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Hi everyone,

I've been lurking here since we ordered our MY in May of 2022 and wanted to share my thoughts below as we just picked it up on 12/30.

My wife had been driving a loaded 2016 Lexus RX350 F-Sport and loved that car, but she drives 20k+ miles per year and was getting tired of the seemingly constant fuel stops and oil changes. So, she decided she wanted to go electric and for me, Tesla is still miles ahead of the competition in ways that matter most (range, charging infrastructure, software). Plus, the MY is the perfect sized vehicle for her.

We ordered on 5/30/2022 and it was delivered exactly 7 months later (with the awesome December incentives!). Our configuration is the 5 seater, white on white, no other options. The vehicle was built in Fremont. I financed through my local CU and the entire delivery process took about an hour, and they were extremely busy doing their EOY push (Kennesaw, GA). Upon inspection, I could hardly find any faults. Gaps are tight, interior looks good and no rattles as of yet. I did get matrix headlights!

I've never driven an electric vehicle whatsoever, and wow, what a change! The instant torque is astonishing and I can only imagine what a MYP would feel like. The regen braking is very nice and took little time to get used to (I used the actual brakes only one time on our 40 mile drive back home). Handling is great with the low center of gravity and the ride quality is sporty but not over the top (somewhere between our RX350 and my aunt's Porsche Cayenne). The center screen is beautiful and truly a game-changing experience in a vehicle. I installed the holiday update the night of pickup.

Mods/accessories: Carbon fiber performance spoiler, Replika R241 wheels (swapping OE tires and sensors over), Homelink (installed myself), rear vent covers, screen protector, splash guards, rubber floor mats, MY plate frame in black, black T badges and Dual Motor badge removed, Llumar IRX tint (15% front, 35% rear, 50% windshield, to be installed this week), DIY front bumper and headlights/foglights PPF (this was a PITA and I would probably not do it again), Crystal Serum Light + Exo V4 (my fourth time installing myself and always a great experience). I did a quick one-step correction with a light polish and that's all it needed. Charging with wall connector, and purchased mobile charger to keep in car, just in case.

This will primarily be my wife's vehicle, but I wanted to share my initial impressions. So far, so good. She will miss some of the luxuries from the Lexus (cooling seats, 360 camera, dynamic cornering headlights). That said, we knew what we were getting and are not disappointed so far except for the lack of parking sensors, which I imagine will be corrected soon enough. Someday I'm sure I'll get a Tesla for myself, but only when I can afford that and a 911 or some other ICE sports car as a weekend car. In the meantime, I continue to enjoy daily driving my current ICE sports car (Toyota GR86). Feel free to post any questions about the car or accessories below. Photo is before the detail and accessories installation.

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Congrats. We too picked up our white on white 5 seater in Kennesaw the day after Christmas. Also Fremont build but no Matrix headlights.

We are interested in tinting also. Can you share where you got this done and price?
 
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Congrats. We too picked up our white on white 5 seater in Kennesaw the day after Christmas. Also Fremont build but no Matrix headlights.

We are interested in tinting also. Can you share where you got this done and price?
I'm using Glass Tiger, they have a few locations around the north metro. This will be my first time but they have great reviews. The last place I used for my own car did great but I personally don't like the tint itself (3M brand ceramic).

Llumar IRX is their top of the line tint for max heat rejection, and for all of that I got quoted $725, but they're reducing it to $650 as a cash discount. It gets installed Friday.
 
I should note, the only slight issue I've found with the car is the 'booming' when going over bumps. Not super loud but it is noticeable. This is a very common issue due to the hatch design, supposedly. I'm going to pick up some 5/16" OD vinyl piping to reinforce the hatch seal and go from there.
 
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Wow that is a lot of mods in 3 days you really took advantage of the holiday break. You did a self install of homelink? How did you get the options to go live in the operating system?

P.S. that was 100% targeting on Marvin Harrison Jr
 
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New owner here as well! MY LR in white with black interior, Austin build. It did come with rear door pff and front mud flaps. Came from a Tundra truck.

I am not sure if I will do the home link or not, my garage door opener has My Q so doing the trial 30 days, after that it’s a subscription service.

Have floor mats ordered, screen protector (hate finger prints), and a couple of other small accessories. So far love it!
 
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I’m enjoying the new Y for sure, and happy to be electric, but it will take time to get used to. I’m in chill mode during winter here in MN, getting used to one pedal, driving carefully on egg shells, ever vigilant for potholes and curbs, analyzing every sound.

I’ll say it was sure nice to jump back into my 2011 Honda Pilot today. Felt totally comfortable, like I could beat it to death if I wanted and it wouldn’t even phase it.

