I can totally understand the OP's point. His 8 year old Model S has been far from trouble free, and once out of warranty the repairs can be especially painful. Buyers were hopeful that their cars would be essentially repair free, because there are so many less moving parts in the EV drivetrain.
Looks like that has been the case for this owner as well. But what has caused most of the issues is from parts having little to do with the Tesla EV goodness. Most of the failures have been in accessories like 12v battery, door handles, air conditioner and some latches. The fact that he bought this car used, and inherited the problems of the previous owner as will as his own. While buying used saves money, it also carries the burden of more risk of repairs. No way to know for sure the history and maintenance of that used purchase. Perhaps the cost of out of warranty repairs is still less than would have been the cost of buying it new.
For the most part the Tesla part of the car has been relatively reliable, but the parts that Tesla outsourced to build the body have not held up well in the challenging British Columbia climate.
Many owners have shown much better reliability, but of course someone has to draw the short straw and have more than normal issues with their cars. See the same thing with people claiming they bought lemons from all the other manufacturers as will. Look at forums for most any manufacturer, from Mercedes, Ferrari, Ford, GM, etc. They all have owners pulling their hair out dealing with issues with their vehicles as well.
Only normal that people experiencing the best car they have ever owned in their life would be defensive is seeing such a negative post.
Looks like that has been the case for this owner as well. But what has caused most of the issues is from parts having little to do with the Tesla EV goodness. Most of the failures have been in accessories like 12v battery, door handles, air conditioner and some latches. The fact that he bought this car used, and inherited the problems of the previous owner as will as his own. While buying used saves money, it also carries the burden of more risk of repairs. No way to know for sure the history and maintenance of that used purchase. Perhaps the cost of out of warranty repairs is still less than would have been the cost of buying it new.
For the most part the Tesla part of the car has been relatively reliable, but the parts that Tesla outsourced to build the body have not held up well in the challenging British Columbia climate.
Many owners have shown much better reliability, but of course someone has to draw the short straw and have more than normal issues with their cars. See the same thing with people claiming they bought lemons from all the other manufacturers as will. Look at forums for most any manufacturer, from Mercedes, Ferrari, Ford, GM, etc. They all have owners pulling their hair out dealing with issues with their vehicles as well.
Only normal that people experiencing the best car they have ever owned in their life would be defensive is seeing such a negative post.
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