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I would not doubt that the build quality of the Tesla is lacking in areas that are cosmetic. Ive seen numerous Model S and Model X vehicles with atrocious panel

by S_A_P 9y ago

I would not doubt that the build quality of the Tesla is lacking in areas that are cosmetic. Ive seen numerous Model S and Model X vehicles with atrocious panel gaps and things that people coming from the likes of Audi, BMW, MB, and Lexus would notice. That said, it doesnt seem to be affecting their safety, as there is a pretty significant amount of crash data from tesla vehicles that shows that they are among the safest vehicles in crash tests.

Someone1234 9y ago
With all due respect did you not watch the video? Much of the focus was on safety during an accident. The 3 they were looking at had two points to cut the electrical system, both of which were hard to get to during an accident, and the rear doors had no mechanical backup at all. If power goes out rear passengers need to make their way to the front seats or trunk. Maybe watch the actual video rather than imagining what the video was to say and then responding to that.
- S_A_P 9y ago
  I did see the video, and I know the criticisms about the electrical system. I think that is a very real scenario that should be addressed. But not all crashes will cause fire and loss of power in this car. There have already been Model 3's that crashed, and the occupants were not hurt even after a head on collision with a utility pole that totaled the car. That was my point. It isn't a safety issue that the cars have panel gap issues and they look like beta versions. Saying that the car is built like a 90s Kia would imply that it is hazardous to drive the car and that it is unsafe at any speed. Its hyperbole. Its grandstanding, its not reality. Im a fan of Tesla, I wish the best for them. They arent perfect, there is a ton of room for improvement, but it is largely cosmetic and not safety critical.
- perl4ever 9y ago
  There are cars with rear seats that don't even have rear doors...in fact, I own one.
  - S_A_P 9y ago
    As a semi related aside, when I was younger I thought that 4 door vehicles were insanely ugly compared to their 2 door counterparts. Now that Im older I think about being pinned in the rear of a 2 door car after being in an accident and I instantly feel claustrophobic. On the other hand, the fewer holes you put in a car, the more rigid the structure.
    - perl4ever 9y ago
      My first car was a two door Honda hatchback, made in 1992, and when you pulled off the plastic panel over one of the rear seat speakers, underneath the speaker bracket was simply the sheet metal of the body. Literally nothing more than a cookie sheet between you and the outside world.

by S_A_P 9y ago

Someone1234 9y ago

With all due respect did you not watch the video? Much of the focus was on safety during an accident. The 3 they were looking at had two points to cut the electrical system, both of which were hard to get to during an accident, and the rear doors had no mechanical backup at all. If power goes out rear passengers need to make their way to the front seats or trunk. Maybe watch the actual video rather than imagining what the video was to say and then responding to that.

S_A_P 9y ago
I did see the video, and I know the criticisms about the electrical system. I think that is a very real scenario that should be addressed. But not all crashes will cause fire and loss of power in this car. There have already been Model 3's that crashed, and the occupants were not hurt even after a head on collision with a utility pole that totaled the car. That was my point. It isn't a safety issue that the cars have panel gap issues and they look like beta versions. Saying that the car is built like a 90s Kia would imply that it is hazardous to drive the car and that it is unsafe at any speed. Its hyperbole. Its grandstanding, its not reality. Im a fan of Tesla, I wish the best for them. They arent perfect, there is a ton of room for improvement, but it is largely cosmetic and not safety critical.
perl4ever 9y ago
There are cars with rear seats that don't even have rear doors...in fact, I own one.
- S_A_P 9y ago
  As a semi related aside, when I was younger I thought that 4 door vehicles were insanely ugly compared to their 2 door counterparts. Now that Im older I think about being pinned in the rear of a 2 door car after being in an accident and I instantly feel claustrophobic. On the other hand, the fewer holes you put in a car, the more rigid the structure.
  - perl4ever 9y ago
    My first car was a two door Honda hatchback, made in 1992, and when you pulled off the plastic panel over one of the rear seat speakers, underneath the speaker bracket was simply the sheet metal of the body. Literally nothing more than a cookie sheet between you and the outside world.