Build quality -- the fascia

[brianman]

Never assume malice when incompetence is far more likely.

 

[Zextraterrestrial]

Never assume malice when incompetence is far more likely.

True that. Most incompetent people I've known are journalists or teachers (ouch)

 

[Grendal]

But did you notice in the video, near the end, when he punched the accelerator? He giggled. I don't blame him; one of the reasons that I haven't, and won't, put up the video that I took during our drive is that it's full of me giggling in the background. Yes, the Model S turned me into a 5 year old again!

I noticed that he wore the EV grin the whole time he was behind the wheel. It didn't stop him from being superior and above it all in his review. What a tool.

 

[MikeK]

I drove the brown car. Delightfully quiet.

 

[AnOutsider]

True that. Most incompetent people I've known are journalists or teachers (ouch)

...those that can't do...?

 

[Zextraterrestrial]

...those that can't do...?

Make up BS.... oh the teachers ..teach

 

[NigelM]

Anybody care to link the article/video that everyone's taken such umbrage with?

 

[Tommy]

Anybody care to link the article/video that everyone's taken such umbrage with?

From the Edmunds article:
2012 Tesla Model S First Drive

Our test cars were early examples, but there were noticeable squeaks from the fascia over rough terrain, suggesting the build processes may also need some fine-tuning. If Tesla is serious about building "the best car in the world," these are details it must get right. Early adopters may be a forgiving bunch, but reputations stick

 

[NigelM]

From the Edmunds article:
2012 Tesla Model S First Drive

No, I meant the awful review...where's that one?

 

[Tommy]

No, I meant the awful review...where's that one?

There is a video tab on the web page the article is on; I don't know how to embed the video but here is the youtube version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEkIMmAX1iM
I didn't think it a bad review.

 

[NigelM]

That's it? I was expecting something horrible from the earlier comments. It's a pretty good review, he doesn't like the looks but that's his personal opinion - are we getting a little carried away because he sounds somewhat TG-like?

 

[mt2]

Edmonds may have a little of the Jalopnik Syndrome;

Although journalists were invited to sample the Model S, there were no extended test-drives, no instrumented testing and no real-world testing of the electric sedan's range. Instead, our time with the car was limited to short 10-minute stints behind the wheel on specified roads. If the Model S truly is one of the best cars in the world, then why won't Musk allow the car's performance to prove it?

 

[Todd Burch]

If the Model S truly is one of the best cars in the world, then why won't Musk allow the car's performance to prove it?

Um, because there are just a handful of cars that are not betas, and those of us who ponied up $40K or $5K for a reservation as much as 3 or more years ago have priority over you.

Geez some of these reporters are complete morons.

 

[DLM270]

Yes, let the customers prove the performance!

 

[MarkR]

It looked like a largely positive review from a seasoned professional reviewer. I doubt that we would want or expect reviews to sound like they were written by Tesla's marketing department. I suggest taking a look at what was actually written and said.

2012 Tesla Model S First Drive and Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEkIMmAX1iM

 

[kevincwelch]

Um, because there are just a handful of cars that are not betas, and those of us who ponied up $40K or $5K for a reservation as much as 3 or more years ago have priority over you.

Geez some of these reporters are complete morons.

I'd say that is a fair question. I understand your position as well.

In terms of being morons...some maybe. Others probably move from one assignment to the other without a break.


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