Great advice. I appreciate how it is presented as “best for me” or “best for most people” and acknowledging that some people may be better served by different choices. By stating the reasoning behind the recommendations, we can decide what is going to be best for us. It is good to hear a clam voice of reason and useful information.
I have a Model 3 Performance W/FSD, I have over 45 years of driving, it’s the best car I’ve owned yet - very happy with it! Ordered the 3 Motor Cyber Truck with FSD. We’re building a new house, the garage will be wired with two wall connectors. The difference between 30 miles of range an hour and 40 miles of range an hour isn’t much…unless you need it. Each of the two nearest Tesla Super Chargers are about an hour away. Here, the nearest Super Charger is about 7 minutes away. 3% is the lowest we’ve been and that was on a cross country trip. That gave me range anxiety! Really, the only time we use Super Chargers are for road trips. I liked you wheel strategy, a second set of wheels reside in the garage with Winter tires, and I will use one of them as a spare for cross country trips. Great video! Thank you for the time and effort to post. Stay safe!
Yep he and Ryan Shaw are my go to peeps for everything Tesla. Taking delivery of Model Y in two days and totally ready with accessories and charging thanks to these gentlemen.
You spoke to me right out of the gate; I would definitely be that guy wishing I’d ordered the color I really wanted. I’m now changing my order to red from gray on my MY. Thanks for the nudge.
Great video BTG! We bit the bullet for red with white interior ... never looked back. The white makes the car so "bright" to drive. It's a mood lifter for sure!
@@susancone1787 we went with the standard wheel too and are glad we did. I've seen the black wheels scratched up on the edges and it's not a good look.
@@Carol_Chenot I saw that too on the one I test drove yesterday. The black wheels looked terrible due to scratches. Plus the silver is like getting 2 wheels in 1. You can take the cap off or leave it.
Clicked on this to see if you'd mention nose protection. You did! So important! Reason is Tesla paint is very very soft. Protecting the nose will up your resale value for sure! Great job on the vid!
I just got my SR+ with the “Chinese” batteries on September 8. Love it! I wish I could have afforded the LG or the Model Y. I have 3 kids and we are having a challenge getting 2 booster seats and 1 car seat in it. My wife is mad at the car! $10,000 for FSD is too much. I did install the Tesla wall charger. I was going to just use the mobile charger, but the cost to run a line for a NEMA 14-50 alone vs installing the charger was the same about $1100. I had to run a 90 feet wire from my circuit breaker to the garage. I got blue and it looks awesome! My friend does detailing and he is putting on a ceramic coat on the paint. I’m going to use ceramic coat protection on the interior (black).
Excellent video for all Tesla owners because many of these apply to ms & mx. My biggest problem with FSD is it stays with the vehicle and not owner. I lease or get a new car every 3-4 years so economics don’t make sense. My first Tesla was in 2017 and 2nd arrives this month after 10 month wait. I installed NEMA 14-50 EVSEs in our northern & southern homes at a cost of about $100 each. Home charging is usually done while you are sleeping or with family. It makes no difference if you charge at 8 or 12 kW because most of the time you‘ll reach charging goal in the morning. A wonderful channel so had to subscribe.
This was one of the best videos I've seen yet. You have such a great voice and are truly a wealth of personal knowledge. We have already test driven (and LOVE) the Model Y. Our local electric provider will reimburse us the $500 for the Tesla wall charger and install it for free which is GREAT ! We are in the US and our state also gives an additional EV credit separate from the Federal Tax Credit, people should look for both of those in their area as well. We are only trying to see what the Federal Government is going to do with the new bill (I know I can't hold my breath) since we have a few months still on our current lease. Thank you for taking your time and all of the effort you put into this, and your other videos. Keep up the great work.
Excellent video, you did not waste a lot of air talking about nonsense stuff, thank you.. You just stated the facts, Looking to purchase a Model Y next year. Wife picked up her model 3 in June 2021, she loves it.
I just took delivery of my SR+ MSM/Black interior back on 8/20, using your referral code. Thank you for the informative and insightful videos man. I'm still proud of the fact that I no longer have to visit the gas station again for anything other than food! I have yet to take an official road trip in it, but that'll come eventually. I've driven around town so far and I love the excuses I have now to drive.
Picked up our 7 seat MY LR a few days ago and wanted to thank you for your videos. Very educational! Specially for someone like me... picked up car (3hr drive) 2 days ago after just 3 days after confirming order and not knowing about anything Tesla 3 weeks prior. Just lucked out on inventory being exactly what we wanted.
Has anyone told you that you have a very calming relaxing voice? Love the video btw! I wanted the red model Y so badly but husband said it’s a waste of money. We ended up getting black and I still regret it!
Thanks for the info. Great as always. One piece of protection that I did was to put a piece of 4 in. wide and about 6 in. long section of hook material next to the accelerator. My foot always seems to rest against the side and wear out the carpeting.
A couple points. 1. I highly, highly recommend test driving before finalizing your financing details if possible. Once the order is in that state, it is much harder to change the configuration. I switched to performance thinking the ride was going to be acceptable, but after test driving performance vs long range - I could tell the difference and the performance actually made my wife sick (too fast). By that point, I had actually moved my order into the financing phase, securing a loan. It was hard to get a rep to change it, so I ended up canceling and re-ordering (losing my deposit). The trick here is to tell the rep at the showroom that you want to test drive a performance vs long range - otherwise you will get whatever is available. We did reserve two test driving sessions back to back to make this easier. In our case, we test drove a performance model 3 vs a long range model Y. While not perfect, it was enough to tell the difference since they are based on the same platform. 2. I completely agree with the NEMA 14-50 recommendation. The other thing to consider is resell value. The Tesla charger isn't going to be worth anything to anyone if they don't own a Tesla if you end up selling the house. But, 14-50 outlets are useful for all EVs and actually have uses beyond charging EVs. Unless you are fairly confident you aren't going anywhere anytime soon, then stick with the NEMA outlet.
My dealership gave me a bunch of cards and told me to test drive as many as I want, it was slow that day lol I didn’t like the performance because the range got sucked up so fast 💨
I like my elegant dedicated Tesla wall connector. If I move and the buyer doesn’t value it, I can take the connector with me and either put a NEMA 14-50 outlet in its place or just terminate it and cover it with a plate.
I was going to get a NEMA 14-50 but an electrician told me to get a Tesla wall connector instead. I'm stuck with a Tesla charger and didn't hire the electrician that Recommended the wall connector.
@@jackiestarr2881, the Tesla wall connector is great, so I wouldn’t view it as “stuck”. And if you or a future owner really wants a generic plug there in the future instead of the wall connector, it shouldn’t be rocket science to make the substitution. The wiring should be the same. Depending on the size of the breaker they used, you might have to swap out for a slightly smaller breaker. But that’s a tomorrow problem. For today, enjoy the elegance and performance of the Tesla wall connector.
I am the Chief of the Police dept that has 5 Tesla Model 3's in Indiana we are getting ready to take delivery of our personal Model Y cant wait it has been a long wait we ordered in June and should be getting it this month Thx for all the doos and donts
Couldn't agree more. I paid a company to install the 8 mm film on the entire front of my car - highly recommend that. Verify the warranty on the film that comes with. I did learn I need to add the Q2 Shield for my white seats - so thanks for that! I also installed a regular outlet vs. the Tesla branded charger - saved quite a bit there.
I took delivery about a month ago. Got white interior and 7 passenger configuration. I have some young grandchildren that helped that decision. The 3D maxpider mats are on a long back order, so I gotta wait. I had followed a lot of what you recommended. Two exceptions. Nothing against PPF. I’m not the kind of person that PPF would benefit. I’m not doing it myself and to have it done is not worth the cost, for me. By the time I get 2 or 3 dings or scratches, I don’t care anymore. Lol! I’m on the fence with ceramic coating vs wax. The other exception is I got the wall charger. I agree with your recommendation for the outlet, it’s just that I wanted it. 🤷🏽♂️ I really enjoy your UA-cam channel. Keep it coming!
Good for you guys! The PPF thing is crazy. PPF is soooo expensive and if I wasn't able to do myself, I'd also live with it because I am not about to spend that kind of money to have it done.
Really liked your video. I ordered my first Tesla model Y and all the things I was debating white interior , 7th row etc., I now feel at ease with. Thank you! So excited and you are right those white seats are gorgeous.
Also pro tip for the car seats, you can purchase custom seat covers for $200-$400. You save the extra $700, can customize the color (red is a fav), you also protect the original seats from wear and tear. I personally still regret not purchasing the white interior, but luckily it's only a temporary lease.
We just bought our 2021 black on black model Y with a mere 168km. Great deal on it! Absolutely love it! Love the safe pet mode feature! Very excited about this car!
Thank you for the information. My husband and I were on the fence about some of the options so really liked how you described the pros and cons of each. Much appreciated!
