Buying a Tesla? | Don't Make a Mistake

[@RyanShawtech]

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[@iihoipoiii]

i would say the quality control issue isnt coming from them being new but most likely coming from there being no dealer in between that can check for these things

[@georgedoolittle9015]

Huge fan of the Lucid rollout. First time I've seen Tesla soundly trounced in any product with the Lucid Air clearly breaking barriers that the Model S refresh should have done. Still...awesome quarter for Tesla with forward looking prospects never looking better. Still no dividend...same true of Amazon as well of course tho so between those two i would choose Tesla for the speculative play.

[@Jhoodemcee]

Thanks man

[@kellyvillalobos4455]

Would you be able to make the checklist available for download?

[@FrunkToTrunk]

*So many good points. No one wants to address the small things to keep in mind, I’m glad you did Ryan!* ⚡️🚘

[@ronaldlenz5745]

Ryan, I "had" the same issue with the passenger mirror unfolding at night on a random basis. The SC attached a data gathering module to the car for a couple of weeks and basically learned nothing. Then they replaced the entire passenger mirror assembly to no avail. I found some info that some models of the S have individual "door controllers." They replaced the passenger door controller. It's been five days with no rogue mirror failures. The car is a June 2020 Model S LR+. The part is a Pektron 1003101-00-E.

[@bobskeway8179]

We are finding more features on our Model Y long range as we drive it. We like giving voice commands to the car. (examples: play this song with this artist or navigate to the closest tesla charger or X restaurant. ) Am 78 years old so these are a "wow" for me. Did not purchase self driving, We would have little use for it. We might on a trip purchase a month of self-driving to test it out. The regular software updates are another feature we like. The ride on this car is the sports so the next version will have a softer ride as we understand it..

[@bobskeway8179]

@Freedom 2020 We have placed a 2nd order for the 2022 Model Y with 4680 battery for longer range and the upgrades. We will own 2 model Y at that time. My wife will take over the 2002. Happy wife! Happy life! Oh well. Looks like the federal EV will only be $8000 tax credit instead of cash, better than nothing, but we will not wait for another year. What is your take on the EV credit?

[@aggelos.d8314]

@Ryan Shaw I'm so happy that here in Europe we have enhanced autopilot for half the cost. SO WORTH IT!

[@MarcoYolo420]

5:36 charge to 80% recommended for nickel batteries. The Tesla's with the LFP batteries can handle daily charge to 100% without issues.

[@benjaminmorton9436]

Not correct. Tesla recommends the lower charge to maintain battery life.

[@MarcoYolo420]

@@benjaminmorton9436 not correct Benjamin. Elon Musk on twitter: _"Our intent with this pack is that product experience is roughly equivalent between nickel & iron. I’d personally slightly opt for iron pack, as it wants to be charged to 100%, whereas nickel prefers ~90%."_ 1:46 AM · Aug 27, 2021

[@nordic5490]

Nope. 2 things that prematurely age (oxidisation) all li-ion batteries, including those in your phone: long periods of time at full cbarge, and high temperatures. 60% charge is the li-ion soc for shipping and warehousing of li-ion cells for maximum shelf life. Your Telsa battery will last much longer if charged to only 60%. 80% is a good comprimise between battery life and convience. Also, do not supercharge. Those are 7 year old Model S with 96% original capacity because they were never supercharged. Look after your battery.

[@MarcoYolo420]

@@nordic5490 you should tell this to Elon. I am sorry, but you are just a guy on KZbin. I trust what was said by Elon Musk: _"iron pack wants to be charged to 100%"_

[@MarcoYolo420]

@@nordic5490 ... and you are talking about Li-Ion, I'm talking about Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries.

[@johnpoldo8817]

Ryan, excellent video for prospective buyers. You can’t emphasize enough the need to prepare for charging. If the mobile connector will be used, make sure to order the proper adapter early as they often go out of stock.

