My New Tesla Model 3 RWD Needed Some Minor Service!
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In this video, I discuss the issues I am having with my new Model 3. I also discuss the latest Federal Tax credit now available on the Model 3 LR.
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I can't believe Tesla is still having build quality issues on so many cars! It's truly unacceptable!
I can't believe consumers are still buying cars with build quality issues on so many Teslas. Its truly unacceptable. Wonder what consumers can do?
That’s my top reason for not buying one.
@Crazypostman There's a correlation between Tesla's poor quality control and their high profit margins.
Wow! My wife bought new Model 3 2024 and have had zero issue. None at all. Runs beautifully.
Yeah, cause no other car maker has issues…😂
Dave you are such a great conversationalist. I could listen to you talk about Tesla all day! I'm new to the Tesla family and purchased an Ultra Red RWD Model 3 and I absolutely love my car. Love the content! 🚗🙌
I woild not buy a RWD in northern states. AWD are so mich safer during winter months.
Actually not. Tires have a far greater impact on safety than AWD.
looks like you found the new fart button on the center counsel lol
😂
My Tesla had been flawless. I know people that buy cars all the time that have issues. One woman here took her car in like 15 times and still wasn't fixed. Knew someone with a Honda and it kept having issues. My Honda CR-V has issues with sensors. Had to get it looked at. So to say others don't have issues is crazy.
@@ArbitraryFilmings I never said there was no difference. But actually there is. Other companies have been making cars for many years. Tesla hasn't.
So what. Tesla should continue to get a break on quality because they haven’t been at it as long? I don’t’ think so.
So far so good on my new model Y too. Whew! Good luck!
People go into the Tesla EV game knowing they have typical and occasional QC issues. It's when it happens to yourself when we hear the issues. And Tesla knows this. They think you can either 1. live with it. or 2. take it up with their service department. Either way, people are going to buy it because it is 'good enough'. We've been hearing it for many years. Tesla knows they're getting away with it given the reputation and market surveys. The sad part is that there are better fit & finish QC in much cheaper vehicles and what I'm afraid what it does is it lowers the consumer standard of what it should be and it becomes reflected on other automakers to lower their QC standards. Especially if you're a market leader. Take Apple for example. Vote with your wallet, not with luck. Eventually it will catch up with them (sales go down, or the service dpts dpts are overwhelmed). It's just not now.
I have a M3 long range. Got it may 5. This is my first EV and I just did a week long road trip from Long Island to Michigan then all over Michigan and back, 2100 miles total. I found the trip an incredibly civilized way to road trip. Stopping for 15 or 20 mins or even longer at some stops is not an issue. After 2 to 3 hours driving between stops I needed to get out and stretch my legs and bathroom break and at some even close my eyes. I never felt like I was waiting for the car to finish. She always said she was ready to go before I was. So yes it seems like I got the not so great battery and paid the highest price (I have white on white and 18 inch wheels), I completely love this car and am very very happy with my Helen Wheels. The average for this trip was 227Wh/mile
I think Dave is the only person I’ve ever heard of gets his car fixed instantaneously every time he goes I’m sure his CZcams channel nothing to do with that. My sister had a problem with her Tesla. She got an appointment a month later. On the other hand, I’ve had my test for 17 months. It’s never needed service.
Yep that’s exactly what’s happening with my new M3LR I picked up 2 weeks ago with the armrest just not as loud Tesla’s replacing it
Buc’ee the perfect name for your new M3 Dave. With those noises, that car may make you a little nutty. Have a great vacation.
Dave tomorrow: Telsa can't fix all my issues so now I'm getting the M3 Long Range. 😅
I went from NJ to Indianapolis for the race and I averaged in the mid 230 wh/m on my 23 M3 RWD. This car is an awesome road tripper.
Hours faster in an ICE car…..ouch
@@tedbundy2379 just 1 hour. So not that much ouch there.......
