Brother G. Nice vid. Your editing is getting better and better, more and more funny. Love it. And I'm definitely entering the raffle. Why not?!? Can't win if you don't play. . . . Thanks Ben, you're the inspiration for the final decision to buy our Model Y.
If people knew anything about these cars, demand would double overnight. I've had about 100 people in mine and none knew anything about it except negative click-bait headlines they saw.
Almost a 100% of the people that have entered my Model X have never been in or bother reading up on Tesla tech. All they love to talk about are bogus accidents wrongfully attributed to autopilot. I love my car, it’s from 2017
Driving a Tesla is so peaceful, your body doesn't have to work to accelerate or be all stressed while breaking. Literally the car does it all so smoothly and handels all the hard work with such ease. If you have never driven an EV you just don't know ho much better they are.
The point about new features and upgrades in your garage while you sleep is hard to overstate. It's such a foreign concept for anyone who hasn't experienced it, but it really is like having a constantly new car. I replaced a 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum with the Model Y, and I explained to my son that my biggest complaint about the Ford was that it had the older infotainment system which was ridiculously archaic and clunky, and I mentioned that had I just waited another year I would have gotten the more modern system. My son said "But if it had been a Tesla it would have upgraded itself" and he was spot on. It removes the FOMO or feeling like your new car is outdated when the next model year ships. Genius.
The man speaks the truth… We have a 2022 Model X LR AND a 2023 Model Y LR. Best cars we have ever owned and we’ve owned some very nice cars. The top of the line we’ve bought new?…well I can honestly say that Tesla beats BMW, Mercedes and Lexus new off the lot hands down, we’ve had multiples of each. We just wish we had bought made the switch sooner.
Dude, I came across your channel a couple years ago and totally love your content. Your wit, comedic style, knowledge, and delivery are above all! Thank you for being who you are and what you bring to UA-cam. I've been wanting to comment for quite a while, but as you know, life happens! Once again, a huge THANK YOU from your SoCal followers. :-)
For the phone unlocking part, the app is using a Bluetooth low energy signal from the phone to the car to unlock it. Occasionally the phone will turn off the BLE connection to save power depending on your habits (I.e you usually don’t use your car at 3am so it’ll turn off that connection at 3am, but the issue is that this isn’t perfect). Waking up/unlocking the phone reestablishes all these connections and thus, unlocks your car. When this happens to me I literally just awake the phone in my pocket and it usually will unlock the car without having to unlock the phone or go all the way to the app. Just an FYI on what the culprit is.
Agree. When my proximity does not unlock the car, simply pushing the button in my iPhone to wake it typically unlocks the car. Sometimes I’ll use my Watch app instead. Sort of depends on what’s going on. But yeah it’s not perfect. Better than having to carry around a key fob, though!
I also owned a Focus ST and currently drive a 22 Civic Si, so I have good baseline for a driver's car. I recently spent a week with my friend's 2017 Model 3 long range. For a first year car it drove amazing. I'm sold. A used Model 3 Long Range is probably in my future if I can talk myself into selling the Si.
I've had my MYLR for a year, and am loving it so far. Agreed, the ride could be smoother/softer, and there could be fewer rattles in the interior, but overall the car is awesome. That extended-leg squat was pretty impressive :-)
Loved the video & the "sophisticated" cinematography!!! I've been watching from the very beginning & you keep getting better & funnier; Keep up the good work! 👍
The worst part about owning an EV is trying to explain to the general public what a non-issue charging is. Then repeating the same explanation when they don’t believe its a viable form of transportation. 🙄
Always add full glass coverage or lowest deductible available for comprehensive coverage, which covers glass, on your auto insurance policy. The cost is so minimal that it’s a no brainer. Collision coverage is the far more expensive coverage on auto insurance policies.
I’ve always enjoyed watching your Tesla videos! Knowing all the features that are automatically added to the car and rarely having to stop at a service center is amazing.
So thanks for the video, and the ride along, I think you did a terrific job of explaining why you bought your Tesla, why you’re wanting to sell it, and why you won’t sell it to buy something else, but that you will trade it for another Tesla, scored a big one with me. So I am wondering where did you get those fancy wheels, because I don’t think they’re stock wheels, am I right about that? You also said, that you had your suspension changed out, and you still don’t like the ride quality? So what’s up with that? So what specifically don’t you like about the ride quality?
Love my Y performance. I attached a hitch carrier and loaded it up with beach supplies and went on a 2k mile road trip I think I only lost 3-5% range loss from using the carrier And I had more stuff then I would of fit into my dads suburban
Referral links are not permitted in Ohio. Laws in Ohio exclude owners from getting points or benefits from Tesla. WHY??? I would say it has something to do with money
I went from a 2013 Focus ST as well (but I kept it for fun) to Model 3 Performance. Occasionally when I drive the ST I wonder if there is something wrong with it, lack of power... but it is still a lot of fun to drive, using all limbs. 🙂
Damn spend enough on glass fixes every year maybe equal to gas payment’s crazy Had a cord focus and windshield was always cracked…not sure if angle of glass
I have a newer version of your car (same color combo). I love the two tone wrap on your car and am thinking about doing mine the same, but with mat black. All the best.
Tesla has simply the best EVs. I have my model 3 lr since april this year and I'm super happy with it. Last week some of my friends tested it and they freaked completely out during driving, because of the interieur and the performance of the car.
The other thing that goes underappreciated: no getting excited about a car you see on their website and then calling or showing up at the "dealer" just to find out they don't actually have that car or there's a "market adjustment" over MSRP. Also, no haggling with your trade in either. What you see is what you get.
