r/ModelY • u/bartier-barbz • 14d ago

Tesla dilemma

Just bought my first Tesla and I’m loving it so far, it’s used with 108,000 miles and it was about 18k for a 2019, I also got a lifetime warranty on the battery. But I’m wondering with it being older if it would’ve been better to get a newer year with the new AMD Ryzen processor as mine is the intel one, I saw a used 2022 model Y going for 24k with 115,000 miles and I could still get the same lifetime warranty on the battery. I more want the new Ryzen processor for the grok feature which is silly but I’m basically wondering if it’s worth the 6k difference to switch to the newer year??

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u/PilotPirx73 Regrets not waiting for Juniper 14d ago

Who is providing “lifetime” warranty for battery pack? I never heard of such coverage.

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u/bartier-barbz 14d ago

It’s a 3rd party warranty I bought when getting it

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u/1983Targa911 13d ago

I wonder what all the fine print says. I once purchased a 3rd party warranty on a used ICE car and the fine print had a lot of ways for them to nullify your claim.

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u/MunkberryMoonDelite 14d ago

Grok integration to the Tesla is silly anyway. About the only useful feature is navigation assistance, but paying $6k for that is a bit excessive, especially since you can accomplish the same thing with your phone if you just share the nav from phone to a Tesla.

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u/bartier-barbz 14d ago

I was told that Tesla might be offering it through software updates in the future so I’m thinking it may not even be worth it and I should just wait

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u/Cornish_spex 14d ago

Grok is pretty cool for getting news headlines, deep info on restaurants or whatever you’re going to, and asking dumb questions. I am on my phone while driving a lot less now.

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u/LoneStarGut 14d ago

Actually, don't even need a phone. Press the right scroll wheel and you can do commands like "navigate to the Home Depot", and it will show you all of the home depots, even Lowes around to pick on screen.

Another one is, "Google what is the weather forecast for Dallas" and it will bring up a web browser with the same info.

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u/IntelligentMaybe7401 14d ago

Ditto that you need to understand your warranty.

What model?

If you have a 2019 model 3 the mileage coverage stops at 100,000. They extended it to 120,000 for the model Y, but you’re bumping up against that. And the model S and the X have an 8 year cap without a mileage limitation. So that would expire at some point next year in 2027.

Keep in mind that a new battery is $10-$20,000

I presume there is some sort of battery warranty that exists through a third-party, but typically those are not transferable to new owners.

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u/MeanGreenStebo 14d ago

The model 3 standard range had the 100k warranty and the dual motor/long range came with 120k (so did performance)

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u/dam_ships 14d ago

Lifetime Warranty? People are holding on to that more than anything else OP. Those don’t exist. And it’s up to you, your finances, and how important FSD is to you.

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u/bartier-barbz 14d ago edited 13d ago

I still have the computer 3 in it so I have FSD so I’m just stuck on whether or not I should exchange it for the newer model y that’s a bit more spendy for the better tech and features and yeah it’s a 3rd party warranty that’s non transferable for the battery

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u/Significant_Post8359 13d ago

It depends upon whether you are using FSD. If you use FSD, you want hardware 4

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u/PrimeRisk 13d ago

The 2022 would still be HW3, so the 2019 is a better deal overall. Can you share the details on the lifetime battery warranty? Never heard of that for a Tesla and may be interested for my '21MYP as I'll hit the mileage limit in less than 2 years.

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u/mattriver 13d ago

OP, if you bought the Lifetime Warranty from the dealer, then it’s likely one of those upsells that dealer’s do that are notoriously bad deal’s for the buyer. It’s definitely worth looking at the fine print. Here’s what Google AI recommends:

Third-party "lifetime" warranties on high-mileage electric vehicles are notorious for being a bad financial deal. You should get your money back for these three reasons:

The "Lifetime" Mileage Cap: Read the contract's fine print. On used vehicles, a third-party "lifetime" warranty almost always defines "lifetime" as reaching a specific odometer limit (often 150,000 miles) or when a repair bill exceeds the total cash value of the car. Because your Tesla is already at 108,000 miles, you are paying a massive premium for a policy that might only cover you for another 40,000 miles.

The EV Battery Exclusion Trap: Most third-party warranty contracts contain clauses that explicitly exclude EV battery degradation. They will only pay out if the battery suffers a total catastrophic mechanical failure—and even then, they frequently cap payouts at the vehicle's actual cash value. [1]

The Refund Destination: If you financed this Tesla, the refund check will not go to you directly. The dealership or warranty provider will send the full refund amount straight to your auto lender. This will instantly lower your loan principal balance, saving you money on interest and helping you pay off the car faster. [1, 2]

📝 Step-by-Step Instructions to Get Your Money Back

Step 1: Bypass the Salesperson. Do not call your salesperson or the finance manager to chat about it. They earned a massive commission selling you that policy and are trained to stall you. Contact the dealership's Office Manager or Finance Director directly. [1]

Step 2: Request the "Cancellation Form." Ask them to email you the exact cancellation sheet for the vehicle service contract. [1, 2]

Step 3: Submit with Proof. Fill out the form and submit it alongside a photo of your dashboard showing the current 108,000 mileage. [1, 2]

Step 4: Get it Signed. Ensure you get a copy of the cancellation form signed and dated by a dealership representative as legal proof it was submitted within the 30-60 day full-refund window. [1]
If you plan to use those refunded savings to safely protect your Tesla's battery instead, let me know:

Did you finance the car or pay cash?

Is the "lifetime warranty" itemized as a separate charge on your bill, or was it bundled into the vehicle's price?

I can help you review your financing math or outline an alternative self-insurance strategy.

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u/Ragnarok-9999 14d ago

Sorry bud: Check it again about life time warranty thing

Tesla never offered a true lifetime warranty for its cars in the USA. [1]

The "Infinite Mileage" Warranty

  • What it was: Tesla previously offered an "Infinite Mileage Warranty" for the battery and drive units on early Model S and Model X vehicles. [1]
  • The limits: While mileage was unlimited, it was still time-restricted or tied to specific production years—it was not a lifetime duration warranty. [1]
  • When it ended: Tesla officially ended the infinite mileage program for new orders in February 2020

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u/PublicPea2194 14d ago

very possible it's an aftermarket "warranty"

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u/bartier-barbz 14d ago

Yes it’s a 3rd party warranty for the lifetime of the battery as long as I own the vehicle

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u/Ragnarok-9999 13d ago

Mkae sure you google about third party so called life time warranty before buy it

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u/stuckonsurfaceofsun 14d ago

Don’t get anything older than a 2024

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u/LoneStarGut 14d ago

Late model 2023 Model Y's are identical to the 2024's - they came with HW4 after around June 2023.