You forgot to post which version of FSD you have currently. You have v13 but which version of it are you using? You should post that in every video. Even if you don't include it in the Video Title, at least include it in the description.
@@heromiIes excellent point! I have been putting the versions in previous videos but did not include it in this one. Just updated the title. Thank you so much for the callout here. I really appreciate it.
Well its 8K now, or $99 a month. 1200 a year X 5 years = 6K. I would not use it continuously for 5 years, but rather only need it if going on a long road trip, etc. It is also NOT transferable except for rare occasions. I typically only keep a car for around 5 years before getting a new one (Yes Tesla will likely be different.) I would need to own the same car for over 7 years for it to even be close to worth it buying FSD outright. It being not transferable also means I run the risk of getting into an accident and LOSING FSD along with my car. For me, if you want FSD subscription is the only way to go.
As an older driver this is awesome. I just bought my first Tesla, a Model Y with fsd. I am blown away by how good it is. It drives better than I do most of the time, though it still makes a few mistakes. I drove it all over Albuquerque and northern New Mexico. I didn't trust it on ice but it worked great most everywhere else. It was going too fast for local laws so I had to limit it to the actual speed limit. I highly recommend it for older and impaired drivers.
It’s great to hear stories like this! Sounds like FSD is really aiding in your driving capabilities. How is it driving around Albuquerque? I hear it’s beautiful out there.
it keeps getting better and better. V13.2.2 is really good, and I think it is learning very fast. I haven't received any over the air upgrades (I don't think, anyway), but now it handles the gates on my community. it didn't at first, but after a couple of interventions it does. amazing
One of the biggest drawbacks to FSD right now is it doesn't see debris in the road. Throw a bunch of 2x4s in the road and it will run right over them doesn't even think about slowing down.and speed bumps. I was told the car does not see things below the bumper. If your going downhill there is a chance the car can see something is the road but on a flat our uphill road no.
Valuation is freaking hard. Because no other vehicle has this. Waymo has their own thing, but you cannot buy a Waymo with all that sensors and everything. I think $99/month is good but they should reduce the buy-out price for a typical ownership time. Like if, on average, people tend to use their Tesla’s for 5 years, just make it 5 years x $99 = ~$6k buy-out price.
@@DriveElectricTodayNow that you can transfer ownership to next one you buy makes sense to buy outright and the cost would distribute over a long time not 5 years
Thank you for your video review of FSD. I have just started doing the 30 day trial of FSD 13.2.2 using STANDARD mode profile. The first small trip I did, FSD did 2 disengagements where one not sure why it did it, and the 2nd was a exit parking lot error. My other 2 small trips went good with no issues. So far version 13.2.2 is allot better than previous version 12.5.6. Still not perfect. I will still NOT get FSD after my trial is complete. Reason, I am retired and on a fixed income. I need that 99 dollars per month FSD subscription money for other necessities. I want to see where the Economy is going Under Trump and I feel things are going to increase and get worse in 2025 under this new Regime. I also feel FSD is a luxury item. I am physically capable of driving my Tesla vehicle myself. The short daily trips I do around town does not require my car to drive itself. So for right now, FSD is a NO GO for me. If I was still working and younger, I would probably get the feature. If FSD ever becomes free for everyone to use is the only time I would think about using it. Happy New Year to everyone.
Agreed with your analysis! I, too, view FSD as a luxury item. I really appreciate your thoughts and comments on my videos. It’s always great to hear from you. Thanks for the continuous support.
The car stopping to let the other car cross in front of you is dangerous, you had an open lane on your left, I have seen many cars getting T-Boned because the car coming down the left lane cannot see that car coming out. If you were in a single lane that may be ok but how Tesla handled that was wrong & dangerous!
That is actually a great point. Looking at it from that perspective, I can absolutely see this situation can cause a rather large problem. Perhaps FSD should prioritize itself first rather than letting others by if there is a double lane. Single lanes might be a bit safer.
