Just back from a model Y test drive in Glasgow. Only had 30mins with the car but as much as a liked it, the s-u-v-iness of the car kind of put me off. Which is unfortunate as that’s what I originally wanted from it.

I really enjoyed the slightly higher driving position but it comes at a price. I didn’t find the ride overly harsh. Not that much difference to my own car really, but being taller you feel a bit less connected to the road. (I know I’m never going to make top gear)

I am used to driving SUVs as I have an Xtrail as a second family and dog lugger so I’m used to a bit of rock n roll, I did however find the steering a bit inaccurate in comparison to the M3LR and a bit slower. That said it is no slouch.

I originally wanted a Y but couldn’t be bothered waiting so went for my M3. Most likely had I not had the 3 first and fallen in love with it I would be placing an order nonetheless.

As an aside the test car had something loose in the boot well I think as there were a few clattering sounds over pot holes etc. I hope that others have not got this issue. I did report it so hopefully it was just a can of tyre weld or something.

So in conclusion, I am glad I took the car out, my M3 is going to stay as the limo, the clean, no dogs, no trips to the dump car. Which I fear the MY might actually become if I pushed the button so feck that, the M3LR stays in pole position in my driveway.

Footnote the car could have done with a software upgrade. It was still on the old UI which having only had on my M3LR for about a week I found baffling lol. I didn’t have the time to investigate the ins and outs of the whole set up tbh.