@@bundy26 That’s a lie. A video documented trip in a Tesla from Chicago to NY took 5 more hours than an ICE car.
@@tedbundy2379 who was driving, your grandma? Oh yeah, I forgot you were there on that trip......
@@bundy26 Fox Business channel Fanboy. Ouch
Should’ve just kept that Model X
Let’s see how long Buc-ee lasts before it’s swapped out. I’m guessing 6 months lol 😅.
For reliability, my 2023 MYLR has been perfect and just hit 30k miles. Gets a ton of use!
I bet 3 months
It's very disappointing to see the refresh cars having the same quality control issues as the old ones.
I'm looking forward to your RWD vs AWD test!
Time to TRADE in…
I have had my new Model 3 RWD in the UK for just over 2 months and am loving the car. 5 miles per kWh equivalent for many of my journies. Thankfully no rattles with mine!
It’s great they’re willing to give you a loaner version for your next appointment. I decided to cancel my most recent appointment for my 2024 Tesla Model X because they were going to give my Uber credits instead of a loaner at my local service center.
Yeah I got the uber credits once.. those are a pain... kind of during the giant shortage time though. Managed to get a variety of loaners since then, even an x plaid once...
Didn't know I had misophonia until you posted the graphic. That explains a lot in my life. Hopefully, Tesla also resolved the fake leather from melting/bubbling from items like hand lotion. I use Gold Bond on my skin and it has melted by console cover and door handle area in my '19 SR+
I was at Tesla this day with Dave, chatted with him for a bit as I was waiting for my Model S to have the A/C worked on ( 2014 Model S ). I noticed him from the Model X Plaid Video ( I was oddly there that night when he and his wife took delivery, crazy I know ). Real cool dude, videos are dope and informative as well. Great job Dave.
Great seeing you again Atiba! How weird you were there when I got my X and then again when picking up my 3! Are you stalking me? Hahaha
We road-tripped our 2022 RWD Model 3 from Indio, CA to Colorado Springs, CO last summer and it was a breeze. Sure, it can only peak charge (at a SC) 170kW for a short burst but we rarely sat on the hook longer than 12 minutes before the car would notify us it was ready to leave and on to the next SuperCharger on our route. We LOVE the LFP battery and the car overall. Congrats on your Highland Model 3 RWD Dave. Looking forward to that challenge with Will. Thanks man.
No need for an international driver license . I drive all over Europe with my Nevada license. And yes, I was at D-Day 80th anniversary in Normandy. It was fantastic. I drove there with my mom s Mercedes, and my Peugeot vintage 1990s road bicycle, which saved me 3 times, getting to places where the road was closed or completely clogged. I can t wait for your D-Day coverage : )
Dave is AWESOME...and FUNNY. "You should be happy with your puchase, and remember the joy!" .....2 days later...."So I'm trading in my....." 🤣🤣🤣🤣
This is a great reason to test drive vehicles before you buy. I could never buy a car online and not drive it first.
Tesla does not all you to test drive the car your actually buying until you pay for and accept the car but at that point it’s yours good or bad. Sucks
Not sure what you mean. Even though I test drove other non EV cars, the new car I actually bought was not the same one I test drove. I didn't test my Lexus eitiher. So they could still have issues upon delivery, unless you mean buying used. The real issue is Tesla has no QC!
I ordered a Dual Motor with white interior on 1/11/24,got tired of waiting and settled on a RWD that was great but had a Black interior. The first day the Performance hit the market I ordered one with white interior and on 6/11 I traded in my RWD that they gave me 34.5k for and with the tax credit never looked back. Loved your video in the showroom with the Performance and your wife was EXACTELY right , the Stealth Gray w/ white interior is stunning!
I bought a RWD 2 months ago. I would not take a $9k loss on trade in to pick up a long range. Interesting to hear what your trade in value is. Great video!
