care for FSD and not willing to spend the $$$.
Remember that I'm coming from a GM Bolt .

 

[tashtibet]

as an owner of 2017 Bolt, 2018 M3 & 2020 MY-Bolt Reddit is so toxic or anti Tesla. I know that Bolt is affordable and I'd chose it against any ICE vehicles. It's good that you have are open minded.

 

[kpanda17]

OP I understood but not the rest.

I would most likely have tint installed and apply a ceramic coating myself. Don't care for FSD and not willing to spend the $$$.
Remember that I'm coming from a GM Bolt .

one thing burried in the advice is the Magbak display mount Magsafe charger, its 2x the power charging mat in the Tesla
big help especially keeping phone charged when streaming from the phone over BT (Bluetooth )

 

[father_of_6]

The Model 3 drives even better and has better rear visibility and range at a lower price. The obvious difference is that the Y has more interior room and higher van-like seating.

 

[gtae07]

The Model 3 drives even better and has better rear visibility and range at a lower price. The obvious difference is that the Y has more interior room and higher van-like seating.

And a hatchback vs. a trunk.

 

[kpanda17]

M3 with hatch

 

[tradosaurus]

The Model 3 drives even better and has better rear visibility and range at a lower price. The obvious difference is that the Y has more interior room and higher van-like seating.

As my wife and I approach age 60, we like the higher seating. Our gov't facility has been forced to get EV's so we have F150 LIghtnings, Tesla 3's. and Nissan Leafs. I like the Tesla 3 but sits a bit too low for me.

As I read more of this forum some peole have complained about the cabin noise of the Model Y but we found it to be just as quiet as our GM Bolt. I believe the large battery helps insulate the vehicle from road noise.

 

[CUTiger2001]

I am impressed with the drive and function of the Model Y. So much so I'm pretty sure I'm going to get one. I'm just waiting to see if Texas will renew the state $2500 incentive this September.

Texas just imposed a $200 annual registration fee for EVs (as Georgia did years ago), I seriously doubt they would offer any new incentives. If you like the car, go for it.

Texas EV Owners To Pay $200 A Year To Renew Registration

The new EV tax is dedicated to the state highway fund, as is the 20-cent per gallon gas tax paid by owners of hybrids and gas-powered vehicles.

insideevs.com

 

[Occhis]

That fee is in lieu of the liquid fuels tax that you would be paying for gasoline/diesel that goes to road and other transportation maintenance. EVs use the roads like all others and that’s one way for EV owners to pay their share. We have the same in VA, and it initially ticked me off but seems only fair unless you drive very few miles per year.

 

[Kairide]

I’d happily pay an annual $200 registration fee for my Tesla in CA.

 

[Midnightsun]

That fee is in lieu of the liquid fuels tax that you would be paying for gasoline/diesel that goes to road and other transportation maintenance. EVs use the roads like all others and that’s one way for EV owners to pay their share. We have the same in VA, and it initially ticked me off but seems only fair unless you drive very few miles per year.

No different than paying school tax when you have no kids or public transportation tax when you never use it. I agree though as the present system is paid on the amount of gas bought so the more you drive the more you pay which is a much fairer approach.

 

[kpanda17]

No comment on the M3 highland introducing the model S like hatch?
Spy shot above

 

[father_of_6]

No comment on the M3 highland introducing the model S like hatch?
Spy shot above

That's a Model S.