Model Y popularity

[Neilio]

I know I've mentioned a few times the model Y is just not my thing (from a design and body type point of view) bit I want it to do well and it appears to be.

I ahbe seen so many in West London, an absolute tonne of them, and it's very pleasing.

Is the rest of the country like this? Is the model y getting ubiquitous?

 

[Zeit93]

In the North West, I am yet to see one. I did notice that the UK's top car sales for March was

1) Model Y
2) Model 3

So expect them to pop up everywhere come May/June

 

[s88ats]

South West London seems to have quite a few about. Still more 3s than Ys atm though

 

[Zeit93]

Interesting that March saw

6,464 Model Y's sold
6,457 Model 3's sold

But the year to date is only

7,774 Model Y's sold
7,773 Model 3's sold

So that means there was only

1,310 Model Y's
1,316 Model 3's

Sold between Jan-Feb

I would if the est. delivery as mainly being MAY 2022 was a deciding factor for a lot of people.

Also interesting at how close the figures are for the Model Y and Model 3. Near identical.

 

[Adopado]

South West London seems to have quite a few about. Still more 3s than Ys atm though

In Edinburgh last week I saw 1 Y and 748 3s ... (well maybe not quite 748 but you get the idea)

 

[WannabeOwner]

Is the model y getting ubiquitous?

The sales figures don't indicate that. Loads of M3s sold over the last few years, MY only since February.

February : 31 more MY sold than M3
March: 7 more MY than M3

Quite a few more Corsa, Sportage and Puma than M3 / MY sold this year. M3 / MY sales YTD similar to MINI, Qashqai, Mokka and Niro.

 

[WannabeOwner]

Sold between Jan-Feb

All of those (bar a handful) were sold in February. Historically there have ben no ships delivering to UK early in the quarter. That may change when Berlin produces RHD as they will be able to get them "to market" more quickly than having to put them on a boat and sail them half way round the world.

I would if the est. delivery as mainly being MAY 2022 was a deciding factor for a lot of people

There are unlikely to be any in April (start of a quarter) so the next tranche will be May and June (depending on the Shanghai lockdown and how that impacts production ... and how the ships logistics gets mucked up / redeployed as a consequence)

 

[C225]

In Edinburgh last week I saw 1 Y and 748 3s ... (well maybe not quite 748 but you get the idea)

Out and about the last week to and from work in Edinburgh i think i've seen more Y's than 3's bizarrely, or maybe i've just got used to the so many 3's i'm noticing the Y's more...

 

[Adopado]

Out and about the last week to and from work in Edinburgh i think i've seen more Y's than 3's bizarrely, or maybe i've just got used to the so many 3's i'm noticing the Y's more...

I only had one trip in and out so my data is from a very limited survey!!!

 

[tonyj01]

In late March, I had reason to drive about 1500 miles up and down the country.

It was noticeable, at all superchargers, just how many 22 plate MYs there are.

My anecdotal evidence - perhaps new owners are getting out and about to test their range and charging, but they are very visible.

Tony

 

[WannabeOwner]

My anecdotal evidence ...

All their personalised plates have not arrive yet?

 

[quadsk8]

spotted two on my road that are obviously brand new - definitely taking the gemini hubcaps off mine when it arrives...

 

[Filbert1884]

I live in Herts, just a few miles outside Greater London, and have seen at least 1 Model Y everyday for the last month or so!

 

[dangrenade]

Live in Shrewsbury and seen 1 other Model Y in the 4 weeks I’ve had mine. It was on the way home from Luton on the M54 (also a white one with inductions). We had a little moment as it overtook me. Saw none at Rugby SuC whilst there. Feel like most are down South but I’m not complaining as mine gets a lot of attention and the vanity gets the better of me and I love it.

#midlifecrisis

 

[Neilio]

Out and about the last week to and from work in Edinburgh i think i've seen more Y's than 3's bizarrely, or maybe i've just got used to the so many 3's i'm noticing the Y's more...

It could be this. I'm certinaly more conscious of the Y at the moment. Maybe I'm blanking out 3s?

 

[GeorgeSymonds]

I think you’re all seeing me…! I was in Edinburgh 2 weeks ago and on the M54 last week.

Im hoping it’s because they’re a striking and imposing car rather than looking a bit awkward, sadly I think it might be the latter from some angles, front on especially, but I’m still happy with it.

 

[pault1981]

I've only seen one on the roads so far. We didn't get the same excitement from sitting in the Y as we did with the 3, it feels more like an old person's car somehow? That's why we ended up going for the 3. I get why it is selling well though as the model 3 has its drawbacks in terms of practicality.

 

[Neilio]

I've only seen one on the roads so far. We didn't get the same excitement from sitting in the Y as we did with the 3, it feels more like an old person's car somehow? That's why we ended up going for the 3. I get why it is selling well though as the model 3 has its drawbacks in terms of practicality.

I think it's the shape. It's just really plug ugly. Definitely designed for people who go for substance over style. Hence why it looks like an old folks car. I can't see young people getting excited by it;

 

[delta0]

I’ve seen a big increase in 3s and loads of Ys appear in north west London in the past month.

 

[WannabeOwner]

Definitely designed for people who go for substance over style

Tick !

I ain't paying for "looks" on a depreciating asset like a car. no special wheels, hub caps, or any other candyfloss on my cars. They don't get washed nor coveted I'm afraid. But that's just me ...

I'll pay extra for what happens when I put my foot down though, and for safety, and for things that reduce driver effort - so that I arrive more refreshed on long trips.