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I was next to Model X at a stoplight last night. They look nice from a distance, but when you sit up close you can see where every panel and piece of trim just
by joezydeco 9y ago
I was next to Model X at a stoplight last night.
They look nice from a distance, but when you sit up close you can see where every panel and piece of trim just doesn't line up quite right. Sitting in my cheap little Mazda3, I've never noticed any problem with simple fit-and-finish details like that.
I truly hope the Model 3s catch up, but I really think those owners will be in for a world of headaches after delivery.
- nopriorarrests 9y agoIt's not just owners. In fact, guarantee service can eat a lot of planned margin for TSLA. Simply put, carmakers sell each car for X and they assume that on average each car will require Y dollars in a free service, and automaker will end up with Z of profits. If Y is severely underestimated, it may hurt the bottom line.
- solaarphunk 9y agoAs much as I want Tesla to win, I messed around with the back-seat center cup-holders in a friend's model 3, and they seem to be constructed with extremely cheap plastic that is quite embarrassing.
- marrone12 9y agoYes, honestly every time I've seen one they look kind of cheap.
- TeeWEE 9y agoI also saw a model X, and the doors didnt line up correctly with the chassis. Maybe it was not closed properly? Maybe it was bad construction. I'm not sure. Edit, added link: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/door-alignment-normal.66520/ https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/door-alignment-norma...
- shiftpgdn 9y agoI have a Model S expensive Ford Truck and the panels don't line up perfectly either. It's not JUST a Tesla problem.