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Not really. I worked in the production line of an automobile company as a mech engineer. When we release new cars, there are huge production line issues and in
by screye 6y ago
Not really. I worked in the production line of an automobile company as a mech engineer.
When we release new cars, there are huge production line issues and inefficiencies. There are a huge number of little things that add up, and most of this wisdom is held by people who have been these companies for a life time.
I am surprised that Tesla hasn't acqui-hired a smaller automobile company just for knowledge transfer.
- hasbot 6y agoTo increase the likelihood of getting a reliable car, is it best to buy a model that hasn't been updated in a year or two?
- screye 6y ago100%. The version-1 of a new car refresh always has some issue. Especially if it is an entirely new engine, transmission, that sort of thing. Now-a-days, they pretty much take parts from higher-end / niche cars, and put them in production vehicles. In such cases, a car that's a Frankenstein's monster of generally reliable parts will usually be reliable, even in a version 1. But if it is brand new, brand new...you might want to be cautious. Especially if it is a convertible or a car in a new segment that they didn't cater to before. Lastly, some sub-brands are too important to tarnish even in a version 1. Civic, Corolla, Rav4, Wrangler and similar bread-and-butter models go through significantly higher scrutiny and are generally safe to buy in any version.