Thank you for answering as to a difference of opinion, and in a respectful tone. Your point on the handling is well taken, and appropriate, as long as context is maintained. Certainly, none of my bikes remained stock for long, either in powerplant or suspension. Anybody with a passion for weekend racing, or for shredding public roads, would want to modify their car to maximize performance and handling. However, for the purpose for which the car was intended - namely, carrying people and things, while supporting a thrilling and engaging ownership experience - the stock Model Y is up to the task. Perhaps "floppy mess" is less respectful than the car deserves.
RE C&D's review. I have been a subscriber since they were known as Sports Car Illustrated (SCI), back in the day. Their editors, and reviewers, take themselves quite seriously. As entertaining as they are, they sometimes get carried away. When that happens, their hyperbole can be a disservice to car and manufacturer. In the case of Tesla, and the moto press in general, company policies make this worse than it should be. Magazines write for enthusiasts, while keeping in mind advertising revenue. They are also used to very respectful handling from the manufacturers' PR people, and those who provide them with their test vehicles. And then there's Tesla. No PR department, no advertising, no friendly strokes, little respect and cooperation, and no provided vehicles. I'm amazed they've been as well treated as they have.
Always glad to exchange views with folks who are passionate about cars, and about what Tesla has brought to the mix. Viva la Revolucion! Cheers.