Torrid got a new toy. 2024 Tesla Model Y Performance.

JeffKeryk said:
The freeways, expressways and other roads around here can be flat out scary. That's my experience.
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not my experience driving out there in LA, Monterey and SF areas quite a bit. But ok.
JeffKeryk said:
If I wanted to be Uber efficient, I would still be driving my '64 Bug. Seriously, that little VW was amazing.
Regarding the 3 dynamic modes, my understanding is they do not affect efficiency. Again, I am not versed in this; perhaps this thread will raise our knowledge?
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sometimes power converters have different switching modes depending upon load. Some support higher power, some support cleaner power. It’s hard to get both in a compact and cost effective package.

I’m not saying that’s what they have implemented, but it’s why I’m curious. You could essentially lock out one mode, stay in a more efficient but lower max power domain, and it could make a few percent difference in some cases. And perhaps keep motor windings cooler and longer lasting too.

JeffKeryk said:
One thing... Perhaps the M3P is more efficient than your Mercedes in stop-and-go traffic?
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Of course anything with energy recovery during braking will be more efficient than anything without. Plus no idling engine. That’s pretty obvious.

But if one was to use fuel in a peaker plant, then distribute it, then convert it, then store it, then convert it again… I’d put my little >40MPG diesel up against that for thermal efficiency.

That said, my point was that it was used routinely on the scary roads of SOCAL.

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Not scared!
 
I wish I would’ve put clear bra on the front bumper and maybe the hood on mine. Highway commute and that flat front have more little nicks and chips than I’d like. It’s not too late for you yet.
 
OVERKILL said:
Congrats! Looking forward to a 10,000 mile update.
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That could be 6 months or 2 years depending on what my work schedule does. Either way I'll definitely keep everyone up to date.

I will say I'm a little surprised in retrospect how loud the GTI was at 60 mph. It had stock exhaust(quiet when not driven hard) and the stock dynamic chassis control suspension and slightly aggressive all season tires. I also turned down the Soundaktor to 50% which makes a bit of simulated noise mimicking just a hint of inline 5 or VR6 sound. More road noise definitely makes it into the cab than either Tesla. I wouldn't say the GTI beat me up on the 35 mile commute to work, but I was definitely more relaxed in the Model Y Performance. Sure it has 21 inch wheels, but with 255/35s up front and 275/35s out back, it actually has more sidewall than the 225/40/18s on the GTI. The GTI wins in handling for sure. It's 3,100lbs while this version of the Model Y is 4,200lbs.

When it comes to build quality, something does feel different about the Model Y compared to the Model 3, but we're talking 2 years difference in builds. The Model 3 is an early 2023 build and the Model Y is a late 2024 build. I had to do some adjustment to the window seals on the Model 3 when we got it, but I've not had to change a thing on the Y. Given that the Model Y Performance has lower suspension than the standard Model Ys I don't know what all changes have been done in respect to the suspension. I've never been in any other version of the Model Y. I bought it on a whim while looking at Model 3s and decided I still had to have a hatch. Somehow I think the Model Y Performance rides better than the Model 3 RWD in all cases but the harshest bumps which is where I think the taller tires on the 18 inch wheels come into play on the Model 3. The Y is whisper quiet in all conditions. A bit of gear whine from the electric motors makes it into the cabin when the throttle is pinned. I really don't get how people say that EVs are too silent. They are when they need to be. That gear whine reminds me of a straight cut gear transmission. I just love it. The power is an absolute laugh.
 
JHZR2 said:
not my experience driving out there in LA, Monterey and SF areas quite a bit. But ok.

sometimes power converters have different switching modes depending upon load. Some support higher power, some support cleaner power. It’s hard to get both in a compact and cost effective package.

I’m not saying that’s what they have implemented, but it’s why I’m curious. You could essentially lock out one mode, stay in a more efficient but lower max power domain, and it could make a few percent difference in some cases. And perhaps keep motor windings cooler and longer lasting too.


Of course anything with energy recovery during braking will be more efficient than anything without. Plus no idling engine. That’s pretty obvious.

But if one was to use fuel in a peaker plant, then distribute it, then convert it, then store it, then convert it again… I’d put my little >40MPG diesel up against that for thermal efficiency.

