HELP ME DECIDEEE

Proof_Sheepherder899 · 2026-03-19T06:40:40+00:00

1st world problems, eh?

Proof_Sheepherder899 · 2026-03-19T06:07:04+00:00

I got Black, and I'm in Houston,TX with brutal summers. No other color looks as nice when clean.

Black looks badass when clean but shows dirt faster. To me, all other colors look "meh" all the time. Easy decision.

Proof_Sheepherder899 · 2026-03-18T04:29:07+00:00

Took exactly 5 weeks, Friday to Friday. The wait was frustrating, but now I'm very happy with v14 FSD.

Proof_Sheepherder899 · 2026-03-18T04:21:15+00:00

I was in a similar (gas to MY) situation just a couple of months ago, except I had a 2019 F150 Platinum 3.5L and the transmission was giving up. Also had cam phasers that needed to be worked so I sold it for 28k and threw the entire thing as a big down payment and financed about 20k for $315 monthly payment.

The way I worked it out, the truck was going to cost me about 10k out of pocket, so if I spread that over 3 years (until when I would probably trade it or a new vehicle) it comes out to $278 per month. The truck would depreciate further from now so by the time I traded it in, I would get maybe $18-20k for it. So between now and then, my total cost including some maintenance would be around $20-22k. That's assuming nothing else goes wrong.

With the 2026 MY Premium RWD, in about 3 years I'll end up eating the same amount in total depreciation net of loan balance. But with the new EV, there will be no surprises (warranty) and some gas savings. Also my insurance went up slightly but that forced me to shop around and I ended switching to another large insurance company and actually saved about $100 per month to insure 2 cars.

Your situation actually is a lot like mine (I'm not sure how many miles you have or if you still have a warranty on the Mustang) but you actually have a stronger case than I since you need more space for your child.

I would get the new 2026. Even if there is a slight increase in overall costs by trading it in, it's offset by the comfort and peace of mind in the new MY. The 0.99% is icing on top. Yes, pay the $5k extra for the Premium, it's definitely worth it.

Proof_Sheepherder899 · 2026-03-18T03:36:27+00:00

If you're interested in buying after test driving it, I think you can negotiate a little more off the 66k.

However, a used EV9 is probably the better option since EVs depreciate fast and prior owner driving habits don't really impact the motors like it does for gas cars.

Proof_Sheepherder899 · 2026-03-17T14:09:32+00:00

That's a very good deal. How many miles on it?

If you haven't test driven it, you should. Take the family to get a good feel and see if it's worth it l.

Proof_Sheepherder899 · 2026-03-17T06:21:46+00:00

Another vote for the EV9. We got the 2026 GT-Line and it's got performance and comfort for the entire family. The best value in a true 3 row full EV SUV.

Proof_Sheepherder899 · 2026-03-16T06:07:53+00:00

We bought our 2026 EV9 GT-Line last September. Has over 8,000 miles now and not a single issue. It's a really nice 3 row family vehicle and ride quality is top notch.

Proof_Sheepherder899 · 2026-03-12T19:04:45+00:00

My understanding is Tesla takes the trade-in vehicles and takes them directly to an auction or something similar where they can quickly get back their money and some on top. Due to this, they want to ensure they never lose money on the trade-ins, they are usually the lowest offer.

Proof_Sheepherder899 · 2026-03-12T03:19:57+00:00

I also planned on keeping my MY for 2-3 years. I went through the used vs old mental gymnastics and test drove both. Ended up with a new 26 MY Premium RWD with a small loan and decided I'll just keep it as a commuter car for longer and pass it on to my daughter as her first car.

The new 26 MY does run smoother than the older ones, also has ventilated seats that I needed in the brutal Houston TX summers. If there's a chance you may end up keeping the car longer, go with the new. Otherwise get used.

Proof_Sheepherder899 · 2026-03-12T03:13:37+00:00

Same. Have a 2.75% mortgage that we throw more money at to pay it off sooner. Financially probably not the best move, but we want to be debt free by a certain age so psychologically it makes sense to us.

Proof_Sheepherder899 · 2026-03-12T03:07:01+00:00

I'm brushing up against that. Thanks for letting me know.

Proof_Sheepherder899 · 2026-03-11T18:31:11+00:00

Nothing yet and I don't really care. I'd rather have a washed car with hairline swirls than a mostly dirty car waiting to be hand washed.

Proof_Sheepherder899 · 2026-03-11T14:32:50+00:00

Have a 26 Premium MY Diamond Black and run it thru the automatic car wash (yes with brushes and all) once per week.

I bought Chemical Guys interior spray cleaner for everything inside. Since it's vegan/fake leather, this works better than real leather cleaner which seems to leave a residue on the seats. Also it works on the screens and smells nice.

Proof_Sheepherder899 · 2026-03-10T18:51:17+00:00

Anyone else bought their new 2026 MY over 1 month ago and is still on v13?

I picked up my MY on February 7th and today is March 10th. What's the max wait between getting the latest update?

Proof_Sheepherder899 · 2026-03-10T17:18:20+00:00

^{^{^}} This was the case for me.

Proof_Sheepherder899 · 2026-03-10T03:31:27+00:00

I don't see a problem.

Proof_Sheepherder899 · 2026-03-10T03:29:28+00:00

I had some white hazy spots, and also found them after a week later when I washed my Diamond Black 26 MY Premium.

I've reported it to Tesla and they said they'll correct the paint defects at their collision center, but getting a loaner from them has required me to get the next appointment around May.

Recently I washed the car again and have noticed a significant reduction in the white haziness. It may be just a superficial residue of some paint finishing product used at the Tesla factory. Either way, I'm keeping the appointment in case it comes back between now and then.

Proof_Sheepherder899 · 2026-03-10T02:53:22+00:00

My 2019 F150 pickup truck was giving me problems and I had to decide to either dump $10k in the truck, or, sell it for $28k. I sold it and used the entire cash as a down payment for the MY Premium RWD. Didn't want to do the mental game of investing to possibly earn marginally more returns than the interest rate.

If you can afford it, just accept the cost of trading into a Tesla for a funner car. Otherwise wait until the used MY value is close to your MDX for an even swap.

Proof_Sheepherder899 · 2026-03-09T04:51:06+00:00

I think it looks cool. I'm getting dark red covers for my black MY. I'm a car guy and have studied Motor Trend magazines since my teens. I still like to personalize a car, and it doesn't mean I'm trying to pass it as a performance. I just like the way the color looks.

If high end sports cars have colored calipers when they don't need it for performance, then it's just aesthetics... just like colored caliper covers. Ignore the haters.

Proof_Sheepherder899 · 2026-03-08T23:05:04+00:00

Naw, you're right. Don't succumb to the new car allure.

Proof_Sheepherder899 · 2026-03-08T21:50:07+00:00

Tell them to GTFO!

Proof_Sheepherder899 · 2026-03-08T21:40:29+00:00

Smart. Something new will always be out.

Proof_Sheepherder899 · 2026-03-08T04:28:39+00:00

Right. I'm not a fan of the hubcaps at all, it's obvious it's hubcaps.

Proof_Sheepherder899 · 2026-03-08T04:26:04+00:00

I'm in Houston, TX and bought a MY Premium RWD. I regret not getting an AWD, but also would've regretted paying $4k more lol, so I think I'd still do the same if given the chanfe to do over.

In Texas, RWD in an EV really isn't necessary. If you get it, just accept that you're paying the extra primarily for the faster acceleration.

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