The Y rear is ugly

[Jimt29]

Counterpoint: I think the Model Y is a handsome car just as it is. I would however, have added a physical glove box button.

 

[ftmaybe]

Counterpoint: I think the Model Y is a handsome car just as it is. I would however, have added a physical glove box button.

Funny how that is.. my wife's model 3 was wrecked, and when I went to the repair shop yard to get our stuff out of it, I couldn't get into the glovebox because the 12v was dead. Also there was no clear way to connect power to the car because the hood was smashed (can't get into the under the hood connection) and the bumper was completely missing (no front bumper access). I ended up having to figure out which wires were the battery leads (pretty much an educated guess) and get an external power source from the repair shop. all in 100+ degree weather in the sun. Which sucked.

Still I don't mind not having a glove box handle .. in fact I kind of like how impossible the car gets without power. you can't even open the doors! I'm a freak I guess. I did get some kind of "ITS ALIVE!!!" rush out of hearing the computer start up once I got the power connected. Then I was sad to use the screen for the last time to open the glovebox and reset the car back to default.

 

[PKOttawa]

I’ve never liked Tesla’s headlights.. I wish they had something closer to Audi’s leds or Volvo’s Thor’s Hammer..

 

[Impaler]

I was driving behind a blue Model Y today and damn that rear end is ugly looking. Easily the worst looking rear end I've seen on a crossover.

The pics don't make it look bad but that lower part of the bumper looks totally disproportionate to the small tail lights.

Looks good to me.

 

[saltsman]

Funny how that is.. my wife's model 3 was wrecked, and when I went to the repair shop yard to get our stuff out of it, I couldn't get into the glovebox because the 12v was dead. Also there was no clear way to connect power to the car because the hood was smashed (can't get into the under the hood connection) and the bumper was completely missing (no front bumper access). I ended up having to figure out which wires were the battery leads (pretty much an educated guess) and get an external power source from the repair shop. all in 100+ degree weather in the sun. Which sucked.

Still I don't mind not having a glove box handle .. in fact I kind of like how impossible the car gets without power. you can't even open the doors! I'm a freak I guess. I did get some kind of "ITS ALIVE!!!" rush out of hearing the computer start up once I got the power connected. Then I was sad to use the screen for the last time to open the glovebox and reset the car back to default.

A long screwdriver or crowbar will open the glovebox (or door) in less than a second. You only need 12V power to non-destructively open the glove box. The rash of rear window smash and grabs might be an example...

 

[ftmaybe]

A long screwdriver or crowbar will open the glovebox (or door) in less than a second. You only need 12V power to non-destructively open the glove box. The rash of rear window smash and grabs might be an example...

heh... true. at the time it was still up in the air on whether or not the car would be repaired, so might as well not do more damage...

 

[saltsman]

heh... true. at the time it was still up in the air on whether or not the car would be repaired, so might as well not do more damage...

Not sure if I could do that to my car - even if it was totaled.

 

[Koolio46]

100% agreed.. Something.. There is one that looks like it is a Bat-a-Rang.. So far i have resorted to cutting all the clips off except one on each side has made it much easier to take on and off.

After cutting most of the clips, does it rattle at all or is it loose when it’s installed?

 

[Koolio46]

These actually work really well. There is video of them in use here at the bottom.

Model Y Hitch Cover Removal Tools | LivingTesla

Good to know. Just received these and will try them when I take delivery next week.

 

[gunthermic]

After cutting most of the clips, does it rattle at all or is it loose when it’s installed?

Loose in the sense using the above tools makes it easy to take out. Have noticed no additional dirt, failing off etc at all.

 

[Spacep0d]

I love the looks of the Model 3, and the Model Y just looks like a bigger version of it, which in my view dilutes the appeal of the 3 a bit but I think both cars look great.

The only design feature I don't like with Tesla cars is the way the chrome trim spears in to the rear taillights on the Model S (where that detail exists). I also don't like the fake intake look of some Model S cars.

I love how minimal these cars look, and the Model 3 is a thing of beauty.

 

[Watts_Up]

Funny how that is.. my wife's model 3 was wrecked, and when I went to the repair shop yard to get our stuff out of it,
I couldn't get into the glovebox because the 12v was dead.
Also there was no clear way to connect power to the car because the hood was smashed (can't get into the under the hood connection)
and the bumper was completely missing (no front bumper access).
I ended up having to figure out which wires were the battery leads (pretty much an educated guess)
and get an external power source from the repair shop. all in 100+ degree weather in the sun. Which sucked.

Still I don't mind not having a glove box handle .. in fact I kind of like how impossible the car gets without power.
you can't even open the doors! I'm a freak I guess.
I did get some kind of "ITS ALIVE!!!" rush out of hearing the computer start up once I got the power connected.
Then I was sad to use the screen for the last time to open the glovebox and reset the car back to default.

How to manually open a Tesla Model 3 glove box​

 

[Petrlol]

Good to know. Just received these and will try them when I take delivery next week.

You can tell his cover had been opened a few times. On mine I really had to press them into the gap at the top, but they did work. I would imagine a flat head screwdriver would mar the plastic terribly. Not a great design by Tesla on that cover. Also my cover doesn't color match that well.

 

[Kimo]

For me, the Y just doesn't look good in pictures, but in person it looks fantastic. It was a similar situation for the 3 that I owned.

 

[Electric Steve]

These actually work really well. There is video of them in use here at the bottom.

Model Y Hitch Cover Removal Tools | LivingTesla

Yeah, I have a set.

 

[qingshan]

The Model X is a supermodel compared to the Model Y.

A plus size super model

 

[TLLMRRJ]

How to manually open a Tesla Model 3 glove box​

That video is very helpful for valets that want to steal your stuff from the glove box even though you have it valet mode! You'll never know it was them!

 

[Spacep0d]

That video is very helpful for valets that want to steal your stuff from the glove box even though you have it valet mode! You'll never know it was them!

Holy geez that sound quality is terrible.

 

[Watts_Up]

That video is very helpful for valets that want to steal your stuff from the glove box even though you have it valet mode!
You'll never know it was them!

Not impossible, but honestly you need to keep the passenger door full open, something not very discrete to do for a Valet.

I would more worry if you leave your car at a mechanic, body shop, cleaning...

Note: You need a little bit of skill and practice to:

- move away the door molding, and
- use a flat plastic tool to remove the dashboard side cover.​

 

[BobbyD1]

I was driving behind a blue Model Y today and damn that rear end is ugly looking. Easily the worst looking rear end I've seen on a crossover.

The pics don't make it look bad but that lower part of the bumper looks totally disproportionate to the small tail lights.

Huh that's funny. I think the rear and rear 3/4 are the best angles for the Y. Don't particularly like the front though - looks identical to the M3 - weak and fishlipped. Purely subjective of course.