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My car has had constant build quality issues. Yes, a demo drive is nice, but then you live with one. We had to have our windshield replaced immediately because
by turtledove 4y ago
My car has had constant build quality issues. Yes, a demo drive is nice, but then you live with one.
We had to have our windshield replaced immediately because it didn't seal, then the automatic wipers stopped working. The door handles have been replaced at least four times. I've been locked in and out of the car because the handles wouldn't work. The software is full of memory leaks and crashes three dashboard and center console to black while driving. The threads and materials inside were pelt trimmed and didn't fit neatly. The front axle has needed to have shims replaced because turning the steering wheel was making loud popping noises... twice.
I've had superchargers not work, leaving me stranded.
I've been sent two recall notices (for different issues) that said, "sit tight, we'll contact you when parts arrive" but then they never contacted me. When I called to inquire, they said they'd have to charge me for a service visit, and it would be $200, and maybe I just didn't want to fix the issue?
I've had other recalls that did get fixed, at least.
My experience is hardly unique. The car is shoddily put together. And every service tech I've chatted with has said, "Full disclosure? They are running too lean in the factory, so some units just don't get finished right."
And that's to say nothing about the other issues people experience, like autopilot making bad decisions, or Tesla shipping their cars with demo chips, or dangerously bad welding.