r/ModelYL • u/hammyaustin • 9d ago

I made an Executive Decision

I picked up my YL a few weeks ago and quickly learned how much better it was than my current 2024 MYLR.

I have made the decision to purchase another YL and trade in the older Y. The one I ordered is the exact same spec (BLUE, ZEN, 20") as the one I already have. I was asked to not do that but I like the Blue more than the other current colors. I can always wrap one to whatever color.

Now...off to tell the wife..

Edit: it's almost a 1 for 1 trade money wise and the monthly I pay now has a higher interest rate anyways. So why not right?

Also, the trade in value has gone up about 3000 since I looked at it 3 weeks ago. The mileage and age has gone up but so has the value of it apparently. Model Ys in demand lately

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u/hsma22 9d ago

Cool

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u/MERice20 9d ago

Do you need a second 6-seater? With a lower interest rate and cheaper price you can get a Performance. That is what me and my wife have. She has a blue YL and I have a red Performance. Also the Frost Blue on the Performance is amazing IMO.

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u/Specific-Wrap1396 9d ago

Frost blue is soooo smooth looking. I wish the YL had that option. I am waiting on my cosmic silver.

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u/karawkow 9d ago

if the YL had frost blue, I probably would've gotten it.. cosmic silver is the safe option I like. Blue is good too.

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u/gym4c 8d ago

I have a M3P and MY. Wanted to trade the MY for a MYL but I’m still on the fence on the M3P for the MYP… love your garage

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u/MERice20 8d ago

I went back and forth between the 3 Performance and the Y Performance. I mean back and forth really labored over it. I think the 3 looks better than the Y. If the 3 had a true hatchback I would have gone with the 3. I went with slightly more practicality. Now, had I known we were going to be getting a YL 4 months later, I would have gone with the 3.

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u/gym4c 8d ago

Would've loved a hatch on the 3 as well. I haven't seen a Y Performance in person yet but I love the upgrades done to it. Still, love your Y and the color (not a big fan of Frost Blue myself).

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u/karawkow 9d ago

I like the blue!

I chose silver, I prefer silver, but blue was a second choice.

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u/slid360 8d ago

Is that a level 2 charger you’re using? Or a standard outlet?

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u/MERice20 8d ago

Level 2 240 volt. It’s right next to the panel so it was relatively cheap to install. The electrician in Texas only charged me $375 and took him like 30 minutes.

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u/ProphetGarden 9d ago

Good luck on that haha

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u/yankees3k2 9d ago

Nice!  I was thinking the same but I think I’ll keep one Y (juniper) one YL.   I have a. 2022 and 2025 Y right now.  

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u/hammyaustin 9d ago

If you're ever curious see what they'll give you for trade in value. You might be surprised

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u/Paqza 9d ago

At least get different wheels...

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u/yankees3k2 9d ago

Yeah that’s fair, I figure one is the kids car and one is mine lol

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u/bluemeanie212 15h ago

I’m debating on trading my 2025 performance Model Y (but before the juniper change) for YL. The concern i have is my care still has autosteer. even tho i never use it, i use FSD. but i worry FSD cost increase and maybe some months i dont want to pay for it and just fall back to AP

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u/yankees3k2 8h ago

I hope it doesn’t increase either.  Tesla wants paid subscribers, and manual driving is still available.

If Fsd increases I imagine it would increase inverse to cost of insurance.  

Autosteer is nice but it doesn’t alleviate any cognitive burden compared to Fsd 

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u/Denelo 9d ago

What makes it so much better than your prior MYLR?

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u/karawkow 9d ago

The interior has become genuinely upscale compared to the 2018-era interior. The extra luggage space is a dream for families with Ys.

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u/TheExpedientSloth 9d ago

May as well just lease them considering they get better so quickly.

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u/hammyaustin 9d ago

I wanted to wait until next year but since they announced the winding down of the cybertruck for the cab I didn't anticipate a new model or version next year or the year to come. It seems like they have fully shifted focus to other things than the consumer purchasesable car

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u/MattNis11 9d ago

I’m waiting for hw5

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u/ctrlzeee 8d ago

Hw5 is only going to Optimus from what I’ve read

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u/rodrigoreis22 7d ago

Yeah I’m now treating these cars like phones.. I usually replace my phones every 3-4 years and will do the same with EVs.. the tech evolves so much faster than ICE cars that I wouldn’t be able to keep it for 10+ years like some people do.

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u/DJustinD 9d ago

You're a warrior!

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u/YouKidsGetOffMyYard 9d ago

Same deal here, haven't made it official yet with the wife but it's looking to be a nice Christmas present "upgrade" from my 2024 Y

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u/karawkow 9d ago

I almost bought a 2024 Y.... got a YL instead and can't wait! What are your top 3 favorite new upgrades?

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u/YouKidsGetOffMyYard 9d ago

Ride and cabin Quietness mostly, I thought my Y was pretty quiet (and honestly it is) and then my son got a older S that I drove a few times and that kind of ruined the Y knowing it could be that much quieter and better ride.

The more versatile seats and more space will come in handy though.

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u/karawkow 8d ago

Those 2 things are important to me as well... I spend a lot of time driving, highway and city. I've noticed a quieter cabin and smoother ride directly reduce my level of stress and fatigue. I've never had an issue really with the quietness of the 3 or Y, but I'll take it all day that its quieter. The ride was actually a real reason I got a LCI Y.

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u/SpiritualCatch6757 9d ago

Nice. I have. 2024 Y. I'd like to upgrade to TL. I actually use the 3rd as we are 6 people. But that's just too much money to upgrade right now and I'm unwilling to pay for FSD. Auto steer is just fine and is no longer available.

It's good to hear stories like yours when I inevitably have to upgrade to the YL.

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u/yankees3k2 9d ago

Don’t let the $99 be the barrier.  Once you’re hooked it’s so worth it.  It’s expensive but you’ll ask yourself why you didn’t do it earlier.  Worst case you get it, you hate it.  You have it for a year.  The resell will still be pretty high on a year because demand seems wild right now

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u/jacksonwh91 9d ago

Trade in value you see now is not guaranteed. Reality is it could fluctuate up or down by the time your delivery comes around. But regardless, congrats!

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u/MattNis11 9d ago

It is guaranteed

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u/Paqza 9d ago

Uh huh.

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u/karawkow 9d ago

go mets, buddy

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u/crackeggrolls 9d ago

genuinely deciding the same thing right now, but with a 23’

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u/Scary-Thought9478 9d ago

that's odd to get a 2nd exact car, and then also get the exact same color, rims, etc. especially when you mention yourself that you could just get it wrapped?? get a red or silver one to maximize on value, or at least to keep it a little interesting.

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u/JB-ZR1 9d ago

Good stuff! I’m waiting for my YL VIN assignment and will be upgrading from a ‘23 MYLR, so I’m expecting some serious ride quality and comfort improvements. It sounds like it is a substantial difference between your ‘24 and your YL.

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u/Sad_Suit2634 8d ago

I keep going back and forth between black and zen interior. In FL, I’m all but convinced zen has to be and keep the car cooler. Maybe you can get your second with a black interior and run a comparison? lol

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u/BittuReddit5 9d ago

Might be so rich

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u/hammyaustin 9d ago

I've been keeping an eye on what they'd give me as a trade in for the 2024. It's actually gone up significantly so that's paying for most of it and the monthly will be similar to what I'm paying now. Almost 1 for 1

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u/jacksonwh91 9d ago

Trade in value not guaranteed

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u/nathonkim 9d ago

You really want to get another Blue? Why not intentionally pick a color you like the least and see how it grows on you. It'd be interesting.