I think the more upscale interior is the biggest weakness of a Tesla. I own a 2023 Model 3 RWD and think it is great, but I agree with those who say other EVs feel more upscale as far as interior. With that said, Tesla software is much better overall. I have the 18 inch rims with comfort suspension and think it feels great. Not soft like a sponge, but not harsh at all. All the Tesla security and safety features really add up. My Model 3 has the 15.5 volt lithium battery which solves the 12 volt battery drained issue many EV owners have dealt with. That is what I love about Tesla, improvements without waiting for new model year or refreshes. There are Model Ys with hardware 4 already on the road. They look like all the Model Ys basically, but have gotten a major upgrade. Tesla breaks so many legacy builders traditions. Just not having to buy through a dealership is a major plus. I basically picked up my new Tesla in five minutes. When I picked upy 2012 Camry at the local dealership, it took 90 minutes. Partly because they wanted to sell me crap like service plans and interior protection plans. If Tesla keeps upgrading their interiors, it is going to make it that much harder for the competition. Build quality is way better than 2018. All my panel gaps were great. I love that competition has gotten better, but Tesla is not sitting still, so the bar keeps getting raised and this benefits consumers.
I also have a 2023 M3 RWD, and I’m a big fan of the interior. I’ll admit I haven’t sat in any other EVs, but I’ve watched numerous videos and I like the simplicity. When I bought the car, I thought I’d dislike using the screen, but I find I rarely need it. I like not having all the buttons. Side note: I had a read panel that was a bit misaligned. The gap on one side was probably 3/16” larger than on the other side. It was quickly amended at the Tesla store, but nevertheless, it was there.
Hi, loved the update. You’ve been our go to since we put our order in for our Y (got the referral miles through you, just before they pulled the plug). For last 6 months or so it “overcharges by 3-5 Kwh” from the setting. We travel from Florida to New England with “no” charging issues (love the V3’s) Only issue we have is with phantom braking (can’t figure out what the trigger is that causes it).
"overcharging" happens to me sometimes as well. I set it for 80% and wake up and it's at 82% or whatever. There are a few factors involved here. One or all may apply to your case. First, measuring battery capacity isn't exact. Temperature and a number of other factors can affect the reading, so if it warms up after you charge that can affect the displayed percentage by 1-2%. If you've charged it optimally and kept the battery in that 50-80% sweet spot for a long time, the BMS hasn't had a chance to "re-learn" the real capacity of the battery (see the next paragraph). Second, battery measurements don't stay in calibration perfectly. Charging it up to 100% and then driving it down to below 20% on your next road trip can help calibrate that if the imperfection in measurement bothers you (note: it doesn't bother the car at all). Third, the BMS may occasionally be "balancing" the pack when it's done charging. This involves checking the voltages across the pack and charging/discharging individual cells so they are in better balance. This process involves putting energy into cells, so it can cause you to overshoot your target charge level. I find that the battery percentage is spot on with my target charge level for about a month to 6 weeks after a long road trip where I've started out at 100% and discharged it to below 20% once or twice along the way, then it starts to drift a bit (but the drift never really exceeds more than a couple of percent so whatever, I'm not going to stress out the battery only to recalibrate a user display - it'll get sorted on the next road trip).
Question about the harsh ride. A friend has chronic joint pain due to rheumatoid arthritis, but still has to make long drives for medical appointments. These are typically 90+ minute commutes slogging through traffic so I was recommending that perhaps Tesla auto-pilot would make her driving less painful and less fatiguing. Her joints do feel the all of the bumps while driving. Now I am hesitant due to the sporty, sometimes rough ride that people often comment on. Should I consider another vehicle make with basic lane keeping and cruise control as a recommendation? Any ideas or suggestions?
Nice video. Please elaborate on the phantom braking. I'm very likely going to be purchasing a model Y in the next 8 months. I'm 95% sold on it, but the one thing that makes me nervous is the phantom braking. Does it only happen if you're using auto pilot?
It took me a rental to understand the love people have for this car. Never understood the hate it received but I definitely see the love. It's ok to be a car enthusiast and have an EV. I'm looking into purchasing one now for my medical courier business
Brother, I so love your wit and wisdom. As a Tesla owner since 2013, I can tell you, your channel is the one I love to keep coming back to. Oh, and happy (belated) Father’s Day.
Great video! Some are gonna like Tesla. Some aren’t. Some like rocky road ice cream. Some don’t. That’s why there are 31 flavors. Me, I LOVE my M3. I love the lack of buttons, knobs, dials, levers, sliders, and all that geegaw crap that festoons every goddamned surface in other cars. But, some people love all that. Cool. Get a car that has all those fidget things for them to play with. Not for me, though! Why I love my Tesla: 1) It’s great fun to drive! 2) It’s cheap to operate! 3) OTA updates keep it fresh and current! 4) It’s so EZ to live with! Great content, as always.
So I certainly agree with everything you just said, and I would add this, having (FSD beta) and watching it do its thing is so magical, as it’s just like having a chauffeur take you from point A to point B without you having to do much of anything, except put in a destination, and you can do that by voice command, which is something else that I find magical too. Cheers 🥂
Simply amazing... I had JUST started to look for your sunshade online when you put the information on the screen that I could find it in the video description. Well done.
Thanks for all your information and review on the Tesla Model Y. I am looking to get an EV in 2024 and the Model Y long Range is one that is on my list. I don't know when a Model 2 Tesla may come out for sale. One Question I have is to anybody - Does the basic Auto Pilot in the Tesla also work on normal 2 lane highways and not just the Freeways??? I assume it is similar to using a Cruise Control in an ICE vehicle. Take care.
You can use auto pilot anywhere. It's basically just adaptive cruise control. It accelerates / decelerates and keeps you in your lane. That's it. I only use it on the freeway myself, I wouldn't put my trust into the system on a 2 lane highway or city streets.
Just went camping and camp mode was awesome! Tried one night inside and will admit that at age 55 it was not super comfortable. The stars were great but I only cleared half and would have benefited from an empty area. The great part for me was in camp mode will allow you to charge something like a battery that I need for my CPAP. Approximate your environment to what is outside and the draw to charge my portable battery was only 20km after a solid eight hours. This was the same for my fit night (25km draw). Very useful
so stoked on your videos, while I was waiting for my M Y to arrive I watched a lot of tesla enthusiast channels, yours is the only one I STILL watch. And they keep getting better (and funnier 😂) . I too was hooked after the showroom in Ala Moana gave my wife and me a M Y P for a two hour test drive, we ended up with the 7 seater fit all the kids, took a bit of effort to get it wrapped before shipping to Maui, absolutely fucking love this car.
