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Dimitris Malafouris, a Tesla Model Y owner from Canada, says that once he started driving Tesla vehicles, it became difficult to switch to another brand.
Dimitris joined the Tesla family in 2023 with his first Tesla Model 3.
After the Model 3, he tried to upgrade, so he test-drove a BMW i4 and a Hyundai IONIQ 5; however, he ended up buying a Tesla Model Y in early January of this year.
Now, after a year of ownership, Dimitris says he couldn’t be happier with his Model Y and can’t imagine driving any vehicle other than a Tesla.
Dimitris believes the biggest differentiator for Tesla compared to other vehicles is its technology.
He feels other vehicles are archaic compared to his Tesla Model Y.
The happy Tesla customer shared his thoughts on the Tesla Model Y Juniper Owners Club on Facebook.
He writes…
“Once you get a Tesla, it’s hard to go back
As my title says, once you get a Tesla, it’s hard to go back. I bought my Tesla Model 3 in 2023 and a Model Y the same year.
Last year, when Tesla announced the Juniper Model Y, I placed an order. While waiting, I also looked at other electric vehicles. I test-drove the BMW i4 and the Hyundai IONIQ 5.
This is not to bash those cars. They are good vehicles. The BMW has a very nice finish, but in my opinion, it does not justify the price. They are good-looking cars, but what Tesla offers in terms of technology really sets it apart.
With Tesla, the way you open the car, how everything is connected to your phone, and how driver profiles sync automatically make a big difference.
You do not rely on Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. You can start heating or air conditioning from home, and within a minute, the car is fully warmed up.
And then there is FSD. I did not really use FSD when I had hardware 3, but since version 14, I have been using it constantly.
A couple of days ago, I took a six-hour road trip from home to Toronto and barely touched the controls. For me, FSD has been amazing. It feels like having my own personal taxi, and it makes long road trips much less tiring.
Another big advantage is the constant software updates. The car keeps getting better over time and feels brand new even after years of ownership.
Of course, Tesla is not perfect. There are areas where it could improve, such as battery technology compared with some competitors'. Build quality can also be a concern for some people, but in my experience, it has improved a lot compared with older models. It is not perfect, but it is much better than it used to be.
Overall, I do not regret moving forward with my Juniper Model Y order at all. Once you get used to the Tesla ecosystem, it’s very hard to imagine going back to another brand.”
Dimitris seems extremely happy with his Tesla Model Y, and looking at the comments, fellow Model Y owners agree they won’t drive any vehicle other than a Tesla.
A fellow Tesla Model Y owner, Girish P Thawrani, writes…
“Totally agree with you. The best car I have ever bought to date. Amazing tech, and the updates are so much fun. Difficult to go back to petrol cars.”
Another Tesla Model Y owner, Michael A. Curcio, writes…
“Once you get a Tesla, you buy a second one!”
A third Tesla Model Y owner, David Jordan, writes…
“I agree. I bought a 2024 refreshed Model 3 Performance last year and love it so much that I bought a new 2026 Model Y Juniper two months ago. I could never go back to a basically antique car again!”
A fourth Tesla Model Y owner, Nikki Acevedo, says she even prefers the Model Y to the much more expensive Porsche Cayenne.
Nikki writes…
“I got my husband the Juniper Model Y, and I drive it more than I do my Porsche Cayenne. It's seriously an amazing car.”
A fifth Tesla Model Y owner, Regi Cook, writes…
“I just picked up my Juniper Performance Model Y last week. I had a 2023 Performance Model Y, and you are 100% correct. Once you have a Tesla, you will never drive anything else.”
Overall, many Tesla owners appear reluctant to choose any other vehicle after owning a Tesla. However, please let me know what you think in the comments.
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Tinsae Aregay has been following Tesla and the evolution of the EV space daily for several years. He covers everything about Tesla, from the cars to Elon Musk, the energy business, and autonomy. Follow Tinsae on Twitter at @TinsaeAregay for daily Tesla news.
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