Actually, I currently drive a 300GLC small SUV, and its a great car...I can understand why its MBs best seller. Its best characteristic is how it rides..just can't beat it....so when I took a MY for a test drive I was not ready for the quality of the MY's ride.....can't have it all.
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If you HAD to convince someone to not get a Tesla, what would you say?
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Everyone knows you don’t use cupholders in German cars. My Porsche’s are original and still functional, at least I think they are. I’m afraid to ever pop them out of the dashboard!
My E38 BMW 740 had so many new cup holders I thought they should add it to the service schedule of parts, like an oil filter every 5k miles. I miss that car but not the evenings and weekends working on it.
SkynetT10000
Member
Range estimates are for driving speed limit with a light foot in best scenarios, if you buy a 300 mile range EV, that's most likely going to be 200 mile range with 90% charging, heavy foot with that awesome power, and most folks aren't operating their car in the best conditions.
Once cars get 400+ advertised range will be an easier transition for folks...
Superchargers are very busy during your weekends where everyone is out and about which means more waiting! how often do you travel long range though so it can be a moot point.
Once cars get 400+ advertised range will be an easier transition for folks...
Superchargers are very busy during your weekends where everyone is out and about which means more waiting! how often do you travel long range though so it can be a moot point.
It's so great that we have volunteer moderators like you that make sure that the thread goes in the direction that you want. If the op is asking about the ways in which Teslas might be undesirable vehicles, people are allowed to respond to those comments and either validate or critique them. Obviously you're only interested in validating them which raises questions about whether you're just (s)trolling over to the Tesla Forum for some fun action since you do not appear to actually own a Tesla. Classic trolling language is to suggest that anybody saying anything positive about Tesla or debating reported negatives is "drinking Kool-Aid" or is a "fanboy."
SalisburySam
Active Member
Them: "I've heard about phantom braking but it can't really be THAT bad, right?"
Me: "Get in."
Me: "Get in."
Oh, I just realized I forgot an item:
Frameless windows, which have have the advantage of some people preferring the look, while having the practical disadvantage of being a point of failure, especially in winter..
No, I don't own one. But I've been following Tesla closely for over 9 years, which is why I was quickly able to come up with a long list of items that people have complained about.
I had an early reservation, and ordered a Model 3 SR+ when they opened up orders, but after a gut check, I held off completing the order.
Ultimately Tesla canceled my order and refunded my reservation money.
We later ended up buying a Kona EV.
It's far from perfect, but a much better fit for us, including the smaller size.
As an example of the better fit, I drive it in Eco mode with max regen, while my wife drives it in Sport with minimum regen.
Tesla made a decision to remove selection of regen mode, even though it kept acceleration mode selection and steering mode selection.
Flybuddy
Member
10,000+ posts and never owned a Tesla? Sounds like a validation/rationalization issue since people tend to post gripes on most any forum about any product as opposed to satisfactions. The fact that there are a lot of fanboys on the Tesla forums says a lot. On this thread I had listed several factual negatives but followed that up with that I'm still happy with the purchase. Also, think about how you might feel if Tesla owners were on a Kona forum questioning your car purchase decision.
Wtf are you talking about. Going the way I want? I don't care which way it goes, it's not my thread. Op asked for a response and I gave one, what tf did you give?
"people are allowed to respond to those comments and either validate or critique them. Obviously you're only interested in validating them which raises questions about whether you're just (s) trolling over to the Tesla Forum for some fun action since you do not appear to actually own a Tesla"
Uh again wtf are you talking about, I own a Tesla Y and if you actually did any research before running your mouth (which you have been known on this forum and others have mentioned it...and no I'm no going to find the posts), you'll see I had issues with my Y causing ear pressure. I've probably done more to the car than your wet dream. Classic crybaby language is to suggest someone responding by saying the person don't own a Tesla. Go drink your Kool aid and sit down. Stop acting like Tesla is the greatest car to exist and open your eyes.
Netmaster22
Member
Interior rattles and creeks! I have spent hours chasing them all down!
I have one last rattle in the passenger door, but it's minor. Most were under the rear seat and the rear seats pleather rubbing together. The rear armrest (when down) had a bad one that was a pita to find. I've used two full rolls of 2" felt tape thus far.
Trunk had bad creek when opening and closing that turned out to he the two antenna amplifiers bolted to the rear under the panel. I also had the seatbelt adjuster rattle.
If Tesla would not use plastic wire loom, and just know where to slap some felt tape, the vehicle would be so much quieter off the production line.
I have one last rattle in the passenger door, but it's minor. Most were under the rear seat and the rear seats pleather rubbing together. The rear armrest (when down) had a bad one that was a pita to find. I've used two full rolls of 2" felt tape thus far.
Trunk had bad creek when opening and closing that turned out to he the two antenna amplifiers bolted to the rear under the panel. I also had the seatbelt adjuster rattle.
If Tesla would not use plastic wire loom, and just know where to slap some felt tape, the vehicle would be so much quieter off the production line.
You are well informed and are entitled to share your opinion, but reading is not the same as owning one IMHO!
9 years and thousands of posts on TMC.. Wow.. I'll hazard to guess that a vast majority of those posts were negative.
It's almost like thats their entire purpose; namely to spew FUD about Tesla. Unfortunately, I don't think this is uncommon. Many, many nicks on TMC aren't owners, have never even test driven a Tesla, and post all the time.
It's almost like thats their entire purpose; namely to spew FUD about Tesla. Unfortunately, I don't think this is uncommon. Many, many nicks on TMC aren't owners, have never even test driven a Tesla, and post all the time.
Low.
The system worked fine until the software update, Service Centers refuse to do anything about software update complaints, so no, I have not taken it to a service center.
Keith
