Current TM3 build quality?

[karbomusic]

1000000% agree.

Same here. My M3P (delivered 9/13) is fine other than the non-working repeater camera; paint is good, gaps are good, one small rattle (just like my BMWs LOL) and most of all its build quality is as good and possibly better than my 2012 335i purchased new in 2012. Far less "squeak factor" on the interior of my M3P vs my BMWs so right now I rate my Tesla above my BMWs.

Regardless of manufacturer, if you spin it in your brain long enough, look long enough and hard enough you will find something. That said, my neighbor has a 2018 M3LR and the fit and finish is clearly improved on mine FWIW so yes it has improved.

Unless it is something glaring and obviously bad, just enjoy the car.

 

[ehacke]

For the record, I'm saying that I am buying a M3P, regardless of the service stats. It's just a way better vehicle in my mind, and the only one I would consider owning.

But in terms of how does Tesla rank for consistent quality, based on actual statistics vs other automakers. They obviously have more issues per vehicle.

That shouldn't be surprising. They have made cars for a very limited time by comparison, and at a far lower volume.

I'm sure the consistency will gradually improve as they refine their processes and build more vehicles. But right now they are one of the worst.

I also don't really care. In absolute terms, they still aren't that bad, and their vehicles are unmatched in all the areas I care about.

 

[valaeyron]

It’s table stakes, though. No one would agree to buy a new iPhone competitor at $1000 if it didn’t have a decent screen, for example, or the glass was scratched, etc. Yes, no one inspects BMW’s, Lexus, etc., but they have focused for years on quality so if their reputations are carrying them now, they have earned it.

That said, my 2020 SR+ (Late Sept delivery) was fantastic, didn’t notice any issue...my daughter and I went over it slowly before I handed over a check. The repeater died and had to be replaced, but other than that...no issues...

 

[one2many]

The last 7 years BMW just passed 200k i3 units.

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[rjenson54]

2020 March build(pre-China flu factory shutdown) P+. No issues yet.

 

[vickh]

My 6/20 build LR AWD has better panel alignment and much better door seal fitment than my 3/19 build SR+.
But it has a lot more rattles at freeway speed.

same here with rattles, but on bumpy/rough streets+ freeways