I’m formally two weeks into Tesla possession, having picked up my Mannequin Y Lengthy Vary All-Wheel-Drive on Saturday, August 30. I’ve many issues I actually love, and I’ll do my greatest to provide you with just a few issues I don’t, though I discover that to be very tough presently.
With any new automobile, I don’t actually discover issues I dislike throughout the first few months; the novelty of a shiny new car normally wears off ultimately. Up to now, I’ve had a automobile I solely saved for 9 months, however I beloved it for the primary two months. I’m certain down the highway, some issues in regards to the Tesla will trouble me, however proper now, I don’t have an excessive amount of to complain about.
As for the issues I like, I’ll attempt to maintain it to simply 5, and as I proceed to write down about my possession expertise within the coming months, I’ll see if these items change.
A Fast Rundown
Within the two weeks I’ve had my new Mannequin Y, I’ve pushed 783 miles. I’ve pushed it manually, used Full Self-Driving, navigated tight metropolis streets in Baltimore, and pushed spiritedly on the winding again roads of Pennsylvania.
I traded my ICE car for a Tesla Mannequin Y: right here’s the way it went
I’ve had the chance to place it to the take a look at in quite a lot of methods, and I really feel like I’ve an ideal concept of this automobile and the way it handles and drives simply two weeks in.
Right here’s my car possession lineage:
’98 VW Jetta K2 > 2002 Ford Taurus > 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid > 2019 Honda Civic > 2021 Ford Bronco Sport > 2026 Tesla Mannequin Y https://t.co/BXTC9XThwe
– Joey Klender (@klenderjoey) September 2, 2025
What I Love About My Tesla Mannequin Y
I’m solely going to select a handful of issues, however don’t take this record as an entire one. I actually have so many issues I like about this automobile, however I need to point out those that aren’t essentially “novelties.” I like the A/C seats, but it surely’s not one thing I really feel deserves a point out right here, as a result of it might unlikely sway somebody to contemplate the automobile.
As a substitute, I need to spotlight what I really feel are issues that actually set the Mannequin Y other than automobiles I’ve had prior to now.
Tesla Full Self-Driving
Obtainable on all Teslas, Full Self-Driving is one thing I exploit each day. It isn’t solely a comfort factor, however it’s also actually a enjoyable characteristic to trace enhancements, and it’s been enjoyable to point out a number of my associates who usually are not conversant in its capabilities simply how protected and spectacular it’s.
My Fiancè and I’ve watched Full Self-Driving make slight adjustments in efficiency within the two weeks we’ve been utilizing it. I tracked one occasion on a Pennsylvania again highway when the automobile stopped at an “Besides Proper Flip” Cease Signal. Initially, the automobile stopped, holding up visitors behind it. Simply days later, FSD proceeded by means of that very same Cease Signal cautiously, however with out coming to a whole cease, which is the right option to navigate by means of it.
I took the identical route house final evening as I did after I took this drive final week. FSD has *already* improved.
? Mannequin Y didn’t cease on the “Besides Proper Flip” Cease Signal, and as a substitute proceeded by means of at a assured, but cautious charge of pace in a protected method
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– TESSATIVE (@TESSIET) September 11, 2025
This fast adjustment was very spectacular, and it even caught the eye of my higher half. I’ll say it has been very enjoyable to look at her fall in love with this automobile after being very reluctant to look at me do away with our Bronco Sport.
The Dealing with
Tesla refined the suspension with the brand new Mannequin Y, and you may certainly really feel it. Coming from a bigger SUV, I did miss with the ability to actually push the boundaries of my automobile on a lovely, sunny, and heat day, and the winding roads of Pennsylvania are calling me for a drive.
The way in which this automobile hugs turns and genuinely places a smile on my face after I’m pushing it. Dare I say I like driving it greater than I prefer it driving me?
Inside Storage
Considered one of my greatest complaints about my Bronco Sport was that, regardless of being an SUV, it felt smaller than it was alleged to be. I had bother becoming golf luggage and baggage within the again with out having different storage choices. It led me to put in a roof rack and get a cargo container. I must put longer golf equipment within the again seat so the luggage may lie with out golf equipment getting bent.
I don’t appear to have a major drawback with this within the Mannequin Y. Plus, the frunk and the extra cargo beneath the ground of the trunk are nice for baggage and different issues. It presents 10 cubic toes extra of area with the seats down than the Bronco Sport does.
The Leisure
Not solely is the sound system on this automobile completely unbelievable, however I additionally actually benefit from the Tesla Theater, which is admittedly one thing that has revolutionized how we spend our time within the automobile.
Charging on the Superchargers has turn into a brand new approach for us to spend time collectively. Even when it’s simply half-hour, my Fiancé’s busy work schedule on the hospital means we don’t get to spend as a lot time collectively as we wish. The charging lets us go seize a snack, watch a film or present within the automobile, and simply be with one another.
It’s truthfully my favourite factor in regards to the automobile thus far, that we’ve each actually loved what it has executed for us. It put a smile on my face to listen to her say, “It’s simply a lot enjoyable to be on this automobile” final evening after we met associates for dinner.
What I Don’t Love
I’m simply going to get nitpicky right here, as a result of I don’t have a lot to complain about.
The Paint
I like the Diamond Black, and it will get so many compliments. Nevertheless, it certain does get soiled quick. I really feel like I’m going to must put money into a automobile wash membership or put aside time every week to scrub it. This isn’t a Tesla-specific drawback, after all.
Local weather Management
One other “first-world drawback,” however typically I do have bother getting the A/C to go proper the place I would like it. I really feel like, to really feel the air, I’ve to place the fan pace to 7 or increased.
Swing Mode has been an actual savior on this sense, however my Fiancè typically complains that my chilly air will hit her when she’s already freezing. I feel that is simply one thing I have to get used to, because the vents are considerably totally different than some other automobile. It’s actually not that dangerous, however it’s price mentioning that we’ve each mentioned we’re nonetheless adjusting to it early on.