Yes giving away your right away in this kind of situation is always dangerous… especially letting pedestrians (kids) over the street is highly dangerous…. Because they are getting „forced“ to cross the road and any vehicle that passes you or oncoming traffic could hit them…
I will do the same as what FSD did in this situation..but only if after checking my mirrors that there was no car immediately approaching in the outer lane, close enough to cause any risk to the emerging vehicle. It would be interesting to know if the FSD algorithms and cameras were doing the exact same thing that I would do as a regular driver..
I think at $100 a month and being able to sub and unsub when and if you want to use it makes it pretty enticing. I live in rural Pennsylvania, and have no idea how FSD would actually perform in my area. An $8000 gamble would be crazy, but I would absolutely try it out for a few months to decide how I like it for $100 a month.
Im planning on buying a M3P soon. If i outright bought fsd when i ordered the cad, would i be able to then transfer fsd in the future if i buy a new tesla?
For the performance it has in my area Austin TX region, I think it's the question of am I willing to spend $8000 for a chauffeur for a lifetime and the answer is yes. Can FSD do better? yes, but as of now I think it worth, considering it pretty much replace me as a driver 95% of the time.
Also, you need to subscribe to the FSD for ~6 years to balance the buy-out price. I still think it’s cheap but maybe subscription is better for you, if you plan to sell it, because I don’t think you can add $8k to the selling price. People still don’t value it that much
In terms of subscription price, if it's $99 a month, then I think it should be subscribe-to-own. Like after 8 years of subscribing for $99/m you should be able to own it afterwards.
Agreed! With how Tesla has changed their pricing model, I can’t help but wonder if they will revoke the ability for subscriptions entirely in the near future? I sure hope not but we’ll see.
It wasn’t stopping to let the car cross because there was more than two car lengths to the Toyota. It took it as Collision avoiding move. If I was riding with a human driver that made the stupid mistakes that FSD does I would certainly at least offer to drive .
FSD is not currently worth it. It still cannot do basic things such as reading road signs, and it cannot go for even 1 hour in a busy big city without interventions. 8 years ago, Elon made some big promises about FSD. Nobody wants to Supervise the car for every second on the road .
Using fsd is a skill that I think is well worth learning. I find it much less stressful driving with it than without it. But I am older and have lost a few steps. I used to enjoy driving but now I would rather be a passenger. And the cost is not an issue for me. I haven't had any accidents or close calls yet but a singe accident could be devastating. Compared to that the cost of fsd is nothing.
@@jemezname2259 _I am older and have lost a few steps_ An older person who has slowed down and maybe has longer reaction times is NOT the person to be supervising a buggy FSD software program. The human must be able to jump in and take control in a split second. Not so easy for the older folks.
Is Full Self Driving worth the cost for you??
You forgot to post which version of FSD you have currently. You have v13 but which version of it are you using? You should post that in every video. Even if you don't include it in the Video Title, at least include it in the description.
@heromiIes yes apologies for not including that! I am running 13.2.2! Will ensure to include that!
@@DriveElectricToday If you put it in the title, chances are you'll get more views.
@@heromiIes excellent point! I have been putting the versions in previous videos but did not include it in this one. Just updated the title. Thank you so much for the callout here. I really appreciate it.
Well its 8K now, or $99 a month. 1200 a year X 5 years = 6K. I would not use it continuously for 5 years, but rather only need it if going on a long road trip, etc. It is also NOT transferable except for rare occasions. I typically only keep a car for around 5 years before getting a new one (Yes Tesla will likely be different.) I would need to own the same car for over 7 years for it to even be close to worth it buying FSD outright. It being not transferable also means I run the risk of getting into an accident and LOSING FSD along with my car. For me, if you want FSD subscription is the only way to go.
