I guess a lot of Tesla buyers have high tolerance for poor build quality.
I couldn’t deal with panel gaps and other issues with M3 and traded that in for an S after 11 months. TEHO
If the definition of super high quality for you, is all about amazingly fitting panels and quality paint - go and buy a BMW ICE eye candy, or a highly priced 150 mile EV for the same price as Model 3, with no ability to do road travel.
A car is not all about the cosmetics. To me a car is more about what goes inside the hood. I paid $55k for my Model 3, for these capabilities that it offers IN THIS ORDER:
- an amazing industry leading 320 mile range
- unbelievable, mind blowing Autopilot that is extending my life by reducing stress. This is not an hyperbole but a FACT on how useful it is to me.
- super easy dashboard screen with some high tech entertainment choices.
- long distance driving made easy with plenty of superchargers at various locations.
- A car that keeps getting better with updates
- nicely fitting panels, and paint that is pleasing to eyes.
Sure they are not doing the best they can on the the last thing that I care, but I am not losing sleep. Because my priorities are different. Because I am paying for the other stuff that none of the "perfect panel fitters" - you know the ones you are comparing against like BNW, Mercedes, Lexus, etc.. - have any clue about.
And guess what. After 32K miles and 2 1/2 years, it still has 315 miles of range and drives like new and never have to go to the "dealer" for any problems. The 2 year 25k mile 'optional' service was also done free.