[@stevesteranka]

I used a normal 110 to charge at home for nearly 2 years with no issue. My daily weekday commute was ~50mi… charged daily and added back ~30mi per day

[@stevesteranka]

@@Esstron716 lol yeah exactly… 99% commute… and then I use my ebike to zip around town and to nearby friends house

[@patrickdonofrio3082]

For ~500$ you could’ve been charging 10x faster. To each their own. It removes a tremendous amount of range anxiety having a 240v on demand.

[@stevesteranka]

@@patrickdonofrio3082 yeah, I have since bought a 220 adapter to plugin to dryer outlet in garage. Was like $35 I think? Now I only have to charge 1-2x per week. In hindsight, I should have just done that from day 1, but it was never really a problem.

[@marlenehenley2781]

When I used the 110 to charge, my electric bill doubled in price.

[@patrickdonofrio3082]

@@marlenehenley2781 you must’ve had a cheap electric bill to begin with. Still beats gas.

[@mantajim2269]

Great points Ryan, must admit we were so excited to get our model 3 SR+ LFP so quickly, we barely checked quality issues, fortunately we haven’t found any issues, quality control seems to have gotten better. We also went w the same charging option as you, instead of a dryer we have a 30 amp water heater and used a ‘DryerBuddy’ to do the switching, Brad at BSA Electronics out of Vegas was very helpful in configuring our set up, needed slightly longer cables. Thanks for the great videos.

[@MYS462]

My model 3 long range comes November-December 2021 and my Model S long range come March-April 2022

[@MarcoYolo420]

LFP preferred to charge to 100%, at least once a week. That has its advantages. Congrats with your Tesla! Great car, lots of fun 😄

[@mondotv4216]

@@MarcoYolo420 It doesn’t - that’s just marketing guff. LFP doesn’t “prefer” anything - the battery will definitely last longer on 20 - 80% but will also tolerate 100% charging better than other lithium chemistries. It’s a longer lasting chemistry anyway and should last a minimum of 4000 full cycles - that’s nearly a million miles on an SR+. It might not last that long in an EV as you are stressing any battery chemistry during acceleration and regen.

[@MarcoYolo420]

@@mondotv4216 I'm afraid you are misinformed Mondo. Take recommendation from the manufacturer, or if you want to dive deeper in battery chemistry, I would highly recommend KZbin channel "the limiting factor" by Jordan Giesige, he has a video serie on LFP too.

[@MarcoYolo420]

@@mondotv4216 quote from _"the limiting factor"_ by Jordan Giesige his LFP video: _"... And for those concerned about LFP batteries being inferior to Nickel batteries, as Elon has suggested in this tweet, they’re not. Like all battery chemistries, LFP does have eccentricities, but on balance will perform as well in Model 3s as the current Nickel based chemistries._ _In short, if you live in a hot climate, LFP is hands down a win. If you live in a cold climate, there is a potential for lower performance, but there are workarounds thanks to Tesla’s superior software and thermal management systems. If you live in any climate, you’ll be getting a million mile battery that’s much more robust to regular 100% charges"_

[@Princess15732]

1. Don't buy autopilot service for 10000. Not worth it 2. Not setting charging before buying the car 3. Don't buy a bigger battery pack 4. Buy the smallest wheels with the biggest tires 5. Check quality control after delivery 6. Check for state/federal incentives 7. Buy third party essential accessories

[@beefuzzy310]

We don’t have a Tesla showroom nearby. So when I set up a test drive online and it showed a nearby test drive I was shocked to find a Tesla service center so close. Tesla rep walked us through the incentives and showed us which ones to apply for now and what is applied for after delivery.

[@ezpoppy55]

In some areas, the utility company might also offer incentives and specials. I just missed out on a $500 credit for installing a home EV charger, but did qualify for an EV discount of $0.015/kWh during off peak time for charging. So be sure to look into what your local electricity provider may offer as well. Great video as always, Ryan!

[@MelissaGarza]

I just got a level 2 wall connector. City of Anaheim, CA has a $1,000 rebate for the networked charger and is giving me $2,000 to upgrade my panel to 200amp solar ready with a Time of use meter one year agreement. 5 bucks a month for the meter and off peak 11.17cents summer and 10.56 cents kWh winter. Not bad!