MY LR delivery Monday. PPF 3 days later. Mats arrived today. I installed the wall charger at an existing 14-50 myself so I can leave charger in the car. Thanks for all the tips.
Great video - thanks for posting. I think there are three further considerations to take into account on some of these recommendations however. 1) I agree that given the relatively small premium charges involved, order the exterior and interior color you really want. However don't ignore the fact some colors such as red, dark blue and black in particular are much more difficult to maintain and are susceptible to degradation over time from sun and road debris. So also take into account what the car will look like in 3-5 years. Same goes for the interior - whereas white may be easily cleaned while new as many recent Tesla owners have attested to, every 5+ year old car with white interior that I have seen looks dull if not outright ratty - as white is bound to fade, absorb dirt and lose it's brightness over time compared to black. 2) The 3rd row seats not only cost a premium, but if there are any safety concerns due to proximity to the rear glass, or if you need to purchase special child seats because of the geometry, I would be very cautious about paying for such limitations and letting children ride there. The Model Y is sized a bit too small for 3 rows IMHO. 3) Finally, with regard to purchasing a Tesla Wall Connector, I knew I would always want to drive with the travel charger in the car, as I didn't want to have to remove it from my trunk / frunk every time I want to charge in my garage - which is essentially every day. Therefore it was a foregone conclusion that I would need to either purchase a second Mobile Connector or a Tesla Wall Connector anyway, and the price difference ($200) isn't all that much to have a nicer, more convenient permanent installation in my garage. Given the labor cost of installing a NEMA 14-50 is the same as installing the Wall Connector, I opted for the latter as the total price difference became immaterial.
@@BeardedTeslaGuy I'm not even kidding. Every video rates its acceleration, its charging and range, space in the back. But no one spoke about what config is good, so I was lost before buying. I've placed my order yesterday literally after watching your video. Even told the salesman.
I'm with you brother, I have my model y lr and the amount of bugs and stuff is insane!! I have been washing the car off but had to stop since I was using too much water lol. Going to look into this films to protect her, so thanks for sharing this!! I am available if you ever need it!! Blessings to the family.
We are taking delivery of our LR Model Y in red with black interior on September 22nd, we are so excited. Last night we finished ordering most of the accessories that we need. When our sales associate called from Tesla to go over what we ordered, we decided to go ahead and add FSD.
Again, you are the best. Número #1. I placed my ordered on the Y Long range and 3 Long Range model on Wednesday after I saw your UA-cam news on the prices. I am going to listen to you one more time. I added the induction wheels on both models. I will change it to the Gemini wheels. I live in NY upstate and I commute to the city every day. By having two sets of wheels will be beneficial. Thankkkkkkkk you
Awesome videos. Just reserved a Model Y. Delivery ETA is June 2022 (Toronto, Canada). Tow hitch vs tow package, 19” vs 20”. Yes on the white interior and 7 seats.
Great video. With one exception. I'm retired and I don't take long trips. I currently have a Chevy Bolt with about a 240 mile range. I have never had to charge any place but home. I do have a standard range model 3 on order that should be here next month. So in my case spending $10,000 extra would not be a wise choice. If I did decide to go farther then my 263 range I can get it charged at a charging site. Keep posting your excellent videos.
Interesting that you mention the 7 seater, third row for children in booster seats or car seats @6:08. We were told by the Tesla rep in the showroom not too long ago that the third row was NOT for children but only for adults. We really wanted the 7 seater configuration for our family but were discouraged by the Tesla rep for this reason. In our family, it would not have made sense to have the taller adults sitting in that uncomfortable third row while the children in car seats would be in the more ample second row.
Just changed my Model Y order from default to red paint and white interior yesterday. Hopefully it won’t cause any further delays, but I think it’ll be worth it. Also, good advice about ordering a second set of wheels to switch out.
The first thing I did when I bought my model Y, was get it wrapped. I bought the car in white and got it wrapped for $4,000 us. The guy that did the wrap said it would have been easier in Black so if you don't mind an additional thousand dollars that you won't even use it will make the wrapping job easier and there won't be any white poking through around whatever color you picked-- I have a couple tiny spots where that happens near door handles where it was hard for him to put the wrap. The primary advantage is that you get to have your Tesla in whatever color you want including the cool one that looks different from each angle. I saw a Tesla in lime green recently that was really beautiful. Also, it allows you to protect the car without spending extra on the clear coat wrap.
As an add on comment from my message below: I called the ceramic film company listed in your links and they said if you add the ceramic film after you have a paint chip or blemish the coating with actually highlight the blemish. You really do need to do this when you first purchase the car.
Informative video. Thank you for sharing. I do not own a Tesla and I’ve never even been in one. I’ve looked into making a purchase of a Tesla, but there are several things that keeping me from doing this. Number one if there is an issue, the vehicle Has to be sent back to Tesla to be fixed. Going to an aftermarket repair shop and having some repairs done is not possible. All of the automotive information systems that are available to Independent shops don’t have anything for Tesla. Number two is the fact that Insurance is extremely high. I have a perfect score for credit and for driving. I’ve checked with multiple insurance companies and I get the same feedback from them. It’s just too expensive to insure. These cars are extremely expensive to repair, even for minor damage or minor anything . And you’re forced to pay with the Tesla dealership. No space for competition between knowledgeable technicians and independent shops. if you figure in the cost of ownership and the cost of insurance, it actually cost way more to drive one of these cars. And number three, which is completely ridiculous is not having a spare tire in that car. That’s about the stupidest thing I’ve ever seen. There are better options out there that are just as cool. I love Tesla, but for those reasons I won’t buy one.
I think you would be surprised on how much more affordable this car is than your comments suggest. My model Y was actually a few bucks less than our Chrysler Pacifica that we traded in on it back in the day. Cost to repair a high tech car like this can be expensive, but you'd have to get past the warranty on the battery which is 120k miles in the case of our car. I have replaced the tires, and wipers and thats about it, in 65k miles
Great video, I wish it had been out when we purchased in early 2021! However we were 8 outa 10😀 We went in not considering the 3rd row and then after seeing it in the showroom it was a no-brainer if you've got the extra $2k (it gives you options). We gave up the induction wheels to get the 3rd row and simply took off the plastic wheel covers, it looks great IMO and you don't lose more than 10-20 miles of range. The 2 things we didn't follow were 1.) We went full auto-pilot (still on the fence, but hoping for more updates) 2. We didn't put the protective film on the front of the car which is a GREAT suggestion!! Now we have 9,400 miles on the car but not too many blemishes from the road. Do you think it would be ok to put the film on now? I'm very handy, but I'm concerned any blemish will show under the protective film.
Love ur stuff 🤘😎🤘 made respect from MTL 🇨🇦. We took delivery 1month ago of M-Y 7 seater. So happy we got this configuration as I just use it all weekend with a visit to Grandma's. We were able to go out all in one car. Paid itself off already! But when I saw ur episode with the kids seats in the back my mind was 🤯! So thank you and we will be getting a new seat as our youngest is graduating from Infant seat soon 🤘. Totally agree with your statement about regretting getting the White interior but we still love our black interior. I will disagree with the Tesla Charger as ours was installed 10 days ago and I love being able to control the Amp output. It is expensive to buy & install but am so happy we did it. I just want to say thank you for your honesty and fantastic videos. Big fan here. Let me know if you ever visit Montreal🇨🇦. 🙏A BIG THANK YOU🙏
I was hung up on the 4680 cells...but decided that the current batteries are good enough...and not enough reason for me to wait another 6 months or longer. The wait is already too long...my fingers are crossed that they will figure out the production problems with the 4680s before my car is built, but if it comes with the existing batteries, I am fine with that too.
I feel the same way, but given all the uncertainties, who knows when MYs with 4680s will come out (or if there will be glitches they need to work out during the initial production). Life is short, so I will enjoy my MY when it finally arrives, hopefully by the end of this year. BTG, I agree, I ordered the color inside and out that I have my heart set on (beautiful blue, with stunning white interior), Gemini wheels, no FSD. I’m waiting for FSD to be completely functional by the time my kids take away my car keys, 30 years from now.
I’ve got a 22 Model Y Performance ordered that should be here in February, and I love a dark colored car, but can’t deal with another black vehicle (scratches and dirt are way too visible), so I went with the gray exterior now that it’s free. I also think the white interior looks great, but I decided to go with black because the puppy I’m getting is black, and I also have dark-colored backpacks and other items that I’ll typically have in my vehicle that the white seats would make much more visible-even through tint. These videos have been super helpful, especially explaining range and charging! Thanks!
