Normally I would agree with you except in this case, 2/3's of the car is a Model 3. They are just putting a new back 1/3 on a Model 3 and calling it a Y. I really want to stay away from an ICE which has its own set of issues. So both options have their issue.
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Used 2016 S vs. New Model Y
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Normally I would agree with you except in this case, 2/3's of the car is a Model 3. They are just putting a new back 1/3 on a Model 3 and calling it a Y. I really want to stay away from an ICE which has its own set of issues. So both options have their issue.
I am not sure what you are talking about. I just took my 2016 90D on a road trip and everything has been the same since I got it. Were there certain models that had issues?
I have very consistent routine and so my experience is based on set data points. I have a photo from July 29 2019 when my car used to peak charge at 122kw and than tapered down to ~90 kw. Now on similar SOC and same supercharging lot I get Max ~40-50kw. Tesla hasn't publicly clarified which models have nerfed charging and why but I am pretty sure it is related to recent battery fire incidents.
Cheburashka
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Yeah, so?
A lot of the Model X was a Model S and that was a total disaster at launch. There is always that new 1/3 of car that needs at least 6 months until it's ironed out.
Considering all the service issues I wouldn't want an early model Tesla.
Tesomega
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That’s not a good analogy. There is a very radical difference between the S and X, the gull wing doors. That added huge complexities and repair issues to the X that the S just didn’t have. No such radical differences exist between the S and the Y.
Your assumption is that they learned nothing during production. The S and X volumes are rounding errors compared to the production of the 3. Literally the entire tech and power train will be identical in the Y. It is simply a different topper. This has been done for years by GM and Ford. Not a new idea at all. With that said, you are right in that first years can have exposure. There is a fairly radical difference btw between the S and X. The doors alone are a completely different animal. The doors are the main reason an X is not on our radar. Out of warranty, those seem like a nightmare.
Cheburashka
Active Member
Ok sure, but I still stand be every manufacturer having issues with first model year cars, even if almost identical to another model. GM and Ford are not immune to this.
Well made the final decision. We decided to put money down on the Y. At least we are in line for one. In the meantime, I will let thing flush out and hopefully get to drive one early next year with my wife. Then we will know if we made the right call. If that turns out to be an issue, we can always revert back to getting an S. Thanks for all of your input folks! Love the passion and info on these boards.