Glad you got the loose item fixed in the steering wheel. What was it? An extra part? Unless robots are building the cars people still make mistakes. With all the firing of employees you wonder what the frame of mind is in the factories.
American work ethic.
rattles, defects & qc issues are built in features
I find it strange that the car is so simplified over ice cars or even other EV's, Tesla's are so minimalist that all the items left in the car shouldn't squeak and rattle, they should be absolutely perfect. I guess these things happen to even the very best cars but I'd be more than a bit miffed having spent 40 grand on something having these issues. Anyway absolutely love your channel, especially loved the driving in the UK videos you did recently.
Hi Dave, you should buy a Bucky at Buc-ees and replace your Paddington Bear with it for your new Model 3. 😊
A few things I was thinking about with the LFP vs the Long Range AWD Panasonic.
1. LR charges faster (250kw vs 175), and because it slows down towards the end, you can reach 80% faster than the LFP can get 100%. i.e. 10% to 100% LFP versus 10% to 80%, you will get there faster with the LR.
2. You lose regen braking above 80% SOC. That means since you're charging to 100% a lot in the LFP, you lose regen braking much more than the LR, because most of the time LR will be 80% or below.
3. LR will have more miles available at the end of its life than the LFP has brand new. Say the battery in the LR degrades 10% after 100k miles, you still will have 307 miles at 100%. So that when you do get the heavy degradation, you can charge past 80% regularly to make up the losses and still be ahead of the LFP.
Also, the RWD Long Range is available with up to 363 miles on the Panasonic pack. I see that as a better option than the LR AWD, although you lose the better speaker system. Right now I am considering the RWD LR and the AWD LR, and think I want to stick with the AWD being around snow during the winter.
I have a Sep-21 LFP RWD model 3 and I've lost 6% of battery at 30,000 miles, however I follow a similar car on TeslaFi that has done 195,000 miles and has also lost 6% of battery. I recon that the LFP battery is the one to go for if you want to keep the car and do high mileage. In fact, it is only calendar aging that is degrading the battery and not the number of miles driven or number of supercharger charges you do...
Dave this is hilarious, your center counsel sounds like a bed spring, lmao
that's console mate not counsel
Also missing stalks, ask them to fix that.
Driving in France is an absolute joy. Charging infrastructure is excellent. I do a road trip with an iPace from London to spain 3 times a year. No worries at all.
You don’t need an international driver license either for France.
Hey Dave, glad you enjoy the car despite the issues! Im actually going on a cruise out of Southampton soon as well! What are the odds. Maybe Ill see you at the port. Keep up the great videos and enjoy your vacation!
One thing you have to think of is you lose the charging advantage on a lot of road trips since you are stuck on V2 Superchargers. I’ve been able to do ~750mi in 11-12 hours multiple times in my 23 RWD
Hi friend
In road trip, your LFP battery will charge fast only until 80% even if is recommended to charge to 100% , then slow down just like the rest of the batteries on the other Tesla models to reach the full 270 miles.
So either way long range is going to be a better road tripper charging fast to 80% for the same available range of 270 miles.
Thanks for sharing your findings , like your videos 😉👍🏼 from Connecticut F150 Lightning owner.
FYI: Not a good idea placing your "HUD" card in the phone place. the wireless charging can affect the electronics of the "HUD" card
There’s a ball bearing Loose for sure!!! (But it’s not in the steering wheel) 😂😂😂
Thank You Dave for All that you are doing for our Planet Earth.... Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste
🙏🏻 😊 ✌ ☮ ❤
What do you think about the audio/speaker system? How much worse is it than the LR?
I test drove the MB3 and Model Y. The MB3 has a forgiving suspension, but the Model Y's build quality was much better inside and sturdier. The MB3 has flimsy internal side panels.
I was told there is a difference between cars assembled in Belgium and China, with the ones from China having better quality.