[@ezpoppy55]

@@MelissaGarza Sweet deals! Our non summer rate (just started 10/1) is just over 9 cents/kWh for off peak time. In summer, it runs just over 10 cents/kWh. SO much cheaper than fossil fuels, and much more convenient! Well worth looking at your local utility to see what they offer.

[@MelissaGarza]

@@ezpoppy55 what city and state are you in?

[@ezpoppy55]

@@MelissaGarza Just up the road from you - Sacramento CA. Our utility (SMUD: Sacramento Municipal Utility Dist) is publicly owned.

[@MelissaGarza]

@@ezpoppy55 LOL a long ways up the road!!

[@hardensoul7248]

There is another reason difference between SR and LR. LR is the Dual Motor which provides all wheel drive which is for better handling in areas which has diverse weather conditions. I went for the LR for this reason, I always liked the handling of all wheel drive vehicles.

[@eyesonfuture882]

Thank you, Ryan, for a great episode. Your reviewing all the points you made, in the end, was very helpful.

[@danoc51]

Yes, the difference in tire sizes is very useful.

[@KnightSmoke20]

This was a helpful video. We had a service call within a few days after I noticed glue on the large overhead window and trim on the bumper fell off. They definitely need to have a 2nd QA performed before delivery

[@groccy]

So practical and extremely informative points for new Tesla owners! I wish I knew all these before getting my Tesla ;) Great job Ryan!

[@runedrejer8094]

And shows how expensive a Tesla is.

[@davidgee5672]

Thanks Ryan. I am getting set to buy my Model Y and this was very helpful!

[@kwatt-engineer796]

I will buy a new vehicle in about the next 3 months. I had planned to purchase a model Y, but the latest price increase was too much for me, so my next purchase will be an IC vehicle for about 20K less than the Model Y. At this point in development, any EV buyer is a pioneer. Pioneers by definition will pay more and get less than waiting a couple of EV generations to plunk down the big bucks. I believe a comparable example is flat screen TVs. They quickly dropped in price and improved features in a relatively short period of time. My next car purchase will be in 3 to 5 years. By then, batteries and consequently the car will cost much less, range will be longer, batteries will likely last longer, etc,etc. To the pioneers I say thanks for your service.

[@michaelczerwinski190]

Ryan thanks for your avoiding mistakes. I have a few comments on my 2021 Model 3 performance. I dont know where to direct these comments. Driver side windshied wiper has a large reach and the washer is mounted high on the wiper and at speed the washer does not wash the lower 1/2 of the windshield which is area driver views most. So bugs and debris are not adequately removed. I recomment a second lower nozzle or including a second lower washer nozzel on the wiper blade. Second, Tesla just notified me that my "trial" of the gps with aerial photos and other " enhanced" features has expired and now they want. 9.99 a month to continue.

[@zhangshane8898]

Truly useful advice. Especially QC at delivery is very important.

[@dathyr1]

I have a 2023 Model Y long range being delivered in one to two weeks. I have watched many you tube videos on all the aspects/features of the Tesla model Y. So i kind of know what to expect. I didn't get FSD or EAP and I know how Basic Auto Pilot works (pros/cons). Charging will be mainly at home. So I will see how my delivery inspection goes and take it from there. Thanks for the video.

[@wardencobb7442]

Hey man, I think your videos would be a lot more accessable to people outside the United States if you also included metric units regarding things like speed and distances. Other than that, I think you're absolutely killing it!! Great channel to subscribe to!

[@jandraelune1]

Shelby Curch said the same thing about FSD, car summon she most of the time just had to run to the car for the same reason, either the car went the wrong way or simply holding up traffic. Huge note about the federal tax credit, it is non-refundable and that means it ONLY covers tax you owe, owe nothing = get nothing.

[@mjcmjc6428]

Awesome video. Very educational. Definitely looking out for the consumer. I also have a 220 outlet installed in my garage but hardly use it. 110 works great if you don't drive more than 60 miles a day.

