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A while ago I considered reserving a model 3, but I eventually decided against it. Feel like I dodged a bullet, there. There was a time where Tesla had a genui

A while ago I considered reserving a model 3, but I eventually decided against it. Feel like I dodged a bullet, there. There was a time where Tesla had a genuine advantage over the incumbents, but it never was enough of an advantage to overcome their lack of experience. That's only obvious in retrospect, I suppose.

5874-4b22-a4e0 8y ago
It was a full refund even at the time, so not a major bullet. I wasn't sure if I was going to be living at a place that would allow me to install a charger, so there was never a chance for me then. Maybe in 10+ year next wave of advancements will have arrived. https://www.tesla.com/support/model-3-ordering-FAQ#refund https://www.tesla.com/support/model-3-ordering-FAQ#refund
mikeash 8y ago
I’ve had a Model S for about 3.5 years and it’s been wonderful. It’s not perfect and there have been some dumb issues, but nothing severe. I’ll probably be ordering a Model 3 soon as a second car, whenever the standard range version becomes available, or possibly sooner if the standard range isn’t available this year. There is still no real competition.
nickik 8y ago
Can I as you what you are basing this on? Tesla has more experience in terms of electronics, batteries, electronic drive train and software. They might not be as good in terms of building car frames but they basically figured it out and the M3 is not a mass production car. It seems to me its the other car companies who are missing core experience on many of the core technologies needed for the future.
rcMgD2BwE72F 8y ago
Can you cite one source that indicates that Model 3 owners are somehow dissatisfied? All reviews (by the general public and by journalists) say the car performance, quality and experience is excellent and above Mercedes / BMW's. Have you driven one?
- timellis-smith 8y ago
  https://www.businessinsider.com/survey-uk-drivers-say-tesla-model-s-most-unreliable-car-2018-9?r=UK&IR=T https://www.businessinsider.com/survey-uk-drivers-say-tesla-...

5874-4b22-a4e0 8y ago

It was a full refund even at the time, so not a major bullet. I wasn't sure if I was going to be living at a place that would allow me to install a charger, so there was never a chance for me then. Maybe in 10+ year next wave of advancements will have arrived. https://www.tesla.com/support/model-3-ordering-FAQ#refund https://www.tesla.com/support/model-3-ordering-FAQ#refund

mikeash 8y ago

I’ve had a Model S for about 3.5 years and it’s been wonderful. It’s not perfect and there have been some dumb issues, but nothing severe. I’ll probably be ordering a Model 3 soon as a second car, whenever the standard range version becomes available, or possibly sooner if the standard range isn’t available this year. There is still no real competition.

nickik 8y ago

Can I as you what you are basing this on? Tesla has more experience in terms of electronics, batteries, electronic drive train and software. They might not be as good in terms of building car frames but they basically figured it out and the M3 is not a mass production car. It seems to me its the other car companies who are missing core experience on many of the core technologies needed for the future.

rcMgD2BwE72F 8y ago

Can you cite one source that indicates that Model 3 owners are somehow dissatisfied? All reviews (by the general public and by journalists) say the car performance, quality and experience is excellent and above Mercedes / BMW's. Have you driven one?

timellis-smith 8y ago
https://www.businessinsider.com/survey-uk-drivers-say-tesla-model-s-most-unreliable-car-2018-9?r=UK&IR=T https://www.businessinsider.com/survey-uk-drivers-say-tesla-...