Well, BTG, although I was adamant that including FSD in my MYLR order made sense because I commute 80 miles/day, I finally canceled FSD because the added cost would increase my initial sales tax and car registration costs due to the increased base value of the car. I'm glad there is now a subscription option and will definitely check it out once my car is delivered. I also made two other changes after ordering. I added a tow hitch (1 day post order), then I changed from blue to red (5 days post order) because... it's gorgeous! I'd already chosen white interior and Gemini's so now all I need is the car itself! It can't arrive soon enough!
I like this guys voice.. it’s so calming. If there is ever a zombie apocalypse, I’ll look him up so I can hear him say “it’s cool, everything will be alright.. go get in your Tesla .. it’s just a zombie.. you got this..”
Only regret is not getting the white interior. My wife convinced me that it would get too dirty especially with blue jeans. But I love the midnight grey/silver exterior and was sure I wasn't getting white from the start. As for the wheels, I took off the hub caps and installed the nut caps and center cap. The original wheels look great without the hub caps.
If you search there option for seat cover looks and feel like Tesla seat. I got black Interior on my MY then bought white cover and I love it. you have to look at the door panel to know that I do not have original white seat from tesla because mine is still Black.
Taking delivery on a LR model Y hyper silver and white interior on a promotional 1.9% APR 🙌🙌🙌 Although I was interested in black with white interior but I’d have to wait 4-6 weeks for delivery. Hyper silver long range with 7 passenger seats was available so I went for it plus it has 21” rims 🤣 Now everyone in my household can be in one car for just about every run. Thanks for the videos sir! 💪
Good video! free with you on enhanced AP (I have it in my M3) BUT - phantom braking is a real menace, and frankly makes the current version of EAP unsafe in my opinion. I had it happen twice on a recent 5 hour highway trip, both times with no cars in front of me but large semi's right behind me. NOT good. Until Tesla resolves this, I won't use it - its just too dangerous.
Incredibly annoying. I don’t get how they can fail with such a basic thing as adaptive cruise control when this stuff has been out on the market since 2014 or even before. I don’t even use EAP, but if there are no lines on a road it will brake like crazy if a car comes from the opposite field. I did the same road with an Enyaq - no problem. Considering how much we spent on our S I feel ripped off.
For the white interior, even without the protection are very reliable and will not stain easily. Owned mine for 4 years now, 3 kids, and looks like new.
Hi nice job, I am asking around about the Ford about using the EV battery as the house battery? Has Tesla made any comment about making a future offering in the EV range for that? Please comment. K
Just took delivery of Model Y long range stealth gray and white seats. Looks great. Will definitely do the ceramic interior protection and at leat the front seal. Thanks for your recommendations. Cheers,😊
I do a long haul every day, I have it, never use it. It wants to hop on and off HOV lanes, Drives me crazy wanting to change lanes to pass. Standard autopilot works fine for me without the hassles FSD presents.
I thought you can buy the SRMY off menu? Also, I would say don't wait to buy your Tesla. They are holding value really well and you can always go upgrade, just like you did.
We ordered our MYLR in November and our delivery date was June 2022 but we got a call from the Tesla advisor they had a car available the same specs that we ordered but it had a tow hitch on it. So we are getting our car this week. Black with white interior and induction wheels with the tow hitch ….I’m so juiced. 6 months early 😃
I agree with ABSOLUTELY everything you said. I have a 2020 performance model y with 19" wheels (stealth) 5 seats and FSD. . in retrospect I'd get a model y long range, 7 seat, 19" wheels, NO FSD. No hesitation. Oh well live and learn. I have a LRMX with smaller wheels, no FSD and 7 seats on order :)
I love your Model Y videos . I would love to see your channel grow even more . Good luck with it . 👍 This video is directly pointed to me . I was one of the early adopters . Everytime i see other Tesla’s it always comes up in my mind that I wish I had chosen that color & wish I had chosen the white interior & inductions wheels . 😀😀 But you made great points based on your experiences. 👌👌 I’m thinking to sell my car now & ordering new one with the correct choices the time around 😀. I have very low mileage. I need your tips . Where should I start to list for a quick sale . ? Thank you in advance . 🙏🏻
I just bought my Tesla model 3 standard range from Carvana. I'm about to buy a house as well, but the charging problem with my apartment is something hilarious to solve. I bought a 100ft extension cable and it runs off my 2nd story balcony down to the parking spaces about 30ft away. This only gives me 3mi/hr of charge, but it's better than nothing. I went with standard range because Carvana wanted a few thousand more to get anything long range, and typically it also had about 10,000+ miles more on the car to be price similar. I'm not upset with the standard range, as I rarely if ever take road trips. Even so, I may even just opt to renting a combustion vehicle merely for the speed of travel if I'd take a trip like that at all. I love my Tesla and it's one of my dreams to have owned one since 2013. Thankfully that's now come to fruition and every piece of this car is amazing. I'll be getting it wrapped in the next year to change it from the gorgeous deep blue to a nice custom color I've yet to choose. Maybe one day I'll get rims that are rad as well, but for now I still love the default blue and standard rims.
Just waiting for my VIN and delivery date. As of right now (and the past few weeks) it has been saying September 16th - 30th. I ordered on July 16th. I am eagerly awaiting to hear about a firm delivery date!
@@shelbysimmons8041 That sounds lovely! I know, the wait is sooo wild. I drive past their lot where they store the cars as they come in and I'm just like, "one of you are mine!" Haha
Placed my order a week ago for MYLR and already changed my setup once! Started with black on black and now I'm liking the white on white. We'll see what I stick with!
Ordered my Y last August 2021 and expecting delivery in February 2022, so obviously I am no going to change configurations now as I understand that resets me in the queue. But thank you for the great information, especially on the paint protection and floor mats! I only wish I had followed you prior to placing my order.
I agree with you. I just ordered mine yesterday exactly the way I wanted it LR in blue with white interior and induction wheels, even added towing which I might only use for a bike rack, but at least I won't have to deal with installing it later. I used your referral code, so thanks!
We ordered tow hitch with our Y, for our bike rack, but never found the size of the receptor..1. 5 or 2 inch? Sadly, we ordered 1st weekend of September and we might get it in December...🤤
I’m on the list for the cybertruck, but I just ordered a blue Model Y for the interim. Taking advantage of the $9000 rebates and the $1350 for res holders. I got the rwd with induction wheels, and I like that the standard range can be charged to 100%. We rarely roadtrip any more than a hundred kms, and it’s just a commuter to work and kids to school. Ultimately, I’m debating ordering an S plaid, because I’ve always loved that car.
Subscribed! Thank you for the super useful & comprehensive video. Given the lineup of major events in the coming few months (Tax incentives, 4680 + Single Casting body, Possible increase in Self Driving Package), when do you think is the right time to reserve a Model Y LR ? The current estimated delivery window is April as of this day.
Great video! The only advice I didn’t take was getting the induction wheels. I ordered them with my Model Y because they just looked too good and I really didn’t like the geminis. Its worth noting (I’m not sure if prices have changed) but I did look for either an aftermarket set that looked just as good as the inductions or a like new set of inductions…both were coming out to about $4,000. So I paid the $2,000 for the induction upgrade and if needed I can get a set of Geminis for about $2,000. The way I see it in todays market I’m spending $4,000 either way. But ill be honest, I dont see myself getting the Geminis.
@@JohnSmith-yg8jk yes, the more expensive inductions do get less range. Tesla states they get 12 miles less range per charge. So you are trading looks for a small amount of efficiency. However now that I own them. I would 100% buy them again. They look amazing. I really didn’t like the look of the geminis.
Well, it is easy for me to find almost new induction wheels (with tires) at 2000$ on eBay. It is all personal preference but paying a similar amount of money for both would be much more valuable.. I would keep Geminis as backup tires just in case I have a problem with induction wheel tires or if I plan on a long trip as the Beared Tesla guy said.
Now you’ve got me thinking about changing the paint color from blue to red for the MY that’s due next month. I wonder how that will affect the arrival date?
Personal experience, went Monday thinking about changing MY LR from white to blue, $1000 for paint n $1000 for price increase, lol, I love white even more than I previously did 😜
Thanks for the info on the white seats, my main concerns have been cabin heat during the summer & durability longterm. The white seats just blew me away when I went and test drove 2 Model 3's recently. I'll be doing rideshare with it, but watching this video amongst others helped me change my mind on the seats, definiltey will be going with white seats. They just look so good. As someone who deals with Candian winters think i'll go with a stealth grey M3LR to perhaps help in the weather at defrosting (if there's sunlight out that day) with white interor to minimize on cabin heat in the summer. Maybe i'm overthinking this, but it's also an investment in something i'll have for the next 8-10 years easy if not longer.
Great video, and spot on. I made the same decisions on our M3LR except I have not purchased a 2nd set of wheels and chose to purchase fsd. My thinking on fsd is since I want to keep the car long-term, I might as well buy at the lowest price. I have enjoyed using the current features but I also hope the button appears by the end of this year. Thanks for another helpful video.
