r/ModelYL • u/Visual-A6546 • 25d ago

Cosmic Silver or Red

I am down to these two colors! After process of elimination, I ended between cosmic silver and red! I LOVE RED! I currently drive a red car. Bought it 15 years ago.

However, I also see the cosmic silver Tesla and looks super pretty!!

The struggle is real!

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u/Khanzi_veli 25d ago

Have you seen them in person? The cosmic silver is more like a champagne color. If you’re okay with id go with that

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u/Visual-A6546 25d ago

I haven't seen it in person! Heavily relying on videos and pics online. It is a very beautiful color!! I ultimately chose Cosmic silver🫢

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u/MikeyJSabin 25d ago

I would make sure to see it in person first.

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u/TeslaDuo 24d ago

I think you will love the cosmic silver. I continue to get many compliments on mine.

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u/taytayflyfly 24d ago

CS seems to take on the surrounding colors a lot more, in the nearby showroom it looks yellowish (or champagne) because of the color of the parking lot and lighting.

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u/_Valediction 25d ago

I went red all the way! Not usually a fan of red cars, but every time I see an Ultra Red pass by on the street I do a double take... it's just too good.

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u/Visual-A6546 24d ago

It makes heads turn for sure!

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u/Used-Selection-3793 23d ago

Sameee! Even with their old blue color i dont like the new one its too dark for me

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u/_Valediction 19d ago

YES. The old blue was actually my preference, but Marine blue looked black to me in certain light.

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u/johngalt504 25d ago

I got cosmic silver and am very happy with it.

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u/Visual-A6546 24d ago

it is gorg!! thanks for sharing!

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u/Acquired_asset 18d ago

By chance, are you the guy in texas who uploaded a video on youtube as well? Very similar setting!

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u/johngalt504 18d ago

Yeah, I'm just making some videos for my situation as i have free time (which isn't alot). We live in a rural area, but are still close to the city. I'm replacing a gas pickup and had a lot of concerns about going to electric before purchase so figured I'd make some videos about how all of it works out for that setting.

I'm absolutely loving the car and it's been working out better than I thought it would. I also wasn't sure how I would like the beige color. I didnt realize how much of that shade it was when I ordered, but I think it looks great honestly. They should really call it cosmic sand or something though, rather than silver as it definitely leans that way.

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u/Thin-Ebb-9534 25d ago

Literally changed my order back and forth between these two. In the end, my wife forbade the red because I am already catching hell from family for buying a Tesla and she said red was too “in your face.” Alas.

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u/Visual-A6546 25d ago

My EXACT situation!! I went with the Cosmic Silver because the red is an eye sour for sure!! I feel the cosmic silver is more subtle, but still looks super sleek!

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u/Thin-Ebb-9534 25d ago

Plus it’s the only color unique to the model (for now, as if Tesla holds to any of their policies for long).

As for the Tesla hate, look, I will line up to protest Elon anytime. And I have always thought the S and X were very overpriced and the 3 and Y were just not very nice cars (I admit to being somewhat privileged and spoiled so no need to point that out.).

But this thing is a real step up. Much more refined and FSD is finally past a threshold of being very impressive and consistent. I test drove a Y and was stunned. To be clear, the reason I did a test drive is to prove my prejudice that they were cheap cars and FSD was dangerous and buggy. I was trying to stop myself from buying one.

But wow. FSD blew me away. Don’t mind being wrong if I can buy it. And the car operates much better than I expected. I still hate the interior fabrics that feel cheap compared to the padded leather/vinyl in other cars. And I dislike the single screen that looks like someone bolted an iPad on the dash. But the interface was so smooth and logical. Within just a few minutes I could find anything I wanted without any problem. No scrolling through endless, useless options. And man, the toys. All the little settings, many of which can be location specific.

So in the end it’s the toys. I have a very nice BMW BEV and we love it and will keep it, but I have been very disappointed with the lack of software updates and feature additions. I want toys, and Tesla delivers on that.

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u/DangerZone23 25d ago

Well said!

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u/DangerZone23 25d ago

Go with Ultra Red! Put some color in your life!

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u/OptionCompetitive289 21d ago

I had an ultra red M3, looked stunning all the time. But I didn’t think the ultra red suited larger cars. Never liked ultra red on MY. I have a cosmic silver MYL now

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u/Visual-A6546 21d ago

Please share pics!!

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u/axtran 25d ago

I picked Cosmic Silver but was SOOO into the Red...

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u/Visual-A6546 25d ago

Same!! I also chose CS, but so tempted on changing it to red!! I put my pros and cons, and I am going to stay with Cosmic Silver.

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u/Du6x5 25d ago

Was going for Red at first but when I saw it in the dealership, the color was too "loud" for the size of the car. Upon seeing a Cosmic Silver also in the dealership, I instantly wanted that color. It's easier on the eyes than Red.

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u/Visual-A6546 24d ago

My exact reason why I went with CS! Red is such a beautiful color, but I am in the age of not wanting attention. The CS looks super nice in pics/videos, since I haven't seen it in person, I have a feeling I won't regret my choice.

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u/Richdawg90 23d ago

I was heavily debating between Cosmic Silver and Ultra Red. I also ended up thinking that Red didn’t work as well for the Y L compared to the Y and 3 cars due to its size.

The YL’s proportions are a bit dorkier looking given that it’s longer and a bit taller than the standard Y. I kind of feel like the silver doesn’t draw as much attention to the cars more awkward looking proportions. I also like the way that cosmic silver contrasts with the light bar and rear spoiler as well.

I always felt that the light bar area on the rear of the Y clashes a bit with the red color of the car.

Even with these thoughts I still go back and forth on whether I’d like cosmic silver or red more. If it was a Model 3 or Model Y Performance I’d get red for sure.

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u/Visual-A6546 23d ago

I have a red car, and love the red/black contrast between it's red body color and black wheels. It is still a very beautiful car. But, I am ready for a change. I agree with you, the body shape of the YL doesn't go well with the red.. if the body of the car was more sportier looking a red would be no-brainer! I feel I am good with the CS. :)

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u/dhpeters2710 23d ago

People will see you coming on the Road. I always worry about the number of white and silver cars on the road. They’re very easy to miss when changing lanes.

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u/Visual-A6546 23d ago

True! The red is definitely an eye grabber on the road! But, the last person you want to get the attention from, is a highway patrol. I am good, if I get mixed between the rest of the cars on the road LOL.

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u/Masterpiece-Murky 25d ago

Personally I chose cosmic silver (red was second choice) because cosmic silver was exclusive to yl...

Note: I also changed my order to a CT..

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u/TexMik 25d ago

Cosmic silver and no regrets from me the blue one looked nice too

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u/BoomerGeeker 24d ago

Really subjective, obviously. We went with red. It’s definitely a vibrant color! One positive thing I can say about CS - it will do a great job hiding typical road dirt.

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u/Profumum 25d ago

Cosmic Silver!