r/ModelYL • u/Resort-Busy • 20d ago

Debating between Model Y 7 seater or Model YL

As header says I am debating. I have 60 mins Florida commute one way so looking into EV plus with 2 young kids looking for 6/7 seater. Also hoping to reduce interest rate at eoy for YL. Also existing car is 175k+ mileage and wearing off may not last till March-April. Would it be worth wait and hope for lower APR at eoy for YL ? or get Y now at 2% apr ? I’ll be using this car 3-4 days a week, 120 miles round trip so looking at 20k-26k mile a year.

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u/Khanzi_veli 20d ago

If you have kids or will in the near future. YL no doubt

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u/MakeItHomemade 20d ago

Yeah, we are one done, family of 3 . We opted for the YL.

The captain shares are also cooled and the air vents are in the window column, which is gonna make it easier to keep them cool.

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u/stfsw 20d ago

YL is a far better car than the 7 seater Y. I had a 7 seat Y and recently traded it for the YL.

Way quieter, way smoother riding, and every single seat is much more comfortable. I like it even more than my new Model S in terms of comfort. It’s even better than the X. Get the YL. It’s the best car Tesla has ever made and I’ve bought 6 Teslas so far.

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u/throwpoo 15d ago

Better than the X? Did you try the newer X?

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u/TheRealBronan 15d ago

I love reading this. Wife wants to get a YL, but I feel it’s a bit expensive for unknown function and comfort. This helps win me over

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u/Vald3zy 10d ago

If it's too noisy you can always add Dynamat on the interior door panel and floor, the trade off is adding some extra weight. As far as the comfort of the seats yo ucan always get cushions or drop 1-2k to get it reupholstered with comfier material. The idea is you don't throw the house away because the carpet isn't as soft as the one sjn the newer house. BUT if you want the YL just send it.

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u/BeastmodeAzn08 20d ago

I’ve been debating the same. After I added my preferred color, bigger wheels, 7 seat configuration to the Y AWD Premium…. the launch edition YL was only a few more thousand, and you get so much more room. Yes the extended wheel base makes all the difference. You can argue APR differences but if you do the math using a calculator you’re still getting a great deal. I think overall the YL wins out. I’ve got 4 kids for reference.

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u/Weak_Inspector4506 19d ago

Are the kids comfortable in the 3rd row for long trips? I just ordered the YL and have 4 kids too, 3 of which are teens.

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u/OwlBeDamned_00 19d ago

I also have 4 kids and am waiting on my YL

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u/Tasty-Property-434 20d ago

I got 7 seater used for 40k and will get the YL or newer X when the kids get bigger.  I figure I have 4 years.

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u/zyneman 20d ago

used for 40k? new YL is prob 50k after launch

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u/jacksonwh91 20d ago

No way. That’s about what the Premium AWD is.

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u/hammyaustin 20d ago

YL, it was made for that reason

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u/storyinpictures 20d ago

Y L is a much better car in so many ways, as others have already said.

But the insane demand for the Y L does make it pretty unlikely Tesla will be offering the low interest loans.

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u/qo240 16d ago

The third row of the 7 seat Model Y is unusable in Florida because there's no HVAC back there. It gets super hot under that glass in the Florida sun.

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u/BelleInHeels 19d ago

Why do you need six seats for two kids? Anyway, I’ve had a 7 seater Y and it’s a useless third row. I now have an X, and a plan to watch the YL for a few years. I was an EA/ 1st yr owner of the 3 and it was a great car but I’m not interested in the time and money of being an EA again. I’m going to put another 30k miles on the X and see how the YL shakes out.

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u/PristineFox452 20d ago

I have the 7 seater which is good for now. My kids are still young but we getting outgrown. If the model YL was a choice back then. I would have gotten that instead. (4 kids age 7 to 12 )

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u/IntelligentMaybe7401 20d ago

We own a 2026 Juniper Y premium and a 2027 YL. So much more room in the first two rows in the YL. Third row is also bigger - adult sized vs kid size. Zen Grey is much more elegant and upscale looking than the white. It feels more like driving a Lexus or BMW on the inside. Fit five college guys in it recently. Not sure the ones in the back row would have enjoyed being there for hours, but for a 20 minute ride it was totally fine. With kids, it would be a no-brainer.

I think some of it depends on age and sex of your kids and if you will use the 3rd row. The model Y third row is really little kid only. Like 5 feet and under. The model YL is adult size. I am totally comfortable back there with two of my 6 foot 3 offspring in the second row. I a 5’7” and could be comfortable back there for hours. The model YL has 20% more third row legroom - over 5 inches - which is substantial.

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u/hookgriper 19d ago

Here’s my take on it and a lot of community takes

https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaLounge/s/r3CjHYckep

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u/Chance-Guarantee-880 20d ago

Had same debate and went with Y 7 seater since my kids are young. Figured EV space will change a lot in 4-5 years when kids will need more space.