Mmmmm. Dave said I’m 100% happy with this purchase. Give it two to three months and Dave will trade this Model 3 for something else 😅😅😅😅
100%
Any excuse to visit that diner in MT Kisco ,yeah we know 😅.Enjoy Normandy .D Day commemorations always a moving experience to watch
Let us know when you do this test so we can let the state police know that no roads in the northeast east have limits over 65 to 70 max
Dave got a raise at work!
Funny how that works lol
CZcams videos must be paying off last year xD. I know that feel though, put off a bunch of income last year to get a credit last year, could still use last years income for this year but won't apply after that... Tesla not allowing lease buyouts just is mind blowing, so many more people would lease. I'd have strongly considered it.
I don't know why but I have a feeling Dave probably invests well and has multiple income streams beyond his job and CZcams. Go Dave.
@@quickpstuts412 well he is a Wall Street finance guy so I’m sure he does
@@doomsday9973 Oh didn't know that. Makes sense.
I bought my LR model 3 in Dec 2023. mainly to get the tax credit. Now have 9000 miles and not one issue or no rattles either. I was going to wait and buy the 2024 but after seeing all these issues I'm glad I bought the 23.
You mentioned traveling to Normandy region, France in honor of the 80th anniversary of D Day/Jour J. Do not miss the American Cemetary in Colleville-sur-Mer. Do walk down to the beach where the Landing occured. My family's (from Mass.) trip to Normandy changed my life and really made me appreciate what the Allied Forces endured and sacrificed for the world. Pointe du Hoc (three miles west of Omaha Beach) is worth the time and quite moving.
Dave your legs look a bit tight in that drivers seat? Maybe its the wide angle lens throwing me off.
He is a big guy 🤔
But lots of legroom with seat all the way back.
Bought my 23 rwd out 20k miles went to try and but a model Y finance deal was there and it most over 15k from what I paid. That was just too much.
That’s a real pain in the ass driving from Norwalk to mt kisco every time you need service. At least an hour each way. If you have an aversion to sounds, I would have taken a long test drive before I signed on the dotted line. Especially given Tesla build quality and the fact that this is a new model.
What about going to Milford for service?
@@Melissaldickson I95 is a hell hole of a road. It could easily be an hour to Milford too with daily construction or traffic. Sometimes it takes 1 hour to go from Norwalk to Stamford. I would never buy a car that didn’t have a local dealer.
@@mongo64071 I get it. One definitely has to gauge the time of day they want to deal with the traffic/roadwork. I'm 20 minutes on 95 from Milford which is manageable.
My 2018 LR RWD model 3 has been trouble free for most of my 82k mile ownership experience. Just minor paint or squeak/rattle issues.
But recently, I’ve had a drivetrain error: DIR_a149. After the error appears, the car begins to reduce top speed. My car is in the shop and I miss it.
Dave, Cycle testing of LFP cells in labs results in about 3x the cycle life of NCM and NCA cells. However packs may fail due to corrosion, water intrusion, contactor failure, circuit board failure, etc. If none of those get your pack, and you don’t drive a lot of miles per year, calendar life may run out before cycle life.
I have watched your videos Dave and I know about the LFP etc. but the standard range does not come with AWD and the better sound system and the warranty is better.
I had a M3P on order and the day after the M3 LR was announced to qualify for the tax credit, my M3P projected deliver date pushed back another month. I went to the showroom and changed my order to a M3LR with the color options I wanted. With those options it put me it reduced my savings to $4500, but it also puts me in the car in one week as opposed to 2 or 3 months from now and that projection is still liable to have shifted quite a bit based on production changes to accommodate the new demand the M3LR is going to get.
I live in a city of over 300,000 but would have to drive 2 hours to a Tesla service center. Reason I hesitate to buy. Tesla needs to expand their service network
Had my MYP since 2021. Only one service call and they came to my home. No more gas stations, oil changes, brakes, etc. Absolutely the easiest vehicle to own and operate. Don’t hesitate.
I live in your area. What is your opinion of the Mt Kisco delivery/service center? Any negative experiences?
