Model Y 2021
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Model Y 2021

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The 2021 Tesla Model Y. Tesla's best-selling SUV and one of the world's best-selling vehicles overall.

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FluffyArmadillo757
· Jan 06, 2025
4/5

Excellent value at the spec I chose

Mid-spec was the sweet spot. Heated seats, wireless CarPlay, blind-spot monitoring all standard. Build quality honest and durable. No showiness, just exactly what I needed.

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BraveNarwhal58
· Jul 11, 2024
2/5

Disappointed — expected better reliability

Bought on strong reviews and brand reputation. Ongoing electronic issues: infotainment crashed twice, emergency braking triggered unexpectedly three times. Dealer slow to acknowledge. Driving experience fine but reliability has soured everything.

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CalmOkapi111
· Aug 09, 2023
2/5

Not what I expected

Reliability has been below the brand's reputation. Two dealer visits in the first year for issues that shouldn't exist on a new car. Interior quality also doesn't match the asking price.

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SwiftOkapi346
· Oct 12, 2024
5/5

My favourite commuter ever

40 miles each way. The 2021 Tesla Model Y makes the commute genuinely enjoyable. Seats stay comfortable, adaptive cruise works brilliantly, fuel costs reasonable. After 25,000 miles nothing has gone wrong.

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GrumpyPanda373
· Jul 14, 2024
2/5

Quality control issues from day one

Factory fit-and-finish issues: door seal whistles at speed, dashboard rattle took three dealer visits to fix, paint imperfection on boot lid. Disappointing for this price. Car should have been right first time.

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WildPenguin679
· Mar 16, 2024
5/5

Resale value is remarkable

Just had my 2021 Tesla Model Y valued after three years — depreciation far lower than I budgeted. Trouble-free ownership. A genuinely smart long-term buy.

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FuzzyManatee719
· Feb 09, 2024
1/5

Ongoing reliability nightmare

Fourteen months, more time at the dealer than my driveway. Turbo failed at 8,000 miles, infotainment blank at 11,000 miles, persistent vibration they cannot locate. First and last experience with this brand.

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TinyPanda754
· Jun 14, 2024
4/5

Surprisingly fun to drive

Bought for practicality, expected dull. Wrong. Chassis is genuinely sorted — accurate steering, good body control, eager engine. Makes you look forward to driving.

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GrumpyPanda638
· May 26, 2024
5/5

Absolutely love it — couldn't be happier

Picked up my 2021 Tesla Model Y and have zero complaints. Build quality is exceptional, driving experience puts a smile on my face every commute. Fuel economy beats EPA estimates. Highly recommend.

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RedTapir137
· Dec 01, 2024
5/5

Worth every penny

Spent more than budget allowed but the 2021 Tesla Model Y justified every dollar. Cruising at highway speeds is serene, seats are supportive over distance, tech is useful rather than gimmicky. Running costs lower than expected.

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