Great vid! I should've watched it before I placed my order. I ordered my MYLR with induction wheels on it. I can update my order now because I haven't started my financials yet, but the price was increased twice after I booked. so kinda stuck with 20". 😞
nicely done.. and this helped me a lot. I'm considering a model Y for just myself as a practical vehicle with towing capability and was wondering what your thoughts are. I'm learning that buying the car with the hitch already built in is the best way to go because there may not be enough hardware to attach one to if bought without. Great review and advice.. thank you (liked and sub'd)
I'm taking delivery in October, model Y long range 7 seater, full self driving, Gemini wheels, color blue. Thanks for floor mat link and I got the white interior.
@@BeardedTeslaGuy I've kept track of what you've been saying and exploring with your model Y's on your road trips, there was a few other ppl that had great content, as well. I'm definitely pumped I ordered it in early July.
I have FSD on my 2019 M3. The only feature that is truly useful for everyday driving is auto lane change. I did not want to pay $10k to add it to my MY, but after 3 months I can say driving without it is a real pain. Every time you change lanes the car drops out of auto-steer...with that "jerk" you feel as the car returns steering control to the driver. It makes for a somewhat unpleasant ride and gives passengers a very poor impression of the car (almost as bad as phantom braking at 70mph). I can handle stop signs. I can handle red lights. I can park myself. I'll never put a car into a driverless Uber fleet. But please, sell me auto lane change now at a reasonable price!
EAP has been available in Europe for about half a year by now. Although I don't drive enough on highways to justify $4k for auto-lane change. Also, I don't feel like the jerk is noticeable so long as you put on the indicator before you do a lane change. The biggest nuisance is the sounds dings. I've learned to ignore them, but I often wish I could turn them off. But that is minor compared to the far too frequent false positives in emergency braking for things it shouldn't. I always get really tense when it puts an unwarranted alarm out of nowhere at really high volume. I'd estimate it happens every 10th city mile or 100th rural mile. I know AP is only intended for highways but I still like to use it or TACC.
If you need to change lanes while in autopilot and want to avoid the "jerk" of taking over control of the steering wheel you can disengage autopilot by tapping up, so reverse, on the stock and it disengages basic AP
@@kelvinmaldonado7547 With that method, it's worth mentioning you also need to either have regen set to low (if that setting still exists) or get ready to use the accelerator to avoid braking
…Writing to you from Europe. I clearly remember that before the last OTA update, while in autopilot, as soon as you touched the lane change lever, the car disabled autopilot, which meant no ‘jerk’ of the steering wheel. I’m not sure if that was an official function of the car or not, but that’s gone now :(. Now I do the same as mentioned here. I disable autopilot first while keeping my foot on the gas, hoping to get a ‘smooth transition’, while prepared to answer any questions from the passengers who just got ‘awaken’ by the sudden behavior change of the car…definitely not something you would expect from a luxury and very expensive car :(
Thanks for another awesome video, sone very helpful suggestions for those thinking to order. It would be nice if Tesla offered sliding rails for the 5 passenger version, it would improve flexibility for passenger and cargo space sharing
really useful information, thank you. We did wrapped the front after highway driving in the first few weeks left quite a bit of damage, mostly from open back trucks that carry earthmoving tractors. We have laws requiring them to coverup but there's always an idiot that doesn't want to comply.
It really was an insightful video Thank you ! I am considering buying a Model 3 LR in Tokyo as they have reduced the price by 24%, so wondering if it is worth buying, driving for 3 years, and then shipping it to the UK to sell and basically get my money back? I wonder if the configuration is any different from Japanese Tesla to UK Tesla?
I think what people don’t talk about with buying FSD at time of delivery is the ability to just fold it into the cost of your loan. With our model y, we plan on keeping it well past the term of the loan. So if you end up trying it out via subscription and liking it (once the beta comes out in two weeks 😉) you're just paying $10,000 out of pocket all at once. Vs adding it to the loan which only costs you an additional $150 or so per month and then when your loan is up, you own it! As someone who did that already, I'd agree it's not worth the price currently as auto lane change is all I use other than summon every now and then to get it out of tight spaces, but with price increases happening frequently with Tesla as their software gets better, I still tell people to seriously consider it when getting theirs. Great video though!!
I like this man. He speaks knowledgeably and with a pleasing calm manner. Update: I followed all this advice for my order! Now the wait.
Cheers
Couldn’t agree more!
Patience and Kids
Well what happened?
informative, to the point, no filler, no shilling, no click begging.
thank you
Cheers
I just got a standard range model y with the LFP battery and it is a sick 100% charging battery
I changed my order to add the 3rd row, I never knew this affected the 2nd row- super helpful!
I know! It’s actually super versatile
Great advice. I appreciate how it is presented as “best for me” or “best for most people” and acknowledging that some people may be better served by different choices. By stating the reasoning behind the recommendations, we can decide what is going to be best for us. It is good to hear a clam voice of reason and useful information.
Cheers
I have a Model 3 Performance W/FSD, I have over 45 years of driving, it’s the best car I’ve owned yet - very happy with it!
Ordered the 3 Motor Cyber Truck with FSD.
We’re building a new house, the garage will be wired with two wall connectors. The difference between 30 miles of range an hour and 40 miles of range an hour isn’t much…unless you need it. Each of the two nearest Tesla Super Chargers are about an hour away. Here, the nearest Super Charger is about 7 minutes away. 3% is the lowest we’ve been and that was on a cross country trip. That gave me range anxiety! Really, the only time we use Super Chargers are for road trips.
I liked you wheel strategy, a second set of wheels reside in the garage with Winter tires, and I will use one of them as a spare for cross country trips.
Great video!
Thank you for the time and effort to post.
Stay safe!
Thanks for sharing your experience with everyone. Cheers
You have the best Model Y videos on YT. Ordered my Model Y config based on your recommendations AND some of the accessories, Cheers!
Thanks so much!!
Yep he and Ryan Shaw are my go to peeps for everything Tesla. Taking delivery of Model Y in two days and totally ready with accessories and charging thanks to these gentlemen.
You spoke to me right out of the gate; I would definitely be that guy wishing I’d ordered the color I really wanted. I’m now changing my order to red from gray on my MY. Thanks for the nudge.
Cheers! Enjoy the red!!
Great video BTG! We bit the bullet for red with white interior ... never looked back. The white makes the car so "bright" to drive. It's a mood lifter for sure!
Agreed!
This is what I’m thinking I want Love the color combo of red and white
That's my build too and I think I'll go with the standard wheel.
@@susancone1787 we went with the standard wheel too and are glad we did. I've seen the black wheels scratched up on the edges and it's not a good look.
@@Carol_Chenot I saw that too on the one I test drove yesterday. The black wheels looked terrible due to scratches. Plus the silver is like getting 2 wheels in 1. You can take the cap off or leave it.
Clicked on this to see if you'd mention nose protection. You did! So important! Reason is Tesla paint is very very soft. Protecting the nose will up your resale value for sure! Great job on the vid!
Cheers
This was the best video for Model Y I have seen covering the optional 7-seat configuration vs not. +1 from me.
Thanks so much!
I just got my SR+ with the “Chinese” batteries on September 8. Love it! I wish I could have afforded the LG or the Model Y. I have 3 kids and we are having a challenge getting 2 booster seats and 1 car seat in it. My wife is mad at the car! $10,000 for FSD is too much. I did install the Tesla wall charger. I was going to just use the mobile charger, but the cost to run a line for a NEMA 14-50 alone vs installing the charger was the same about $1100. I had to run a 90 feet wire from my circuit breaker to the garage. I got blue and it looks awesome! My friend does detailing and he is putting on a ceramic coat on the paint. I’m going to use ceramic coat protection on the interior (black).
So awesome, congrats on the new ride
We just got a m3p and have 3 kids but one being 12 and other 2 in boosters we found the cosco booster seats fit best.
@@brandon32689 Thanks.
Dang man, you’re right. I bought my Model Y black, white interior, 7 seater, but I went with the 20’ and I’m installing the after market
Yep, live and learn. The inductions do look great though, and I love them
Excellent video for all Tesla owners because many of these apply to ms & mx. My biggest problem with FSD is it stays with the vehicle and not owner. I lease or get a new car every 3-4 years so economics don’t make sense. My first Tesla was in 2017 and 2nd arrives this month after 10 month wait. I installed NEMA 14-50 EVSEs in our northern & southern homes at a cost of about $100 each. Home charging is usually done while you are sleeping or with family. It makes no difference if you charge at 8 or 12 kW because most of the time you‘ll reach charging goal in the morning. A wonderful channel so had to subscribe.
