What’s the best year model Y Perf to purchase?

[momo3605]

So I’m considering buying a cpo model Y for the free FSD, but I know Tesla has added and removed content over the past couple years. I’m leaning towards 2021…

For instance:
2020: added double pane front windows
2021: updated interior and heated steering wheel, increase to battery size?

At some point in 22/23, not knowing the dates:
-AMD Ryzen chip was added
-the brakes were downgraded to floating calipers with covers
-removal of USS

Anything else I’m missing?

 

[ATPMSD]

As with all things technology, the best time to buy is always next year. So when looking backwards it is what are you willing to live without?

 

[YisSerL]

@momo3605 I think this will help you. Good luck!

Model Y History of changes by year

 

[E90alex]

2022 is the best year. Ryzen MCU, Li-ion low voltage battery, matrix LED headlights, still has USS parking sensors.

If you can specifically find a late 2022 build (Aug/Sept) it will have the updated door panels too.

 

[momo3605]

As with all things technology, the best time to buy is always next year. So when looking backwards it is what are you willing to live without?

Well I think in this case, it’s kinda the opposite. The newest cars have removed some things like the bbk and USS. So I’m just trying to find the sweet spot before they removed those

 

[momo3605]

@momo3605 I think this will help you. Good luck!

Model Y History of changes by year

Thank you! Super helpful

 

[Noflash]

So I’m considering buying a cpo model Y for the free FSD, but I know Tesla has added and removed content over the past couple years. I’m leaning towards 2021…

For instance:
2020: added double pane front windows
2021: updated interior and heated steering wheel, increase to battery size?

At some point in 22/23, not knowing the dates:
-AMD Ryzen chip was added
-the brakes were downgraded to floating calipers with covers
-removal of USS

Anything else I’m missing?

They improved the comfort of the suspension in Fall of 2022.

 

[Tonedog77]

mid 22 had everything and i would consider the "best since then things were removed but cameras were updated

 

[momo3605]

They improved the comfort of the suspension in Fall of 2022.

Did that apply to performance? And if so, does that mean LR and Performance have the same comfort suspension?

 

[fiehlsport]

I wouldn't worry about the style of the brake calipers on the newer models. The brakes are still "Performance" brakes in size, compared to the LR.

 

[hyp36rmax]

Don't believe the downgraded brakes narrative. The Brembo calipers was a molded caliper with the same sliding mechanism. Single piston slider between the Rear Brembo and now Mando calipers. It was 100% aethestic. Rotor sizes between the front and rear are the same at 355F and 335R. Braking performance is essentially the same, just color red.

Hope this helps

Axle	Caliper Description	Brake Pad	Brake Rotor	Rotor Weight	Caliper Style	Application
Front	Brembo Performance (Silver)	3/Y Performance	355 x 25 mm One-Piece	23.4 lbs	Fixed 4-Piston	Model Y SR, LR AWD
Rear	Mando Base (Silver)	3/Y Base	335 x 20 mm One-Piece	17.2 lbs	Floating 1-Piston	Model Y SR, LR AWD
Front	Brembo Performance (Red)	3/Y Performance	355 x 25 mm One-Piece	23.4 lbs	Fixed 4-Piston	Model Y Performance
Rear	Brembo Performance (Red)	3/Y Performance	335 x 20 mm One-Piece	17.2 lbs	Floating 1-Piston	Model Y Performance (up to 8/15/2022)
Rear	Mando Base (Red)	3/Y Base	335 x 20 mm One-Piece	17.2 lbs	Floating 1-Piston	Model Y Performance (post 8/15/2022)

 

[HonchoNI]

Always buy the latest versions with Tesla. They make a huge amount of under the skin changed regularly that never get reported. e.g improved sound proofing/NVH, stamped to casting chassis, updated heat pump versions....

 

[momo3605]

Don't believe the downgraded brakes narrative. The Brembo calipers was a molded caliper with the same sliding mechanism. Single piston slider between the Rear Brembo and now Mando calipers. It was 100% aethestic. Rotor sizes between the front and rear are the same at 355F and 335R. Braking performance is essentially the same, just color red.

