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Late 2020 Demo or New 2021 Y??

Looking4aS

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Nov 28, 2018
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Pittsburgh, PA
I am looking at getting a Y and understand the 2021 comes with double panes front windows, heated steering wheel and an updated center console. I haven’t seen a side by side of the two consoles what are your preferences? Is it worth waiting for a 2021 or getting the savings on a demo 2020? The sales agent also said the 2021 would handle better... any ideas what they have changed in the handling? Any input appreciated.
 

Clark_Kent

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Jun 23, 2020
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Atlanta, GA
It doesn't (or shouldn't) matter what we think. Your preference is what matters. Look at the two consoles and see which one you like better.

As for discounted demo vehicles, the discounts are typically modest. This isn't scientific but Tesla typically discounts demos ~$1 per mile on the clock. Given all the updates to MY throughout 2021, I'm not even sure why someone would want a 2020.

And one more thing: trust but verify everything a SA tells you.
 

RT-3

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Nov 24, 2020
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Fountain Valley
It doesn't (or shouldn't) matter what we think. Your preference is what matters. Look at the two consoles and see which one you like better.

As for discounted demo vehicles, the discounts are typically modest. This isn't scientific but Tesla typically discounts demos ~$1 per mile on the clock. Given all the updates to MY throughout 2021, I'm not even sure why someone would want a 2020.

And one more thing: trust but verify everything a SA tells you.
There was a 2020 model with 3k miles and had the performance software but no big brakes, no performance wheels and lowered ride height. i though about it since it was discounted. i was told some 2020 models had the performance 0-60 in 3.5 in non performance package available early 2020 models. i didnt end up getting it cus i wanted a new car and not a used car. but i was close to getting it, i just wished they offered it on 2021 models instead of the acceleration boost for 2k.
 

acarney

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Jul 9, 2019
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Richland, WA
There was a 2020 model with 3k miles and had the performance software but no big brakes, no performance wheels and lowered ride height. i though about it since it was discounted. i was told some 2020 models had the performance 0-60 in 3.5 in non performance package available early 2020 models. i didnt end up getting it cus i wanted a new car and not a used car. but i was close to getting it, i just wished they offered it on 2021 models instead of the acceleration boost for 2k.

That’s a “Stealth” model. They were more expensive than just the normal long range model. Many people wish the stealth would remain an option (no uberturbine wheels, no lowered suspension, no spoiler, etc). Many consider them the ideal model (both for the 3 and Y).
 
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