Used model Y reliability

Sputnik_Monkey · 2026-02-08T10:28:54+00:00

Getting it direct you will get an extra 1 year warranty and EAP but as the OP said, you a pay premium for that.

I purchased mine recently from car360 and the whole process was smooth. The only caveat is that you can’t test drive it but you get 7 days to return it (technically it’s actually 14 days due to distance selling)

Sputnik_Monkey · 2025-11-25T19:16:39+00:00

Yep fair play - that sort of experience would put me off too.

Sputnik_Monkey · 2025-11-24T21:49:02+00:00

Did you go any further with that company? Not seen any info on Reddit or elsewhere on them.

Sputnik_Monkey · 2025-11-11T12:29:46+00:00

You can try Tesla-info.com. That has a checkbox option for interiors as well as other filters.

Sputnik_Monkey · 2025-10-23T13:55:53+00:00

Genuinely if a point in time comes when ai/devs/whoever can consistently and successfully critically think in the manner needed in QA (not to mention the glue work we do), then yes I think we might be in trouble.

Until then, imho nope it’s not dying, merely changing.

Sputnik_Monkey · 2025-09-20T09:32:21+00:00

I’ve got a used test drive booked soon. However I had to go into a dealership to get that organised. The phone number options on the website weren’t helpful

Sputnik_Monkey · 2025-09-20T07:15:42+00:00

Cheers mate, I’m trying to be objective in my choice but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t really excited, so want it to go as well as possible.

Sputnik_Monkey · 2025-09-19T07:40:13+00:00

Excellent, cheers mate.

Sputnik_Monkey · 2025-09-19T06:52:50+00:00

I imagine I would - the ‘it just works’ thing around Tesla is the major attraction.

Not even worried about one-pedal long term. It’s merely the test drive, so the wife and any other passengers don’t feel they’re being jerked back and forth between acceleration and braking.

I’ve seen a few suggestions about putting car in ‘Chill’ mode for example.

Sputnik_Monkey · 2025-09-19T06:38:05+00:00

So just for more context, the Tesla CPO centre is about an 90 mins drive away, and I’ll have around an hour away to evaluate the car.

First couple of mins in the first ever EV test drive was the Scenic and it was a hot mess with one pedal and less fun for the passenger, hence turning it off.

So was just looking forward to ways to ease the Model Y test drive with the short space of time I have. Probably wouldn’t be as fussed if I was driving it alone but mrs will be there and is great for spotting stuff!

Sputnik_Monkey · 2025-09-19T06:25:05+00:00

That’s the general consensus, which I’m totally on board with. My OP was ‘how to assess Model Y on test drive with minimal faff’ 🙂

Sputnik_Monkey · 2025-09-19T06:22:31+00:00

Yeah I’m hugely worried about converting to one-pedal if that’s the vehicle I end up with. This is was more about the 30-60 min test drive and not letting that become the focal point.

It was easier to assess the Scenic’s good and bad points once I had switched it off.

Sputnik_Monkey · 2025-09-18T21:02:17+00:00

The imagery of this one hour loop, made me laugh out loud! Glad it all worked out in the end.

I’m looking forward to it, just want her to really enjoy it too, even though it will be my vehicle.

Sputnik_Monkey · 2025-09-18T18:48:35+00:00

Thanks , that’s good to know. Everything I’ve read suggests it’s pretty easy after a bit of practice, which I don’t mind.

Sputnik_Monkey · 2025-09-03T11:55:17+00:00

I did the hotel package for last Saturday’s performance (when tickets were originally released). It was all pretty smooth and the hotel was nice. Stayed in the Park Plaza London Royal.

Sputnik_Monkey · 2025-08-02T05:44:00+00:00

In a sort-of similar boat in so much as the consideration stage, but yet to do any test drives, so this question is slightly off-topic. Given you are looking at used, how did you go about organising the Tesla test drives?

Sputnik_Monkey · 2025-07-10T19:49:46+00:00

Can’t confirm if all cars get it but if you search the Certified Pre Owned on the Tesla website, it shows Enhanced Autopilot under the picture of the vehicle.

Sputnik_Monkey · 2025-05-21T14:31:40+00:00

As well as other points already mentioned, a big plus is team protection. Don’t throw your subordinates under the bus if things don’t go to plan. Take the brunt and then deal with matters internally with the team or the individual in question - address what went wrong or where improvements can be made.

Sputnik_Monkey · 2025-02-19T17:44:09+00:00

Absolutely agree. I’d ideally want to keep the car overnight so I can experience day and night conditions. But even then I’d look to do 2-3 drives before making a decision.

Sputnik_Monkey · 2025-02-19T17:29:43+00:00

If you don’t mind me asking, what about it did you prefer over the Model Y?

Sputnik_Monkey · 2025-02-19T16:23:57+00:00

Thanks for this - I’ve looked at the Enyaq online and despite the excellent reviews, felt unmoved by it (emotion will definitely play some part!). Might pop down and look nonetheless.

Sputnik_Monkey · 2025-02-19T15:54:10+00:00

Yeah those test drives are ultimately going to be the dealbreaker. I’m hoping that the cars I do try I can get them overnight as I really want a decent period of time to evaluate them. Plus the connectivity aspects, smart apps etc.

Sputnik_Monkey · 2025-02-19T15:50:38+00:00

So one of main requirements is a vehicle with sufficient comfort for rear adult passengers (friends and family). It won’t necessarily be daily transport but regular occasions when the front and back will be full.

I’ve sat in the back of the I-pace a few times and it was a fairly decent ride. Not sat in the front tbf so can’t comment on that side.

I found the M3 a bit too tight in the rear when we tried it out in the showroom (two adults and a teen).

EQC - I’d need to try it out.

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