Hope this helps

Axle	Caliper Description	Brake Pad	Brake Rotor	Rotor Weight	Caliper Style	Application
Front	Brembo Performance (Silver)	3/Y Performance	355 x 25 mm One-Piece	23.4 lbs	Fixed 4-Piston	Model Y SR, LR AWD
Rear	Mando Base (Silver)	3/Y Base	335 x 20 mm One-Piece	17.2 lbs	Floating 1-Piston	Model Y SR, LR AWD
Front	Brembo Performance (Red)	3/Y Performance	355 x 25 mm One-Piece	23.4 lbs	Fixed 4-Piston	Model Y Performance
Rear	Brembo Performance (Red)	3/Y Performance	335 x 20 mm One-Piece	17.2 lbs	Floating 1-Piston	Model Y Performance (up to 8/15/2022)
Rear	Mando Base (Red)	3/Y Base	335 x 20 mm One-Piece	17.2 lbs	Floating 1-Piston	Model Y Performance (post 8/15/2022)

Am i reading this correct? There's no difference between performance and SR/LR brakes other than color? Both are 355FR/335R?

 

[E90alex]

Am i reading this correct? There's no difference between performance and SR/LR brakes other than color? Both are 355FR/335R?

For Model Y yes

 

[hyp36rmax]

Am i reading this correct? There's no difference between performance and SR/LR brakes other than color? Both are 355FR/335R?

Referring to Rotors correct. You can go aftermarket with front rotors up to 385mm (Unplugged), 370mm (GM Brembo Conversion) and rear a bit wider rotors with Mountain Pass if you have the Brembo calipers (requires modification to remove the molded cover).

 

[Noflash]

Did that apply to performance? And if so, does that mean LR and Performance have the same comfort suspension?

It did. Not the same as ride height is different, but I'm not sure if they share components.

 

[Physicslawyer]

Instead of a new '23, I went with the lowest mileage '22 I could find that had the updated interior and USS. I had a '22 and loved it. I have rented a number of '23 Teslas with vision and missed the USS. I paid a premium for the low mileage '22, but I'm okay with that and use the USS all the time.

That said, my husband can park within inches of things and doesn't need cameras and sensors. I don't think I have the same spatial skills that my husband has since as a guy he has the upper hand on this. If you don't need the USS, get the new one with the rebate.

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[momo3605]

Instead of a new '23, I went with the lowest mileage '22 I could find that had the updated interior and USS. I had a '22 and loved it. I have rented a number of '23 Teslas with vision and missed the USS. I paid a premium for the low mileage '22, but I'm okay with that and use the USS all the time.

That said, my husband can park within inches of things and doesn't need cameras and sensors. I don't think I have the same spatial skills that my husband has since as a guy he has the upper hand on this. If you don't need the USS, get the new one with the rebate.

Sex Difference On Spatial Skill Test Linked To Brain Structure

Men consistently outperform women on spatial tasks, including mental rotation, which is the ability to identify how a 3-D object would appear if rotated in space. A new study shows a connection between this sex-linked ability and the structure of the parietal lobe, the brain region that controls...

www.sciencedaily.com

Yea i'm leaning towards 2022 for USS, been tracking a couple cars on teslas inventory, hopefully can snag one when the price hits my budget

 

[ngng]

Instead of a new '23, I went with the lowest mileage '22 I could find that had the updated interior and USS. I had a '22 and loved it. I have rented a number of '23 Teslas with vision and missed the USS. I paid a premium for the low mileage '22, but I'm okay with that and use the USS all the time.

That said, my husband can park within inches of things and doesn't need cameras and sensors. I don't think I have the same spatial skills that my husband has since as a guy he has the upper hand on this. If you don't need the USS, get the new one with the rebate.

Sex Difference On Spatial Skill Test Linked To Brain Structure

Men consistently outperform women on spatial tasks, including mental rotation, which is the ability to identify how a 3-D object would appear if rotated in space. A new study shows a connection between this sex-linked ability and the structure of the parietal lobe, the brain region that controls...

www.sciencedaily.com

I just picked up my 23 Y and don't really understand what the fuss is about. The USS on my X were nice, but I didn't consider them a dealbreaker. But it's funny you mention spatial skills. My partner has no problem doing surgery by feel but she's terrified of parking without the USS

 

[momo3605]

I just picked up my 23 Y and don't really understand what the fuss is about. The USS on my X were nice, but I didn't consider them a dealbreaker. But it's funny you mention spatial skills. My partner has no problem doing surgery by feel but she's terrified of parking without the USS

It gives me a lot of peace of mind when garage parking. On my 2019 Model 3, when i was parking in my garage, i would use the USS numbers until they said 12" away and that would be my marker to park. I don't have to think about it, and it was consistent. Without USS, i think it makes that situation a lot more annoying every day