I assume I’ll get comfortable in the Y. We haven’t bought a car since 2012 so that’s part of it….but at least for right now, it’s sure a different experience from driving a Honda.
 
Love my YLR owned since 10/20, has 53k miles. I hope your range holds up better than mine. Just charged to 100% for the first time ever to confirm my suspicion of range degradation - range showing 279 miles, 85% of original 330. Currently waiting to schedule phone service with Tesla (calendar shows no dates available on January and will not advance to any other month).

Each spring that I have owned the car, I have driven on a ski odyssey from FL-CO-UT-WY-MT-FL. Thankfully, it's the most comfortable car I have ever driven. Still in original tires thanks to regen brakes, I believe. Handles like a champ in snow. Charging network has grown such that there is no range anxiety like the first trip. The acceleration when needed is mind blowing. Plenty of room for all my stuff. I can even sleep in it! Great sound system. More.

Just need that range especially for long hauls. Any solutions are welcomed.
 
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Love my YLR owned since 10/20, has 53k miles. I hope your range holds up better than mine. Just charged to 100% for the first time ever to confirm my suspicion of range degradation - range showing 279 miles, 85% of original 330. Currently waiting to schedule phone service with Tesla (calendar shows no dates available on January and will not advance to any other month).

Each spring that I have owned the car, I have driven on a ski odyssey from FL-CO-UT-WY-MT-FL. Thankfully, it's the most comfortable car I have ever driven. Still in original tires thanks to regen brakes, I believe. Handles like a champ in snow. Charging network has grown such that there is no range anxiety like the first trip. The acceleration when needed is mind blowing. Plenty of room for all my stuff. I can even sleep in it! Great sound system. More.

Just need that range especially for long hauls. Any solutions are welcomed.
The ski odyssey sounds awesome
 
Hi everyone,

I've been lurking here since we ordered our MY in May of 2022 and wanted to share my thoughts below as we just picked it up on 12/30.

My wife had been driving a loaded 2016 Lexus RX350 F-Sport and loved that car, but she drives 20k+ miles per year and was getting tired of the seemingly constant fuel stops and oil changes. So, she decided she wanted to go electric and for me, Tesla is still miles ahead of the competition in ways that matter most (range, charging infrastructure, software). Plus, the MY is the perfect sized vehicle for her.

We ordered on 5/30/2022 and it was delivered exactly 7 months later (with the awesome December incentives!). Our configuration is the 5 seater, white on white, no other options. The vehicle was built in Fremont. I financed through my local CU and the entire delivery process took about an hour, and they were extremely busy doing their EOY push (Kennesaw, GA). Upon inspection, I could hardly find any faults. Gaps are tight, interior looks good and no rattles as of yet. I did get matrix headlights!

I've never driven an electric vehicle whatsoever, and wow, what a change! The instant torque is astonishing and I can only imagine what a MYP would feel like. The regen braking is very nice and took little time to get used to (I used the actual brakes only one time on our 40 mile drive back home). Handling is great with the low center of gravity and the ride quality is sporty but not over the top (somewhere between our RX350 and my aunt's Porsche Cayenne). The center screen is beautiful and truly a game-changing experience in a vehicle. I installed the holiday update the night of pickup.

Mods/accessories: Carbon fiber performance spoiler, Replika R241 wheels (swapping OE tires and sensors over), Homelink (installed myself), rear vent covers, screen protector, splash guards, rubber floor mats, MY plate frame in black, black T badges and Dual Motor badge removed, Llumar IRX tint (15% front, 35% rear, 50% windshield, to be installed this week), DIY front bumper and headlights/foglights PPF (this was a PITA and I would probably not do it again), Crystal Serum Light + Exo V4 (my fourth time installing myself and always a great experience). I did a quick one-step correction with a light polish and that's all it needed. Charging with wall connector, and purchased mobile charger to keep in car, just in case.

This will primarily be my wife's vehicle, but I wanted to share my initial impressions. So far, so good. She will miss some of the luxuries from the Lexus (cooling seats, 360 camera, dynamic cornering headlights). That said, we knew what we were getting and are not disappointed so far except for the lack of parking sensors, which I imagine will be corrected soon enough. Someday I'm sure I'll get a Tesla for myself, but only when I can afford that and a 911 or some other ICE sports car as a weekend car. In the meantime, I continue to enjoy daily driving my current ICE sports car (Toyota GR86). Feel free to post any questions about the car or accessories below. Photo is before the detail and accessories installation.

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May I ask what matrix headlights are please? I picked my MYLR in Sept and have no idea whether I have them or not! UK resident and model was from China.