Thanks so much
This was one of the best videos I've seen yet. You have such a great voice and are truly a wealth of personal knowledge. We have already test driven (and LOVE) the Model Y. Our local electric provider will reimburse us the $500 for the Tesla wall charger and install it for free which is GREAT ! We are in the US and our state also gives an additional EV credit separate from the Federal Tax Credit, people should look for both of those in their area as well. We are only trying to see what the Federal Government is going to do with the new bill (I know I can't hold my breath) since we have a few months still on our current lease. Thank you for taking your time and all of the effort you put into this, and your other videos. Keep up the great work.
Cheers
Excellent video, you did not waste a lot of air talking about nonsense stuff, thank you.. You just stated the facts, Looking to purchase a Model Y next year. Wife picked up her model 3 in June 2021, she loves it.
They are truly amazing cars
I just took delivery of my SR+ MSM/Black interior back on 8/20, using your referral code. Thank you for the informative and insightful videos man. I'm still proud of the fact that I no longer have to visit the gas station again for anything other than food! I have yet to take an official road trip in it, but that'll come eventually. I've driven around town so far and I love the excuses I have now to drive.
So awesome congrats and thanks so much for supporting the channel!
@@BeardedTeslaGuy Absolutely! You're welcome!
You go to the gas station for food? Which shole tiny Town do you live in
@@icephoenix3565 🤣
thank you we just bought a model 3 so much to get used to ... learn...thank you about the bumper protection
Glad I could help
Looking into the Y right now, loved your video and your honesty, thank you. Subscribed.
Cheers
Picked up our 7 seat MY LR a few days ago and wanted to thank you for your videos. Very educational! Specially for someone like me... picked up car (3hr drive) 2 days ago after just 3 days after confirming order and not knowing about anything Tesla 3 weeks prior. Just lucked out on inventory being exactly what we wanted.
Congratulations!
Has anyone told you that you have a very calming relaxing voice? Love the video btw! I wanted the red model Y so badly but husband said it’s a waste of money. We ended up getting black and I still regret it!
thanks so much! I am not a fan of the red personally, but everyone has their own taste.
THANK YOU!!! First review i seen that has been able to answer all my questions I had about buying the Model Y with my two kids.
Cheers
Thanks for the info. Great as always. One piece of protection that I did was to put a piece of 4 in. wide and about 6 in. long section of hook material next to the accelerator. My foot always seems to rest against the side and wear out the carpeting.
Interesting idea. Thanks for sharing
@@CW-xh8uw The hook park of hook and loop or what's known as Velcro. I bought it at a local hardware store.
We drove a 2021 loaner with white seats and 19k miles. They were spotless and gorgeous. No ceramic coat . Go For it!!😊
white interior is the way to go!
A couple points.
1. I highly, highly recommend test driving before finalizing your financing details if possible. Once the order is in that state, it is much harder to change the configuration. I switched to performance thinking the ride was going to be acceptable, but after test driving performance vs long range - I could tell the difference and the performance actually made my wife sick (too fast). By that point, I had actually moved my order into the financing phase, securing a loan. It was hard to get a rep to change it, so I ended up canceling and re-ordering (losing my deposit). The trick here is to tell the rep at the showroom that you want to test drive a performance vs long range - otherwise you will get whatever is available. We did reserve two test driving sessions back to back to make this easier. In our case, we test drove a performance model 3 vs a long range model Y. While not perfect, it was enough to tell the difference since they are based on the same platform.
2. I completely agree with the NEMA 14-50 recommendation. The other thing to consider is resell value. The Tesla charger isn't going to be worth anything to anyone if they don't own a Tesla if you end up selling the house. But, 14-50 outlets are useful for all EVs and actually have uses beyond charging EVs. Unless you are fairly confident you aren't going anywhere anytime soon, then stick with the NEMA outlet.
Good points thanks for sharing
My dealership gave me a bunch of cards and told me to test drive as many as I want, it was slow that day lol I didn’t like the performance because the range got sucked up so fast 💨
I like my elegant dedicated Tesla wall connector. If I move and the buyer doesn’t value it, I can take the connector with me and either put a NEMA 14-50 outlet in its place or just terminate it and cover it with a plate.
I was going to get a NEMA 14-50 but an electrician told me to get a Tesla wall connector instead. I'm stuck with a Tesla charger and didn't hire the electrician that Recommended the wall connector.
@@jackiestarr2881, the Tesla wall connector is great, so I wouldn’t view it as “stuck”. And if you or a future owner really wants a generic plug there in the future instead of the wall connector, it shouldn’t be rocket science to make the substitution. The wiring should be the same. Depending on the size of the breaker they used, you might have to swap out for a slightly smaller breaker. But that’s a tomorrow problem. For today, enjoy the elegance and performance of the Tesla wall connector.
I am the Chief of the Police dept that has 5 Tesla Model 3's in Indiana we are getting ready to take delivery of our personal Model Y cant wait it has been a long wait we ordered in June and should be getting it this month Thx for all the doos and donts
Sweet! Where is this police dept located so I know if I have a way out of a ticket?!?!
Bargersville Police. South of Greenwood
Couldn't agree more. I paid a company to install the 8 mm film on the entire front of my car - highly recommend that. Verify the warranty on the film that comes with. I did learn I need to add the Q2 Shield for my white seats - so thanks for that! I also installed a regular outlet vs. the Tesla branded charger - saved quite a bit there.
Cheers
I took delivery about a month ago. Got white interior and 7 passenger configuration. I have some young grandchildren that helped that decision. The 3D maxpider mats are on a long back order, so I gotta wait. I had followed a lot of what you recommended. Two exceptions. Nothing against PPF. I’m not the kind of person that PPF would benefit. I’m not doing it myself and to have it done is not worth the cost, for me. By the time I get 2 or 3 dings or scratches, I don’t care anymore. Lol! I’m on the fence with ceramic coating vs wax.
The other exception is I got the wall charger. I agree with your recommendation for the outlet, it’s just that I wanted it. 🤷🏽♂️
I really enjoy your UA-cam channel. Keep it coming!
Good for you guys! The PPF thing is crazy. PPF is soooo expensive and if I wasn't able to do myself, I'd also live with it because I am not about to spend that kind of money to have it done.
Great video! Your experience, some of it done the hard way, is extremely valuable to those of us yet to buy our first Tesla. Keep up the good work.
So glad to hear! Cheers
Really liked your video. I ordered my first Tesla model Y and all the things I was debating white interior , 7th row etc., I now feel at ease with. Thank you! So excited and you are right those white seats are gorgeous.
So exciting congrats!
Also pro tip for the car seats, you can purchase custom seat covers for $200-$400. You save the extra $700, can customize the color (red is a fav), you also protect the original seats from wear and tear. I personally still regret not purchasing the white interior, but luckily it's only a temporary lease.
Good tip
We just bought our 2021 black on black model Y with a mere 168km. Great deal on it! Absolutely love it! Love the safe pet mode feature! Very excited about this car!
That’s awesome you are going to love this car!
Thank you for the information. My husband and I were on the fence about some of the options so really liked how you described the pros and cons of each. Much appreciated!
Cheers
MY LR delivery Monday. PPF 3 days later. Mats arrived today. I installed the wall charger at an existing 14-50 myself so I can leave charger in the car. Thanks for all the tips.
Awesome, congrats!
Great video - thanks for posting. I think there are three further considerations to take into account on some of these recommendations however. 1) I agree that given the relatively small premium charges involved, order the exterior and interior color you really want. However don't ignore the fact some colors such as red, dark blue and black in particular are much more difficult to maintain and are susceptible to degradation over time from sun and road debris. So also take into account what the car will look like in 3-5 years. Same goes for the interior - whereas white may be easily cleaned while new as many recent Tesla owners have attested to, every 5+ year old car with white interior that I have seen looks dull if not outright ratty - as white is bound to fade, absorb dirt and lose it's brightness over time compared to black. 2) The 3rd row seats not only cost a premium, but if there are any safety concerns due to proximity to the rear glass, or if you need to purchase special child seats because of the geometry, I would be very cautious about paying for such limitations and letting children ride there. The Model Y is sized a bit too small for 3 rows IMHO. 3) Finally, with regard to purchasing a Tesla Wall Connector, I knew I would always want to drive with the travel charger in the car, as I didn't want to have to remove it from my trunk / frunk every time I want to charge in my garage - which is essentially every day. Therefore it was a foregone conclusion that I would need to either purchase a second Mobile Connector or a Tesla Wall Connector anyway, and the price difference ($200) isn't all that much to have a nicer, more convenient permanent installation in my garage. Given the labor cost of installing a NEMA 14-50 is the same as installing the Wall Connector, I opted for the latter as the total price difference became immaterial.
Thanks for sharing
This is by far the best video I've seen on buying a Tesla. This is literally what I needed
Glad it was helpful!
@@BeardedTeslaGuy I'm not even kidding. Every video rates its acceleration, its charging and range, space in the back. But no one spoke about what config is good, so I was lost before buying. I've placed my order yesterday literally after watching your video. Even told the salesman.
