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TheNewMeYouHaventCN t1_ixxcn0c wrote

Reply to comment by notallowedin in Tesla recalls more than 15,000 Australian electric vehicles over faulty tail lights by ninjascotsman

Because they rate cosmetic issues equally highly as mechanical. CR is a joke. Ask an owner how they like their Tesla.

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muffinhead2580 t1_ixyr3z3 wrote

Have done so. A good friend of mine has an S plaid and said it has been in the shop or had mobile service more times than the rest of his cars combined. He likes driving the car but really, really wishes it was more reliable and the fit and finish was better.

Other manufacturers are going to be pushing tesla out of 5he market because they can actually manufacture reliable, good quality cars.

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windydrew t1_iy1havk wrote

I have 42k miles on my 21 Model Y and have had zero major issues. It's been the second cheapest car I've ever owned (Chevy Bolt was cheapest due to cheaper tires) and we've taken many long trips on it. Best road trip EV ever.

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muffinhead2580 t1_iy1ik3j wrote

That great for you and I'm sure there are lots of people with similar experience. The inconsistency is a big part of the quality problem though. Buying a car shouldn't be like a box of chocolates.

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windydrew t1_iy1izs0 wrote

There's a reason that lemon laws are a thing. Because every manufacturer has issues with consistency and quality at points in their history. It's just that tesla gets more scrutiny, mostly because of political views and how this country is right now.

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