100% agree! rented one for a 4 day vacay in CA! and WOW! the SPEED alone, stability etc! is what is amazing! LITERALLY no issues with acceleration or needing the speed! TESLA to me knows what they are doing! I'm looking forward to the second gen model 3 and Y!
been binging on your videos. Love the content and pulled the trigger on a Model Y yesterday using your referral code for 3 months of FSD before those codes go away. Keep the awesome content flowing!
@@Notme-tq4xs But 40k or more like 43-45k after fees, taxes, and what not is still a really expensive purchase. Especially when not wanting to take a loan.
I found your channel when you first posted that test drive video in Hawaii. Same thing happened to you that happened to me.. I test drove a Model 3 performance and then getting into pretty much any other car was just plain old disappointing compared to the Tesla. It's not even close and when you throw in all the cost/time savings with charging vs gas ... it's game over.
I got my 2020 LR MY in March of 2020, right when the Covid shutdown happened. My VIN is in the 3,000 range, so one of the first Model Y’s ever built. Great car. Wife and I have taken two 3,200 mile road trips, with no problems at all. Purchased FSD beta as well for only $6K. The car gets better with each software update!
I recently took delivery of a Chinese built model Y that now comes with 'comfort' suspension (I live in Australia) I'm guessing the newer US built ones should also be coming with softer suspension now..
@@cavezen I've read this. I setup an appointment to test drive one. I am very happy with my Ford Mach-e but my wife's 2017 Golf Alltrak is getting long in the tooth and she's a perfect candidate to get an EV.
Being an old fart I am fond of a car with buttons on the dashboard and a screen in front of the driver, and I am a fan of SiriusXM radio in my car. I just drove an Ionic 6 and found it was a fantastic car. However, I live in the upper midwest and the only fast charging for road trips in Northern WI, and the U.P. of MI is Tesla, which may force me into going with a Model Y even if the nearist service center is at least a 200-mile round trip. And streaming Serius over the phone only works when you have cell service and there are a lot of places that do not have good cell service in the north woods.
I went to Tesla Service to replace a windshield. It isn't easier since they can recalibrate the safety features. I have a 2022 3 Performance and love it. The ride is not as smooth as a model S but I feel a model S is a lot heavier and cumbersome as compared to a Model 3.
I just watched this entire video while on the toilet at the olive garden. I opened the door still laughing only to see there was a long line waiting outside. I told them all about your channel.
Those kWh prices hurt man. Here in Europe it's usually over €0.50/kWh or $0.55/kWh. I've seen it over €0.90. Cheapest I get fast charging is around €0.30 and that's an extremely good deal at specific chargers with a specific card (pay per minute).
I know you like the Supercharger in Springfield, MO but you can knock hours off your trip going north out of OKC and taking the Kansas Turnpike to I-70. The Flint Hills in Kansas are a beautiful and fun drive too. Only hills and curves in the state. I do a trip from San Diego to Mid-Missouri every year and your first PA road trip convinced me to take the plunge since it was basically half of the exact same drive I make.
I just turned in my 2020 Model X at the lease end and bought outright a 2023 Model Y Perf. I'm SO much happier with the MY than the MX. It feels like it's just put together better, there are SO many more accessories available and I don't have the stupid doors or air suspension to worry about (I had my MXP in service twice for failed air compressor, resulting it suspension damage). So now my gf and I have MYP's and could not be happier.
Love my M3. All I wanted in a car and More. As for preconditioning the battery, I was driving through GA to a supercharger by the MINUTE not by kWh and surprisingly my battery didn’t precondition! TWICE!! Does Tesla want me to spend more time charging or was that a glitch?
The Phantom Braking (which, incidentally, could be the name of one of the movies in the Star Wars saga) is happening to me too, but I really don't drive that much on the highway, and when I do, I minimize the Autopilot use. Especially when there is speed and a lot of cars involved, I'm more comfortable running manually, and only use Autopilot for fun when there is no real danger of something sudden happening.
So, just as a point of information, it is quite rare to have the car suddenly brake on highways, as this mostly happens when you’re driving in towns, and cities, at least that’s been my experience. So I have a 2018, dual motor, all wheel drive, long range battery pack, rated at the time of 316 miles, and I have experienced very little degradation, over 4 years of ownership, and I have (FSD beta), and FSD beta, has come along ways, and I don’t wanna mislead anyone, as it’s still has hiccups, but it is damn good, and it’s only going to get better, and better. So I wouldn’t worry too much about the phantom braking, but it is something you need to pay attention to, because you’re still responsible while behind the wheel, no matter where you’re driving, because there are still bugs that needs to get worked out, but I am fully confident that Tesla will be the first to achieve a fully capable self driving, autonomous vehicle before any of those other guys do. My only hope is that more people get to experience it, and that I am around to see it, as it’s going to be a wonderful day to see the CyberTruck, the semi truck. and all the other Tesla cars driving around with no one at the wheel, and future Tesla vehicles will come without a steering wheel or pedals. You’ll just take out your phone, summon your car to pick you up or send your car to pick up, a family member, a friend, or a complete stranger, as you’d be operating your vehicle through an app on your phone, in a ride sharing situation, which is something Tesla has been talking about for a while now, and it may take them longer than one may expect or want, but eventually we’re gonna get there, and I am confident of that. Cheers 🥂
The seems like such a ridiculous statement given the autopilot is one of the benefits of the car. I dunno, this seems a lot more dangerous than owners are making it out to be. Maybe cognitive dissonance?