@@shoaibhussain Well I am glad to hear it. That's what this channel is all about and its good to know it is helpful.
I'm with you brother, I have my model y lr and the amount of bugs and stuff is insane!! I have been washing the car off but had to stop since I was using too much water lol. Going to look into this films to protect her, so thanks for sharing this!! I am available if you ever need it!! Blessings to the family.
Yea! Put that PPF kit on and put a ceramic on top of it. Bugs will wipe away with relative ease
We are taking delivery of our LR Model Y in red with black interior on September 22nd, we are so excited. Last night we finished ordering most of the accessories that we need. When our sales associate called from Tesla to go over what we ordered, we decided to go ahead and add FSD.
Good for you guys! It should be here right around the time FSD Beta is released to public, so good timing!
I get 48 miles per hour charging my 2021 model 3 lr with the wall charger. Super glad i got it and got an electrician to install for cheap.
Yea, that's some serious charging speed!
What's the cost for the electrician? Thanks
@@devindathotiwilage7968 he said 160$ so i tipped him
Again, you are the best. Número #1. I placed my ordered on the Y Long range and 3 Long Range model on Wednesday after I saw your UA-cam news on the prices. I am going to listen to you one more time. I added the induction wheels on both models. I will change it to the Gemini wheels. I live in NY upstate and I commute to the city every day. By having two sets of wheels will be beneficial. Thankkkkkkkk you
Awesome for you! Congrats and thanks for keeping on stopping by
Picked up my MYP white on white 2 days ago. It’s the best color combo and build
So nice
:) taking delivery of MY white on white in 2 days! Can't wait!
Awesome videos. Just reserved a Model Y. Delivery ETA is June 2022 (Toronto, Canada). Tow hitch vs tow package, 19” vs 20”. Yes on the white interior and 7 seats.
Congrats!
Great video. With one exception. I'm retired and I don't take long trips. I currently have a Chevy Bolt with about a 240 mile range. I have never had to charge any place but home. I do have a standard range model 3 on order that should be here next month. So in my case spending $10,000 extra would not be a wise choice. If I did decide to go farther then my 263 range I can get it charged at a charging site. Keep posting your excellent videos.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I’m sure you are going to love the Tesla
Interesting that you mention the 7 seater, third row for children in booster seats or car seats @6:08. We were told by the Tesla rep in the showroom not too long ago that the third row was NOT for children but only for adults. We really wanted the 7 seater configuration for our family but were discouraged by the Tesla rep for this reason. In our family, it would not have made sense to have the taller adults sitting in that uncomfortable third row while the children in car seats would be in the more ample second row.
That’s crazy. Sometimes I can’t believe the things service advisors say
Just changed my Model Y order from default to red paint and white interior yesterday. Hopefully it won’t cause any further delays, but I think it’ll be worth it.
Also, good advice about ordering a second set of wheels to switch out.
Cheers!
I have that same combo on my Y, excellent choice!
If anyone orders now, be advised , Adding the color red and white seats will put you over the $55,000 cap forgetting the $7500 tax credit.
@@ArcticBuck that’s for model 3 performance only. You can get model 3 standard with red exterior and white interior for less than 55k.
The first thing I did when I bought my model Y, was get it wrapped. I bought the car in white and got it wrapped for $4,000 us. The guy that did the wrap said it would have been easier in Black so if you don't mind an additional thousand dollars that you won't even use it will make the wrapping job easier and there won't be any white poking through around whatever color you picked-- I have a couple tiny spots where that happens near door handles where it was hard for him to put the wrap.
The primary advantage is that you get to have your Tesla in whatever color you want including the cool one that looks different from each angle. I saw a Tesla in lime green recently that was really beautiful. Also, it allows you to protect the car without spending extra on the clear coat wrap.
Good advice thanks for sharing
"In about two weeks the beta FSD will be released to the public..."
That was a good one!!!
Haha
I chuckled as well. Just today Elon updated it to 3 weeks for 10.1, which we probably won't get right away anyways :(
As an add on comment from my message below: I called the ceramic film company listed in your links and they said if you add the ceramic film after you have a paint chip or blemish the coating with actually highlight the blemish. You really do need to do this when you first purchase the car.
Always best to apply PPF at the very beginning. But, if its too late for that, some touchup paint can be used to fill in chips before applying PPF.
Fantastic commentary. Thank you for going over the business end as well as the scheduled battery enhancements.
Cheers
Informative video. Thank you for sharing. I do not own a Tesla and I’ve never even been in one. I’ve looked into making a purchase of a Tesla, but there are several things that keeping me from doing this. Number one if there is an issue, the vehicle Has to be sent back to Tesla to be fixed. Going to an aftermarket repair shop and having some repairs done is not possible. All of the automotive information systems that are available to Independent shops don’t have anything for Tesla.
Number two is the fact that Insurance is extremely high. I have a perfect score for credit and for driving. I’ve checked with multiple insurance companies and I get the same feedback from them. It’s just too expensive to insure. These cars are extremely expensive to repair, even for minor damage or minor anything . And you’re forced to pay with the Tesla dealership. No space for competition between knowledgeable technicians and independent shops. if you figure in the cost of ownership and the cost of insurance, it actually cost way more to drive one of these cars. And number three, which is completely ridiculous is not having a spare tire in that car. That’s about the stupidest thing I’ve ever seen. There are better options out there that are just as cool. I love Tesla, but for those reasons I won’t buy one.
I think you would be surprised on how much more affordable this car is than your comments suggest. My model Y was actually a few bucks less than our Chrysler Pacifica that we traded in on it back in the day. Cost to repair a high tech car like this can be expensive, but you'd have to get past the warranty on the battery which is 120k miles in the case of our car. I have replaced the tires, and wipers and thats about it, in 65k miles
Great video, I wish it had been out when we purchased in early 2021! However we were 8 outa 10😀 We went in not considering the 3rd row and then after seeing it in the showroom it was a no-brainer if you've got the extra $2k (it gives you options). We gave up the induction wheels to get the 3rd row and simply took off the plastic wheel covers, it looks great IMO and you don't lose more than 10-20 miles of range. The 2 things we didn't follow were 1.) We went full auto-pilot (still on the fence, but hoping for more updates) 2. We didn't put the protective film on the front of the car which is a GREAT suggestion!! Now we have 9,400 miles on the car but not too many blemishes from the road. Do you think it would be ok to put the film on now? I'm very handy, but I'm concerned any blemish will show under the protective film.
Never too late to protect the front of the car. Congrats on you car by the way!
Love ur stuff 🤘😎🤘 made respect from MTL 🇨🇦.
We took delivery 1month ago of M-Y 7 seater. So happy we got this configuration as I just use it all weekend with a visit to Grandma's. We were able to go out all in one car. Paid itself off already! But when I saw ur episode with the kids seats in the back my mind was 🤯! So thank you and we will be getting a new seat as our youngest is graduating from Infant seat soon 🤘.
Totally agree with your statement about regretting getting the White interior but we still love our black interior.
I will disagree with the Tesla Charger as ours was installed 10 days ago and I love being able to control the Amp output. It is expensive to buy & install but am so happy we did it.
I just want to say thank you for your honesty and fantastic videos. Big fan here.
Let me know if you ever visit Montreal🇨🇦.
🙏A BIG THANK YOU🙏
Appreciate you and congrats!
I was hung up on the 4680 cells...but decided that the current batteries are good enough...and not enough reason for me to wait another 6 months or longer. The wait is already too long...my fingers are crossed that they will figure out the production problems with the 4680s before my car is built, but if it comes with the existing batteries, I am fine with that too.
Yea, it’s so hard to figure out how long it would likely be. Until it’s up and running, no way to know
I feel the same way, but given all the uncertainties, who knows when MYs with 4680s will come out (or if there will be glitches they need to work out during the initial production). Life is short, so I will enjoy my MY when it finally arrives, hopefully by the end of this year.
BTG, I agree, I ordered the color inside and out that I have my heart set on (beautiful blue, with stunning white interior), Gemini wheels, no FSD. I’m waiting for FSD to be completely functional by the time my kids take away my car keys, 30 years from now.
I’ve got a 22 Model Y Performance ordered that should be here in February, and I love a dark colored car, but can’t deal with another black vehicle (scratches and dirt are way too visible), so I went with the gray exterior now that it’s free. I also think the white interior looks great, but I decided to go with black because the puppy I’m getting is black, and I also have dark-colored backpacks and other items that I’ll typically have in my vehicle that the white seats would make much more visible-even through tint.
These videos have been super helpful, especially explaining range and charging! Thanks!
awesome, congrats!
