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Phillip L
Gas Passer
I would probably go with the Y, rather than an earlier 3, especially if it is about two or three years from now. Timing would be really good for us then.
All Tesla customers will get first shot at a model Y. There will be many more in the family in two years. So I think expecting to have a model Y before 2020 is questionable.
If they build the Y in Fremont it will share production with the 3. So Y production volumes will not be like the 3 launch. If they are building the Y in a new factory, they have 29 months to make that happen for DEC 2019. That is not going to happen.
If they build the Y in Fremont it will share production with the 3. So Y production volumes will not be like the 3 launch. If they are building the Y in a new factory, they have 29 months to make that happen for DEC 2019. That is not going to happen.
ChadS
Last tank of gas: March 2009
Yeah, Tesla has too many pressing issues to count on a Y by early 2019. Could happen if Musk keeps his cowbell in check and everything else goes exactly as planned...but neither of those seem very likely.
Plus, who knows? You may be surprised by a design decision and not like the Y, as many didn't like that the first X didn't have a folding second row, the 3 is not a hatchback, etc.
I mean, sure, if the 3/S/X don't meet your needs, you should wait. But if you can make one work, I am not sure if you will end up happy that you waited for something slightly better.
But hey, predicting the future is hard.
Plus, who knows? You may be surprised by a design decision and not like the Y, as many didn't like that the first X didn't have a folding second row, the 3 is not a hatchback, etc.
I mean, sure, if the 3/S/X don't meet your needs, you should wait. But if you can make one work, I am not sure if you will end up happy that you waited for something slightly better.
But hey, predicting the future is hard.
alseTrick
Active Member
Haha. Uhhh. You'll just have to wait for the Y like you're already waiting for the 3. They'll likely have hundreds of thousands of reservations for the Y also. And they'll likely delay international vehicle sales until after a significant number of US sales like they're doing with the 3.
If you want to wait 4-5 years for the Y instead of another 1-2 for the 3, go for it.
Not to mention, does Tesla even know where they will manufacture the Y? Is it going to be in Fremont or a yet-to-be-named-or-purchased second vehicle factory? If it's a "new" factory, that will take time on top of the already expected production line setup time. Even if it's part of the Fremont expansion, that will also take time.
Things to consider.
alseTrick
Active Member
Highly doubt they are cranking out and selling production Y's in 1Q19. Jmo.
BluestarE3
Active Member
You very likely won't get any Federal tax credit with the Model Y though... if that's important to you.
Thomas Edison
Active Member
Sheer guess on my part is they might have Model Y prototype reveal event in Q1 or Q2 2019. Something like last year's 3 reveal event.
Remember, Musk isn't the best person to rely on for date for upcoming features and products.
Remember, Musk isn't the best person to rely on for date for upcoming features and products.
Eh, Elon time. He sets extremely aggressive goals to get his people to push for the max. Often times they aren't realistic, but it's amazing what they achieve despite that. I just hope he doesn't burn through too much talent too quickly.
alseTrick
Active Member
Remember, Musk announced the Semi reveal already. The Semi seems more production-ready than the Y (based on admittedly incredibly limited info). And we have no clue when the Semi will be produced.
Phillip L
Gas Passer
Thing is .... I already have an S so the wait would not be like for someone still iceing around. Poor slobs. But the timing would be right, because we would be replacing my wife's car, and she is the one who likes SUVs. Right now we have a new Volt for her. Me, I'm stuck with the Tesla
alseTrick
Active Member
Thing is .... I already have an S so the wait would not be like for someone still iceing around. Poor slobs. But the timing would be right, because we would be replacing my wife's car, and she is the one who likes SUVs. Right now we have a new Volt for her. Me, I'm stuck with the Tesla
Watch yourself. (You would *never* think I was a Model 3 reservee by what I currently drive. It is an absolute POS and I hate it every day.)
Wouldn't you still be behind all US Tesla owners and many US non-Tesla owners that want high-specked models?
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miggz410
Member
One of the main reason I'm hoping that Tesla offers a lease option right away... Planning to lease my first 3... Then decide if I want the Y, or another 3 when my lease ends.
At this point it looks like I will miss the $7500 (probably not $3750) waiting for dual motor anyway. I'd rather have a small SUV than a 4 door sedan (never owned one) so I am open to the idea depending on the timing.
NeverFollow
Active Member
Easy answer: The Model 3 Trunk is not practical. Difficult to load bicycle, stroller, big boxes...
See in comparison the Model S (and probably Model Y) Trunk:
