Day made

Nice. On my first service experience in late 2025 on a brand new Y, I had to wait weeks for the service appointment. Was supposedly assigned a loaner. I receive a message on my way to drop off the car that a loaner is not available. To add further insult, I get a loaner assigned the same afternoon the car is ready for pick up. Even worse, all work was seemingly done in a single day. I didn’t really need to leave it there for days…

Hmm, not a great or streamlined experience, obv. Hope you're enjoying your new Y!

All that space on the dash look super odd

Got a model S plaid as a loaner yesterday!! It was awesome! 👏

I recently had a Cyberbeast as a loaner. I originally expected to have it just for the weekend, but it ended up being 16 consecutive days. It was polarizing. Looks aside, I genuinely enjoyed driving it. The fully electric four-wheel steering took some getting used to, and when I got back into my Tesla Model S Plaid, I initially thought something was wrong with my car. Those 16 days really calibrated my brain to the Cybertruck’s steering. It took about two days to readjust to a normal steering ratio. I used it for everyday errands—trips to stores like Lowe's and IKEA—and made good use of the truck bed. It was genuinely practical. Aside from the steering, the ambient lighting was probably my favorite feature at night. It creates a great atmosphere, as the kids say "a vibe".

I absolutely love it. FSD is such amazing technology. Feels less like a car you drive and more like a personal transport pod that drives you around.

I hate cybertrucks. I think they’re stupid and ugly and I hate even parking beside them at chargers. I got a beast as a loaner when my Y was in for service. It was my favourite vehicle I’ve ever driven. Like by a long shot, and I’ve driven some nice vehicles(exotics, luxury, multiple new domestic light and HD trucks) I wanted to hate it, but I couldn’t. It’s the perfect vehicle, except that it’s fucking ugly. Like every time I drove it I felt the shame like the time I called my teacher Mom in second grade. If it was in a normal truck body, I would own two of them.

Bro there is enough space on that dash for a hammock

Man they took my newish M3P for some paint and gave me a dented 4 year old Model Y that sounded like a wind tunnel.

Now that you point that out it does. I have an M3P so I’m used to the space but it just looks wrong here. Surprised there’s no dashboard screen especially in a CB.

I hate you guys 😅😇

Yes, this! My dad hates them and of course he's the first person I had to get out for a spin. He couldn't stop laughing at launch mode and just the torque at any point really. He said it's still ugly but man is it cool. 🤣 Also, the second grade comment got an abrupt out-loud laugh outta me - good stuff!

Lots of speakers up front I think. I would need a 10ft extension to vacuum the front part of the dash tho

Yes it's huge and so heavy and the four-wheel steering works brilliantly, can really turn on a dime esp for it's size. I'm thinking which of our multiple vehicles it can single-handedly replace, as you said it's just so practical. The back seat fold-up feature blew me away - MORE STORAGE!

Never driven one but those frame supports on the sides that impair your vision would irritate me.

What service did you get on the m3? I got a notification recently to get my cameras cleaned and I’ve been thinking about “asking politely” for CT😅

I didn’t give any loner car instead I got $100 uber voucher per day… the service was more days than expected and they almost drained my car battery… I had to beg them to charge it so I can drive to a super charger nearby after picking up.

Right? I also got mine late 2025 and this is the longest I’ve had that “new car excitement” that tends to fade away pretty quickly.

😂 that’s wild

My kids loved it and started doing that puppy eyes routine to get one. I got the stink eye from a few people at stop lights but only one middle finger in those 16 days. 😂

I got 3 instances of kinda wild Tesla service/pickup experience lol First was pick up, when I got my model S plaid in 2022. Tesla let people touching and sitting in it right before the pickup of a sold car. I got makeup all over the steering wheel and dirty floor before I even lay hands on my brand new car lmao Second was a flat tire. Car was 3 ish months old, tesla got me a towel truck and the driver scratched the bottom of my car for a good 15 minutes trying to position it right on the bed. I mean I like my car but I really would try to avoid their service centers when I can lol

At least you got Uber credits. I didn't even get that and had to get my wife to pick me up and drive me around for two days

Picked mine up about two weeks ago, and it’s the best car I have driven yet. I actually like the way it looks. Granted, beauty is in the eye of the observer. I have gotten odd looks from people on the road, and that’s okay. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. So long as someone’s hate does not turn actionable and result in physical harm to me or my property, it’s all good.

It is. Crazy amount of unused space outwardly. I’m sure there’s a lot under the hood.

Glad you got to try it out they are so fun. When my awd ct was in shop I got a loaner beast and you can tell a difference in power lol

I don’t need to see when I have FSD.

Man it sounds like such fun. I dont think its ugly even. Hope they revamp it into something people like. Maybe in a few years.

My favorite ever loaner was a model S plaid. I own a Y, but damnit if I'm now dreaming of owning a model S. I couldn't wrap my head around the speed, even as a 3+ year Tesla owner. It's magnificent.

I love the look of the cybertruck. It's super polarizing, I know. But I think it's the most "different" thing on the road. Every car/truck/suv/hatchback is the same shape. I want "different", I want "retro futura", I want cars that only exist in movies about the future: Robocop, Judge Dredd, I, Robot, etc. That's the cybertruck for me.

