The REAL reason I’m excited about the Model Y...it’s not the Model Y

[Latorre]

I love hunting down the perfect deal. My Model S is Great and the deal was Excellent.
With the Model Y coming down the pipeline, I’m looking forward to an excellent Crossover SUV.

However, the real reason I’m excited is, Used Model X Prices are going to drop at least 10%, watch. Right now you can’t get one for about less than $64k, but by the time we hit Summer, they’ll be in the high $50k range. And that is what I’m excited about.

I’m holding out for a 2016-17 MX 90D

What are your thoughts. Sound off below.

 

[CarlK]

Your enthusiasm is telling me price of the Model X is not going to drop any. Even without seeing the Y I can already say the X is way much of a car.

 

[byeLT4]

You could be right. A lot might have to do with overall size. Does the Y have 3rd row seats? What is the range? The more they are like an X the more current owners might want to replace it with a Y. Why do you want an X over a Y?

 

[CarlK]

Roomy and comfortable seats. Pano-windshield and huge head room. Auto open front doors. Falcon wing doors and pedestal second row seats for easy walk in access of second and third row seats. There is no car, and probably will never be another one, like it.

 

[Sunshine State]

Just watched the reveal, I’m sure it will be fine for the price but it will not be an X competitor unless the X wasn’t in your price range to start with.

 

[Latorre]

Your enthusiasm is telling me price of the Model X is not going to drop any. Even without seeing the Y I can already say the X is way much of a car.

The enthusiasm is still there.

Wow, that Model Y is beautiful. Get ready for the MX Cascade everyone. Plenty to go around.

 

[Latorre]

You could be right. A lot might have to do with overall size. Does the Y have 3rd row seats? What is the range? The more they are like an X the more current owners might want to replace it with a Y. Why do you want an X over a Y?

I love the X, the car is huge compared to its foot print.
The Y has its place, of course, but I’m a stage in my life where I like Bigger Cars.

 

[Latorre]

Roomy and comfortable seats. Pano-windshield and huge head room. Auto open front doors. Falcon wing doors and pedestal second row seats for easy walk in access of second and third row seats. There is no car, and probably will never be another one, like it.

Well Said. Nothing else to it. Oh...Free Superchaging!

 

[Latorre]

Just watched the reveal, I’m sure it will be fine for the price but it will not be an X competitor unless the X wasn’t in your price range to start with.

Agreed. Y and X are two different $egments. Just like the Model 3/S

Everyone has a different flavor. Y will be Fun but it’s still X for me. Can’t wait to see them in person.

 

[byeLT4]

Fair enough! It's just like me wanting an S over the 3 for Ludicrous mainly. Weird thing is I think I'm drawn more to the Y than the 3....... And I'm not an 'SUV' person.

 

[MrMannnilow]

Fair enough! It's just like me wanting an S over the 3 for Ludicrous mainly. Weird thing is I think I'm drawn more to the Y than the 3....... And I'm not an 'SUV' person.

Honestly after seeing it I'm not sure how it's a "mid size" SUV ... Unless they get away with that with the 3rd row

 

[Latorre]

Fair enough! It's just like me wanting an S over the 3 for Ludicrous mainly. Weird thing is I think I'm drawn more to the Y than the 3....... And I'm not an 'SUV' person.

The first thing I thought when I saw the Model Y was, Porsche Macan. That little SUV looks nice and sleek. What do you like about it?

Whats up with the Factory Chrome-delete? cost savings?

 

[Latorre]

Honestly after seeing it I'm not sure how it's a "mid size" SUV ... Unless they get away with that with the 3rd row

Did you see it in person? I'm curious as to how the size compares to other Mid-sized SUV's. Also, I figure that, like all Tesla's, the interior room, far exceeds that of the competition because of the obvious. You know, no gas tank, no tranny or engine....

 

[SemiS3XYR]

Everyone says they are not a SUV person but 90% of the time it is a better daily car ha
Getting in/out, visbility, utility, “confidence” etc

I also agree with OP. I’m going to get a X in two years. At least a 2018 with fold down second row and EAP.

3s have already affected used S resales. We will see the same. Y > X

 

[Latorre]

Everyone says they are not a SUV person but 90% of the time it is a better daily car ha
Getting in/out, visbility, utility, “confidence” etc

I also agree with OP. I’m going to get a X in two years. At least a 2018 with fold down second row and EAP.

3s have already affected used S resales. We will see the same. Y > X

Love it Man, I'm an SUV guy at Heart but the Model S pulled me back into the world of Sport Sedans. I, selfishly, want to get my wife a Model X, that truck is too sweet not to. How do you think the resale for a 2018 MX would look in 2021? Work on the street is that there is a Minor refresh coming in Late 2019 and a total overhaul for the MS and MX in 2021...?

 

[Trips]

With a used X being about the same price as a new AWD Y, it will be an easy decision for me. (I'm Team used X) The only way that a used X will below $50k is if the following happens: Car has AP1, They do an interior refresh of the S/X, Full Self Driving is really good.

 

[MrMannnilow]

Did you see it in person?

Sorry to clairfy just the press release and pictures. Sure the lack of ICE components make the interior larger. But I personally feel compact, mid size, full size should reflect the body size of the vehicle not interior room

 

[N5329K]

Honestly after seeing it I'm not sure how it's a "mid size" SUV ... Unless they get away with that with the 3rd row

It's what so many here wished for in the last couple of years: a Model 3 hatchback.
Robin

 

[MrMannnilow]

It's what so many here wished for in the last couple of years: a Model 3 hatchback.
Robin

Exactly my point...its NOT a mid size SUV it's a compact hatch. I get it's wanted. I wish I would have waited on my 3 purchase to get it. But it's not a game changer for me personally I still chose to keep my ice suv for real SUV 7 seat things

 

[Latorre]

With a used X being about the same price as a new AWD Y, it will be an easy decision for me. (I'm Team used X) The only way that a used X will below $50k is if the following happens: Car has AP1, They do an interior refresh of the S/X, Full Self Driving is really good.

Great input. This Model Y will o my accelerate that. Can’t wait for that refresh though, imagine what that would be all about!