[@mdx6971]

Love all the Tesla news. Great job

[@jmc2567]

Changing from 20 inch wheels to 19 inch OR 19 inch to 20 inch(I,m not sure about tesla,I don't own one) but usually the diameter/circumference of the tire should not change,the 20 inch wheel should use a lower profile(sidewall) tyre and the 19 inch wheel a higher profile(sidewall) tyre thus keeping the overall height/circumference of both size wheel and tyre the same,I can't understand why you would lose milage.

[@florenciovela7570]

i've been in TSLA for 6 years..happy i did. I've ordered the S dual motor fsd while the tri motor fsd cybertruck gets here. i have lots of solar & backup battery to charge them both at home.. i also love SpaceX. we went to see it live last year from California to Texas Boca Chica. I was born in Raymondville btw.

[@jamesbowskill362]

My merc' has been covered in PPS film, this work was carried out by Xpel in the UK, the job protects the cars paint from chips/scratches & because the shine is built into the film makes cleaning the car much easier with no need for expensive polishes, overall, its worth the added protection.

[@GotthatDoginhim-di9ys]

Thank you for the video! As Far as information goes, this one is the best. I wish you made this video in May of 2021 when I ordered my MX

[@aaronwinter1980]

Am planning to buy a Model 3 and these are valuable recommendations.

[@jdcm1106]

Love how you summarize at the end. Great video!

[@ironqqq]

2:04 Absolutely ridiculous you have to request access to something you paid for. FSD was only $6 or 7k when I bought my 3. Two years and 50k miles later, I'm glad I didn't buy it. Had I done that, it's likely I would only have FSD for 2 years or less before replacing my car at 4 or 5 years. I have friends with late 2018 early 2019 Model 3 with FSD and they have already replaced their car. Never got the FSD functionality even once!

[@zioxei]

even more ridiculous that in long range models you have to pay to get more acceleration thats just sitting in your car

[@Oncampus2k]

This would have been a good video to watch when I started my EV journey. I LOVE my 21MYLR, but there were a lot of QC issues at pick up and more keep popping up, even months later. It’s about to go in for its 4th service visit in just as many months. Never for more than a day, and none of it huge stuff…just a lot of little things. Trim pieces here or there, hatch not aligned, now I’ve got a rattle in a door and the windshield wipers hit the hood when the present themselves. All that said, I LOVE my car and plan on upgrading to a new Model Y in a year or two once Austin gets up running.

[@drathen1556]

Just out of curiosity do you get a loaner vehicle while your Tesla is being repaired?

[@hellaw1055]

@@drathen1556 I get either a loaner vehicle or Uber credits ( generous ones) added to my account -time limited to while my car is being fixed. Works out fine for me.

[@lijolukose6965]

why would you upgrade your MY in just a year or two? and what makes Austin factory special?

[@Oncampus2k]

@@lijolukose6965 I have no doubt mine would last for years, but I bought a Long Range and I think I want a Performance. Austin’s Y’s will (eventually) be using a new unibody design as well as a new type of battery technology that’s supposed to be more efficient and robust. Austin Y’s should also be assembled with new tooling which should increase build quality and reduce panel gaps and fit & finish issues that cars built at the Fremont factory are known for.

[@lijolukose6965]

@@Oncampus2k Makes sense. I did read about that which is nice. But I do feel a little skeptic about the Austin factor (only during the initial stages) given that there will be brand new machines and employees, which could potentially increase the chances of defects. But I hope not because my delivery is scheduled next year lol.

[@richardshiggins704]

Very focused advice . My main issues in buying a Tesla 3 would be the lack of a HUD which I think is a safety must . I would agree with the wheels , go for the medium diameters . I wonder if Tesla still offers the silver alloys instead of the rather 'grubby' (in my opinion) black walled ones ? My American friend has just bought a Tesla 3 here in Paris and though very happy with the car found the exchange rather underwhelming at the warehouse ! In fact he could hardly drive the car away and then only with the help of his savvy 4 year old son !!

[@SteveBueche1027]

Received ours in July. We showed up with an inspection list posted on line. We found nothing wrong. We also use just the 110 for 35 miles between 12-6am for the cheapest rate. We lost our Super Charger mile because we went back and forth when they offered the battery choice. We kept our original but lost the SC from Ryan’s referral. It’s ok because we love the car. We’ll see if we get any credit when we file taxes but not holding my breath.

