I have spent 25+ years in the Automotive industry
Perhaps you've spent too much time in that industry, if you think 1/16" pinholes in the clearcoat trump the driving experience.
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I have spent 25+ years in the Automotive industry
Went to pickup the my replacement order Performance Model 3 with build date 6/12. Verified HW3 with H.265 codec on dashcam after rep had confirmed it on the Tesla build database.
Unfortunately, the replacement vehicle failed paint inspection, same as the first. This example had dozens of 1/16" pinholes in the clearcoat all over the hood. It was obvious within a 60 second walk around of the car.
Sadly, I'm going to move on for the time being.
I feel that I would have been a valuable brand advocate for Tesla since I have spent 25+ years in the Automotive industry and serve as a technology director. People tend to come to me for advice on cars and technology, and Tesla is an embodiment of both. I really wanted this car and was excited about becoming part of such a loyal community of enthusiasts.
However, if Tesla cannot get paint right, I have no confidence that they can get the complex aspects of the car right. Paint quality has been excellent in the automotive industry for decades. I have personally averaged 2 new car purchases per year for the past 10 years and have not had a single vehicle with paint that I found unacceptable. Tesla has sent me 2 of them in the past month. This is from a company who compares their vehicle to BMW and Mercedes as a benchmark. These paint jobs would be put to shame by a (made in Mexico) Ford Fiesta.
Perhaps you've spent too much time in that industry, if you think 1/16" pinholes in the clearcoat trump the driving experience.
Not really fledgling but perhaps pioneering. Its been around for 15 years.
Painting cant be a secret in the Auto field so its crazy that Tesla with billions cant get it it better than currently. Surely their are companies/consultants who specialize in Paint Shops for Auto plants. Though I think California has tougher rules than most places so that might make it a challenge.
I suspect that if every 2nd person refused the car due to paint it might actually get resolved.
I’ve rejected 2 cars in the past six months and taken delivery of 3. So I don’t think I’m willing to tolerate poor quality control. The three cars we took delivery of were really in virtually perfect condition, so I know Tesla is capable of putting out a quality product.
But even if I had to accept some paint blemishes to drive a Tesla rather than a perfectly painted ICE car I would find the trade off worth it. There are so many advantages to the Tesla that overall they outweighs any blemishes or limitations I might have to live with.
Now that worries me, I have a VIN of 414xxx, build of 1 June, and was told by my DS it "has the new chip" when I asked about HW3. I guess I'll just have to wait and see when I get it. I have AP but not FSD so like you, I wouldn't return over it, but it would be nice to get the latest.
Well, my video is H264 encoded - is the consensus still that this means its HW2.5? Car built in June 2019...
Is it the consensus of the TMC forum? Yes.
Has it been confirmed by Tesla or anyone with inside knowledge? No.
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio when I want... less silence.
I suggest try a third time. I found paint issues as well and other alignment concerns. Thus far had mobile service come to my house to fix some of the problems. Paint issues i have an appointment for and I have been told if they can not fix it the car will go to a body shop and they will pay for it. I even found something almost a month later on the windshield, which they are willing to fix no compains from their end.Guys, these problems were clearly visible from 10 feet away without looking hard. I am not some crazy paint fanatic. For those defending this level of quality, either this forum is infested with corporate damage control or you drank too much of the coolaid. I really wanted to like this car - and I went in willing to make some compromises knowing this was a fledgling company trying to revolutionize the industry.
Funny when a car like that makes a lot of noise but still gets spanked by a Performance 3.
Like the little engines that COULDNT.
And a Clarity over a Volt?
You are 0/2 on decision making for vehicles.
I suggest try a third time. I found paint issues as well and other alignment concerns. Thus far had mobile service come to my house to fix some of the problems. Paint issues i have an appointment for and I have been told if they can not fix it the car will go to a body shop and they will pay for it. I even found something almost a month later on the windshield, which they are willing to fix no compains from their end.
I am not saying your being picky but I will say some things are worth the compromise given it is perfected from their end sooner or later.
A few panel clips and 2 minutes in the passenger footwell and you’ll know. So far H.264 = HW2.5 in every instance reported here on TMC.
Although I would agree that the Tesla agents seemed very accommodating and willing to rework all of the problems - I have enough things to juggle in my life without "perfecting" a new car purchase with multiple service calls.