Well, BTG, although I was adamant that including FSD in my MYLR order made sense because I commute 80 miles/day, I finally canceled FSD because the added cost would increase my initial sales tax and car registration costs due to the increased base value of the car. I'm glad there is now a subscription option and will definitely check it out once my car is delivered. I also made two other changes after ordering. I added a tow hitch (1 day post order), then I changed from blue to red (5 days post order) because... it's gorgeous! I'd already chosen white interior and Gemini's so now all I need is the car itself! It can't arrive soon enough!
Oh man, the wait is the hardest part!
I like this guys voice.. it’s so calming.
If there is ever a zombie apocalypse, I’ll look him up so I can hear him say “it’s cool, everything will be alright.. go get in your Tesla .. it’s just a zombie.. you got this..”
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha thanks 😂😂👍
Only regret is not getting the white interior. My wife convinced me that it would get too dirty especially with blue jeans. But I love the midnight grey/silver exterior and was sure I wasn't getting white from the start. As for the wheels, I took off the hub caps and installed the nut caps and center cap. The original wheels look great without the hub caps.
It’s hard to be sure on the white seats. We decided YOLO and went for it
@@BeardedTeslaGuy LOL. Next one!!
If you search there option for seat cover looks and feel like Tesla seat.
I got black Interior on my MY then bought white cover and I love it. you have to look at the door panel to know that I do not have original white seat from tesla because mine is still Black.
@@landryewoussoua8051 could you post the link?
Taking delivery on a LR model Y hyper silver and white interior on a promotional 1.9% APR 🙌🙌🙌
Although I was interested in black with white interior but I’d have to wait 4-6 weeks for delivery.
Hyper silver long range with 7 passenger seats was available so I went for it plus it has 21” rims 🤣
Now everyone in my household can be in one car for just about every run.
Thanks for the videos sir! 💪
Good video! free with you on enhanced AP (I have it in my M3) BUT - phantom braking is a real menace, and frankly makes the current version of EAP unsafe in my opinion. I had it happen twice on a recent 5 hour highway trip, both times with no cars in front of me but large semi's right behind me. NOT good. Until Tesla resolves this, I won't use it - its just too dangerous.
This does need to be a thing of the past
Incredibly annoying. I don’t get how they can fail with such a basic thing as adaptive cruise control when this stuff has been out on the market since 2014 or even before. I don’t even use EAP, but if there are no lines on a road it will brake like crazy if a car comes from the opposite field.
I did the same road with an Enyaq - no problem. Considering how much we spent on our S I feel ripped off.
Dude. Seriously. Phantom braking is a HORROR. It really gets the old heart rate up on my drives to LA, for sure.
For the white interior, even without the protection are very reliable and will not stain easily. Owned mine for 4 years now, 3 kids, and looks like new.
Yea I’m still very happy with it
Your eyes are so pretty! I just ordered my model y and I’m so excited.
Haha well congrats!
Thanks. Am meeting the sales team for Model Y and this is very helpful.
Cheers
Hi nice job, I am asking around about the Ford about using the EV battery as the house battery?
Has Tesla made any comment about making a future offering in the EV range for that?
Please comment. K
They have not mentioned it but a lot of EV's seem to be moving in that direction.
You're a peaceful man to listen to
Thanks!
Love FSD and my wall charger no regrets. Great content BTG.
That’s good! And don’t let anyone tell you different! We are finally going to get a wall connector now that we will have 2 Tesla’s
@@BeardedTeslaGuy loving your video, and thank you. How many wall connectors do you need if you are planning to charge two Teslas?
Just took delivery of Model Y long range stealth gray and white seats. Looks great. Will definitely do the ceramic interior protection and at leat the front seal. Thanks for your recommendations. Cheers,😊
Honestly, now that I'm retired, I do a lot of road trips in my Model 3. Full self drive is a must, especially on the long-haul trips.
It’s nice to have on long hauls for sure
I do a long haul every day, I have it, never use it. It wants to hop on and off HOV lanes, Drives me crazy wanting to change lanes to pass. Standard autopilot works fine for me without the hassles FSD presents.
@@carlmoore3641 My last long haul (650 miles) I had a lot of long straight open road. FSD was a champ. Way relaxing.
@@cdrocrossdiscovery OK, what $10,000.00 thing does it do for you that AP does not on a straight open road?
@@carlmoore3641 Turns.
Thanks used your advice when ordering my new Tesla Model 3 LR taking delivery around March of 2022. :)
So awesome, congrats!
I thought you can buy the SRMY off menu?
Also, I would say don't wait to buy your Tesla. They are holding value really well and you can always go upgrade, just like you did.
I personally wouldn’t wait either but I get why some do. SR off menu was a limited time thing. They are done for some time now
We ordered our MYLR in November and our delivery date was June 2022 but we got a call from the Tesla advisor they had a car available the same specs that we ordered but it had a tow hitch on it. So we are getting our car this week. Black with white interior and induction wheels with the tow hitch ….I’m so juiced. 6 months early 😃
So awesome congrats!!!
Just ordered my long range Y,….grey with dark interior and original wheels, went with FSD, I know I would regret it if I didn’t
Congrats, enjoy it!
That's the configuration I want too, but I'll wait for giga Berlin and the new batteries and 22 model.
I agree with ABSOLUTELY everything you said. I have a 2020 performance model y with 19" wheels (stealth) 5 seats and FSD. . in retrospect I'd get a model y long range, 7 seat, 19" wheels, NO FSD. No hesitation. Oh well live and learn. I have a LRMX with smaller wheels, no FSD and 7 seats on order :)
nice
I love your Model Y videos . I would love to see your channel grow even more . Good luck with it . 👍 This video is directly pointed to me . I was one of the early adopters . Everytime i see other Tesla’s it always comes up in my mind that I wish I had chosen that color & wish I had chosen the white interior & inductions wheels . 😀😀 But you made great points based on your experiences. 👌👌 I’m thinking to sell my car now & ordering new one with the correct choices the time around 😀. I have very low mileage. I need your tips . Where should I start to list for a quick sale . ? Thank you in advance . 🙏🏻
I used Cargurus to sell mine. You can also use Facebook marketplace for locals!
@@BeardedTeslaGuy Thank you. I will do that.
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I just bought my Tesla model 3 standard range from Carvana. I'm about to buy a house as well, but the charging problem with my apartment is something hilarious to solve. I bought a 100ft extension cable and it runs off my 2nd story balcony down to the parking spaces about 30ft away. This only gives me 3mi/hr of charge, but it's better than nothing.
I went with standard range because Carvana wanted a few thousand more to get anything long range, and typically it also had about 10,000+ miles more on the car to be price similar. I'm not upset with the standard range, as I rarely if ever take road trips. Even so, I may even just opt to renting a combustion vehicle merely for the speed of travel if I'd take a trip like that at all. I love my Tesla and it's one of my dreams to have owned one since 2013. Thankfully that's now come to fruition and every piece of this car is amazing.
I'll be getting it wrapped in the next year to change it from the gorgeous deep blue to a nice custom color I've yet to choose. Maybe one day I'll get rims that are rad as well, but for now I still love the default blue and standard rims.
That’s awesome congrats!
Just waiting for my VIN and delivery date. As of right now (and the past few weeks) it has been saying September 16th - 30th. I ordered on July 16th. I am eagerly awaiting to hear about a firm delivery date!
The waiting is the hardest part
I have to same EDD, ordered June 23rd Tuxedo MYLR. Really hoping it comes soon omg the wait is insane!
@@BeardedTeslaGuy It really is! My room is being overtaken by Tesla accessories for the car..and no car. :P Soon!
@@shelbysimmons8041 That sounds lovely! I know, the wait is sooo wild. I drive past their lot where they store the cars as they come in and I'm just like, "one of you are mine!" Haha
@@KellyStone haha, so true! Hopefully our wait will come to an end soon. Best of luck!
Placed my order a week ago for MYLR and already changed my setup once! Started with black on black and now I'm liking the white on white. We'll see what I stick with!
Decisions…decisions.
Where is the link for the PPF? Thank you so much, and as always, your videos are spot on!
In the description is the link
Ordered my Y last August 2021 and expecting delivery in February 2022, so obviously I am no going to change configurations now as I understand that resets me in the queue. But thank you for the great information, especially on the paint protection and floor mats! I only wish I had followed you prior to placing my order.
Cheers
I agree with you. I just ordered mine yesterday exactly the way I wanted it LR in blue with white interior and induction wheels, even added towing which I might only use for a bike rack, but at least I won't have to deal with installing it later. I used your referral code, so thanks!
So awesome congrats and thanks for supporting the channel
We ordered tow hitch with our Y, for our bike rack, but never found the size of the receptor..1. 5 or 2 inch? Sadly, we ordered 1st weekend of September and we might get it in December...🤤
I’m on the list for the cybertruck, but I just ordered a blue Model Y for the interim. Taking advantage of the $9000 rebates and the $1350 for res holders. I got the rwd with induction wheels, and I like that the standard range can be charged to 100%. We rarely roadtrip any more than a hundred kms, and it’s just a commuter to work and kids to school.
