Model Year 2024 Model Y

[kpanda17]

I haven't seen it. I have seen "FSR" circling the drain though; although it tries to distance its earnings call as far from that of Tesla as it can (2/26 for its next one), I sense continued bloodbath. Standards aren't typically imposed onto outliers such as Fisker; I can imagine it going down swinging.

Doug DeMonro shows a very good review of the Fisker also on YouTube
I personally would like to see Fisker succeed
But dirty tactics like that are unnecessary

We need all “USA” based EV companies to do well
China is coming via Mexico

 

[zoomer0056]

I catch myself thinking about it frequently behind the wheel of my 2018 Model S and still find that I truly enjoy the car very much; it's a first for me...to own / keep the car this long. At this rate, I can imagine keeping it for another few years as there isn't anything with the latest say Model S that I see as "must-have's";

Yeah, I see that also but for one exception....the battery life is finite and cost a lot to replace.

 

[vickh]

Yeah, I see that also but for one exception....the battery life is finite and cost a lot to replace.

Hope they become modular/easy= cheaper to replace once they're mass market (almost there now?)

 

[ChiefRollo]

Yeah, I see that also but for one exception....the battery life is finite and cost a lot to replace.

I had had to replace the engine unexpectedly with 2 cars since 2005; both just made it out of its 4 year warranty period (cost wasn't cheap either). As you can imagine, its failure mode wasn't graceful, unlike that of a battery (gradual reduction of capacity). Furthermore, we get 8 years of battery (and drive units) warranty around that reduction.

 

[kpanda17]

I had had to replace the engine unexpectedly with 2 cars since 2005; both just made it out of its 4 year warranty period (cost wasn't cheap either). As you can imagine, its failure mode wasn't graceful, unlike that of a battery (gradual reduction of capacity). Furthermore, we get 8 years of battery (and drive units) warranty around that reduction.

2016 wrangler pentastar overheated and being aluminum melted down
Stellantis paid $13K
Crazy money

 

[ChiefRollo]

2016 wrangler pentastar overheated and being aluminum melted down
Stellantis paid $13K
Crazy money

Melted engine, that's crazy.

Regarding my 2018 Model S, I'm in a way hoping the degradation of its battery is worse such that I'll get a new battery on the house prior to warranty expiration. If it doesn't by then, I guess I will continue to live with it until the range is such that exchanging the battery is warranted. The cost to do so I assume is reducing exponentially. How quickly has the cost of an ICE engine gone down over the past few decades?

 

[zoomer0056]

I had had to replace the engine unexpectedly with 2 cars since 2005; both just made it out of its 4 year warranty period (cost wasn't cheap either). As you can imagine, its failure mode wasn't graceful, unlike that of a battery (gradual reduction of capacity). Furthermore, we get 8 years of battery (and drive units) warranty around that reduction.

I've replaced Chevy engines with crate engines a couple of times. You can get a plain vanilla 350 for just $1,400! Then your underpowered El Camino can have a bit more power, include CARB compliant headers and pass SMOG like a brand new car.

 

[ChiefRollo]

That’s surprisingly low; doesn’t quite line up with increasing car price with yet low automaker margin.

From my last experience, MINI dealership concluded the engine needed replacement…and total cost to a novice like me was $17K. The manager supposedly went up the BMW chain to get the whole thing covered for me as it was less than a month out of warranty.

 

[zoomer0056]

That’s surprisingly low

That was about 10 years ago. No dist, intake, exhaust or valve covers. Plus all the external parts from the 267 fit on the new engine.

 

[430 HP 70]

I'm curious when '24 RWD inventory will start discounting.

They are currently. Just found a discounted inventory ultra red and a black rwd that qualify for the rebate.

I've probably missed it somewhere, but what are the thoughts on the 24 battery?

 

[vickh]

They are currently. Just found a discounted inventory ultra red and a black rwd that qualify for the rebate.

I've probably missed it somewhere, but what are the thoughts on the 24 battery?

how do you tell it's a '24 RWD?

 

[430 HP 70]

how do you tell it's a '24 RWD?

The 23s state that they don't qualify for a rebate and these don't have that disclaimer. They also say "in production" and coming soon. Plus, ultra red is a 24 color.

 

[vickh]

The 23s state that they don't qualify for a rebate and these don't have that disclaimer. They also say "in production" and coming soon. Plus, ultra red is a 24 color.

Is 24 RWD EPA mileage the same? Any way that we can tell from this page https://www.tesla.com/inventory/new/my?arrangeby=plh&zip=85379&range=200 vs opening each car page?

 

[430 HP 70]

Is 24 RWD EPA mileage the same? Any way that we can tell from this page https://www.tesla.com/inventory/new/my?arrangeby=plh&zip=85379&range=200 vs opening each car page?

Not that I've seen other than knowing that ultra red and stealth grey are 24s.

I'm still surprised that the rwd range didn't adjust and decrease. A 50 mile decrease from the LR is more palatable than 70 if it's accurate.

 

[vickh]

They are currently. Just found a discounted inventory ultra red and a black rwd that qualify for the rebate.

I've probably missed it somewhere, but what are the thoughts on the 24 battery?

and now I'm seeing '24 LR at same price as my '23 rez. Q: Do I use my 1 VIN SWAP. Or are the '23 extra speakers worth more?

Don't care much about year/depreciation since I'll save more on insurance+VLT

 

[ChiefRollo]

and now I'm seeing '24 LR at same price as my '23 rez. Q: Do I use my 1 VIN SWAP. Or are the '23 extra speakers worth more?

Don't care much about year/depreciation since I'll save more on insurance+VLT

Don’t think speakers relate to the LR version.

 

[europedriver]

i bought my MY SR with BYD in 11,2023.
How long can i exspect my battery and especialy the RW DU to last?

 

[ucmndd]

How long can i exspect my battery and especialy the RW DU to last?

Somewhere between 4 and 40 years.

 

[europedriver]

how often need the drive unit massiv repairs?
is every 250k km a good average?

i am very little worried about the byd battery.

 

[ucmndd]

how often need the drive unit massiv repairs?
is every 250k km a good average?

I recall seeing very very few reports of Model 3/Y drive unit failures on this forum.