I was specifically referring to the issues people had with the paint and defects around the hatch portion of the Model Y. I realize their are reported defects in many places. I think panel gaps and some miss alignment issues while not good can be fixed. Just saying, every car has defects.
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I was specifically referring to the issues people had with the paint and defects around the hatch portion of the Model Y. I realize their are reported defects in many places. I think panel gaps and some miss alignment issues while not good can be fixed. Just saying, every car has defects.
Tholland
Plaid/Black&ebony/21in wheels/OD- 5/31/21
Well that’s such bad news then. You’re still getting it. Just glad it’s not huge panel issues.
Regarding the exterior finish, Honda has to compete in a fierce market w with other ICE manufacturers. Tesla has a quasi-monopoly for this segment, and so does not need to cross their Ts and dot their Is and will still sell every car they can make for quite a while. I get all this and it doesn’t ruin my day to wait for a bit for an exciting new car. I’m long TSLA and fine with using the internet to pressure them to step up their game in this respect. If my next delivery has significant defects, I’ll be taking pics.
Tholland
Plaid/Black&ebony/21in wheels/OD- 5/31/21
You might. I would expect to. Like others have said, it’s you paying for it, if you feel it’s not what you would take then don’t take it. Wait for another one. But I have good hope that it will be major defect free for you.
Considering Tesla's volume ambitions, they are going to get more steady push back from customers. Costs start adding up when you have enough people refusing delivery for cosmetic issues.
They're creating a lot of friction between customers and employees. No way that ends well no matter how in-demand a car is. More and more customers will defer and delay just for those reasons. Then you add in all the current economic uncertainty.
They need to step up their game before it bites them pretty hard.
I agree sparcs. They are really dropping the ball, I just don't have faith they will solve their problems before it's too late.
that's awesome! yeah mine will be early afternoon there tomorrow. they just called me to confirm appointment and told me it did pass inspection. I will be sure to check myself tomorrow also.
They have a new paint shop coming on line at Fremont so that makes me a little more optimistic that some of these things will get sorted over time. I hope they use the current down time to fix a lot of these problem areas.
Luckily I'm not in any hurry to convert my Y reservation.
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Rockville Tesla called me this morning saying my car passed inspection but it's missing the plastic piece on the rear seat. He asked if I still wanted to pickup the car (which I said yes) and they have ordered the part and will let me know when to come back to get it installed. I sure hope that is the only issue with the car. Scheduled originally for Sunday but asked them to move it to Saturday.
All dealers repair damage and can have panels repainted. Depends on state law, but up to a certain % is fine in most states without any disclosure.
my BMW, Acura, Tesla, and dodge all have those rough adhesive places in various hidden spots.
I would not tolerate clear coat runs.
Tholland
Plaid/Black&ebony/21in wheels/OD- 5/31/21
If any of you, have time tomorrow or during delivery take look and see if you see ours there. Please and thank you. Model Y white/black PUP18xx vin
There is saying about buying cars in the first year of production.............
@Tholland long story short, got a call to come pick up today, walked around found a MY PUP Vin 18XX... maybe urs?
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Tholland
Plaid/Black&ebony/21in wheels/OD- 5/31/21
Whoaaaaaaaa... I have a huge smile on my face. However that one isn’t ours. That one is 21 more than ours. Ours slotted to arrive tomorrow. That’s what they told us yesterday.
Tholland
Plaid/Black&ebony/21in wheels/OD- 5/31/21
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