Roadtrip shortly after delivery?

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I have scheduled my MY delivery for the 20th, and will be leaving for the beach on July 1st. (~250 miles, with supercharge half way for a break)... Would you take your new model Y for such a long road trip within 2 weeks of picking up my new model Y?

Would you take it this far so early in owning it? Or give it a few weeks to debug any issues?

 

[anon125110]

In my opinion this is ideal to put it through its paces.

 

[MrTuna]

I would.

plan for the worst case. You been down 125 miles in. What do you do?

99-% you are fine, just be ready

 

[dgstan]

I would have no qualms whatsoever taking it on a trip directly after picking it up.

We hear all about paint defects, loose trim, or cars that don't make it past Tesla's inspections. How many cars do we see that brick shortly after delivery?

 

[Watts_Up]

"Just Do It" and enjoy: Model Y 1000 Mile Road Trip

 

[Msjulie]

Its a 3 not a Y but 2 weeks after delivery mine went from San Jose to San Diego, a lot by coastal road for the scenery. Not one issue; driver did have to learn not to have range anxiety but it was fine.

 

[DDrawer]

I would have no qualms whatsoever taking it on a trip directly after picking it up.

We hear all about paint defects, loose trim, or cars that don't make it past Tesla's inspections. How many cars do we see that brick shortly after delivery?

I've seen 2 or 3 people have charging issues, and at least one person have an issue where a temperature sensor for the coolant was in backwards and the car thought it was over heating so he couldn't go over 65 mph (he was something like 500 miles from home too). So there is a tiny bit of risk, but I think worst case you could find a service center somewhere in whatever state you are in and beg for an emergency repair. I'm thinking of rolling the dice and going for a long weekend road trip the week that I get the car. Haven't been using any PTO lately, so why not.

 

[dgstan]

I've seen 2 or 3 people have charging issues, and at least one person have an issue where a temperature sensor for the coolant was in backwards and the car thought it was over heating so he couldn't go over 65 mph (he was something like 500 miles from home too). So there is a tiny bit of risk, but I think worst case you could find a service center somewhere in whatever state you are in and beg for an emergency repair. I'm thinking of rolling the dice and going for a long weekend road trip the week that I get the car. Haven't been using any PTO lately, so why not.

Does Tesla still have the mobile Rangers? I've never used them, but I've heard tales of them riding through the night to rescue those in distress.

 

[Webeevdrivers]

Heh heh. Our trip to puck up our Tesla was close to 500 km. Knew the car fairly well by the time I got home. Drive in snow, rain, hot, cold, day and night.

 

[DDrawer]

Does Tesla still have the mobile Rangers? I've never used them, but I've heard tales of them riding through the night to rescue those in distress.

They do, but they typically can't address these types of major issues (any issues that would really put a pickle on your road trip anyway) with mobile service.

 

[DaveORD]

Make sure to drive 30-60 miles when you first get to calibrate the sensors and camera, then make sure it will take a charge. At least that is what I would do. That should provide a little shake down, make sure sensors and cameras are operational, and also ensure that the charging works so you do not get stuck somewhere. If any issues, then still time to get fixed at your SC before your trip.

 

[M3BlueGeorgia]

Sounds great.

Go for it. You'll have a blast.
Sounds like you are being conservative with charging, so leave with a 90% charge and top-up halfway.

 

[rxlawdude]

We picked up our very early M3 Dec 28, 2017. We took it on a 1300 mile road trip the next day.

Uneventful except for extreme smiles.

 

[Watts_Up]

I have scheduled my MY delivery for the 20th, and will be leaving for the beach on July 1st.
(~250 miles, with supercharge half way for a break)...
Would you take your new model Y for such a long road trip within 2 weeks of picking up my new model Y?
Would you take it this far so early in owning it? Or give it a few weeks to debug any issues?

Try getting the latest update if WiFi is available in your garage.

Also, first thing would be getting good protection floor mats, the original are kind of flimsy.

If you park in the sun, getting a sun windshield might be a good recommendation.

And get a SD card for the dashcam.