Should You BUY A TESLA MODEL Y | 3 years and 60,000 miles later, would we do it again?
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Build quality on the newer Model Y’s seems much better to many other vehicles now. 🤷🏼♂️
True, but the Fremont ones are still havign some issues from what i hear.. the ones from Gigafactory Shanghai are still sought after by many
I can’t speak personally to the Fremont build, but my 2023 Austin built LR MY is great. No problem at all, we love it. So fun to drive, it’s no fun driving our ICE vehicle any longer.
@@patrickhornacek8593 good to hear that. hopefully Fremont ones would be improving in quality too then.
same boat as your wrt driving a ICE vehicle.. i was so in love with my Camry that i wanted to pick the latest top trim (XSE). The entire love just vaporized once i drove the Tesla.
@@johnkramer745 everything in Democrat California has issues....
@@johnkramer745 I went through 3 Fremont ones to get my 😂 lots of panel alignment issues crazy
I have a 2023 Model Y built June 2023. Has hardware 4, which means much improved cameras, ride comfort is much better than prior years, build quality is excellent as well.
which factory is yours from?
@@johnkramer745mine is from Fremont Ca, very happy with my 2023 Tesla Model Y 7 seater. Delivered Dec 2022. Ride is great noise is not noticeable I have Continental Tires. I keep the proper air in the tires. I have a Fanttik X8 APEX Tire Inflator from Amazon. The build quality of my car is excellent. I LOVE MY TESLA!
@@dianeloughery thanks for sharing. I checked a used 2023 model 3 today (June 2023) but it did not have the HW 4 (was hoping for that).
Unfortunately, i travel from Canada to USA every weekend and was hoping to buy a tesla in my wife's name and borrow it for the time being but no can do. Immigration wont let you take american plates in canada if that is your base location (cause of work).
So your service center is one hour away. I wish. The 3 service centers closest to me are all right at 2 and a half hours away. I bought a 2023 Model 3 last spring and a 2023 Model Y just before Christmas. Both cars have no issues with panel gaps at all. The build quality is very good. And yes I would definitely watch your channel if your Y were purple. I would love to have one myself. Here in Kansas we pay the equivalent of a gas car driven 40,000 miles per year in tax as compared to a gas tax. I drive about 6,000 miles per year. I get ripped off on that front for sure. I am addicted to my Teslas now. I'm not sure I will ever own anything but a Tesla. Great video guys. You earned a sub today.
Started watching videos 2 years ago, including yours, which was very helpful. Also, back in 2022 wait times were loooong, so we had plenty of time to stufy up on them. Currently, my wife and I have both had our teslas, MYP and MYLR for just over 1.5 years(July and Sept 2022). She has 39k on her LR and I have 31k on my MYP. Mostly highway miles.
I got my blue, 7 seater about 18 months after you guys. I’ve only put 20K miles on mine. Knocking on wood now, mine’s been 100% perfect and it’s my favorite car I’ve ever had by far!
I used to say it’s the best car I’ve ever driven until I test-drove an S the other day. 😬
Great review. My 21 Model 3 also has 53k miles and is flat out the best car I've ever had. Sold my 1980 911 to buy it after a 3 hour " test" drive (Use to race formula fords as a younger man). The performance just blew me away. The build quality on mine was fine. My only issue with the car is intergration of texting and calling with my iPhone 12. Carplay is so much better on my wife's Chevy. It's only my wife and I now so the Model 3 is perfect. I have no issue with the white seats that to me are very comfortable--slept easily and often on one road trip to Bozeman MT fron our home in VA/DC. After begrudging my purchase, I couldn't get her off the wheel. Have seen most of your videos. You guys do a great job.
Not only would I still watch the channel, but I would share it with my entire friend group, because a purple model Y would be great - something in the range of lilac.
I would definitely watch a purple model y! I’ve already watched many of your videos and some more than once bc they’re informative and you’re upbeat. Purple would just increase the fun.
Thank you for the detailed MY mileage milestones videos. I am two years in on my 2022 MY with just over 26k miles and other than road hazard and tire rotations maintenance has been low. The delivery day Tesla go backs and fix were annoying but enjoy the ease and wouldn’t go back to ice but would get an Rivian R1T if I bought another ev.
I have seen many videos on model Y. Guys you both are great at reviews. Subscribed ;)
We are steadily gathering a pretty decent sized memory, bank of impromptu Tesla, supercharger experiences/memories. We have all sorts of fun little memories of different hotel motel, lobbies, and restaurants that we would have never tried if we were not traveling in our Tesla. There are negatives and positives to that, but we choose to see the positive and embrace that method of travel.
very balanced review, very helpful
Fantastic video!!! Honest review and I agree 100% of what you said.
