Tesla Model Y

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Merp

2,253 posts

261 months

Friday 18th October 2024
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4 weeks since collecting the MY RWD.

A couple of things ive not quite worked out yet. Why is there such a big volume difference when switching between Spotify, Radio & Bluetooth.
The radio is ALOT louder that Spotify.

I knew in advance the ride would be firm, but I have noticed alot of rattling in the rear, especially from kids car seats when the kids are not in the car.
We previously had a Q5, and it was noticeably quieter.

Fuel "savings" now get transferred into VPower...




Gone fishing

7,500 posts

133 months

Friday 18th October 2024
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The rattling is a bit of a feature in my experience although there are a couple of known issues you can check. The seatbelts in the rear when not used can fall in a way they hit the side trim. The rear seats are also adjustable, one position tends to be better than the other, and putting them flat will show if thats the issue. The split folding bar between the two sides of the rear seats can also rattle when the seats are both up, again putting the seats flat will help prove. Usually bits of felt or repositing can help cure.

The ride is quite jiggly (try resting your head on the headrest in the passenger seat and having a kip, it was near impossible in our old one) and that exposes a few rattles that are annoying.

The volume - new on on me, I'd try a scroll wheel reset (press and hold the two scroll wheels in until the screen reboots). as that often sorts out issues.

RayDonovan

5,125 posts

224 months

Saturday 19th October 2024
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Should be getting into a used Model Y within the next couple of months.

Hard to know when to bite, prices on 22 & 23 plate LRs seem to be dropping daily.
I know I don't want 20" wheels, but pretty open on colours and preferably <30k miles...

CrgT16

2,151 posts

117 months

Saturday 19th October 2024
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My wife got one recently. Tech and app are great, build quality isn’t and it’s not that comfortable but suits her needs and we knew what we were getting.

I wouldn’t buy one for me as I prefer a quieter and more comfortable car as I travel a lot but it’s decent just don’t expect a luxury feel to it.

Front trunk…. We opened it once and on closing, the lid bent so much that I thought it would be damaged. We never using it again, too flimsy bonnet/frunk aluminium not worth the risk.

Again the tech and response of the app is second to none. It’s actually quite amazing with sentry mode, etc.

RayDonovan

5,125 posts

224 months

Saturday 19th October 2024
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I certainly think Tesla are a compromise in many areas.....I've looked at the competition and they're still above the rest in most categories

I do think it's a brand that people love to hate, Musk obviously isn't helping their image.

langy

589 posts

248 months

Sunday 20th October 2024
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Merp said:
4 weeks since collecting the MY RWD.

A couple of things ive not quite worked out yet. Why is there such a big volume difference when switching between Spotify, Radio & Bluetooth.
The radio is ALOT louder that Spotify.

I knew in advance the ride would be firm, but I have noticed alot of rattling in the rear, especially from kids car seats when the kids are not in the car.
We previously had a Q5, and it was noticeably quieter.

Fuel "savings" now get transferred into VPower...
I've had my RWD MY for about 18 months and the difference in volume between Spotify and the radio does get annoying, but you get pretty quick in rolling the volume down. If there is a fix for this, please share....

Ours rattles as well, not helped by the dog guard, divider and other doggo paraphernalia in the cubby holes. Check and adjust rake of the rear seats, that works sometimes.

We have a Tiguan and that doesn't rattle.

Overall, we like ours and being a company car, it gets well used....

AyBee

10,727 posts

211 months

Monday 21st October 2024
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CrgT16 said:
Front trunk…. We opened it once and on closing, the lid bent so much that I thought it would be damaged. We never using it again, too flimsy bonnet/frunk aluminium not worth the risk.
Where did you press it to close to bend the lid?!? If you press on the Tesla badge, nothing should be bending.

