Model 3 and Y reliability is very good. Build quality on exterior varies.
Some cars are perfect and others have some issues if you look close. I can
also go to the lot of any other car brand and find similar issues. The
exception may be Toyota which seems to have very high build quality. I
never had any functional issues with my model 3 that prevented me from
driving it. There were some paint issues that they corrected. Any warranty
issue I had was covered just fine. Tesla is 8-10 years ahead of other EV
vehicles in terms of reliability and technical capabilites.
Chuck, I'm not sure which model 3 you ordered but the single motor RWD
starts at $47k with 272 miles of range. The dual motor long range is $56k
with 358 miles of range. This is with the recent price increase they had a
few weeks ago. If you ordered before that, your price is probably 3500
less.
On Thu, May 26, 2022, 12:44 PM Bill Prince <part15...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Tesla's in general do not have a stellar reputation for "reliability" or
> build quality. That said, the M3 scores high, followed relatively closely
> by the MY. The two share 80% of their components.
>
> If you drill down on the reliability complaints, it is often to do with
> niggling little things like door handles and retracting rear view mirrors
> and the like. The MX is horrible for the X-wing doors. There are also
> on-and-off issues with build quality (except for the ones made in China).
> They have been getting steadily better, and the really new ones I've seen
> look almost perfect WRT fit and finish.
>
>
> bp
> <part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com>
>
> On 5/26/2022 10:11 AM, Chuck McCown via AF wrote:
>
> Is this coming from a Tesla owner?
>
> Tesla owners I know don’t say anything bad about the car or company.
>
> *From:* Ryan Ray
> *Sent:* Thursday, May 26, 2022 10:45 AM
> *To:* AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group
> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] LENT
>
> Are you not concerned at all regarding build quality or longevity with a
> company that hasn't been forthright about existing issues, poor warranty
> experiences, and don't seem to generally care about their customer service
> or customer in general?
>
>
> On Wed, May 25, 2022 at 5:47 PM Chuck McCown via AF <af@af.afmug.com>
> wrote:
>
>> I am starting to have second thoughts, maybe try to buy a used one... I
>> have some time to cancel this order... I am a cheap bugger. This might be
>> the last car I ever buy, so maybe I do want the new one?
>>
>> *From:* Robert
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 25, 2022 6:28 PM
>> *To:* af@af.afmug.com
>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] LENT
>>
>> We will be coming on the end of our Model 3 lease in September, which,
>> after so many delivery date changes ( one of which would have been three
>> months ago! ) corresponds to the delivery date of the Model Y. Getting
>> into and out of the 3 was just too much for these knees, which are now
>> being replaced. We have really enjoyed all of the Model 3 features and I
>> think the full autopilot is just another Musk Troll that fanboys are
>> willing to throw money at. I am seriously tempted to flip it, if the
>> prices for used stay this high. $20K over our price would be hard to
>> refuse, with the likely reduction in lead times in the next year or so as
>> the factories ramp up.
>>
>> On 5/25/22 5:04 PM, Tim Hardy wrote:
>>
>> Glad that shit is over. You’ll be happy with your Tesla, our Model Y is
>> is 2 years old today and its been a great experience. The wife’s car and I
>> still have the gas guzzling 911!
>>
>> Peace out.
>>
>> On May 25, 2022, at 6:35 PM, Chuck McCown via AF <af@af.afmug.com> wrote:
>>
>> Model 3 They predict Sept to December delivery. $46K 375 mile range I
>> think. I really like the cruise control. It does lane keeping so I really
>> don’t see a use for an autopilot.
>>
>> *From:* Cassidy B. Larson
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 25, 2022 4:31 PM
>> *To:* AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group
>> *Cc:* Chuck McCown
>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] LENT
>>
>> Which Tesla did you go for? What are they saying for lead time?
>>
>>
>> On May 25, 2022, at 4:28 PM, Chuck McCown via AF <af@af.afmug.com> wrote:
>>
>> Sorry, I started it.
>>
>> Sometimes it is amusing to watch the Jaime and Steve show. Ken and Lewis
>> used to join in too but they couldn’t take it anymore. But we do have the
>> OT in the subject line so you can filter this kind of crap out.
>>
>> But yeah, I think we have all vented now, and trolled the guys that need
>> trolling. Steve and Jaime got to make their hyperbolic comments.
>>
>> So it is now dead until Lent is over. Next year’s lent.
>>
>> BTW everyone, I ordered a Tesla. My 4th Leaf lease is coming due in July
>> so I took the leap. Did a test drive today and really loved it. I loved
>> the last 10 years of Leafs too but man this is a quantum leap of enjoyment.
>>
>>
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