@@robdc4829 Touché! But only if you’re confused and from your statement, I think that’s the case here. So don’t confuse auto pilot, which is a trade name for an (ADAS) advanced driver, assistance system, something most auto manufacturers have some variance of these different features that make up the system. What we’re talking about here is not auto pilot, which by the way, is standard on all Tesla vehicles, but what we’re talking about here is something beyond assistance. So FSD (full self driving), is a much more sophisticated system which incorporates auto pilot and all the other features associated with it, but in addition to that, (FSD beta) actually drives the car just like you and I do. So I understand those who do not own a Tesla, and have not actually delve into the nuances of Tesla’s cars being confused about this system, but not to those of us who are currently driving with (FSD beta), and so just because someone happens to be driving a Tesla, does not mean that they have (FSD beta) in their cars, as it’s still quite an expensive feature. So what I recommend you doing is to actually read the literature, and start to get an understanding of what this particular software is capable of doing, and where Tesla is driving this technology to, and why they’re doing it, because it’s not just about a convenience or some type of geewhiz hey look at what I got technology, no it’s about much more than that, it’s about saving lives, by driving down those horrible statistics we hear about every year, as people are lost to what are clearly preventable traffic mishaps. Cheers 🥂
Hope you and the family are well. Really like the sun shade. Where can I find that? I have the genesis wheels and considered the 2021 model Y since I bought in December of 2020. Need to change tires already at 26K. Any recommendations?
I agree with you on just about everything. Tesla makes a very very good car. I bought a Polestar2 and love it. There are 2 reasons I didn't buy or lease a Model Y. 1, For some reason you can't buy your Model Y at the end of your lease. Which is weird. I can buy someone else's used Model Y buy not my own? OK, whatever. 2, I was all in on Tesla a few years ago but lately Elon's been kind of a douche and I just can't see giving him my money. I know, I know, if I only bought things from companies that I agreed with 100% I'd be living in a hole I dug with my own hands because the shovel maker's CEO is also probably an A-Hole too and only wear clothes I made myself from material I also made myself. I get it, but it's mostly the not being able to buy my car at the end of the lease. Having said all that I love my Polestar2 and probably wouldn't trade it for anything at this point.
One of my co-worker ask me the stupidest question about EV’s I’ve ever heard. He asked me what happen to the car if he doesn’t want to charge it but it won’t make it to his destination? I told him same thing happens to your gas car when you don’t want to fill it up but it won’t make it to your destination. Another tell me to becareful of puddle of water in the road because if I drive over it it would immobilize my EV. I told him I drive my car in a raining day and it still works and I don’t see any EV’s stuck on the road. They really think car makers haven’t thought of that and test it out before selling it?
In Victoria Australia, our state government (not voted by me) introduced 2 years ago, an EV road tax, 2.5 cents per kilometer, this has now risen to 2.8 cents per kilometer. EV sales here have dropped like a stone as people here know the tax will just keep rising. I am a Tesla model S owner and my car stays in the garage on trickle charge most of the time.
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bit.ly/evraffleGjeebs good luck!
Brother G. Nice vid. Your editing is getting better and better, more and more funny. Love it. And I'm definitely entering the raffle. Why not?!? Can't win if you don't play. . . . Thanks Ben, you're the inspiration for the final decision to buy our Model Y.
@@scottyplug Thank you! and yea I need to ask them if I am allowed to enter as well.
@@scottyplugwhy not? It's $200 lol
@@qman66 it’s a 1 in 5500 chance at $200. I’m in at those odds all day 😎. The “why not” was rhetorical.
@@scottyplugi know and that's a .00018 chance lol. But I hope you win so you can throw it in my face and I'll be jealous lol
If people knew anything about these cars, demand would double overnight. I've had about 100 people in mine and none knew anything about it except negative click-bait headlines they saw.
Journalists are basically human excrement 💩
Especially motoring press
Great point
Agreed
Almost a 100% of the people that have entered my Model X have never been in or bother reading up on Tesla tech. All they love to talk about are bogus accidents wrongfully attributed to autopilot. I love my car, it’s from 2017
Is the phantom braking a negative clickbait headline?
Driving a Tesla is so peaceful, your body doesn't have to work to accelerate or be all stressed while breaking. Literally the car does it all so smoothly and handels all the hard work with such ease. If you have never driven an EV you just don't know ho much better they are.
This is a pretty good description. It's just a better way to drive.
And this doesn’t even include the comfort the amazing autopilot and fsd bring
@@sur83848FSD is only good in the US with fsd beta but autopilot is amazing. Hopefully FSD beta comes to other countries by the end of this year.
Totally agree, they r also a lot more efficient
I mean a lot of people don’t like that it feels really heavy
The point about new features and upgrades in your garage while you sleep is hard to overstate. It's such a foreign concept for anyone who hasn't experienced it, but it really is like having a constantly new car. I replaced a 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum with the Model Y, and I explained to my son that my biggest complaint about the Ford was that it had the older infotainment system which was ridiculously archaic and clunky, and I mentioned that had I just waited another year I would have gotten the more modern system. My son said "But if it had been a Tesla it would have upgraded itself" and he was spot on. It removes the FOMO or feeling like your new car is outdated when the next model year ships. Genius.
The man speaks the truth…
We have a 2022 Model X LR AND a 2023 Model Y LR.
Best cars we have ever owned and we’ve owned some very nice cars. The top of the line we’ve bought new?…well I can honestly say that Tesla beats BMW, Mercedes and Lexus new off the lot hands down, we’ve had multiples of each. We just wish we had bought made the switch sooner.
Dude, I came across your channel a couple years ago and totally love your content. Your wit, comedic style, knowledge, and delivery are above all! Thank you for being who you are and what you bring to UA-cam. I've been wanting to comment for quite a while, but as you know, life happens! Once again, a huge THANK YOU from your SoCal followers. :-)
Really appreciate the support!
Still the best, most entertaining Tesla content on YT!
For the phone unlocking part, the app is using a Bluetooth low energy signal from the phone to the car to unlock it. Occasionally the phone will turn off the BLE connection to save power depending on your habits (I.e you usually don’t use your car at 3am so it’ll turn off that connection at 3am, but the issue is that this isn’t perfect).
Waking up/unlocking the phone reestablishes all these connections and thus, unlocks your car.
When this happens to me I literally just awake the phone in my pocket and it usually will unlock the car without having to unlock the phone or go all the way to the app. Just an FYI on what the culprit is.
Thank you!!
Agree. When my proximity does not unlock the car, simply pushing the button in my iPhone to wake it typically unlocks the car. Sometimes I’ll use my Watch app instead. Sort of depends on what’s going on. But yeah it’s not perfect. Better than having to carry around a key fob, though!