[@brandonthomas6862]

Didn't mention performance when it came to wheel size too. You get better sidewall rigidity with smaller tires and better corner feel and perf. So if someone wants a more sporty feel, you want the bigger wheels.

[@ESUNintel]

Don’t have a Tesla; but recently got a car with 21” wheels and the ride feels super bumpy. Didn’t think the bigger wheels made the ride bumpier - good to know, thanks.

[@nakfan]

In cold climates, consider an under carriage / rust protection right after delivery. Then the Anti-Rust treatment will stick better.

[@sarcasmmuch8905]

With the tax incentive appearing to be point of sale and portions of the credit subtracting offshore batteries one wouldn’t think of buying till after the tax credit is established

[@dinos22]

How do you schedule charging?

[@RetroExhibitCollective]

Thanks for the info as usual! Mine is being delivered to my house tomorrow! So excited

[@Euain]

Congratulations 🥳 what color and interior did you get. How was delivery?

[@inspiredbahroots]

THANK YOU SO MUCH Ryan! I just ordered the S model. I will log back in and take off the 21" wheels since I want a smooth ride; also taking off $10K auto driving as I don't want that financed!

[@skywalker2852]

Good list of items to consider. A couple of questions- 1. you mention std range can easily cover a daily commute with 268 miles, but you had just finished saying to not charge over 80% for daily driving, so isn't that really 214 miles (on a nice day - no heat or a/c)? 2. I still find it odd that the quality strategy is to walk with a checklist and prepare for your post-delivey service visit. At what point does it become Tesla's responsibility to deliver a high-quality finished product to the customer at delivery?

[@01mustang05]

Don't let it RUST! High humidity and salty environments should be especially concerning! Find where moisture can get trapped and treat those areas on a regular basis of some sorts.

[@voyagerprobe]

Another reason to buy FSD after the fact is that DMV fees ( if I'm not mistaken) are based on the price of the car. By waiting and buying FSD a la carte, one is setting themselves up for lower DMV registration fees for years to come.

[@armandoguillen8101]

My 2021 Model 3 LR gets 62 miles for every 100 miles of charge. I use the AC every drive, no sentry mode and no cabin overheat protection.

[@gordon4385]

Do you have the 20" wheels? Those can cause a 7% reduction in range.

[@armandoguillen8101]

@@gordon4385 I have the 18” aero wheels buy with the caps off.

[@Kawboy65]

Hopefully, people will realize before they buy that they should expect to fall well short of the rated range of these vehicles. I only get about 80% efficiency, and that is driving very conservative in good weather. Throw in some highway miles with the air conditioning running and it drops off more. I am only anticipating 50% efficiency when I drive this upcoming winter.

[@Goose-mg4sh]

I've charged to 90% since I've owed it. 2 yrs now and 35k miles. Tesla said my battery degradation is better than most made in my fleet. @ 5% with the average being 6% or better. Nothing wrong with going 90%, it isn't just for long trips.

[@juansantamaria7476]

Ryan, what are your thoughts about people wanting to buy a Tesla, but don't have access to home charging? In my case, I do live less than 5 miles away from a superchanging station that has up to 40 stations.

[@sheneedsme]

Tesla recommends adding using the superchargers for normal every day charging because it’s reduces battery life.

[@Chrissyankids]

It makes sense to pay for it later. For those of us who had to pay sales tax on that extra $10,000. If I did it again I would put it on my credit card and get the points. Right now the beta is glitchy. I tried to shut it off, but it's still ghost braking. :(

[@casperhansen826]

In my country if I buy FSD with the car it is considered a part of the car and will be taxed as such, meaning if the car get more expensive than a specific amount it might add up to $15,000 in taxes. The Tesla Model 3 SR+ will not exceed that amount but a Model Y LR will.

[@timehaley]

Lot of points of interest covered. Thank you.

