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Nearly 40, First Car Ever: Tesla Model Y
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The big takeaway
Captain Eli, almost 40 years old and a lifelong motorcycle owner living in Israel and Europe, orders and picks up his first-ever car: a Tesla Model Y Premium Long Range in stealth gray. He plans to live in it nomadically and document the journey on YouTube.
The Decision & Background
First car at nearly 40
Captain Eli, born in 1987, has never owned a car in his entire life despite being almost 40 years old. He previously owned motorcycles and lived in Israel, but has now moved to Europe (Italy) and decided Tesla will be his first vehicle ever.
~40 years old
Age when buying first car
Captain Eli's milestone: first vehicle purchase at nearly 40
Tesla as the chosen first car
Despite having the option to buy any car, Captain Eli always knew Tesla would be his first vehicle. He expresses strong support for Elon Musk and sees the purchase as a convergence of his brand loyalty and personal journey.
The Order Process
Model Y Premium Long Range specs
Captain Eli orders a Tesla Model Y Premium Long Range all-wheel drive in stealth gray with black interior. He deliberately chooses no additional cosmetic options or upgrades, paying cash and keeping the configuration minimal.
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Model
Model Y
2
Trim
Premium Long Range
3
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
4
Color
Stealth gray
5
Interior
Black
6
Payment
Cash
Tesla Model Y configuration selected by Captain Eli
Order confirmation received
After completing the ordering process (which he does not fully show due to personal information), Captain Eli receives an order confirmation with an order number on his phone and authorizes it, officially securing his Tesla.
Pickup Day in Rome
Months between order and pickup
Captain Eli ordered the car in August while in an apartment in the city. The pickup occurs several months later in Rome at a Tesla service and delivery center, requiring him to travel by taxi to the location.
August
Order placed from apartment
Later (unspecified)
Pickup day in Rome
Timeline from order to delivery
First moments in the car
Upon pickup, the car is brand new with protective wrapping still on the steering wheel, keys, cards, and registration documents. Captain Eli sits in his own Tesla for the first time and calls it 'the mothership,' marking a major personal milestone.
The Nomadic Vision
Living in the Tesla
Captain Eli plans to live in his Model Y nomadically, similar to van life. He will collect his belongings from his mountain location (Rocca Spinaveti) and expects a bed to arrive by the following Tuesday to set up his mobile living space.
Content pivot to Tesla and road trips
This purchase marks a major shift in Captain Eli's YouTube content strategy. His previous channel focused on boats, but from this point forward, he will create content about Tesla, road trips, and nomadic living experiences.
Autopilot but no Full Self-Driving
Captain Eli has autopilot enabled on his Model Y but deliberately did not purchase Full Self-Driving (FSD). He notes that even standard autopilot is superior to the driving capabilities of other cars on the road.
First Drive
Initial journey from Rome
Just 10 minutes after picking up the car in Rome, Captain Eli begins driving back to Rocca Spinaveti in the mountains to collect his belongings. These are his first kilometers in his own vehicle, marking the start of his Tesla ownership journey.
10 minutes
Time from pickup to first drive
Captain Eli's first moments behind the wheel of his Tesla
Worth quoting
"I'm almost 40, and Tesla is my first vehicle. It's insane."
— Captain Eli, at [4:40]
"I always knew that Tesla will be my first one."
— Captain Eli, at [4:40]
"This is the mothership. This is my home."
— Captain Eli, at [4:40]
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Nearly 40, First Car Ever: Tesla Model Y

Summary of the video “My First Tesla Order” by Captain Eli.

Captain Eli, almost 40 years old and a lifelong motorcycle owner living in Israel and Europe, orders and picks up his first-ever car: a Tesla Model Y Premium Long Range in stealth gray. He plans to live in it nomadically and document the journey on YouTube.

The Decision & Background

First car at nearly 40

Captain Eli, born in 1987, has never owned a car in his entire life despite being almost 40 years old. He previously owned motorcycles and lived in Israel, but has now moved to Europe (Italy) and decided Tesla will be his first vehicle ever.

Tesla as the chosen first car

Despite having the option to buy any car, Captain Eli always knew Tesla would be his first vehicle. He expresses strong support for Elon Musk and sees the purchase as a convergence of his brand loyalty and personal journey.

The Order Process

Model Y Premium Long Range specs

Captain Eli orders a Tesla Model Y Premium Long Range all-wheel drive in stealth gray with black interior. He deliberately chooses no additional cosmetic options or upgrades, paying cash and keeping the configuration minimal.

Order confirmation received

After completing the ordering process (which he does not fully show due to personal information), Captain Eli receives an order confirmation with an order number on his phone and authorizes it, officially securing his Tesla.

Pickup Day in Rome

Months between order and pickup

Captain Eli ordered the car in August while in an apartment in the city. The pickup occurs several months later in Rome at a Tesla service and delivery center, requiring him to travel by taxi to the location.

First moments in the car

Upon pickup, the car is brand new with protective wrapping still on the steering wheel, keys, cards, and registration documents. Captain Eli sits in his own Tesla for the first time and calls it 'the mothership,' marking a major personal milestone.

The Nomadic Vision

Living in the Tesla

Captain Eli plans to live in his Model Y nomadically, similar to van life. He will collect his belongings from his mountain location (Rocca Spinaveti) and expects a bed to arrive by the following Tuesday to set up his mobile living space.

Content pivot to Tesla and road trips

This purchase marks a major shift in Captain Eli's YouTube content strategy. His previous channel focused on boats, but from this point forward, he will create content about Tesla, road trips, and nomadic living experiences.

Autopilot but no Full Self-Driving

Captain Eli has autopilot enabled on his Model Y but deliberately did not purchase Full Self-Driving (FSD). He notes that even standard autopilot is superior to the driving capabilities of other cars on the road.

First Drive

Initial journey from Rome

Just 10 minutes after picking up the car in Rome, Captain Eli begins driving back to Rocca Spinaveti in the mountains to collect his belongings. These are his first kilometers in his own vehicle, marking the start of his Tesla ownership journey.

Notable quotes

I'm almost 40, and Tesla is my first vehicle. It's insane. — Captain Eli
I always knew that Tesla will be my first one. — Captain Eli
This is the mothership. This is my home. — Captain Eli

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