Women don’t have this problem at all. That’s all I’m going to say as my wife might see this.
Good to know! Thank you
A key needs to work 100% of the time. Ludicrous. Even my key fob doesn’t work perfectly. It’s the only car I’ve ever not been able to get into.
Dude, you did a commercial for Tesla. It's awesome
I also owned a Focus ST and currently drive a 22 Civic Si, so I have good baseline for a driver's car. I recently spent a week with my friend's 2017 Model 3 long range. For a first year car it drove amazing. I'm sold. A used Model 3 Long Range is probably in my future if I can talk myself into selling the Si.
I had a 2011 Si and I still miss that car but yea driving a Tesla is a great experience
I've had my MYLR for a year, and am loving it so far. Agreed, the ride could be smoother/softer, and there could be fewer rattles in the interior, but overall the car is awesome.
That extended-leg squat was pretty impressive :-)
Loved the video & the "sophisticated" cinematography!!! I've been watching from the very beginning & you keep getting better & funnier; Keep up the good work! 👍
The worst part about owning an EV is trying to explain to the general public what a non-issue charging is. Then repeating the same explanation when they don’t believe its a viable form of transportation. 🙄
Same as in 1913 when you had to explain you get liquid gasoline at a "gas station" The horse owners still don't want a gas car !
@@Notme-tq4xs Yep! And gas stations were also few and far between at one point! People are incredibly myopic and need to read their history.
Great video. Well edited. Fun and informative. Nice job!
Always add full glass coverage or lowest deductible available for comprehensive coverage, which covers glass, on your auto insurance policy. The cost is so minimal that it’s a no brainer. Collision coverage is the far more expensive coverage on auto insurance policies.
I’ve always enjoyed watching your Tesla videos! Knowing all the features that are automatically added to the car and rarely having to stop at a service center is amazing.
What is that shade over your head!! I want one!
Just finished driving from Flagstaff to San Diego and back with my Model Y. Loved how comfortable it was on the trip.
So thanks for the video, and the ride along, I think you did a terrific job of explaining why you bought your Tesla, why you’re wanting to sell it, and why you won’t sell it to buy something else, but that you will trade it for another Tesla, scored a big one with me.
So I am wondering where did you get those fancy wheels, because I don’t think they’re stock wheels, am I right about that?
You also said, that you had your suspension changed out, and you still don’t like the ride quality?
So what’s up with that? So what specifically don’t you like about the ride quality?
Love my Y performance. I attached a hitch carrier and loaded it up with beach supplies and went on a 2k mile road trip I think I only lost 3-5% range loss from using the carrier And I had more stuff then I would of fit into my dads suburban
Referral links are not permitted in Ohio. Laws in Ohio exclude owners from getting points or benefits from Tesla. WHY??? I would say it has something to do with money
I went from a 2013 Focus ST as well (but I kept it for fun) to Model 3 Performance. Occasionally when I drive the ST I wonder if there is something wrong with it, lack of power... but it is still a lot of fun to drive, using all limbs. 🙂
Damn spend enough on glass fixes every year maybe equal to gas payment’s crazy
Had a cord focus and windshield was always cracked…not sure if angle of glass
I have a newer version of your car (same color combo). I love the two tone wrap on your car and am thinking about doing mine the same, but with mat black. All the best.
Tesla has simply the best EVs. I have my model 3 lr since april this year and I'm super happy with it. Last week some of my friends tested it and they freaked completely out during driving, because of the interieur and the performance of the car.
The other thing that goes underappreciated: no getting excited about a car you see on their website and then calling or showing up at the "dealer" just to find out they don't actually have that car or there's a "market adjustment" over MSRP. Also, no haggling with your trade in either.
What you see is what you get.
This should be the first advert Elon goes with...
Tesla owners will make ads free. What other car owner would do that?
Exactly.
@@Notme-tq4xsthis is free? It’s a paid sponsored video by the floor mat company and every other partner he has. He also gets click revenue.
Top notch review and infotainment!
I think the more upscale interior is the biggest weakness of a Tesla. I own a 2023 Model 3 RWD and think it is great, but I agree with those who say other EVs feel more upscale as far as interior.
With that said, Tesla software is much better overall. I have the 18 inch rims with comfort suspension and think it feels great. Not soft like a sponge, but not harsh at all. All the Tesla security and safety features really add up. My Model 3 has the 15.5 volt lithium battery which solves the 12 volt battery drained issue many EV owners have dealt with.
That is what I love about Tesla, improvements without waiting for new model year or refreshes. There are Model Ys with hardware 4 already on the road. They look like all the Model Ys basically, but have gotten a major upgrade.
Tesla breaks so many legacy builders traditions. Just not having to buy through a dealership is a major plus. I basically picked up my new Tesla in five minutes. When I picked upy 2012 Camry at the local dealership, it took 90 minutes. Partly because they wanted to sell me crap like service plans and interior protection plans.
If Tesla keeps upgrading their interiors, it is going to make it that much harder for the competition. Build quality is way better than 2018. All my panel gaps were great.
I love that competition has gotten better, but Tesla is not sitting still, so the bar keeps getting raised and this benefits consumers.
I also have a 2023 M3 RWD, and I’m a big fan of the interior. I’ll admit I haven’t sat in any other EVs, but I’ve watched numerous videos and I like the simplicity. When I bought the car, I thought I’d dislike using the screen, but I find I rarely need it. I like not having all the buttons.
Side note: I had a read panel that was a bit misaligned. The gap on one side was probably 3/16” larger than on the other side. It was quickly amended at the Tesla store, but nevertheless, it was there.
Hi, loved the update. You’ve been our go to since we put our order in for our Y (got the referral miles through you, just before they pulled the plug).
For last 6 months or so it “overcharges by 3-5 Kwh” from the setting.
We travel from Florida to New England with “no” charging issues (love the V3’s)
Only issue we have is with phantom braking (can’t figure out what the trigger is that causes it).
"overcharging" happens to me sometimes as well. I set it for 80% and wake up and it's at 82% or whatever.
