Fair question kendall.
The reason is to see if the factory as of late (probably could have gone 90 days), is putting out any better (or worse) quality control. I had to pick a slot for newer cars, as the early ones had noted issues.
I realize it's not scientific (very few things are), but I am floored by how many people have to go back to the dealer after purchase. Which begs the question, why aren't they catching these things at the factory, which then leads me to wonder if the quality control is really that great in Fremont.
This isn't Tesla negativity--I've paid the $113k admission price, so think I have the right to ask questions.
From my own perspective, I've never had a car go back to the dealer after purchase (at least not within even the first year), curious if most people had there newer (2012 and greater) ICE cars back in the shop so many times and so soon after purchase (Range Rover doesn't count LOL :biggrin.
Anyways, as you said not scientific, and I'm just as invested (stock holder too) as other owners in seeing this company blow away the competition. Just like any business, there might be room for improvement--in this case QC.
Tex,
I for one appreciate your posts. I do think you need to not get too stressed out reading the posts. I think you can work yourself into a tizzy and I don't think it's fair to Tesla until/unless you have a problem. But still, as a guy that does a lot of consulting, I appreciate a balanced mix of posts of people that are positive as well as negative within reason.
It doesn't do any good to just hear posts raving about how great everything is. It is clear to me that there are many people that have to take their car to the service center to address at least some issue after buying. So I think your posts are valid but I wouldn't get too stressed until you get the car.
Yep, as you read from the other thread, I'm one of those guys that had to take my car in for service for a few items including having to get my entire hood repainting due to chips. But if it's any consolation I really feel like the build quality is better on the newer models coming out now. This loaner doesn't feel as powerful and a bit sluggish compared to my new car. Also, 5.0 is far superior vs. 4.5. I didn't have any problems at all with it.
The older P85 loaner I got is also much louder. The sunroof noise is much louder, it's louder when the AC is on. So I do think Tesla is learning and continuing to refine the car based on complaints and service bulletins. However, I agree with your basic premise that Freemont needs to do a better job of quality control. Also, I do think the service centers need to do a better inspection once they take delivery of them to make sure everything is ok.