Ultimately, I’m debating ordering an S plaid, because I’ve always loved that car.
Subscribed! Thank you for the super useful & comprehensive video. Given the lineup of major events in the coming few months (Tax incentives, 4680 + Single Casting body, Possible increase in Self Driving Package), when do you think is the right time to reserve a Model Y LR ? The current estimated delivery window is April as of this day.
I’d reserve right now lol. Delivery isnt estimated until April with a current order
@@BeardedTeslaGuy Glad I took your advice, I saved 2K! Also, thank you for addressing the Tax incentives/4680/casting question on the latest video!
Hey good stuff. I ordered my model Y and call me crazy but I love that liquid black look so it will get full ppf
Same
Great video! The only advice I didn’t take was getting the induction wheels. I ordered them with my Model Y because they just looked too good and I really didn’t like the geminis. Its worth noting (I’m not sure if prices have changed) but I did look for either an aftermarket set that looked just as good as the inductions or a like new set of inductions…both were coming out to about $4,000. So I paid the $2,000 for the induction upgrade and if needed I can get a set of Geminis for about $2,000. The way I see it in todays market I’m spending $4,000 either way. But ill be honest, I dont see myself getting the Geminis.
Fair point you have
Do you get a better 'mpg' with one vs the other? Wheels create a lot of drag, the fuller (more aerodynamic) the better
@@JohnSmith-yg8jk yes, the more expensive inductions do get less range. Tesla states they get 12 miles less range per charge. So you are trading looks for a small amount of efficiency. However now that I own them. I would 100% buy them again. They look amazing. I really didn’t like the look of the geminis.
Well, it is easy for me to find almost new induction wheels (with tires) at 2000$ on eBay. It is all personal preference but paying a similar amount of money for both would be much more valuable.. I would keep Geminis as backup tires just in case I have a problem with induction wheel tires or if I plan on a long trip as the Beared Tesla guy said.
@@SWS1290 not out here, I tried to find inductions and they are like gold because everyone with urberturbines is after them in colder climates.
Excellent advise. I just ordered my Tesla Y and will go for White Seats, which we were scared of maintenance.
Do it!
Now you’ve got me thinking about changing the paint color from blue to red for the MY that’s due next month. I wonder how that will affect the arrival date?
That will probably impact your delivery timeline.
I would guess it will delay it, in addition any price increase that has occurred since your original order will be added in.
@@mantajim2269 OMG. That’s right. All the price hikes! Blue is good. I’m buying it for Turo anyhow. The next one can be red.
Personal experience, went Monday thinking about changing MY LR from white to blue, $1000 for paint n $1000 for price increase, lol, I love white even more than I previously did 😜
Thanks for the info on the white seats, my main concerns have been cabin heat during the summer & durability longterm. The white seats just blew me away when I went and test drove 2 Model 3's recently. I'll be doing rideshare with it, but watching this video amongst others helped me change my mind on the seats, definiltey will be going with white seats. They just look so good. As someone who deals with Candian winters think i'll go with a stealth grey M3LR to perhaps help in the weather at defrosting (if there's sunlight out that day) with white interor to minimize on cabin heat in the summer. Maybe i'm overthinking this, but it's also an investment in something i'll have for the next 8-10 years easy if not longer.
Great video, and spot on. I made the same decisions on our M3LR except I have not purchased a 2nd set of wheels and chose to purchase fsd. My thinking on fsd is since I want to keep the car long-term, I might as well buy at the lowest price. I have enjoyed using the current features but I also hope the button appears by the end of this year. Thanks for another helpful video.
Should have the “button” in a couple weeks, fingers crossed
Agree on most of this.
Not sure I'm brave enough to go white interior.
But you convinced me to change my order to a 7 seater.
Haha, you have to really just close the eyes and submit for that white interior. Love it!
Good advice! Will wait for the 4680 cell!
Cheers
Price might be higher with the 4680 though....
Great vid! I should've watched it before I placed my order. I ordered my MYLR with induction wheels on it. I can update my order now because I haven't started my financials yet, but the price was increased twice after I booked. so kinda stuck with 20". 😞
don't change your order lol
nicely done.. and this helped me a lot. I'm considering a model Y for just myself as a practical vehicle with towing capability and was wondering what your thoughts are. I'm learning that buying the car with the hitch already built in is the best way to go because there may not be enough hardware to attach one to if bought without.
Great review and advice.. thank you (liked and sub'd)
If you are going to tow, get the hitch with your order
I'm taking delivery in October, model Y long range 7 seater, full self driving, Gemini wheels, color blue. Thanks for floor mat link and I got the white interior.
Sounds like you are getting one good looking configuration
@@BeardedTeslaGuy I've kept track of what you've been saying and exploring with your model Y's on your road trips, there was a few other ppl that had great content, as well.
I'm definitely pumped I ordered it in early July.
The LFP battery can charge faster than the nickel battery. Is Tesla still limiting super charger rates on LFP?
I was referring to a SR vs LR charging
@@BeardedTeslaGuy SR LFP is what I was referring.
Congratulations with your young family ! Lucky man. Best wishes .
Cheers
I have FSD on my 2019 M3. The only feature that is truly useful for everyday driving is auto lane change. I did not want to pay $10k to add it to my MY, but after 3 months I can say driving without it is a real pain. Every time you change lanes the car drops out of auto-steer...with that "jerk" you feel as the car returns steering control to the driver. It makes for a somewhat unpleasant ride and gives passengers a very poor impression of the car (almost as bad as phantom braking at 70mph). I can handle stop signs. I can handle red lights. I can park myself. I'll never put a car into a driverless Uber fleet. But please, sell me auto lane change now at a reasonable price!
Yea EAP is really what the people want!!
EAP has been available in Europe for about half a year by now. Although I don't drive enough on highways to justify $4k for auto-lane change. Also, I don't feel like the jerk is noticeable so long as you put on the indicator before you do a lane change. The biggest nuisance is the sounds dings. I've learned to ignore them, but I often wish I could turn them off. But that is minor compared to the far too frequent false positives in emergency braking for things it shouldn't. I always get really tense when it puts an unwarranted alarm out of nowhere at really high volume. I'd estimate it happens every 10th city mile or 100th rural mile. I know AP is only intended for highways but I still like to use it or TACC.
If you need to change lanes while in autopilot and want to avoid the "jerk" of taking over control of the steering wheel you can disengage autopilot by tapping up, so reverse, on the stock and it disengages basic AP
@@kelvinmaldonado7547 With that method, it's worth mentioning you also need to either have regen set to low (if that setting still exists) or get ready to use the accelerator to avoid braking
…Writing to you from Europe. I clearly remember that before the last OTA update, while in autopilot, as soon as you touched the lane change lever, the car disabled autopilot, which meant no ‘jerk’ of the steering wheel. I’m not sure if that was an official function of the car or not, but that’s gone now :(. Now I do the same as mentioned here. I disable autopilot first while keeping my foot on the gas, hoping to get a ‘smooth transition’, while prepared to answer any questions from the passengers who just got ‘awaken’ by the sudden behavior change of the car…definitely not something you would expect from a luxury and very expensive car :(
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Good sound advice thanks young man
There is so much BS postings about and on Tesla it was nice seeing your post.
Cheers
Thanks for another awesome video, sone very helpful suggestions for those thinking to order. It would be nice if Tesla offered sliding rails for the 5 passenger version, it would improve flexibility for passenger and cargo space sharing
Agreed!
really useful information, thank you. We did wrapped the front after highway driving in the first few weeks left quite a bit of damage, mostly from open back trucks that carry earthmoving tractors. We have laws requiring them to coverup but there's always an idiot that doesn't want to comply.
Always trucks moving rocks going down the highway, frustrating
It really was an insightful video Thank you ! I am considering buying a Model 3 LR in Tokyo as they have reduced the price by 24%, so wondering if it is worth buying, driving for 3 years, and then shipping it to the UK to sell and basically get my money back? I wonder if the configuration is any different from Japanese Tesla to UK Tesla?
Nope, same car and made in the same factory, at least for now
I think what people don’t talk about with buying FSD at time of delivery is the ability to just fold it into the cost of your loan. With our model y, we plan on keeping it well past the term of the loan. So if you end up trying it out via subscription and liking it (once the beta comes out in two weeks 😉) you're just paying $10,000 out of pocket all at once. Vs adding it to the loan which only costs you an additional $150 or so per month and then when your loan is up, you own it!
As someone who did that already, I'd agree it's not worth the price currently as auto lane change is all I use other than summon every now and then to get it out of tight spaces, but with price increases happening frequently with Tesla as their software gets better, I still tell people to seriously consider it when getting theirs.
Great video though!!
Yea, I’m sure that makes it an easier pill to swallow
Worth noting you're paying interest on that $10k though