There are a few factors involved here. One or all may apply to your case.
First, measuring battery capacity isn't exact. Temperature and a number of other factors can affect the reading, so if it warms up after you charge that can affect the displayed percentage by 1-2%. If you've charged it optimally and kept the battery in that 50-80% sweet spot for a long time, the BMS hasn't had a chance to "re-learn" the real capacity of the battery (see the next paragraph).
Second, battery measurements don't stay in calibration perfectly. Charging it up to 100% and then driving it down to below 20% on your next road trip can help calibrate that if the imperfection in measurement bothers you (note: it doesn't bother the car at all).
Third, the BMS may occasionally be "balancing" the pack when it's done charging. This involves checking the voltages across the pack and charging/discharging individual cells so they are in better balance. This process involves putting energy into cells, so it can cause you to overshoot your target charge level.
I find that the battery percentage is spot on with my target charge level for about a month to 6 weeks after a long road trip where I've started out at 100% and discharged it to below 20% once or twice along the way, then it starts to drift a bit (but the drift never really exceeds more than a couple of percent so whatever, I'm not going to stress out the battery only to recalibrate a user display - it'll get sorted on the next road trip).
Question about the harsh ride. A friend has chronic joint pain due to rheumatoid arthritis, but still has to make long drives for medical appointments. These are typically 90+ minute commutes slogging through traffic so I was recommending that perhaps Tesla auto-pilot would make her driving less painful and less fatiguing. Her joints do feel the all of the bumps while driving. Now I am hesitant due to the sporty, sometimes rough ride that people often comment on. Should I consider another vehicle make with basic lane keeping and cruise control as a recommendation? Any ideas or suggestions?
I recommend Model 3 long range
Or genesis
Nice video. Please elaborate on the phantom braking. I'm very likely going to be purchasing a model Y in the next 8 months. I'm 95% sold on it, but the one thing that makes me nervous is the phantom braking. Does it only happen if you're using auto pilot?
Yes only when using auto pilot ,very dangerous if someone hits you from behind!
Yea only on autopilot
Great video. Low key best part was single leg squat. Keep up the awesome content!
It took me a rental to understand the love people have for this car. Never understood the hate it received but I definitely see the love. It's ok to be a car enthusiast and have an EV. I'm looking into purchasing one now for my medical courier business
Brother, I so love your wit and wisdom. As a Tesla owner since 2013, I can tell you, your channel is the one I love to keep coming back to. Oh, and happy (belated) Father’s Day.
I appreciate that!
I sat in a model Y in the Waikiki store in May. And I want one.
Great video!
Some are gonna like Tesla. Some aren’t. Some like rocky road ice cream. Some don’t. That’s why there are 31 flavors.
Me, I LOVE my M3. I love the lack of buttons, knobs, dials, levers, sliders, and all that geegaw crap that festoons every goddamned surface in other cars. But, some people love all that. Cool. Get a car that has all those fidget things for them to play with. Not for me, though!
Why I love my Tesla: 1) It’s great fun to drive! 2) It’s cheap to operate! 3) OTA updates keep it fresh and current! 4) It’s so EZ to live with!
Great content, as always.
Nice
So I certainly agree with everything you just said, and I would add this, having (FSD beta) and watching it do its thing is so magical, as it’s just like having a chauffeur take you from point A to point B without you having to do much of anything, except put in a destination, and you can do that by voice command, which is something else that I find magical too. Cheers 🥂
Simply amazing... I had JUST started to look for your sunshade online when you put the information on the screen that I could find it in the video description. Well done.
I was between a Model Y, Lexus ES 300h, and an Ioniq 6. Your review has convinced me to go with the Tesla. 😂
Thanks for all your information and review on the Tesla Model Y. I am looking to get an EV in 2024 and the Model Y long Range is one that is on my list. I don't know when a Model 2 Tesla may come out for sale.
One Question I have is to anybody - Does the basic Auto Pilot in the Tesla also work on normal 2 lane highways and not just the Freeways??? I assume it is similar to using a Cruise Control in an ICE vehicle.
Take care.
You can use auto pilot anywhere. It's basically just adaptive cruise control. It accelerates / decelerates and keeps you in your lane. That's it. I only use it on the freeway myself, I wouldn't put my trust into the system on a 2 lane highway or city streets.
Used your video on my social media page. Thank You! You're one of the best!
Same, except I don’t make UA-cam videos so I don’t need an eye catching video tile (I bet you never hated Tesla either).
Go back and watch the videos where I talk about hating Teslas it's all out there
You are being coconut head
Just went camping and camp mode was awesome! Tried one night inside and will admit that at age 55 it was not super comfortable. The stars were great but I only cleared half and would have benefited from an empty area.
The great part for me was in camp mode will allow you to charge something like a battery that I need for my CPAP. Approximate your environment to what is outside and the draw to charge my portable battery was only 20km after a solid eight hours. This was the same for my fit night (25km draw). Very useful
Don’t mess with 3rd party suspension!!
I had a 2020 X5 before… The Tesla ride and handling is way better ! 😊
so stoked on your videos, while I was waiting for my M Y to arrive I watched a lot of tesla enthusiast channels, yours is the only one I STILL watch. And they keep getting better (and funnier 😂) . I too was hooked after the showroom in Ala Moana gave my wife and me a M Y P for a two hour test drive, we ended up with the 7 seater fit all the kids, took a bit of effort to get it wrapped before shipping to Maui, absolutely fucking love this car.
i love these angles you keep changing each frame to when you talk from one section to another lol. went from subtle, to not so subtle haha
Fantastic video, I love your style and approach, subscribed. I never thought about the usefulness in traffic and I'm stuck in NY traffic every day
Hey I used your referral link two years ago and got a free trip to Colorado and back! Thanks! 😊
1:15😂... I totally forget this every time someone asks me
Dang, here in CA supercharger are 0.57$..
Great advertising! Keeping it real. Great video presents and presentation.
Love your Ryan Reynolds’s vibe!