[@Charieldeleon]

The splitvolt definitely a must have thank you Ryan I will definitely be getting this

[@Makatea]

There's an easy, economical way to liberate the dryer plug, it's called a clothes line ;-)

[@eusouocara23]

Another mistake is expecting the service center to fix any misalignments that your car may have. I was told that my trunk on my M3 was misaligned due to manufacture welding fault. And also the excuse you get all the time, “tesla is not a car company”. So, I had to fix it myself, which was very simple with some KZbin help.

[@TonyPalermolifecoach]

One question about the California clean rebates. I know you have 3 Tesla vehicles can you get 3 California clean rebates? The reason I am asking is I have a Prius Prime EV and I'd like to get a pure EV like a model 3.

[@NikWeber.]

Always love your content Ryan! 👍🏻 Would be fantastic if you could tell km in addition to miles. I still can't convert these numbers so fast in my head 🤗

[@christopherhartley6900]

For an approximate conversion which is easy to quickly, to from miles to kilometres, just take the number of miles and add half on top. It isn't exact, but for most general uses where precision is not required it will do just fine as a rough guide. So 10 miles, 10 + 5 (half of ten) = 15. There is actually 1.6 km per mile, so in reality the answer is actually 16, but as you can see, the approximation is pretty close and normally good enough

[@dennispedersen7460]

@@christopherhartley6900 one mile equals 0.6 km so it’s a bit off your calculations:-) Ten miles equals 16,09 kilometres:-)

[@Milliehong]

Thank you for your video! It gave me a lot of tips before I made an order for Model Y.

[@bearlemley]

Just ordered a Y performance in your colors (except no fsd) for $138k as a gray import (no ev credit). Should be here from Shanghai, the UK then back to SE Asia in May. Wish it was coming from Austin, but oh well I’m buying it for the crash and my new family.

[@gordonslippy1073]

Related to #1: "Full Self Driving" is a misnomer because it remains an SAE Level 2 system, which requires constant vigilance by the driver. It is NOT a true autonomous driving aid, and Tesla would do well to rename it.

[@vickiepicky]

Hi Ryan! I have been watching your videos and I’m subscribed to your channel, but have never left a public comment till now, just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for introducing me to the split volt as a home charging solution. I am going to look into it! So glad I found out about this option before hiring an electrician to do wiring, etc, to install a home charger. Do you know if this mean since I don’t have to pay for any additional electrical work, I also don’t have to apply for a city permit for a home ev charger? Update: I just checked and my dryer uses a standard 120 volt outlet, not a 240! I think this means I still have to pay to have one installed 😢

[@mikewheat4364]

for reference, I bought a new SR+ M3 in june and am selling it for more now to get the long range M3. The advice here is solid. You should probably get the LR. Yes FSD is coming to beta users with the approval of a saftey score. But also keep in mind that in the UI, it still states that Autopilot itself is still in beta.

[@jonathanterranova448]

Thanks for the heads up.

[@Britboyuk]

Also, don't forget to use a referral code (if the programme is still available) when speccing your car. You can't add it later after the order or delivery

[@Makatea]

The referral program was canceled in september.

[@pegefounder]

9 pm off peak time? This is very strange. It is possible to buy and sell electricity in Austria at the day ahead hourly spot market price. 9 pm to 10 pm is on Sunday June 25th 2023 with nearly 16 Cent the most expensive hour of the day. The cheapest hours are 1 pm to 4 pm. At that time are even negative prices. 09:40 I have seen also comparsions with 235/55 R18 Wheels.

[@bobskeway8179]

We currently own 2021 Tesla Model Y long range. We have an order in for the new Model Y with the directions to the Tesla Advisor to only accept the New 4680 battery having the longer range of estimated 485 miles. It will have additional features like dynamic lighting, heated steering wheel, upgraded wipers and no more radar. This causes the software to see the road as a person would see it. Currently the car will brake when there is no reason to do so. Example: We have the car on cruse and radar sees a large truck exiting on the right in exit lane and the cars brakes automatically turn on as it sees the truck as a hazard. Gets annoying. Bottom line: we will be owning 2 Model Y"s We have 14. 5k miles on our current one and it is running great. We have a home charger which our local Electric Company sends a check for $750 when you send them your electric installation bill and the Level 2 Changer cost. We paid $835. Advice check out your local Electric company for a rebate. We charge 80% rate and 98% of our charging is at home. Do your research and good luck.

