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Why we ordered a Model Y 'Juniper' launch edition

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Back in January, we took the plunge and ordered a new Tesla Model Y “Juniper” launch edition. “Ultra Red”, white interior, 20” wheels (which was the only option for the launch edition). We chose the same battery and drive as our Model 3: RWD (rear wheel drive), LFP battery (no nickel or cobalt), 0 to 100km/h in 5.9s.

The main reason for the upgrade is for the greater ease of getting in and out of the car, which has been increasingly painful on Fran’s arthritic hips.

As those of you who follow our Tesla Tripping blog will know, we have looked at and test driven quite a lot of other options. The best contender was the XPeng G6. In the end we stuck with the Tesla Model Y because of the huge storage space, driving performance and the tech.

The Tesla app has guided us through the whole process up to now, with registration, trade-in, insurance. Today is delivery day. The final `Start` button is still disabled in the app. I’m guessing it will enable at exactly 3pm, when we’re at Tesla Mulgrave.

We are trading in our Tesla Model 3, after driving 91,000 km in 2.7 years (plus 9000km in other hire cars, such as through Europe). We are both a bit sad about leaving our “old” car, which has taken us so far, on many adventures. It runs perfectly, like the day we bought it. If there are any hiccups with the trade in, we will probably just keep it for a few weeks, partly out of sentimentality.

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  1. Michael Selge via Facebook ↗
    Don’t forget the $5
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      Michael Selge Will spotted. It’s actually a credit. I overpaid, due to testing the transfer from a couple of different bank accounts, to ensure I had the correct details.

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      1. Michael Selge via Facebook ↗
        Tesla Tripping yeah it’s a credit to pick up y and collect $5

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  2. Greg Lewis via Facebook ↗
    Nice choice. I will be looking at one of these when the lease on my MG4 is finished.
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  3. Pheliciti Raeside via Facebook ↗
    Awesome to know! We are also looking at upgrading next year cause our oldest of three children is getting quite uncomfortable at the back being tall and stuck with siblings. Also have the model 3 rwd which we have loved. Can't wait to hear more about the new car choice.
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  4. Helen Van Hulst via Facebook ↗
    How many people fit in the frunk?
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    1. Robert Nicol via Facebook ↗
      Helen Van Hulst 2 small children. 😍
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    2. Helen Van Hulst via Facebook ↗
      I’m certainly they don’t want small children!!!
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        Helen Van Hulst They are much less of a problem when kept in the frunk 😉
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  5. Jill Clarke via Facebook ↗
    Are you able to tell us the trade in value? I have a 2019 M3 SR and driven over 100k and so I don’t think I would get much on a trade in!
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      Jill Clarke Trade-in details:
      https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18kc9SJY5d/

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      1. Jill Clarke via Facebook ↗
        Tesla Tripping thanks

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  6. Peter Hofland via Facebook ↗
    Please share pics of your new Y.
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      Peter Hofland Done: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18tRCfRXut/
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  7. Daniel Rond via Facebook ↗
    Enjoy it….🙌
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  8. Brian Bradford via Facebook ↗
    I saw a new red one driving southbound on the M1 this morning approx Springwood area about 10 o'clock.
    Seems you weren't the only one picking up a new red rose today.
    Enjoy!
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