I have 2 model y s. Great cars very easy to learn the systems
100% agree! rented one for a 4 day vacay in CA! and WOW! the SPEED alone, stability etc! is what is amazing! LITERALLY no issues with acceleration or needing the speed! TESLA to me knows what they are doing! I'm looking forward to the second gen model 3 and Y!
One of the best videos about not just Model Y but Tesla itself. Hope more people would watch this!!
been binging on your videos. Love the content and pulled the trigger on a Model Y yesterday using your referral code for 3 months of FSD before those codes go away. Keep the awesome content flowing!
Thank you and congrats on your order!
Great video. I still have a Focus ST and really want a Tesla. Just wish they were more affordable.
The model 3 can't be more affordable. Especially when you know there is no maintenance, oil changes, gas fill ups and such.
@@Notme-tq4xs But 40k or more like 43-45k after fees, taxes, and what not is still a really expensive purchase. Especially when not wanting to take a loan.
Yea just wait about a year. Once the new 3 comes out the used market will be filled with 3's at great prices
You crack me up! I've had my Tesla for two months, and I have watched most of your videos. Next roadtrip to PA, lunch on me in Indianapolis!
I may be there tomorrow!
@@Gjeebs Crazy! I've got a doctor appt downtown at 7:45am.. let me know! I messaged your email contact address.
I found your channel when you first posted that test drive video in Hawaii. Same thing happened to you that happened to me.. I test drove a Model 3 performance and then getting into pretty much any other car was just plain old disappointing compared to the Tesla. It's not even close and when you throw in all the cost/time savings with charging vs gas ... it's game over.
I’ve had my Model Y long range for 2 1/2 years now. Best car I’ve ever owned. I’ll keep it for years and never buy anything other than a Tesla.
Adding you, that now makes a million of us.
🤣 One of the best comical informative videos you've done so far! 🤘
Great review I just got back from a long road trip in my model Y. I had just gotten new tires. The hancook evos are really quiet and great efficiency
Gjeebs can pistol squat like a boss!!! Great video.
Couldn't agree more with all of this 🙌🏻
I got my 2020 LR MY in March of 2020, right when the Covid shutdown happened. My VIN is in the 3,000 range, so one of the first Model Y’s ever built. Great car. Wife and I have taken two 3,200 mile road trips, with no problems at all. Purchased FSD beta as well for only $6K. The car gets better with each software update!
“What an idiot” @ 1:57 hit for me lol
If only the ride weren't so incredibly harsh, I could like one of these.
I recently took delivery of a Chinese built model Y that now comes with 'comfort' suspension (I live in Australia) I'm guessing the newer US built ones should also be coming with softer suspension now..
@@cavezen I've read this. I setup an appointment to test drive one. I am very happy with my Ford Mach-e but my wife's 2017 Golf Alltrak is getting long in the tooth and she's a perfect candidate to get an EV.
Being an old fart I am fond of a car with buttons on the dashboard and a screen in front of the driver, and I am a fan of SiriusXM radio in my car. I just drove an Ionic 6 and found it was a fantastic car. However, I live in the upper midwest and the only fast charging for road trips in Northern WI, and the U.P. of MI is Tesla, which may force me into going with a Model Y even if the nearist service center is at least a 200-mile round trip. And streaming Serius over the phone only works when you have cell service and there are a lot of places that do not have good cell service in the north woods.
Yea I hear you on that. Still not convenient for everyone like a gas car
Dude, your videos are fantastic and has me placing my model Y order (with your referral link) this week. Thank you for all you do.
I appreciate that! Congrats on the purchase!
I love this video!! Thanks Gjeebs! Where did you get your upgraded rims from? I love them
I went to Tesla Service to replace a windshield. It isn't easier since they can recalibrate the safety features. I have a 2022 3 Performance and love it. The ride is not as smooth as a model S but I feel a model S is a lot heavier and cumbersome as compared to a Model 3.
FSD is getting so good, except on Mill in Tempe. Ick!
1:57 That "What an idiot" line had to feel good. Nice work on the channel, Gjeebs!
Can you please advise where did you by the 2nd row seat back protectors? Thks!
They are linked in the description but here you go!
Seat back Covers from PimpmyEV:
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@@Gjeebs Thank you very much! Enjoy your videos!
Its my dream car. Wish I had one and yours look amazing
Get one. The model 3 is cheap.
How did you specifically add “glass insurance” ? It’s been a minute since I’ve had a car as I’ve lived in NYC. So any insight would be great.
Thanks!
It’s usually under comprehensive but some insurance companies break glass out as a separate component of the policy
@@LBrisk01 Cool. Thank you. 👍
I just watched this entire video while on the toilet at the olive garden. I opened the door still laughing only to see there was a long line waiting outside. I told them all about your channel.
Underrated slide at the kiddie park around the 4:03 mark lol
"The description is located below the video on your screen." That was beautiful. LOL x 1,000,000,000😁
Best cliff hanging transitions. 😊
One of the best Tesla reviews out there
Those kWh prices hurt man. Here in Europe it's usually over €0.50/kWh or $0.55/kWh. I've seen it over €0.90. Cheapest I get fast charging is around €0.30 and that's an extremely good deal at specific chargers with a specific card (pay per minute).
That's 'cuz your electric costs are too high.
Re-start nuclear?
I know you like the Supercharger in Springfield, MO but you can knock hours off your trip going north out of OKC and taking the Kansas Turnpike to I-70. The Flint Hills in Kansas are a beautiful and fun drive too. Only hills and curves in the state. I do a trip from San Diego to Mid-Missouri every year and your first PA road trip convinced me to take the plunge since it was basically half of the exact same drive I make.
Interesting I'll try that
If you had to do it all again with recent prices, would you get a long range or performance? Thanks!
Probably still a long range
@@Gjeebs Great to know, thanks!
I just turned in my 2020 Model X at the lease end and bought outright a 2023 Model Y Perf. I'm SO much happier with the MY than the MX. It feels like it's just put together better, there are SO many more accessories available and I don't have the stupid doors or air suspension to worry about (I had my MXP in service twice for failed air compressor, resulting it suspension damage). So now my gf and I have MYP's and could not be happier.
