I took delivery of my MY LR RWD yesterday 9/21 and now I wish I would’ve bought the AWD version. Is there a grace period to return a vehicle and replace it with the AWD version?
HarryPooter
@HarryPooter, do you often feel the need for AWD, or is it something else in the AWD version's characteristics that you now wish you had? Even with New England winters, I think I can get by with front or rear wheel drive with good snow tires and did for many years.
There's also a slight efficiency edge for 2wd.
There's also a slight efficiency edge for 2wd.
Which of the following differences between the MYLR RWD vs. AWD do you have buyer's remorse over?
- Faster acceleration (4.8 vs. 6.5 sec. 0-60)
- Improved traction on slick surfaces
- Two drive units increase the chance of being able to continue driving if one fails
- 6 additional speakers, subwoofer, and additional amplifier
- Fog lamps
- Available 7-seat interior
Buyer's remorse is very common. You'll eventually get over it. I felt that when when I bought my Tesla. I had a super nice Bolt EUV Launch Edition with even more features than my Tesla and I was regretting my decision for buying a car with less equipment. But I've grown accustomed to my ride and enjoying the features that lured me into buying it in the first place.
Here are a few things that have helped me from 30+ new vehicles I've bought over the years.
1. Lots and lots of research on make, model, equipment, color combination. I spent 6 months reading reviews and forums on the negative and positive.
2. Buy more car than you need. Get a well equipped one with more options than you need. A base car is nice at first but you will always wish for a bit more. It costs a lot more to modify later than to get all the stuff from manufacturer. This is why I chose the Performance model when I only needed a long range.
3. Never stretch your budget. If you're not comfortable putting at least 25% cash down and making payments on your most expensive month like tax time, you'll never be happy with the purchase.
Here are a few things that have helped me from 30+ new vehicles I've bought over the years.
1. Lots and lots of research on make, model, equipment, color combination. I spent 6 months reading reviews and forums on the negative and positive.
2. Buy more car than you need. Get a well equipped one with more options than you need. A base car is nice at first but you will always wish for a bit more. It costs a lot more to modify later than to get all the stuff from manufacturer. This is why I chose the Performance model when I only needed a long range.
3. Never stretch your budget. If you're not comfortable putting at least 25% cash down and making payments on your most expensive month like tax time, you'll never be happy with the purchase.
What feature / capabilities do you feel your car lacks relative to the AWD version? From the spec sheet, the trade-off is 30 odd miles of better range and $2500 lower price (RWD) for the better acceleration / traction of the AWD. I drove the RWD version available at the time ("standard range") and didn't find it particularly lacking as a driving experience. Then again, it was dry and warm - so slick roads weren't part of that experience either.
I wound up getting an AWD because at the time of purchase the long range RWD wasn't available, and the slower DC charge rate and shorter range of the RWD at the time would tip the trip experience into the unacceptable territory, particularly as the car ages.
My ennui over the MY is mainly in the ride quality area and NVH over certain pavement. The car does get annoyingly jiggly on crappy roads so common in FL. It's fine on smooth roads, but 'gatorbacked' pavement starts feeling like the inside of a base drum being under a steel ball bearing waterfall, with hobby-horsing that reminds me of 70's 'performance' cars.
I wound up getting an AWD because at the time of purchase the long range RWD wasn't available, and the slower DC charge rate and shorter range of the RWD at the time would tip the trip experience into the unacceptable territory, particularly as the car ages.
My ennui over the MY is mainly in the ride quality area and NVH over certain pavement. The car does get annoyingly jiggly on crappy roads so common in FL. It's fine on smooth roads, but 'gatorbacked' pavement starts feeling like the inside of a base drum being under a steel ball bearing waterfall, with hobby-horsing that reminds me of 70's 'performance' cars.
I'm ready! I have enjoyed my first EV, Tesla, and Model Y so much, I am looking forward to getting a fresh copy with some upgrades next year!
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