Great video, as always!! Your earlier videos in 2021 helped me make the decision to go with the 7 seater for our 3 boys. My car is the primary car as well. Glad to see that you have as many miles as we do, ha! Agree with all of your points (especially those tires, ugh). Luckily, our oldest is driving now, so I don't have to drive all 3 as much. Our youngest is still able to fit in the 3rd row on long trips, but I'm with Michelle, next up is a Model X!! In purple!! :). Take care!!!
great video. just what the wife and I needed to help in our decision making. We have narrowed it down to the Ioniq 6 and the Tesla y. We will be driving a Y for two days this weekend!!! thanks again. '
Best unbiased Tesla owner review I have watched thus far! Thanks!!
Great overview. Thinking about buying a Tesla Y.
good review nice job.
I tell my model y I love her every single day
I've been following you since you bought the 7 seat Y. I purchased my 7 seat Y 14 months ago after my wife and I enjoyed your road trip videos.
My kids are now 4.5, 3, and
I think I need to trial and X for a little.
Then charging in my garage at home. We have super low electricity rates overnight in my area and I end up paying three cents per kilowatt hour. So if I were to charge the entire battery it would cost about two dollars. We rarely need to charge that much of the battery though. Plus, like you, we have solar panels on the roof so the actual cost is very close to zero.
We dipped our toes carefully into the EV pool gently with a 2021 VW ID4 - a very conventional SUV but also an EV. Loved it so much, we traded in the wife's VW New Beetle for a Model 3 RWD. Loved that so much, we bought a 2023 Tesla Model X Plaid with FSD. Absolutely love our Teslas. Great video!!
Nice job. I have a Model 3. Super fun to drive. Charging at home Is a game changer. Where I live it’s about 1c/kWhr so about 1/20th the cost of ICE.
Nice!
Just got the new 2024 Y, love it :) thanks for this review !! great information !! but purple ? ;) not so excited
I appreciate your thorough review. The advice you give everyone I believe to be spot on and honest which I can't say of others on CZcams.
I have a couple things to add to what you've provided here. I have a late 2022 Model Y 5 seat in white from Austin. First, the paint problems in white seem to be less susceptible to chipping. I also think the panel gap issue is more a thing of the past based on my car and from others I've spoken to. A lot of your negative observations are related to the 3rd row which I don't have, but I would not be happy if I had purchased it either. I've got 30K miles on my car with the original Continental tires. I expect to at least get 40K out of them. I didn't use chill mode, but saw early on how driving fast from stopping at traffic lights stop signs would eat tires.
I notice you didn't mention any battery degradation. If you have or haven't had significant degradation that would have been useful to others.
I'm also under 15 minutes from the Devon Service Center. Just curious, did you film this at Lake Galena? The lake looks very familiar. BTW, purple would rock. I saw one online that was metallic purple and gold. It was sweet.
Things Tesla should do: 1) you are spot on: a gauge to show you how much washer fluid is left. 2) Improve the HVAC to be stronger. 3) Have a heater on the drivers side door handle for frozen weather events. 4) Raise the vented windows if it starts to rain.
Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience.
Never mind on the battery degradation question. I see your other video covering this. Thanks,
I started watching your Tesla videos a couple of years ago and remember asking questions about the child car seats for the second and third rows… We ended up getting a 2023 Tesla model Y long range seven cedar at the very end of 2022. So far we have 37,000 miles on it and I am still on the original set of tires.I did have to get an alignment at about 30,000 miles because the tires were wearing unevenly.
Thanks for watching! Hope you are loving your Tesla.
I have a 2022 end of year but still have the sensors. I will say build quality in the latter year 2022, 2023 and 2024 out of Austin are much, much better. I was also in time for the upgraded suspension. So latter year 22, 23 and 24 have that.
Tesla does have the best charging network. Hopefully them opening up to non Tesla vehicles will take the headache and range anxiety away from those owners. I'm still enjoying mine a little over a year later and it is my road trip vehicle. I haven't driven my gas car in months. The wife works from home primarily and uses that car to run errands and it's her commuter car when she need to go into the office a couple times a week.
For the climate, I'm here in Virginia so just south of you. We don't always get as cold as you but one of the things hat help me since I park outside is using my car cover. I simply throw that on the day before and any ice build up or snow isn't an issue since it's all on the cover I then pull off of the car. Now the have it where you can open the door on the driver's side when it's cold and the handle might be frozen over.