Tesla should hire you to make commercials for them. Great video
I am working on one but it will not be associated with Tesla. Something like "If Tesla Made a Commercial"
White seats still looking good. What do you use?
Nothing. They don't get dirty. Some magic materials.....
Hydrosilex interior cleaner. Linked in description is 25% off. It's their plastic and leather cleaner
@@GjeebsI don't see the link
Perfect delivery at 1:56 🤣
Love my M3. All I wanted in a car and More. As for preconditioning the battery, I was driving through GA to a supercharger by the MINUTE not by kWh and surprisingly my battery didn’t precondition! TWICE!! Does Tesla want me to spend more time charging or was that a glitch?
That's what they said about the iPhone but the Android phones have over 78% of the world market.
Where did You get those SUN SCREENS for the glass roof ?
vion.parts code Gjeebs will save you 10%
The Phantom Braking (which, incidentally, could be the name of one of the movies in the Star Wars saga) is happening to me too, but I really don't drive that much on the highway, and when I do, I minimize the Autopilot use. Especially when there is speed and a lot of cars involved, I'm more comfortable running manually, and only use Autopilot for fun when there is no real danger of something sudden happening.
So, just as a point of information, it is quite rare to have the car suddenly brake on highways, as this mostly happens when you’re driving in towns, and cities, at least that’s been my experience.
So I have a 2018, dual motor, all wheel drive, long range battery pack, rated at the time of 316 miles, and I have experienced very little degradation, over 4 years of ownership, and I have (FSD beta), and FSD beta, has come along ways, and I don’t wanna mislead anyone, as it’s still has hiccups, but it is damn good, and it’s only going to get better, and better.
So I wouldn’t worry too much about the phantom braking, but it is something you need to pay attention to, because you’re still responsible while behind the wheel, no matter where you’re driving, because there are still bugs that needs to get worked out, but I am fully confident that Tesla will be the first to achieve a fully capable self driving, autonomous vehicle before any of those other guys do.
My only hope is that more people get to experience it, and that I am around to see it, as it’s going to be a wonderful day to see the CyberTruck, the semi truck. and all the other Tesla cars driving around with no one at the wheel, and future Tesla vehicles will come without a steering wheel or pedals.
You’ll just take out your phone, summon your car to pick you up or send your car to pick up, a family member, a friend, or a complete stranger, as you’d be operating your vehicle through an app on your phone, in a ride sharing situation, which is something Tesla has been talking about for a while now, and it may take them longer than one may expect or want, but eventually we’re gonna get there, and I am confident of that. Cheers 🥂
I heard it doesn’t happen with HW4.
@@lemongavine So that’s great news, and I cannot confirm, or deny that news, but it is a problem, that definitely has to be fixed. Cheers 🥂
The seems like such a ridiculous statement given the autopilot is one of the benefits of the car.
I dunno, this seems a lot more dangerous than owners are making it out to be. Maybe cognitive dissonance?
@@robdc4829 Touché! But only if you’re confused and from your statement, I think that’s the case here. So don’t confuse auto pilot, which is a trade name for an (ADAS) advanced driver, assistance system, something most auto manufacturers have some variance of these different features that make up the system.
What we’re talking about here is not auto pilot, which by the way, is standard on all Tesla vehicles, but what we’re talking about here is something beyond assistance.
So FSD (full self driving), is a much more sophisticated system which incorporates auto pilot and all the other features associated with it, but in addition to that, (FSD beta) actually drives the car just like you and I do.
So I understand those who do not own a Tesla, and have not actually delve into the nuances of Tesla’s cars being confused about this system, but not to those of us who are currently driving with (FSD beta), and so just because someone happens to be driving a Tesla, does not mean that they have (FSD beta) in their cars, as it’s still quite an expensive feature.
So what I recommend you doing is to actually read the literature, and start to get an understanding of what this particular software is capable of doing, and where Tesla is driving this technology to, and why they’re doing it, because it’s not just about a convenience or some type of geewhiz hey look at what I got technology, no it’s about much more than that, it’s about saving lives, by driving down those horrible statistics we hear about every year, as people are lost to what are clearly preventable traffic mishaps. Cheers 🥂
Outstanding video 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Hope you and the family are well. Really like the sun shade. Where can I find that? I have the genesis wheels and considered the 2021 model Y since I bought in December of 2020. Need to change tires already at 26K. Any recommendations?
I agree with you on just about everything. Tesla makes a very very good car. I bought a Polestar2 and love it. There are 2 reasons I didn't buy or lease a Model Y. 1, For some reason you can't buy your Model Y at the end of your lease. Which is weird. I can buy someone else's used Model Y buy not my own? OK, whatever. 2, I was all in on Tesla a few years ago but lately Elon's been kind of a douche and I just can't see giving him my money. I know, I know, if I only bought things from companies that I agreed with 100% I'd be living in a hole I dug with my own hands because the shovel maker's CEO is also probably an A-Hole too and only wear clothes I made myself from material I also made myself. I get it, but it's mostly the not being able to buy my car at the end of the lease. Having said all that I love my Polestar2 and probably wouldn't trade it for anything at this point.
Gratz on 200k
One of my co-worker ask me the stupidest question about EV’s I’ve ever heard. He asked me what happen to the car if he doesn’t want to charge it but it won’t make it to his destination? I told him same thing happens to your gas car when you don’t want to fill it up but it won’t make it to your destination. Another tell me to becareful of puddle of water in the road because if I drive over it it would immobilize my EV. I told him I drive my car in a raining day and it still works and I don’t see any EV’s stuck on the road. They really think car makers haven’t thought of that and test it out before selling it?
Gjeebs' wife is like...remember honey when you used to make money....when is this UA-cam phase gonna be over?
In Victoria Australia, our state government (not voted by me) introduced 2 years ago, an EV road tax, 2.5 cents per kilometer, this has now risen to 2.8 cents per kilometer. EV sales here have dropped like a stone as people here know the tax will just keep rising. I am a Tesla model S owner and my car stays in the garage on trickle charge most of the time.
Sad to hear that
Is that a new roof shade? I thought you had the retractable one. How does yours work as far as keeping the heat out?