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 give you a number of issues I don’t, though I discover that to be very troublesome presently.
With any new automotive, I don’t actually discover issues I dislike inside the first few months; the novelty of a shiny new automobile normally wears off ultimately. Previously, I’ve had a automotive I solely stored for 9 months, however I cherished 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 put in writing 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 automobile 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 awesome concept of this automotive and the way it handles and drives simply two weeks in.
Right here’s my automobile 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 choose a handful of issues, however don’t take this record as an entire one. I actually have so many issues I like about this automotive, however I wish to point out those that aren’t essentially “novelties.” I like the A/C seats, however it’s not one thing I really feel deserves a point out right here, as a result of it might not going sway somebody to contemplate the automotive.
As an alternative, 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
Out there on all Teslas, Full Self-Driving is one thing I exploit every single day. It isn’t solely a comfort factor, however it’s also really a enjoyable characteristic to trace enhancements, and it’s been enjoyable to point out loads of my buddies who usually are not aware of its capabilities simply how secure 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 highway when the automotive stopped at an “Besides Proper Flip” Cease Signal. Initially, the automotive stopped, holding up visitors behind it. Simply days later, FSD proceeded by way of that very same Cease Signal cautiously, however with out coming to a whole cease, which is the correct option to navigate by way of it.
I took the identical route house final night time 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 an alternative proceeded by way of at a assured, but cautious fee of velocity in a secure 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 automotive 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 absolutely really feel it. Coming from a bigger SUV, I did miss with the ability to actually push the boundaries of my automotive on a ravishing, sunny, and heat day, and the winding roads of Pennsylvania are calling me for a drive.
The best way this automotive 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
One in every of my largest complaints about my Bronco Sport was that, regardless of being an SUV, it felt smaller than it was imagined to be. I had hassle becoming golf baggage 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 baggage 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 underneath the ground of the trunk are nice for luggage and different issues. It gives 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 automotive completely unbelievable, however I additionally actually benefit from the Tesla Theater, which is de facto one thing that has revolutionized how we spend our time within the automotive.
Charging on the Superchargers has develop 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 want. The charging lets us go seize a snack, watch a film or present within the automotive, and simply be with one another.
It’s actually my favourite factor in regards to the automotive to this point, that we’ve each really loved what it has finished for us. It put a smile on my face to listen to her say, “It’s simply a lot enjoyable to be on this automotive” final night time once we met buddies 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 should spend money on a automotive 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 hassle 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 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 completely different than another automotive. It’s actually not that unhealthy, however it’s price mentioning that we’ve each stated we’re nonetheless adjusting to it early on.