My state is definitely charging way to much for registration. They simply access my gas gar but don't know that we rarely drive it so I'm not going to the gas station like I used to before I bought an EV. I also work locally so I'm not even on the roads long enough to be have any sort of impact yet I pay 4 to 5 times more in registration fees than I do my gas car.
This is good info, I also live in VA and thinking to get this car as I only conmute to work. Is the insurance for 6 months higher than 1k USD? Thank you!
How do you find out which location is the car made in?
Your accent sounds just like Gary Vee and I can't unhear it now. Love the video.
I don’t hear it, but thanks!
@@LockettTech you have an accent? Lol. Great video bro!
6:15 my four replacement tires for my Model 3 cost $1,000, installed. They're Goodyear Assure with a 45,000 mile warranty.
I would look into those more. From what I can see they are a discount tire and not rated for heavy load vehicles like EV’s. At least I can’t find any Assurance tires rated for heavy load.
I put a set of Michelin cross climate two tires on my model Y for wintertime temperatures and conditions. They coincidentally have a 60,000 mile treadwear warranty.
Woah nice! Are they rated for heavy load vehicles?
Great video I would never buy one of these but great video. You guys look enthused over your purchase.
Not buy a Tesla or an EV?
I actually have driven Electric since 2001 from building your garage to Chinese vehicles to Now. I drive a Kia NIRO EV which bang for the buck is worth every penny anyhow great video.
I am considering purchasing a model Y. What kind of Michelin tires do you guys use?
Purple would be so striking. I have a matte green. It is nice having unique color.
I drove a tesla for the first time when I rented one on a trip.
I want one now. Tempted on trading in my honda for a model y. This video helped.
What model are the Michelin tires?
Great review! I have a Nissan Ariya (EV). and I want to change it for the Tesla. I'm having a number of issues with the Ariya. It's small, hard to find charging stations. As you said, when I got to charging stations other people are charging or its broken. I didn't install one at my house because I wasn't sure if I wanted to keep the Ariya. Next week I'm doing a test drive for the Model Y and Model 3. I'm excited.
I love the Ariya. Was a top pick for me last year but it always comes back to the available charge network!
Absolutely
I forgot the Tesla has dog mode. Ariya does not. I need that feature. I want to take my dog Riley when I do errands.
I test drove the Ariya and quite liked it. It has a lot going for it, but for the price I’m probably going for something else. Later this year and in 2025 most manufactures will be coming out with cars that have NACS connectors. Might not be as seamless as the Tesla to Tesla super charger experience, but at least you’ll be able to use them.
Would you consider a Kia EV 9 or an ID Buzz with a NACS connectors next year? Those are two real 3 row vehicles. The Kia is easy to get, the Buzz will probably be a challenge.
Hey Ho! OP- first a dandy video! "Dad" has a fine camera presence. Now if you want good seating for real people AND quality and a NACS/CCS adapter; go look at the Kia EV09
Model y juiniper waiting. Hindustan south. Nice vid.
Re the seven seater option and safety: I do like that those in the seat are facing forward in the Tesla, rather than the old way of the seat, facing backwards and inherent problems, resulting from being hit from behind, and those persons facing the impending collision.
Great informative video.
Appreciate your review! New sub.
Highly recommend the hankook ion ev tires.
Yes purple!!! 🙌🏻
Purple, YES!
Texas has a $200 ev registration fee. Thanks for another great video!
Do you prefer matte over gloss on blue for your model y? I pickup my 2024 MYLR Friday and went with a gloss pod because I feel blue looks good with a gloss finish but I was highly debating matte but felt that would look better for black or gray. Also live in Philly so greetings!
I love the look of the matte better but we have learned that a matte finish traps dirt more and it harder to get off.
Tesla came out and fixed my seat squeak problem. It drove me nuts. Hasn’t squeaked since
What did they do?
@@LockettTech they replaced some sort of cheap screw with a more powerful screw.
They did it when the side plastic part came apart on the side of the drivers seat.
I just drive an M3 Highland. Build quality is much improved.
Good to hear!
Yes, purple please.
Liked, subscribed and commented to see that purple model Y 😎😎 21:29
If you want it stay in the Tesla family, would you think about the Cybertruck? With many EV brands going to NACS would that make is easier to consider other EV makers?
We do have an early reservation for one. Made the night of the announcement.
