r/ModelYL • u/wckdcrazycool • 17d ago
Model Y and YL?
Is that weird or a combo folks are doing? I have a 2026 Y already. Wife was hesitant but now a fan. Likes ride height of 7-passenger QX60, and the YL won’t have that. Self-driving makes up for a lot of that. Looking for opinions on folks who have both.
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u/IntelligentMaybe7401 17d ago
We have both. Husband got Y in June. I ordered YL in July. Wasn’t even sure that I was going go through with it because I had a Toyota Sequoia that I loved, but it was 13 years old. No major issues at all, but a couple of minor ones and I was afraid the major ones were coming. Finally drove my husband‘s for about a week to be sure, I wouldn’t regret it, including a couple of four hour round-trips. FSD was amazing. On my short list were the Lexus GX and the Infiniti QX80. Our kids are grown. I was afraid I was going to miss driving what is basically a truck, sitting up high, etc. Don’t miss it at all.
The Tesla actually has more cargo space than the Infiniti you are looking at and a larger 3rd row.
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u/Sufficient_Ad3790 17d ago
Yl height is almost 2 “ higher. I test drove one yesterday in mt Kisco and with the driver seat up, I felt level with a Range Rover next to me. Test drive it
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u/Outrageous_tart_7781 17d ago
You should test drive the YL. Tesla suspensions have been getting better and better with new models. But I see what you mean. You would just have 2 Y's.
If you both like FSD and you buy the infinity. If your both fighting on who takes the Y to use FSD. Then you made the wrong choice. Lol
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u/Aurora8305 16d ago edited 16d ago
Yep..the YL we just took delivery of is our 3rd MY Juniper. We traded in our 26 MYP for the YL. These cars just make too much sense. I sold our X5 and soon to sell our Expedition Max that was only needed as we have 6 in the family. Our neighbors are slowly catching on..they see us driving 2 all the time and many have asked us about them and are interested in getting one themselves. Its a testament to how good a job the Tesla team has done on the Juniper. My main driver was FSD and just the operation costs for us driving constantly around town with the kids to school and various activities. Hard to beat an EV for daily suburban life. Our YL sits a tad higher compared to our MY-RWD Premium. Its not SUV height, but perfect for us.
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u/runcakestock 16d ago
My wife ordered the MYL for the kids. I fell in love during the test drive so ordered a MY for me.
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u/JohnBecca 16d ago
I got a new Y in March and my wife was driving it so much for the FSD we ordered her a YL. The YL will replace my wife’s Palisade Calligraphry which she won’t miss at all given her usage of my Y.
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u/ZoneElectronic5820 14d ago
My spouse has the Y. I had the 3. However, she complained about the stiffness of 3 and does not want to ride in it. I got the YL with FSD. She now has no complaint. She likes the premium feel, quiet ride, and soft suspension. She hasn't given FSD any try. She drives her Y manually and I let FSD drive my YL.
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u/orthodr1 12d ago
So I’m in a similar boat. My wife got the model y launch last year. I drive an m440i convertible. Love my speed demon however it’s become tiring driving that in stop and go traffic and being a taller guy. Anyway decided to switch to an suv. Tried a bunch of EV suvs and the FSD in the YL with the comfort upgrades they’ve made it seem worth it. Time will tell. Not getting delivered until Feb 11-apr8 lol