So you don't have a 2021 "refresh"...who cares, really?

[Peteski]

Yep, you bought the same car you already had but found enough value in the few changes for 2021...but you also realize it's the same car with a couple changes.

I don’t think anyone thinks it’s a totally redesigned car. You tubers are bound to jazz it up because they are chasing clicks. The actual component changes Tesla made are all very well documented. There are actually quite a lot, even though none of them are earth shatteringly important.

Would I sell a 2018 for a 2021 of same spec? Nope. Do I prefer the updates? Yes, all of them as it happens. Enough that I delayed my order for a few weeks to get the 2021 update. Glad I did that at least.

 

[JaeTheDev]

Life of the parties, I love my 2021 LR over my older 2020 SR+. LOL

 

[HotIce]

The only thing I wish I would have gotten is the new center console and the new headlights. Wasn't a big enough change for me to wait though.

 

[Candleflame]

The only thing I wish I would have gotten is the new center console and the new headlights. Wasn't a big enough change for me to wait though.

the new headlights are cool but our old centre console is definetely better/sleeker looking.
If you cant stand the piano black (i cant and mine is ruined anyway) - put a vynil cover or a plastic cover over it - looks much better than the new console.

Wireless charging can be added cheaply as an aftermarket option. you can even charge two phones then.

 

[Gsxr150]

The only thing I wish I would have gotten is the new center console and the new headlights. Wasn't a big enough change for me to wait though.

Yeah...welcome updates. It will be fun to see a real refreshed design in a couple years.

 

[Peteski]

I have the new headlights. Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol
Now just need to get Tesla to bolt on the driver's door, tailgate and rear lights properly and I think I'm golden.

 

[Candleflame]

I have the new headlights. Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol
Now just need to get Tesla to bolt on the driver's door, tailgate and rear lights properly and I think I'm golden.

they will say within spec. done.

 

[Noodles]

they will say within spec. done.

if only Tesla spec was an actual spec like ISO 9000

 

[Candleflame]

if only Tesla spec was an actual spec like ISO 9000

tesla spec is specced to the highest standard, the issue is that this isnt enforced by quality control or the service centres.

 

[Peteski]

they will say within spec. done.

They will, but luckily I am in the UK. So they might get handed back the keys if they try pulling that one.
Had a good look around it today and it's pretty good apart from those specific panel fit issues. They look easy enough to adjust.

 

[Mattopotamus]

Life of the parties, I love my 2021 LR over my older 2020 SR+. LOL

obviously you jumped trims, but outside of the price increase of the LR how much did you actually lose assuming you just went SR+ to SR+.

 

[jednav]

why the bitterness of the OP?

 

[JaeTheDev]

obviously you jumped trims, but outside of the price increase of the LR how much did you actually lose assuming you just went SR+ to SR+.

Rhode Island winter cold MURDERED the range in my 2020 SR+. I’d get maybe 120 miles of it, and she was brand new. This LR with the heat pump, amazing. I was charging to 90% daily. Now I’m charging to 70% once a week about. Also, the drain at night was trash. 10% at times. Maybe 1-2 here, If that. The heat would need to be blasted to get the cabin warm in the SR+ as well. Not now. 65 and it’s warm in seconds.

All that being said, if one lives in Key West... stick with the 2020 SR+. For me, no brainer to jump to the 2021.

 

[Mattopotamus]

Rhode Island winter cold MURDERED the range in my 2020 SR+. I’d get maybe 120 miles of it, and she was brand new. This LR with the heat pump, amazing. I was charging to 90% daily. Now I’m charging to 70% once a week about. Also, the drain at night was trash. 10% at times. Maybe 1-2 here, If that. The heat would need to be blasted to get the cabin warm in the SR+ as well. Not now. 65 and it’s warm in seconds.

All that being said, if one lives in Key West... stick with the 2020 SR+. For me, no brainer to jump to the 2021.

I am in Atlanta, and we are far from brutal winters but I still feel the winter range loss. Nothing nearly as drastic as your experience, but probably around 10%.

 

[Jan1076]

I am also part of the minority that thinks the chrome trim gives it a real classy look.
@XLR82XS +1!

In the past you had to pay a lot extra for chrome details...

 

[Cybr.Myk]

Every Tesla buyer has their couple days to months in the limelight of owning the greatest car on Earth .. and then an upgraded car turns them into yesterday's news.

I didn’t even get that! By the time my 2021 arrived there were reports of new headlights and USB C in the glove box. Now with the heated steering wheel news I’m really outdated.

 

[BeeGood]

I am in Atlanta, and we are far from brutal winters but I still feel the winter range loss. Nothing nearly as drastic as your experience, but probably around 10%.

Same here, and the difference with the heat pump is definitely noticeable.

I wish I had kept track of my Wh/mi before I traded in my 2020, but my 2021 gets a lot closer to the rated line in this “cold weather” (by Metro ATL standards ).

 

[Fernand]

But there's another angle. My 2018 MR RWD is a CLASSIC.
It also happens not to differ significantly from a 2021. Win/win.

 

[jonquiljo]

2021 changes are minimal. Heated steering wheel is pointless where I live.

Also, I really want to keep my stealth!!

 

[dropgems]

Got a 2020 m3p 6 months ago. Was bummed that I missed the wireless charger and usb-c’s by a week. The 2021 upgrades are solid but I would’ve missed the 5k NJ state EV rebate and I also got FSD for only 7k. So would’ve cost me 8k more total for a 2021. I’m good.