I’m sure this has already been mentioned, but in the winter use the feature on the app to pop the drivers door open
Doesn't always work. If the handle is frozen good chance so are the windows.
@@LockettTech yes probably but it will still open the door even if it doesn’t drop the window an inch. It’s not good for it over a long haul but once in a while it’s fine.
You were mentioning about the tires and how fast they wear because of the weight of the car. Your wife mentioned that she has changed the Tesla’s driving mode to “Chill” and feels that will make the difference. I believe she’s right. There’s another Tesla YTuber JGEEPS who has a Model Y and a Porsche Macan ICE car. He posted a FB video titled “10 Simple Tesla Maintenance Steps for Increased Efficiency” where he mentioned in the video that his Model Y and Macan both weigh the same. JGEEPS claimed that if you change the Model Y’s driving mode to chill owners should get “normal” amount of wear out of their tires. He does.
If I wanted a chill and slow car I would not have got the tesla
@@myaccount__7269 Zero to 60 in 7 seconds isn’t exactly slow. Yes the acceleration of a Tesla is incredible but that’s not the only reason people own a Tesla.
Make it PURPLE!!
My model 3 tells me when I need washer fluid so it’s weird your model y didn’t 🤔 maybe a bug?
I would love to see the model Y in Purple, you go girl!
Can you tell us more about your Michelin tires? What model are they?
I have Michelin pilot sports all seasons 2 on my model y. Love them, they are quiet, comfort, last long. Also make sure to get tire insurance. I got nails a couple of times
These are what we switched to. One of the only ones with a warranty.
There is a remote door unlock in your app. Use that when the handle is frozen over.
Yes that works when the handle itself is frozen but doesn’t help if the windows are also frozen.
Bring on the purple🎉
Instead of wrapping your car, consider having it sprayed.
Check out dip your car.
I think there are shops all over that do the spray dip.
It peals off, just like a wrap. More colors and paint like effects.
Purple is great 👍
There’s one!
I would like to see one in purple. Its my favorite color.
My registration renewal on my 20 model 3 in Arizona was $400
My 2019 Model 3 will give you a message that windshield wiper fluid is low. However, I notice it use wiper fluid more than my "ice" SUV (explorer). Maybe just because it tells me that it's low :)
I'm waiting for a major refresh for the model Y. I want the better suspension and most importantly I'm really hoping a better battery is developed and put in the new Y.
NACS will be standard charging port on all cars in the next year and ford just partnered with Tesla to share the Tesla network.
So i thought model y was expensive and planning to get the new crv instead so i went to the honda website and tadah ill be paying almost the same plus gas and maintenance on top for the crv 😂 model y is in top my list now also i work for tesla so those little perks i get makes more sense im just alittle scared that it wont last 10 yrs atleast 🤔
Same here, I’m between the crv the nx or the model y. But everything is gearing towards the Y… fingers crossed.
@@faithiegeffrard7815 correct specially with the tax credit and cheaper charging cost only the insurance and registration is kinda expensive tho
Come on! The purple will be fire!
That my 3 challenger killer 3.5 no joke
Why don't you use Voice commands, press the right sphere on the steering wheel.
You must be traveling so much @ 60k miles. I have Model Y and i have 40k already, almost 3 years now. No issues yet, still runs fast, battery still efficient. Im still a happy owner and driver ❤
We like to do road trip tests!
I would really love to know how is your battery holding up after 60K miles? Any degradation?
I got you…
How To Do Tesla's Battery Test | Our battery degraded HOW MUCH after 60K miles?!?!? 🤯 🤯 🤯
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i paid my Model Y 2021 year's DMV registration for 2024 for $725 and I'm here in San Diego, CA
Our y has 42k miles on it and is still on the stock tires. Just had inspection done too. I just drive like a grandpa lol.
Just a thought or being curious. So if tesla owners just depend on the accelerate pedal and dont press on the brake pedals to stop. Could this cause the car on rear not stop cuz they arent paying attention? Lol
When you decelerate the brake light turns on just like if you hit the brake on a gas powered car.
1 vote for metal flake purple or the cuda purple.
PURPLE! It’s my favorite color and the color of my screen MY. I have the blue in the real world. Also, go Washington Huskies (purple and gold)
I have a 2019 M3 long range, its 4.5 years old and has almost 70k miles on it, I have had zero problems with it and do not plan on getting rid of it at this point. I paid $6k for FSD which was kind of a waste so far but hopefully it will be worth it in a year or so. I almost traded it in on a new Y but they low balled the crap out of me to the point I would have really paid for FSD even though they said it was a free transfer because they offered me at least $12k less then the car is actually worth. I figure from what they are selling similar used M3s on their website for which is around $30k give or take and they offered me $17.5k for mine. I was like no thank you! No way in hell I would sell it for $17k.