As an older driver this is awesome. I just bought my first Tesla, a Model Y with fsd. I am blown away by how good it is. It drives better than I do most of the time, though it still makes a few mistakes. I drove it all over Albuquerque and northern New Mexico. I didn't trust it on ice but it worked great most everywhere else. It was going too fast for local laws so I had to limit it to the actual speed limit. I highly recommend it for older and impaired drivers.
It’s great to hear stories like this! Sounds like FSD is really aiding in your driving capabilities.
How is it driving around Albuquerque? I hear it’s beautiful out there.
Hearing if you have Tesla insurance and use FSD one get a cut in your monthly rate enough to pay the $99 fee, might be worth to check it out.
Yes since I purchased mines in 2020 and recently upgraded to a 2024 and was allowed to transfer my FSD to my 2024
im loving it all day
That’s awesome! The fact that they let you transfer it is such a game changer. I would hate to lose all of that money once I get a new car..
it keeps getting better and better. V13.2.2 is really good, and I think it is learning very fast. I haven't received any over the air upgrades (I don't think, anyway), but now it handles the gates on my community. it didn't at first, but after a couple of interventions it does. amazing
Awesome video with commentary. I am loving my v13.2.x FSD as well. Well worth the monthly sub.
Thank you for the support! Isn’t version 13 awesome? Way better than previous versions in my opinion.
New follower. I like to watch good recorded FSD content. Thanks
Thank you for the support! And Happy New Year as well.
One of the biggest drawbacks to FSD right now is it doesn't see debris in the road. Throw a bunch of 2x4s in the road and it will run right over them doesn't even think about slowing down.and speed bumps. I was told the car does not see things below the bumper. If your going downhill there is a chance the car can see something is the road but on a flat our uphill road no.
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@@BillBadMule123 Thanks for your continuous support!
Valuation is freaking hard. Because no other vehicle has this. Waymo has their own thing, but you cannot buy a Waymo with all that sensors and everything. I think $99/month is good but they should reduce the buy-out price for a typical ownership time. Like if, on average, people tend to use their Tesla’s for 5 years, just make it 5 years x $99 = ~$6k buy-out price.
I completely agree. $6k for an average lifecycle of 5 years for a car makes perfect sense. Much more reasonable.
@@DriveElectricTodayNow that you can transfer ownership to next one you buy makes sense to buy outright and the cost would distribute over a long time not 5 years
Thank you for your video review of FSD. I have just started doing the 30 day trial of FSD 13.2.2 using STANDARD mode profile. The first small trip I did, FSD did 2 disengagements where one not sure why it did it, and the 2nd was a exit parking lot error. My other 2 small trips went good with no issues. So far version 13.2.2 is allot better than previous version 12.5.6. Still not perfect.
I will still NOT get FSD after my trial is complete. Reason, I am retired and on a fixed income. I need that 99 dollars per month FSD subscription money for other necessities. I want to see where the Economy is going Under Trump and I feel things are going to increase and get worse in 2025 under this new Regime. I also feel FSD is a luxury item. I am physically capable of driving my Tesla vehicle myself. The short daily trips I do around town does not require my car to drive itself. So for right now, FSD is a NO GO for me. If I was still working and younger, I would probably get the feature.
If FSD ever becomes free for everyone to use is the only time I would think about using it.
Happy New Year to everyone.
Agreed with your analysis! I, too, view FSD as a luxury item. I really appreciate your thoughts and comments on my videos. It’s always great to hear from you. Thanks for the continuous support.
The car stopping to let the other car cross in front of you is dangerous, you had an open lane on your left, I have seen many cars getting T-Boned because the car coming down the left lane cannot see that car coming out. If you were in a single lane that may be ok but how Tesla handled that was wrong & dangerous!
That is actually a great point. Looking at it from that perspective, I can absolutely see this situation can cause a rather large problem. Perhaps FSD should prioritize itself first rather than letting others by if there is a double lane. Single lanes might be a bit safer.