That said, my point was that it was used routinely on the scary roads of SOCAL.

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Such a beautiful car. My favorite era of Mercedes.
 
Just geeking out over some of the dumb tech stuff this car has and wanted to change the lock sound. It has the old aftermarket alarm double chirp as a built in option. I was just thinking I'd have to upload the sound to get it. Between that and getting the tint done today I think I might have perfected it.

I may lower it. I haven't decided yet. That's the only thing I think I might change. Unplugged Performance has too much good stuff and I'm bad about leaving cars stock so they may cost me some money in the future. I'm just glad the stock wheels look so cool or that would be a possibility to change.
 
KrisZ said:
Nice and congrats! Are you all in on electric, or do you still have a gas powered vehicles?
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I was all electric until my mother passed and I received her Buick. In some parts of the US, the charging network still needs a bit of work, and the Buick will be okay for those trips, but I've also made those same trips in my EV6 GT, it's just a bit more stressful when a planned station is down.
 
66% OTD? Any time I purchased a vehicle it was 100% in the fuel category. Just keep paying into that Tier 2 to keep my checks rolling in. J/K, best of luck and miles of smiles ahead!
 
twouvakind said:
66% OTD? Any time I purchased a vehicle it was 100% in the fuel category. Just keep paying into that Tier 2 to keep my checks rolling in. J/K, best of luck and miles of smiles ahead!
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Both my C40 P8 and EV6 GT were charged to 100% for me, as I requested, upon pickup.
 
twouvakind said:
66% OTD? Any time I purchased a vehicle it was 100% in the fuel category. Just keep paying into that Tier 2 to keep my checks rolling in. J/K, best of luck and miles of smiles ahead!
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Kind of surprised, but I actually managed to max out Tier 2 last month. I don’t think I’ve ever previously done that in my career!
 
Torrid said:
got a $4,300 discount for buying a pre-existing car in inventory.
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Just curious. When you placed order and deposit, how soon did that information come up or last minute at pickup ?
On the online order page I don't see any information on "...select from our inventory..." -option.
 
henni said:
Just curious. When you placed order and deposit, how soon did that information come up or last minute at pickup ?
On the online order page I don't see any information on "...select from our inventory..." -option.
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It would be listed off of the price shown on the inventory page. I saw 4 with this discount the week I ordered. I originally almost bought a Quicksilver Model Y Performance with black interior, but it was showing “no longer available” when I went to place the order. I don’t know if any other models received the discount at the time, but I’ve been looking just to see how often it happens and I haven’t seen another discounted car listed after I bought.
 
I just looked and found an example. This Model Y Long Range is listed as $3,920 off. On the main search page you’ll see the price crossed out and on the page that pops up for the details of the vehicle you’ll see the listed discounted amount(second picture).

This one is a demo which is a mode common discounted model to see, but mine was new, undriven and still had the discount.

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Maybe now is the time to get one if you want one before the tax credit goes away. I definitely would, but I don't need a car now.
 
Torrid said:
I think that was a big reason for buying this color. I've always admired Mazda's red, they just don't make anything I wanted right now unfortunately. Mazda is a brand I've always appreciated, but just never owned.
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It's funny, I like Mazdas, I think they are good cars, but they are always doing something wrong IMO. Like, a friend wanted a recommendation for an SUV, either hybrid or gas, with car-like fuel economy. I would have recommended the new CX-50 Hybrid which is a Mazda CX-50 with Toyota RAV4 Hybrid drivetrain. However, it has a horribly tiny screen with a weird touch knob to control it as the touchscreen is disabled while the car is moving. WHY Mazda WHY, the car is perfect in every other way, but that screen would have been acceptable 10 years ago, not in almost-2025. And don't get me started on the joke that was the Mazda MX-30 EV. It would have been a fine car.... if it had 250 miles of range like a Bolt instead of the comedic 100 miles of range. Like, why even bother making that in the first place. Of course nobody bought it. They made the MX-30 in an "EREV" plug-in hybrid kinda like a Volt, and then proceeded to not bring it to the US. DUMB, we should have had that instead of the MX-30 EV we did get, and I bet all the Volt owners wanting something new would have jumped at it!
 
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