I like the supportive vibe between you two. A cutie like Michelle deserves a purple car.
Thanks for the heads up on the paint.
I pick up mine this month and next year start building my solar voltaic system.
I do not mind the surcharge in lieu of gas taxes.
Total cost of ownership is what should be important when comparing vehicles. To do that you have to factor in lots of things besides the cost of refueling and maintenance. Probably the biggest factor that comes into play will be residual value. I think Tesla will sink close to the bottom when compared to any Toyota or Honda over the longer term. If electric vehicles work for you, leasing is probably a better option.
Bring on the Purple!
Oh boy
Make it purple!!!
Oh man. The votes are stacking up.
My wife and I got a Model 3 LR in Ohio, and they charged us $400 the first year for tags. The second year was $300. My gas car was $70.
Outrage!
$775 tags for my friends '23 model Y 😅
Yea. I grabbed a 5 year tag right before that went into effect. Sadly it runs out in September and dreading this next registration tag.
One year no maintenance it does got the squeak now appointment 120 fix in a tear
I heard the tire thing 50000 still got tread
Just ordered my 2024 MYLR and should pick it up tomorrow!!!!
It does tell you when the “Windshield washer fluid is low”! There’s when I know to add some to mine lol.
I've never seen it. I think this was an addition after the last big update in 2022.
Coil can be adjusted
do purple
The best thing about my wife buying a Tesla Model Y is that since she has a home cleaning business her vehicle doesn't smell like cleaning products anymore, she puts all the used rags and cleaning products in the frunk. I never wanted to get into her horrible nissan rogue because of the strong cleaning product smell......plus she is supe happy not having a $400 gas bill a month. It's an absolutely fun vehicle 😃🔥👌
Go for the purple! If Tesla isn’t going to make big changes to their cars or come out with a lot of new models they could add colors to make things new. Their choices now are so boring! In the meantime I can live vicariously through your wrap.
Exactly how many tires have you gone through??? Not clear in the video. $400 per tire?
2 full sets of 4 at about $350/tires.
Change the driving mode to “chill” and you might get the same longevity out of your tires as an ICE vehicle. (See my other post this date).
I am expecting new Model Y with new CATL LFP 2.0 batteries at capacity 85kWh nett , and of this year I should get it .
I own 2 Teslas at present. I can confirm it’s false economy owning a Tesla or expensive electric car, unless for the novelty. When you compare the gain in maintenance, fuel etc. The buying price high and insurance is still huge compared to ice vehicles of the same value, and the residual value is unbelievable high, especially now that there are many Tesla’s on the road. Get yours valued now you will be surprised as to what you get quoted for your next video. I was honestly considering selling but due to the bad residual value , I have lost all my equity/35%capital cash that I initially put down when we purchased in September 2022 and if I sell now I can’t even pay off my finance, that’s how bad the valuation is. I have never lost so much on any vehicle ever, all equity’s gone. Let’s be honest.
How much did they value it ?
Did you consider to keep the car for 10 years when buying? Just wondering as I usually keep my cars for long time. Thank you!
Yes, I want a purple TESLA too, PURPLE PURPLE PURPLE.
@ShineOnNetwork...the people have spoken!
The car tells you when it needs windshield wiper fluid, mine is telling me now :)
Do videos tesla trip like out of spec kyle conner CZcamsr style. Do lengthy. Do charging video include, outside views like him
Seatbelt wasn’t clicking!? Kinda a big deal for me with a family.
All other seems good but that’s concerning.
I watched a video the other day and the guy's Tesla was purple!
Try 800 to register your car in Arizona lol
With the average ICE car driving the average miles per year pays on average $230 in state and federal gas tax, a $250 state EV tax is a little high.
Agreed. I think it's terrible what some states are doing. I believe CO has it the roughest.
Colorado gives you a $5000 tax credit.
@@LockettTech
Interestingly, they never directly answered the question posed in the title of the video about whether they would buy the Tesla Model Y again after 3 years and 60,000 miles. From the discussion, it's clear they had a positive experience with the car, discussing its benefits and occasional challenges. It's a bit puzzling why they wouldn't provide a clear yes or no to the very question that draws viewers in. Maybe they realized they hadn't addressed it after the video was already made. Leaves you wondering!