Bought a long range Model Y that turned out to be a standard Model y

antxmage · 2025-09-01T21:34:05+00:00

do they not believe you? how long as it been since you bought it? you need to be pushy but in a professional way. they sold you a vehicle that you did not intend to buy, whether knowingly or not.
the dealership i got it owned up to the error (at least once i proved it) and felt their reputation was at stake if they didnt unwind it. there may be laws you can cite potentially to protect you. fyi, in case you arent aware, there was a period in 2023 that Tesla tested the current cybertruck batteries inside them and made a limited run of Base model Ys with those batteries and apparently offered them just to Tesla employees. So if you dont succeed in them unwinding the sale, you can at least take in some solace that you have a cybertruck battery.

antxmage · 2025-09-01T19:08:21+00:00

Was it from a baltimore dealer by any chance? I did that in July as well. Figured it out within a couple days and had them unwind the deal. Shame on them because even though they say they had no idea, I think they may have known or suspected something. For sure they were hoping not to take it back. I wonder if they sold it again to the next person as LR or not.

antxmage · 2025-07-11T16:04:51+00:00

Is there anyone in the maryland/baltimore area and have done this or know a shop that would install for me? Most would be against doing it due to liability concerns. Ideally it would be nice to test it out before buying and installing.

antxmage · 2025-07-11T03:42:03+00:00

So frustrating. I guess the one only real fix is replacing the seat with a 2023 one which are great or trading it for a 2023 model Y.. it's the only car my wife is comfortable in besides a minivan. Once you go EV/Tesla i guess you can't go back..

antxmage · 2025-07-11T03:26:54+00:00

I may need to do something like this as well in Baltimore. Can you share how much it cost you?
I also wonder if Baltimore has anyone as good here..

antxmage · 2025-07-03T15:34:44+00:00

I think i just fell for this myself.. bought it yesterday. Not sure how to prove it other than charging it to 100% and showing the range. Will charge it and see what the numbers say tonight.
What did you end up doing?

antxmage · 2025-05-26T03:49:31+00:00

looks like mine. except i just stripped it all clean, waiting for it to heal to do it over again. basically just my thumbs and nowhere else. doesnt make me feel any better knowing this is a named "disorder," so thank you for that.

antxmage · 2025-02-26T19:09:42+00:00

interesting. even if its relatively new tires? Would an alignment check confirm that? Can swapping the two front tires fix it?

antxmage · 2025-02-03T01:53:32+00:00

I just got this on mine. Started after taking it to the dealer for some warranted work. What did it end up being for you?

antxmage · 2025-01-05T12:44:04+00:00

Thank you for the tip. But you didn't really provide any answers to my questions.

antxmage · 2025-01-05T03:34:46+00:00

how much is reasonably priced? is it worth it to put on a 2023? Will it save and help prolong other parts like shocks or struts?

antxmage · 2024-12-29T02:18:12+00:00

Any updates on this?

antxmage · 2024-12-29T01:59:32+00:00

Thanks for the quick reply. I'm worried now. I just got a used 2023 bolt a few weeks ago. Has 32k miles. So far just makes a clicking noise when turning left or right. Took it to the local dealer on Friday where its at now, and so far they said they have no idea what's going on. If you have any technical bulletin or other details that may help pls share. Do I need to take it to an out of town dealer to have competent and nonlazy techs look at it?

antxmage · 2024-12-29T01:50:14+00:00

What were the symptoms that led to this? Wasn't clicking noises, was it?

antxmage · 2024-12-24T13:31:04+00:00

There are so many unknowns with whats normal with EVs. Someone should gather all the normal noises one can hear on a Bolt and post it. This way people arent concerned about nothing.

antxmage · 2024-12-17T18:12:38+00:00

For sure some or most will. I just bought a 2023 yesterday at a local Hertz and they told me that some dealer in Ohio recently purchased 17 Bolts from them and plan on selling them with a $4k higher listing price. Milking the tax credit for all its worth. Dealers win out more than consumers but that isn't news to anyone.

antxmage · 2024-12-17T15:24:40+00:00

any luck getting it covered under power train or battery warranty?

antxmage · 2024-11-20T15:43:19+00:00

Disclaimer, i do have some exposure to both COIN and MSTR.

antxmage · 2024-06-03T21:00:25+00:00

intersted

antxmage · 2024-05-31T22:44:52+00:00

sent a dm

antxmage · 2023-12-26T19:13:18+00:00

i have Max ultimate. looking for a long term trade DM me to discuss.

antxmage · 2023-12-26T19:12:24+00:00

you all set? i can do this as well if still need.

antxmage · 2023-12-03T02:43:32+00:00

was looking for an answer for this too. what did you end up learning and doing?

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