Talk me out of the new Model S refresh

[ssv22]

Hey All,

I have a Model Y Performance on order since quite some time now (I haven't taken delivery since I don't need an extra car right now). Ever since the Model S refresh has been announced, I am leaning towards cancelling my Y order and put in an order for a Model S LR instead. Some of the pros I see are longer range (412 vs 306), faster acceleration, roomier interior, better sound system, active noise cancellation, air suspension, while I lose out on the trunk space of the Y and of course, the S will run me $86k plus taxes. For those who have driven both, the Model Y and the S (older one), why would you pick one over the other?
The Model Y purchase was primarily to have a bit more luggage space but I figure that a Model S trunk is not too bad either although definitely not as roomy as the Y.

 

[BieberFever]

We had ordered a MS LR+ since 6/19 and waited, and waited, and then put it on hold in September to wait for the refresh. I then placed my order for a new MS LR+ for ~$16k more. I then waited and waited, then I went to drive a MYP and I absolutely loved it. Why? It was everything I liked about an SUV and it was really quick. All the things you named, they sound better, but when I looked at quality reports for each new Tesla vehicle, they are always very, very poor. I couldn't risk that on a $96k car. Not to mention Tesla removed the policy where you can take delivery and drive the car for seven days then return it for full refund. That is gone. Once you take delivery now the car is yours. That was a huge issue for me. I called and switched to the MYP two weeks ago, I took delivery 10 days later. I've had it for one week exactly, today. I don't regret going with the MYP one bit, it was completely the right choice. Also, we don't have a big family, it's just my wife and I so space was not an issue. I thought I would really miss a dash in front of me but I was wrong, I actually like not having anything in front of me. Also, 3.5s vs. 3.1s didn't really matter much to me...they're both very, very fast.

@ssv22 hope this helps.

 

[CaliX]

I have a 2020 Y and a 2019 S. Most of the time I drive my Y because of performance, like the smaller size and just fun factor. Having said this I will get a new S at the end of this year but I have a feeling my Y will be my daily driver.

 

[Tiger]

We really needed an X for our family size (decided to go for a 3 for a year as we need a car and Y is not an option yet in our region), but had two issues I was not willing to take on my shoulder: 1) new model build quality/bug/quirk risk, and 2) upcoming price depreciation dump as they will need to adjust prices radically when Cybertruck, Rivian, and other similar size competition (so many new EV cars coming out by end of 2021) comes out at the end of the year. Specifically, no interest in paying a premium (of a smaller battery?) to beome a test driver in any sense of the word.

 

[Stealth.Pilot]

Hey All,

I have a Model Y Performance on order since quite some time now (I haven't taken delivery since I don't need an extra car right now). Ever since the Model S refresh has been announced, I am leaning towards cancelling my Y order and put in an order for a Model S LR instead. Some of the pros I see are longer range (412 vs 306), faster acceleration, roomier interior, better sound system, active noise cancellation, air suspension, while I lose out on the trunk space of the Y and of course, the S will run me $86k plus taxes. For those who have driven both, the Model Y and the S (older one), why would you pick one over the other?
The Model Y purchase was primarily to have a bit more luggage space but I figure that a Model S trunk is not too bad either although definitely not as roomy as the Y.

Model Y has a roomier interior than the Model S. Model S is wider, but the rear seats in the Model S are terrible. I always feel uncomfortable in the back of the Model S. Back of Model Y is great.

 

[Barrygold]

Get the S!