Yes giving away your right away in this kind of situation is always dangerous… especially letting pedestrians (kids) over the street is highly dangerous…. Because they are getting „forced“ to cross the road and any vehicle that passes you or oncoming traffic could hit them…
@@roxyu3384 Agreed!
I will do the same as what FSD did in this situation..but only if after checking my mirrors that there was no car immediately approaching in the outer lane, close enough to cause any risk to the emerging vehicle.
It would be interesting to know if the FSD algorithms and cameras were doing the exact same thing that I would do as a regular driver..
I think at $100 a month and being able to sub and unsub when and if you want to use it makes it pretty enticing.
I live in rural Pennsylvania, and have no idea how FSD would actually perform in my area. An $8000 gamble would be crazy, but I would absolutely try it out for a few months to decide how I like it for $100 a month.
That is why I really like the subscription model. You can opt in and out as you see fit. How are you enjoying FSD? Are you on version 13?
Im planning on buying a M3P soon. If i outright bought fsd when i ordered the cad, would i be able to then transfer fsd in the future if i buy a new tesla?
Wtf 01:39 blow my mind!
I know right! Crazy to see software making decisions like that.
For the performance it has in my area Austin TX region, I think it's the question of am I willing to spend $8000 for a chauffeur for a lifetime and the answer is yes.
Can FSD do better? yes, but as of now I think it worth, considering it pretty much replace me as a driver 95% of the time.
I also use it about 90% of the time! However, I mainly use it the suburbs. So I feel as if it’s more reliable as opposed to city driving for me.
5:42 hurry likes to camp in the left lane. Even when trafiic is lite and cars pulling up behind you.
Also, you need to subscribe to the FSD for ~6 years to balance the buy-out price. I still think it’s cheap but maybe subscription is better for you, if you plan to sell it, because I don’t think you can add $8k to the selling price. People still don’t value it that much
Agree! Resale value is still limited so subscription is a great way to unlock the features while paying as little upfront as possible.
In terms of subscription price, if it's $99 a month, then I think it should be subscribe-to-own. Like after 8 years of subscribing for $99/m you should be able to own it afterwards.
Agreed! With how Tesla has changed their pricing model, I can’t help but wonder if they will revoke the ability for subscriptions entirely in the near future? I sure hope not but we’ll see.
It wasn’t stopping to let the car cross because there was more than two car lengths to the Toyota. It took it as Collision avoiding move.
If I was riding with a human driver that made the stupid mistakes that FSD does I would certainly at least offer to drive .
Haha agreed! Sometimes I offer to take over too 😂
Thanks for sharing. Letting that car cross into the traffic is a bit dangerous. It happens more than often that it ends up in an accident.
Agreed - If the road was one lane instead of two, it might have been a bit safer. Even then remains questionable.
Disagreed. I always let those cars in and it’s up to them to navigate their environment.
Being courteous isn’t a Tesla issue.
@bb4810 I do so when and only when the vehicle can only turn into my lane. i.u.w it will move in the direction of the traffic.
The simple answer: No.
The long anser: Not at all.
FSD is not currently worth it. It still cannot do basic things such as reading road signs, and it cannot go for even 1 hour in a busy big city without interventions.
8 years ago, Elon made some big promises about FSD. Nobody wants to Supervise the car for every second on the road .
Agreed! Far from perfect still. We’ve got a long way to go.
Using fsd is a skill that I think is well worth learning. I find it much less stressful driving with it than without it. But I am older and have lost a few steps. I used to enjoy driving but now I would rather be a passenger. And the cost is not an issue for me. I haven't had any accidents or close calls yet but a singe accident could be devastating. Compared to that the cost of fsd is nothing.
@@jemezname2259 _I am older and have lost a few steps_
An older person who has slowed down and maybe has longer reaction times is NOT the person to be supervising a buggy FSD software program. The human must be able to jump in and take control in a split second. Not so easy for the older folks.
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