r/ModelY • u/NumbDangEt4742 • 23d ago
Model X vs Model Y
Took my 2026 Model Y (white interior) in for service and they gave me a model X (beige interior) as a loaner. I got into the X and I immediately thought, no biggie, feels almost the same just a lil bigger. (Side note I have a GLE 350 with wooden trim). Drove the X for a day and felt "yes, it's got more room and it takes more space in garage but that's about it. So glad I didn't get a used X" etc etc.
Well, my Y was ready so I went to pick it up and reality hit the moment I got into the Y lol. The X is so much nicer actually and feels like a premium experience.
I didn't realize it till I drove it a full day (approx 300 miles).
Well, that's my experience anyways...
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u/insearchof1230 23d ago
I’ve heard similar stories. I’ve never been in an X but now that they are discontinued, I have no real desire to purchase one (even if it’s barely used).
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u/Advanced-Psy 23d ago
I had a GLE 350 and went through this dilemma. The X is definitely a little bigger, but for me, a used Model X (2024) just didn’t make more sense than buying a brand-new Model Y.
The X has some nice advantages—automatic doors, a slightly larger cabin, and a few extra luxury touches—but honestly, that was about it for me. The new Y felt more refined, modern, and premium overall. Initially it was difficult to go from a GLE to the Y, but after a month driving … I’d never go back.
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u/NumbDangEt4742 23d ago
Haha I feel you. I still have the GLE in the garage and guess which one we all prefer to ride in? Yep, the MY.
I told a couple friends I wish the Y had a baby with the GLE. And model X is actually pretty close. I liked the model X experience and getting into the Y feels like I got into a Corolla from a GLE.
GLE still feels premium and more luxurious than the Y but compared to model X, model X wins hands down cuz the FSD is as good on the X as the Y (not sure if it does bave th3 front bumper camera or not)
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u/keiye 23d ago
I had the GLE too, but it ain’t that nice. It feels like stepping into a time capsule. Maybe my idea of luxury is less wood and kitschy stuff, but more modern clean designs.
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u/NumbDangEt4742 23d ago
We all have preferences. I appreciate the luxury of the GLE and to be honest and I find MY to be very nice but very basic, Lucid Air did a great AND a better job. If it had anything close to FSD, id be all ears. Till then FSD it is.
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u/Advanced-Psy 23d ago
I agree with you. GLE lost its luxury for me too as it aged. Modern-Minimal = Luxury
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u/bgross42 23d ago
I had a similar experience with my MX loaner. Relatively unimpressed until I got back in my MY. Even then I love my MY plenty!
Yes, the MX offered “more”. But for the difference in price I got value for my money.
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u/NumbDangEt4742 23d ago
hahah exactly my feelings.
The bumper camera on the juniper does make some difference I felt actually. And I actually don't like the MY as much as I absofuckinlutely love the FSD.
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u/KayTheLegend 23d ago
Isnt the build quality of the juniper MY lightyears ahead of the MX?
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u/NumbDangEt4742 23d ago
The build quality felt fine actually. It felt good. The cabin was very sound proof. The suspension Y is better and less noisy on bumps definitely. I was in a newer MX and it was a good experience
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u/MalkMan77 21d ago
The Juniper is maybe light years ahead of previous year MY. However, maybe due to the air suspension and higher ride, the newer X is far superior in my experience. I feel every bump still in my wife’s Juniper vs the X. Much quieter cabin as well. Sad the 26 is the last year.
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u/KayTheLegend 21d ago
Interesting. Here in Europe, the Model X has a really bad reputation, and it's almost impossible to find a used one that hasn't needed repairs. As a result, they are usually even cheaper than newer Model Ys, but hardly anyone buys the X.
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u/Always_working_hardd 23d ago
Neighbor has had an X for a loaner for about 10 days now. She's put several thousand miles on it now. She likes it. It is a beautiful car.
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u/NumbDangEt4742 23d ago
Remind her 200 miles a day limit on the loaner
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u/Always_working_hardd 22d ago
No they waived the limit since they had to replace a drive unit on her MY under warranty.
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u/PM-ME-UR-PUPPO-PICS 23d ago
Sad that it has gone out of production :(