Model y serviceability by owner?

[kehyler]

Hi Guys,

I'm considering a model y to replace an aging Prius. I'm now waffling a bit from a previous question I asked: https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/t...ndation-4-seat-sporty-manual-reliable.393712/

Realized that a model y might fit the bill, if I relaxed the manual transmission requirement .

Regarding Tesla vehicles (Model Y, in particular). Have people had success buying repair parts and installing them themselves? I'm thinking of things like brake pads, calipers, control arms etc. On my Toyota vehicles, I've never had a problem getting a part I need. Just trying to learn whether I should be considering an EV. I like the idea of not doing so much maintenance...

Thanks,

-kehyler

 

[Rand]

If I wanted a budget EV I'd consider a 3-4 year old bolt before the EV credit expires.

With model Y your insurance tripling is the pain.

 

[JeffKeryk]

As @Rand posted, it is wise to check your insurance.
Regarding servicing, the cars don't need much. Brakes last a long time due to Regen braking.
There have been parts problems in accidents, so that could be an issue. Perhaps Youtube Tesla repairs?

My guess is, if you can charge at home, you just might love a Tesla.
Good luck.

 

[kehyler]

Was able to stop by a Tesla service center, and they at-least stated that they sold parts to owners.

 

[JeffKeryk]

Was able to stop by a Tesla service center, and they at-least stated that they sold parts to owners.

Yes, if they have them. I think the part procurement problems were mainly in the earlier years, but ya never know.

 

[Trav]

Was able to stop by a Tesla service center, and they at-least stated that they sold parts to owners.

You can buy parts direct from Tesla online. I suggest you look at other makes and compare the price of parts especially the drive train and HV battery. Most others look much better and have higher build quality than the Tesla anyway, do not be swayed by fan boys.

https://epc.tesla.com/en-US/catalogs

 

[fdcg27]

Rock has everything available that you'd be likely to need.
I guess I shouldn't have been too surprised at this and the prices are not too awful.
I'm sure that plenty of indie shops are also able to procure parts and do the work at reasonable prices.

 

[JeffKeryk]

I would check your insurance first

 

[Torrid]

I don't think it will be an issue for parts. Tesla will sell them aside from any of the more major parts. Consumables like you mention are widely available. Anything major like the HV battery and motors are under warranty for 8 years, 120k miles. Like mentioned, check your insurance. While they're not much higher here than other cars I've owned, I've heard they can be bad when it comes to rates in other areas.

If there's a car I know, it's the Model Y.

 

[kehyler]

...If there's a car I know, it's the Model Y.
...

I test drove a blue like that yesterday.

Do you have any major complaints about your model Y?

 

[Torrid]

I test drove a blue like that yesterday.

Do you have any major complaints about your model Y?

I haven't had any issues outside of FSD functionality, but FSD in general has really weird problems in my area. I don't use it much. Overall I feel like Tesla did a great job combining simplicity and technology. If I was to buy something different than the Y Performance, it would be the Model 3 Performance just because there's not a new Model Y Performance available yet. I still prefer the Model 3's design, but it's a little small for our needs these days. We actually traded a Model 3 for the blue Model Y because of space.

 

[kehyler]

^Yeah, I'd want a Model 3 but DW wants the space of the Y.

Edit to add that I'm curious about FSD, so I'm torn between acting on the federal credit and waiting for the new hardware that's supposedly around the corner. I don't need a new vehicle at the moment, so I can choose either option.

 

[Torrid]

^Yeah, I'd want a Model 3 but DW wants the space of the Y.

Edit to add that I'm curious about FSD, so I'm torn between acting on the federal credit and waiting for the new hardware that's supposedly around the corner. I don't need a new vehicle at the moment, so I can choose either option.

The problem is the hardware always goes out of date. The 2023 Model 3 we had was HW3 and Tesla said that would make it to unsupervised. Then that wasn't enough so HW4 came out and we were told it had all kinds of headroom in compute power to go unsupervised. Now the same story starts again. If you like the car, get the car. Don't get it specifically for FSD though. You will end up disappointed with its wayward performance.

 

[97prizm]

Hi Guys,

I'm considering a model y to replace an aging Prius. I'm now waffling a bit from a previous question I asked: https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/t...ndation-4-seat-sporty-manual-reliable.393712/

Realized that a model y might fit the bill, if I relaxed the manual transmission requirement .

Regarding Tesla vehicles (Model Y, in particular). Have people had success buying repair parts and installing them themselves? I'm thinking of things like brake pads, calipers, control arms etc. On my Toyota vehicles, I've never had a problem getting a part I need. Just trying to learn whether I should be considering an EV. I like the idea of not doing so much maintenance...

Thanks,

-kehyler

If you dig a little You'll find page after page of frustrated owners. Tesla can't even keep track of which part was installed which date on which vehicles. Teslas insurance in California was according to Musk "Supposed to significantly reduce insurance premiums since they owned it" that hasn't panned out. Numerous owners have seen extensive waits (45 days or more) on parts and repairs. This isn't new news. Tesla also has a bad habit changing parts/part numbers on a whim so who knows if you buy one if or what parts it'll have.