This is why I haven't already bought a Tesla. I just got out of an abusive long-term relationship with a car and I'm tired of loaners. This and the reports from repair centers where they fix misaligned tailgates with hammers.
O.M.G. For once, I am speechless.
I will say this, like any vehicle manufacturer (Polestar 2 shut downs) Tesla has its issues and as vehicle become more technologically sophisticated more things can and will go wrong. However, Tesla's issues seem to be related to sloppy assembly and not technology. I'm more forgiving on a software glitch on an innovative program that I am on rear doors filling with water, bumpers falling off and roofs blowing off.
I loved the response from the Tesla dealer "maybe they forgot to attach the seal"
This is exactly what kills me about them. The engineering of the batteries and electrical systems are a generation ahead of everyone else, but they can't manage to consistently bolt parts on the car.
This. Tesla's tech is solid (caveat being autopilot which needs more time). I would have bought a Tesla if it were not for the fit and finish issues (which do not seem to be getting better).
Elon's philosophy borrowed from software companies is "just ship it and we'll fix it later". It's a short-term view that is ultimately self defeating, particularly since you can't OTA bad hardware. Tesla will not be able to prop up resale values like they have been when there are far better built cars that are just as good technologically.
