RZ vs Tesla Model Y
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RZ vs Tesla Model Y
Has anyone ever seen a comparison of the two vehicles? The RZ costs at least 15000 more and does not seem to have the features of a Model Y. For example, the Model Y long range has a range of 300 miles.
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Y has great charging infrastructure, battery, motor, handling and price.
RZ has great interior, ergonomics, plush ride, quietness, build and durability.
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About to sell Y for an RZ
So I currently have a 22 Model Y Performance. I’m currently looking to move to an RZ. Range isn’t issue but Tesla quality and ride is.
My 2nd Tesla hoping after years would be better. I can’t stand the rattles the creeks the cheap finish. The paint is absolutely horribe.
The speed and tech is addictive with the Tesla but that’s it. Level 2 at home is nice fast charging the Tesla but still. The huge rebates right now in CO 20k make it a no brainer almost.
My 2nd Tesla hoping after years would be better. I can’t stand the rattles the creeks the cheap finish. The paint is absolutely horribe.
The speed and tech is addictive with the Tesla but that’s it. Level 2 at home is nice fast charging the Tesla but still. The huge rebates right now in CO 20k make it a no brainer almost.
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I did not know about a 20k rebate, As I understand it, the RZ does not qualify for the 7500 as it is not buildt in the US and CO will not give a 3500 rebate either.
But even if they did, where is the 20k. As you said, it would be a no brainer. Too bad the RZ does not have a frump.
But even if they did, where is the 20k. As you said, it would be a no brainer. Too bad the RZ does not have a frump.
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As far as I’ve been told so far in the initial stages of talking with dealer it looks like a Lexus rebate and lease rebate passed on to customer from Lexus to dealer.
I guess all states are different amounts. He’s also willing to take another 2k off MSRP. These really don’t sell due to all the horrible reviews. So they are pushing these.
I guess all states are different amounts. He’s also willing to take another 2k off MSRP. These really don’t sell due to all the horrible reviews. So they are pushing these.
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I think the bad reviews are unfair. We have one and so do my parents. I think most of the negative press comes from the terrible GoM (especially w/HVAC on). I don't pay any attention to it, but % instead. Yeah, the RZ could be better, but it's a much nicer ride than the TWO MYs we once owned.
Of course, we do miss the Supercharger network, but in time that's supposed to get better, but I haven't seen much about Tesla opening it up to Ford and GM this month (so far). I need to peruse some Ford and GM forums to see what's going on there.
Of course, we do miss the Supercharger network, but in time that's supposed to get better, but I haven't seen much about Tesla opening it up to Ford and GM this month (so far). I need to peruse some Ford and GM forums to see what's going on there.
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I think the bad reviews are unfair. We have one and so do my parents. I think most of the negative press comes from the terrible GoM (especially w/HVAC on). I don't pay any attention to it, but % instead. Yeah, the RZ could be better, but it's a much nicer ride than the TWO MYs we once owned.
Of course, we do miss the Supercharger network, but in time that's supposed to get better, but I haven't seen much about Tesla opening it up to Ford and GM this month (so far). I need to peruse some Ford and GM forums to see what's going on there.
Of course, we do miss the Supercharger network, but in time that's supposed to get better, but I haven't seen much about Tesla opening it up to Ford and GM this month (so far). I need to peruse some Ford and GM forums to see what's going on there.
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Yes, but they are not going to reduce the price down to meet the Model Y, which would be at least 20,000 off msrp. I would rather have the RZ for the plushness, but the range stinks.
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I also don't like leasing because you rent the car, but since this is the 1st gen & a lot of EVs have tanked on resale, I thought what the heck?
This is our 1st EV & so far, we love the car.
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