Yes, not for me either. The only thing i think looks good is the wood strip.

 

Don't get why there's no shade for the gigantic glass roof either. Not everyone lives in northern california.

 

I like the screen and the chargers. I don’t like the idea that there is no speedometer. I don’t care for the wood strip either

 

I used to think I would want full self driving but for $10k, no way. At $5k it’s a bit more compelling for me because it is pretty cool.

 

Haven't checked out this forum in a while but nice to see some of the old school members here. I still remember joining this forum when I got my 2nd gen GS 300 way back in the day. Have fond memories of that car and my 3rd gen GS 430.

Yeah, the chrome delete straight from the factory is nice. And yes, I got the windows tinted.

It's interesting to see the polarizing reactions some people have towards EVs. I agree that they don't fit into everyone's lifestyle and needs. Especially if you don't have a home charger. But I can say that my experience with Tesla has been great. Got my Model S in 2016 and the only repair/maintenance costs I incurred were for tire changes and replacing the wipers. The car was remarkably trouble free. Did multiple road trips from Los Angeles to the Bay Area and never had charging issues, although I wished it had longer range (had 230 mile range with a full battery).

I was originally interested in replacing the S with a Taycan or refreshed long range Model S. Although the base Taycan starts at $80k, with a few options it's well north of $100k. And it's slow with just the single motor. Also test drove the Mach E and the performance was underwhelming. Want to test drive the GT version when it's available though.

The long range S had a delivery estimate of November which was a bit longer than I wanted to wait. I tested the long range Model Y and really liked it. But drove the performance version afterwards and loved it.

Of course the Y isn't perfect. I'm used to the single display layout but would love to a HUD to quickly see my speed. Would like a few more physical buttons to easily change things like the AC. But pretty much everything is controlled by the touchscreen unit. I don't mind the minimalistic interior layout but completely understand how others might not like it. And the overall ordering/delivery process from Tesla still needs a lot of work. Especially during the end of quarter rushes.

But at the end of the day, my Model Y performance is just plain fun to drive. Yes, the 3.5 sec 0-60 is overkill, but man is it enjoyable, I can't imagine what the Plaid must feel like when launching.

Just thought I'd share my experiences. We're all car enthusiasts and I still love hearing/learning about other cars.


Well, I do get a big smile every time I hit the accelerator.

​​​​​​I was concerned about this, but it hasn't been an issue at all. My kids love the view from the backseat. I know some owners in really hot climates like AZ or TX have actually tinted the roof. There are also 3rd party sunshades available.

​​​​​​Yeah, I'd definitely be hesitant buying an EV if I didn't have a home charger. Would be so inconvenient.

 

That $69k is paying for a state-of-the-art EV drivetrain and the insane levels of software engineering/coding, period. It's as simple as that.

​​​​​​​My younger son i (last year of college) inherited the rusted, very high mileage Civic hybrid which is collecting dust as he's been stuck at home (remote learning) because of the pandemic. Neither I or my wife use the car.
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The interior is beyond a joke, it looks industrial and nasty. It's 2021, are people still being amused by screens?

 

You must hate this with a passion.

 

^ I don't love the screens, but the rest of the interior is well made using premium materials. And the screens are not just a giant tabled tacked on in the middle of the dash.

 

Because they're so similar.



one looks like Harrods and the other looks like Walmart.

 

In many states, including California, with more coming on board, by law a landlord must allow a tenant to install EV charging equipment for his/her vehicle.. In my building a tenant has done that for his Tesla , in his space in the underground parking garage. It's not cheap, but can be done. A previous Tesla owner plugged his car into an existing 110V socket at his parking spot. I don't know how well that worked for his driving needs.

 

Thanks, I'm aware. Still not a valid excuse for these pitiful interiors. I'd rather my $70k+ go toward an E450

 

It's definitely not an "excuse", on the contrary - its the reason for the less than "premium" look/feel is what I'm pointing out.

 

Walmart wouldn't have used that nice realistic-looking wood-tone strip across the dash......arguably the best feature of any Tesla interior.

BTW....I saw a Tesla cartoon the other day that I liked. Here it is.

 

Why would you pay $70k for Model Y? It is like $53k vehicle.