My 2013 Model S is a Lemon - Any Concessions?

[azred]

I was hoping to get some help here, as far as who I might contact, but aside form other owners of early models, all I have gotten is snide remarks. Maybe I need to get the car wrapped in lemon yellow, with all the problems listed, put a stem on the back, and park it at the mall, next to the TESLA dealership.

Just don't tell anyone you enjoy the car.

 

[Fattchris]

If the car has or had many problems, and you are concerned with its reliability after warranty, then just sell it and get a different car... it's very easy.

Figure out which cars you like, go test drive a few, then buy/lease that car and trade your car in. I generally enjoy this process; generally fun. Changing car generally brings about positive utility, kinda like when women buy bags or shoes.

I have nothing to add to this conversation, but because of your username, I immediately yelled out "Hack The Planet!" in my head. Thank you for that

 

[demundus]

sorry to zero in on a defect... but I'm getting a "missing colors / loose tooth look" on my charge ring... when you say easily fixed do you mean a fast service swap of the part at the Tesla SC, or something a person can address themselves as a DIY fix... (like touch a cold solder joint with a soldering iron -- easily within my capability)? I haven't (searched or) found much on LED defect on the ring.

Should be a fast swap, although I've head of them changing out the ENTIRE charge port before.