NDA

22,547 posts

234 months

Tuesday 22nd October 2024
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AyBee said:
CrgT16 said:
Front trunk…. We opened it once and on closing, the lid bent so much that I thought it would be damaged. We never using it again, too flimsy bonnet/frunk aluminium not worth the risk.
Where did you press it to close to bend the lid?!? If you press on the Tesla badge, nothing should be bending.
Yes exactly.

Ideally flat palms on either side of the badge.

CrgT16

2,151 posts

117 months

Tuesday 22nd October 2024
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We pressed by the side of the badge and it wasn’t solid we decided not to use it again, don’t need it anyway.

The car is spacious inside and nice. I think there is a bit of hate because it’s Tesla/Elon but we like it and appreciate that the build quality is what it is but tech is really good.

Gone fishing

7,500 posts

133 months

Tuesday 22nd October 2024
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Tesla frunks have always been like it, when I got my first one in 2015 they even showed you how to close the frunk to not damage it which was both hands on either side of the badge on the Model S. No idea what they suggest today, probably similar, but it is effectively built to save weight rather than be strong.

Durzel

12,532 posts

177 months

Tuesday 22nd October 2024
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I just push down where the latch is, never had any problem. It doesn't close under its own weight even if you drop it, so you have to get used to closing it with some finesse (or just don't use it - I rarely do)

You can also get automatic bonnet open and close kits, if that's your bag. I used to have one fitted but the cinch motor rusted out twice, and it was a permanent drain on the 12v battery (2 x 12v battery replacements in 4 years before I removed it).

RayDonovan

5,125 posts

224 months

Friday 1st November 2024
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After what feels like forever, I'm picking up a 72 plate MYLR next week.

Grey, black interior and 20" wheels.
Really good condition and looks great (in my eyes anyway!)

JustGetATesla

363 posts

128 months

Friday 1st November 2024
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RayDonovan said:
After what feels like forever, I'm picking up a 72 plate MYLR next week.

Grey, black interior and 20" wheels.
Really good condition and looks great (in my eyes anyway!)
Its an odd-looking car in some places, at some angles. But looks sensational in others. That concave and convex boot? Its rather pretty,. whatever the FUDers say

RayDonovan

5,125 posts

224 months

Friday 1st November 2024
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JustGetATesla said:
RayDonovan said:
After what feels like forever, I'm picking up a 72 plate MYLR next week.

Grey, black interior and 20" wheels.
Really good condition and looks great (in my eyes anyway!)
Its an odd-looking car in some places, at some angles. But looks sensational in others. That concave and convex boot? Its rather pretty,. whatever the FUDers say
Just watching your last video hehe

Puzzles

2,545 posts

120 months

Friday 1st November 2024
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JustGetATesla said:
Its an odd-looking car in some places, at some angles. But looks sensational in others. That concave and convex boot? Its rather pretty,. whatever the FUDers say
I agree, from some, maybe even most angles it looks good.

But then there's this.


JustGetATesla

363 posts

128 months

Friday 1st November 2024
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Puzzles said:
I agree, from some, maybe even most angles it looks good.

But then there's this.

Not its finest angle. Then again, how many cars have gopping great grills that look absurd?

Mikebentley

6,864 posts

149 months

Friday 1st November 2024
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JustGetATesla said:
Puzzles said:
I agree, from some, maybe even most angles it looks good.

But then there's this.

Not its finest angle. Then again, how many cars have gopping great grills that look absurd?
It’s an odd car from a visual point of view but strangely works. The new cherry colour is fantastic.

Familymad

1,093 posts

226 months

Wednesday 4th December 2024
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The prices today are crazy low.

CrgT16

2,151 posts

117 months

Wednesday 4th December 2024
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Ours is the new cherry colour with black wheels. It’s only the standard range and rwd but it’s more than enough for our us and it looks great imo.

u-boat

798 posts

23 months

Thursday 5th December 2024
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The auto parking from the latest update is finally in the U.K.

Works really well.

Summon is a bit limited though due to U.K. range rules.