[@petenice75]

I just ordered a model y performance but I would like to wait for the Texas made Y with the 4680 battery. How do you contact your advisor? I didn’t get any contact number or maybe didn’t see it anywhere?

[@bobskeway8179]

@@petenice75 I called

[@bobskeway8179]

@@petenice75 I phoned the local dealership and asked for a Tesla Advisor and he walked me through the process. He took my credit card put in my order which specified I would only accept the Model Y with the 4680 battery that put me into a wait list so when my number came up that would be it. I had to pick a color so I went with White.

[@petenice75]

@@bobskeway8179 thanks!

[@UltimateSwordsmen]

Does someone have a good Tesla checklist for what you should look for when picking up?

[@fernando_her85]

Amazing video, love it, thank you btw… I would emphasize more on the checklist at delivery, because at that point, you are hyped and you will forget everything, and having the checklist will help you to put your feet on the ground.

[@rickj9060]

I'm planning on buying a model Y in 2023 (FSD will be really good by then, higher production levels). Should I order now but not take delivery in 2023 or wait. Just your thoughts?

[@welfiblablabla]

Just ordered a Model Y. But seeing the issues you had with a way more expensive S... I'm hoping the MIC have fewer problems 🙈

[@TheStevedie]

Great video! I will be building an attached garage and extra living space in the next couple of years and have already planned on adding two 220V lines in the garage for EV's. It will be an easy add with walls open

[@TopODaMernin]

We took delivery of our s plaid and x in the same week and both of them had mirror issues. everything else was perfect...

[@Trigger-vi6lb]

One big problem with the model 3 sr+ is that were are currently two batteries. It is a gamble which Batterie you get, the Problem is that the Lithium-Iron-Batterie does not like cold temperatures. Tesla now has a recommendation (product Details), for the LR and Performance for cold climates. In the Future the Model 3 SR+ should only use the Lithium-Iron Battery.

[@SiisKolkytEuroo]

It's not a "batterie"

[@Trigger-vi6lb]

@@SiisKolkytEuroo It is German, it was done by my autocorrection.

[@eileendover3938]

Even with the new batteries, is 80% the best for charging day to day?

[@juliekemp1218]

Excellent video, great points, thank you!

[@StreakingTiger]

2 changes in recent months (1) Can only get 20" wheels on Model Y (2) FSD is now $12000 instead of $10K Thanks for the video.

[@zakariarezahi13]

Thanks for the information that you shared with us I live in Canada so I'm deciding to buy a new tesla but I didn't know this 7 important point that I have to know that I understand what should I do before to purchase the car. .Thanks again.

[@lukaskywalker7646]

i believe they do specify the range diff based on the wheels, the mile range adjusts when you change it on their website last i recall.

[@Mrxyz553]

Should overpay and get a tesla model y now or wait until ~April 2022?

[@madhukarthi311]

Great Ryan. Could you please share a vehicle checlist to check before taking the delivery of Model 3? That would be much appreciated. Thanks.

[@woowayinvs1736]

having owned model Y and S, which do you prefer?

[@Makatea]

There's an easy, economical way to liberate the dryer plug, it's called a clothes line ;-)

[@kendavid891]

Lol

[@zioxei]

americans are so stupidly obsessed with dryers

[@ChatGPT1111]

@@zioxei yeah but we're even more obsessed with painkillers, safe spaces, fast food, guns, having news (and everything else) spoonfed to us and identity politics. What's your point?

[@zioxei]

@@ChatGPT1111 my point is just that you're obsessed with dryers. What's your point?

[@ChatGPT1111]

@@zioxei owning a dryer makes you no more obsessed with dryers than owning socks makes you obsessed with foot clothing.

