Morgan Stanley’s Adam Jonas dubs Tesla FSD a ‘recreation changer’ after marathon drive

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 finest to give you a number of issues I don’t, though I discover that to be very troublesome 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 often wears off ultimately. Prior to now, I’ve had a automobile I solely stored for 9 months, however I liked it for the primary two months. I’m certain down the street, some issues concerning the Tesla will trouble me, however proper now, I don’t have an excessive amount of to complain about.

As for the issues I really like, I’ll attempt to preserve it to simply 5, and as I proceed to put in writing about my possession expertise within the coming months, I’ll see if this stuff 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 a wide range of methods, and I really feel like I’ve an excellent 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 listing as a whole one. I actually have so many issues I really like about this automobile, however I wish to point out those that aren’t essentially “novelties.” I really 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 could unlikely sway somebody to contemplate the automobile.

As a substitute, I wish 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

Accessible on all Teslas, Full Self-Driving is one thing I take advantage of daily. It isn’t solely a comfort factor, however it’s also really a enjoyable function to trace enhancements, and it’s been enjoyable to indicate loads of my mates who should not accustomed to its capabilities simply how protected and spectacular it’s.

My Fiancè and I’ve watched Full Self-Driving make slight modifications in efficiency within the two weeks we’ve been utilizing it. I tracked one occasion on a Pennsylvania again street when the automobile stopped at an “Besides Proper Flip” Cease Signal. Initially, the automobile stopped, holding up site visitors behind it. Simply days later, FSD proceeded via that very same Cease Signal cautiously, however with out coming to a whole cease, which is the right option to navigate via it.

I took the identical route residence final night time as I did once I took this drive final week. FSD has *already* improved.

? Mannequin Y didn’t cease on the “Besides Proper Flip” Cease Signal, and as an alternative proceeded via at a assured, but cautious fee of velocity 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 observe her fall in love with this automobile after being very reluctant to observe me do away with our Bronco Sport.

The Dealing with

Tesla refined the suspension with the brand new Mannequin Y, and you may absolutely really feel it. Coming from a bigger SUV, I did miss having the ability to actually push the boundaries of my automobile on a phenomenal, sunny, and heat day, and the winding roads of Pennsylvania are calling me for a drive.

The best way this automobile hugs turns and genuinely places a smile on my face once I’m pushing it. Dare I say I like driving it greater than I prefer it driving me?

Inside Storage

One in every of my greatest complaints about my Bronco Sport was that, regardless of being an SUV, it felt smaller than it was imagined 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 might lie with out golf equipment getting bent.

I don’t appear to have a big drawback with this within the Mannequin Y. Plus, the frunk and the extra cargo below the ground of the trunk are nice for luggage and different issues. It provides 10 cubic ft 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 actually one thing that has revolutionized how we spend our time within the automobile.

Charging on the Superchargers has turn into a brand new manner 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 concerning the automobile up to now, that we’ve each really loved what it has carried out 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 night time after we met mates 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 really 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 should spend money on a automobile wash membership or put aside time every week to scrub it. This isn’t a Tesla-specific drawback, in fact.

Local weather Management

One other “first-world drawback,” however generally 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 velocity to 7 or greater.

Swing Mode has been an actual savior on this sense, however my Fiancè generally complains that my chilly air will hit her when she’s already freezing. I feel that is simply one thing I must get used to, because the vents are considerably totally different than another automobile. It’s actually not that unhealthy, however it’s price mentioning that we’ve each stated we’re nonetheless adjusting to it early on.