Upgrade to the Tesla Model Y for a Higher More Comfortable Ride
After years with a Tesla Model 3, the Model Y made sense for one practical reason: it is easier and more comfortable to get in and out of while keeping the familiar Tesla experience.
After years with a Tesla Model 3, the Model Y made sense for one practical reason: it is easier and more comfortable to get in and out of while keeping the familiar Tesla experience.
If your Cybertruck reservation could mean waiting years, the real question is whether to hold out or buy something like a Model Y now. Here is how I thought through that decision.
Tesla replaced ultrasonic parking sensors with a camera-based Vision system on newer Model Y vehicles. In my experience, the change makes parking feel less trustworthy than it did with the older sensors.
Tesla Vision can miss very low objects near the front bumper. In my Model Y testing, the concern is not highway driving, but slow parking situations where a short object may sit below the camera’s useful view.
Tesla white seats get a lot of scary stories online, but my experience and what I have seen from long-term owners is more practical: they are manageable if you keep cleaning simple.
My quick first impressions of the Tesla Model Y after years in a Model 3, including seating position, ride feel, handling, range, and why it feels familiar but more top-heavy.
A practical first look at the OneWheel GT and Pint X unboxing, including what came in the boxes, bundle accessories, tire differences, chargers, and a few early packaging observations.
A practical first look at the WaterField Muzetto 10-inch portable leather bag in brown leather with the copper finish, including build quality, pockets, materials, and first impressions.
A practical first look at the RHA T10i in-ear monitors, including the stainless steel build, included accessories, tuning filters, iPhone controls, cable design, and early durability observations.
A practical first look at the WaterField Spinn case for the iPhone 6 Plus, including fit, leather quality, belt clip use, and how well the built-in earbud cord wrap works.
A practical first look at the Shoulderpod S1 smartphone rig, including how it fits the iPhone 6 Plus, how secure it feels, and what stood out during the unboxing.
A practical first look at the FiftyThree Pencil stylus, including the packaging, charging design, replaceable tips, Bluetooth pairing, and how it compares with other iPad styluses.