My model S is currently in the shop and its about an hour and 15 minutes from the house. Had to drop it off at 8:15 am so I went right there from work (i work nights). I had asked about a loaner the day before and they told me they didn't have any so I was SOL. So my wife wakes up early and drives almost an hour and a half up there to meet me to take me home, I am talking to the guy at the desk and he gives me a model X and I call my wife who's about 5 minutes away still half asleep and tell her she can just turn around and go back home 🤣 she was pissed it was pretty damn funny. Felt bad on that one. On a side note related to OP I now love the model X and want to trade my S plaid in for one lol

Going 60 without any assist enabled, hogging the left lane for no reason, and taking a photo while doing so. I hope you don't drive that carelessly with your family in the car.

Nice narrative…

Man I took my new MYP in for service and they told me there was no loaner and then 2 days later they finally found me a loaner and it was a 2022 M3. Sucked so bad. Was really looking forward to trying out a MS or a CT.

this was my experience too. I dont think it was my favorite vehicle ive ever driven but I did really like it.

Took my 25 m3 in for service and I got a 22 m3 with 50k miles no windshield washer fluid or winter tires(it was January in Chicagoland and currently snowing). I’ve been wanting to test drive one of those. How was it?

I just rented one on Turo in Orlando for 4 days. Besides the awful smell of cigarettes, it was a blast to drive. Maneuvering in parking lots was amazing with the 4 wheel steering.

Yep I had a CT for a few hours while my Y was getting some QC issues solved. And I really enjoyed it. The looks you get in it is hilarious each time. Drives very well surprisingly. I'd buy one but they're just way to expensive for what they are.

They gave me a p100d one time a few years back. That whole weekend I showed my neighbors how fast a Tesla really is. One guy had to go to the DR the next week for basically whiplash.

Same experience. Now I just elect to “wait” and they miraculously finish the work same day.

I got a Model S Plaid when I had my M3 serviced and that was a blast

It's unfortunate that their flagship model is now just a demo/loaner, instead of just reducing the prices of the 2024s to sell to consumers

I had the same situation in the Raleigh NC sc. had my car in maybe a dozen times for a leaking trunk. Went in for my last visit before moving out of state and they said they’d keep it longer if I was ok with it. Told em sure, and asked for a truck. Saw it added to my app, and noticed a cyber beast. Best 3 weeks I’ve had driving a car.

Not the service center, but I did a Demo and the Cyberbeast was available. That thing pinned you to the seat and there was nothing you could do about it until you let off the throttle lol. Crazy fun for 2 hours. FSD solidified my want for at least a model 3. Impressed me beyond words. Blew my mind that it knew we were going to a parking lot miles away and it found a parking spot and parked with ZERO input.

Same. Everyone who hates em, still had a blast riding in it. The kids absolutely went bananas and every kid at school wanted to see it. Launch mode on beast is an absolute blast and I’m sure the reason the next time I went in for service they only gave me a 2022 Model Y that was falling apart. The only thing embarrassing a few times was it ms auto park. It whips in front of cars that were about go by in the lane and then make like 4-6 point turns.

If Tesla made an SUV (think wagon) version of the Cybertruck, I would be all over it. I need the 6/7 seat configuration and the closed in cargo space. I’ve been so tempted to make the 5 seater work and hope the tonneau cover would be waterproof, or put a canopy cover on it, but I’ve seen too many horror stories of stuff in the bed being damaged by dust and water intrusion (not just through the tonneau cover), and for the price of a Cyberbeast I keep feeling compelled to stick with my MXP…

I couldn't even get a loaner when my car needed service.

Ha! I had a neighbor take me years ago in his p100d and on Ludicrous mode he said "put your head on the headrest or you'll wish you had!" It'll definitely do it for you 🤣

It really is crazy. I was thinking ...someone invented this, they had this idea and now here it is and it's amazing!

No one is buying they giving for loaner lol

Holy blind spots batman

This is the first I've seen of the dash. Does it feel as long as it looks? I think I'd be a bit disoriented

Yep, had the exact same experience. It was a joy to drive. I think they do look quite a bit better with a monotone matte wrap though.

The service center closest to me doesn’t sell vehicles but does demos. Every time Ive gone the same guy recognizes me and tells me what vehicles are available for demos while I wait. Pretty sure I’ve driven every model and trim they’ve made 😂.

Nice use of ellipsis

I did daycare pickup when I had it and the kids went crazy for it. I let them all in to mess around in it, it was a huge hit

I work in dentistry and called one of my dentists Dad the other day 🤣 I'm 47.

Best of luck in your recovery

Wow, it sounds like you are the one person on earth to ever have a good experience with Tesla service! Lucky you! You should buy a lottery ticket too

Same thing happened to me, have you tried launching it yet?

Yes many times so far. I've never begged for so many red stoplights before in my life! 🤣

I really liked the truck. If I could afford it I would get one. Friends and family all said it was ugly. I let a couple of them drive it and the loved it.

Brought my plaid X in for service, got a loaner Plaid S for the weekend... Just about cried when I had to give it back. Now I can't stop thinking about the S.

The only loaner car I received was exactly the same as my car down to the color, wheels and software

I have had probably 15 interactions with Tesla service ranging from fixing small things to towing my Cybertruck down a mountain. And every time they have been a pleasure to work with.... Enjoy the truck! I've had mine for over a year and it hasn't gotten old yet.

My story is every time I go in I have to go to Hertz for a loaner. Even when they had my car for weeks. One time I got the same performance as mine though

I have a m3 rwd. I had an issue and went into the service center. The rep tells me “I’ve only got one of the suvs left” walks me out with key in hand and I walk over to the back of it and it’s a model x plaid. I drove the piss out of that for the month they had my car. It was a beast.