[@donscott1764]

As usual, very helpful content Ryan. Here in BC there is a $350 rebate from BC Hydro for installing a home charger. EV rebates: only standard range Tesla Models 3 and Y and Long Range Model 3 qualify for the $3,000 EV rebate, along with other EV's under $55,000 CDN qualify. I don't think the FSD works in Canada yet as Tesla may not have collected the highway data needed for it to operate fully. Something that would be nice to add to your commentaries is to include metric measures when commenting on range, as Canada and all of Europe and even the UK I think now use Metric system for distances and for things like range kWh. Even the EPA offers metric measures in their fuel efficiency ratings as an option. Thanks and keep up the great work.

[@investmentanalyst779]

PV of $200 perpetuity = 200 / (16.67%/12) = $14,371 vs $10,000... you're better off paying the 10k up front if you actually want it. 16.67% is derived from the % of the car's value you're paying every month ($40,000 model 3)

[@VictorAlicea]

Bublé… we must have crossed paths. I did a week run tech rehearsal in PA last year. I normally work on drums, but was on lighting. Back to shopping for a Tesla!

[@phxmateo]

I would want to know how long the battery lasts and any warranties of the battery as I have heard it costs around $20K to replace after 10 years or so.

[@rw634]

Great video Ryan. I can definitely attest to making sure you thoroughly review the car at delivery for issues. I did what I could but discovered several issues over time that to this point the Service Center has been great about addressing. Tesla definitely still has a ways to go with initial build quality, in particular as it relates to the exterior. Unfortunately, no matter how thorough you are at scoping out the car you don't know what you don't know and inevitably find other issues as you get more familiar with the car. Definitely recommend the level 2 charging station at home - it's not cheap but I get 50 miles/hour charge speed and you never know when you might need a quick charge turnaround so I like knowing it's available if needed. As is, mine only takes 2-3 hours to get to 80% charge on a 60W amp after a normal driving day. Keep up the great videos!

[@Splassshhh1234]

totally agree on the wheels

[@johnapples2018]

The most honest Tesla fan boy review channel on KZbin. Thanks for keeping it real. I don’t like Tesla but I want him you to get the low down on the cars.

[@johnapples2018]

Watch* can’t edit on mobile for some reason..

[@Unimaginable]

@@johnapples2018 Liking/appreciating something isn’t being a fanboy

[@erickessler6094]

Great Report Ryan! Do you have a delivery checklist to share after doing this 3 times? We pick up our new Model Y between Jan 5th & February 2nd. We're so excited! Cheers, Eric

[@Nizar187]

Splitvolt... Brilliant! That's the way to go. Thank you!!

[@tonyfrese287]

I live in a townhouse with no garage and no hoa. I only have a regular plug on the front of my house with the electrical outlet in the back of the house. What what you suggest I do for charging? Also I drive a lot and would definitely need the upgrade.

[@eddiefalcon8316]

I plan on getting the smallest tires I can get for ride quality, and range. Also will stay away from summer tires as they will last the least. Is there a tesla specific delivery checklist?

[@PS-zw4yc]

Smaller Rims^. Bigger tires

[@EnchantedPrincess11]

Is it possible to get by if we do not have home charging available for now?

[@johnrogers1423]

Buying FSD after delivery in Australia will avoid paying stamp duty and luxury car tax on it.

[@robert1975e]

My friend mentioned the same thing about not buying autopilot. That the standard driving software works well.

[@jakevo5475]

Auto pilot is came with all the cars as standard feature now, you mean FSD.

[@michaelchin4132]

Great info! I just ordered a model Y. I didn’t realize the issue with the wheel and full self driving

[@oscarreynaable]

The FSD computer isn't included in older Model 3s. Ex: my 2018 mid-range came with HW 2.0 and before I could take advantage of the current "FSD" features my HW had to be upgraded to 3.0. I believe all recent years Tesla's come with 3.0 HW.

[@classicraceruk1337]

I like the earplugs as well as the info on buying a Tesla

[@JyJyreyes]

I read somewhere that the Self driving package might increase in price so it is good to purchase it as soon as you can if you don’t purchase it when you purchase the car. Not sure how accurate the information is.

[@RobertTowster]

You mentioned that if you purchase the FSD at the time of your car purchase it can be included in your financing. It seems more important to know if the FSD would be covered on insurance. Any idea if it would be covered?