As a Tesla shareholder I am concerned about shipping out crappy cars. It's like they are following ford and gm path to ruin. I get angry when I hear service center doesn't understand 3 year 36k warranty and what it means.
So true, if you want it, get and don't look back
My Tesla 3HL RWD has the same squeaky armrest plus driver’s seat also makes some noises on bumpy roads. I’ve had the car since December 23 and it’s from Giga Shanghai.
Hi David thanks again for a great video. I had rattling going on in my Highland just after a short while of ownership. It turned out to not be inside the ventilation system. It was inside the camera house in front window behind the rear view mirror. Had the exact same issue in my Volvo I was driving before the Tesla. Don't know if that is the same problem you have. But it is good to tell the service centre if they can't find any problem inside the vent system, that it can be a total different error. When I got it in the Volvo I first thought it came from the vent system. It sounded the same in the Tesla. Fortunately I could tell my mechanic at Service Centre because he and the boss couldn't find the problem until I told them about the Volvo issue...and they immediately found the problem in the camera house. Otherwise the car has been flawless. No creeking or other issues.
Your drive in France with the Model Y you will find the charging infrastructure far and above what you get in the US that includes non-Tesla chargers some are better than the supercharger sites as some have roofs, window washing, bins, etc. I follow Electrix Felix who lives in the EU and France has amazing charging infrastructure just don't try to speed or the gendarmerie will be helping themselves to hundreds of Euros out of your wallet as Jeremy & Richard(Top Gear) found out the hard way.
Sorry to hear about your mental issue. You seem to be living around it well ;)
white people call anything a mental issue so they have an excuse
That’s bad 😮 but I love buc ee
Southampton is a great city. Enjoy your cruise Dave and Kathy!
While M3 Standard Range is a great car especially for its price, Long Range is a great upgrade still with 4 major changes: total range, AWD, acceleration (4.2 0-60) and premium sound system. All those are things that most people would care and pick LR even without tax benefits.
Classic Fremont built quality. My Giga Shanghai built M3H is flawless. No jingling nor creaks. Just vault-like silent. Almost creepy feeling.
From my understanding, the long range is better for shorter charging times. It would take much longer at a super charger to charge the RWD to 100% than the LR to charge to 80% to get the same range of miles...that's one advantage of the LR model 3.
We got a used 2023 RWD, and.. *after* the test drive, found something rolling around inside making rattlings noises... not sure if inside the rear floor vents (scoped it, nothing), or something got under carpet & rolling floor... sigh! so aggravating!
Interesting discussion about used Teslas and trade ins. Excellent explanation about the different battery configurations.
Your trade off in this car is the efficiency and longevity which I truly endorse having the same Car. I did my 3100 miles road trip in FSD 12.3.6 charging 100pc every stop averaging 222Wh/mi. Like your video very mature comments even with glitches found. Change is the thing happening in Tesla.
Oh my goodness why would you can charge to 100% every stop?
I was not in a hurry and needed 35 to 40 minutes break every 3 hrs
Good video, thanks for the input. My wife and I don't qualify for the tax credit, and I was wondering if the LR was worth the premium over the RWD. This has helped.
I’ll have to push hard, and hit my dash to see if I have those issues in my new Model Y. The steering wheel noise is annoying too.
You could grease the arm rest, that will fix it. Sounds like the vinyl is rubbing.
For the mental condition you have, I would trade it in for a plush Mercedes.
Bills by the singing bridge! I used to love that place when I lived in Connecticut now live in Sarasota county Florida
RWD vs LR is clear when you plug in your road trips into ABRP. Fewer stops, faster charging times are clear when your road tripping. If your not road tripping then it really doesn't much matter. It is all about that charging curve and charging speed. Your charging off the bottom of the pack and only up to what you need for your next stop. The LR has a clear advantage. Plug in the two cars in ABRP and you will see the difference, not just guess or feel. Is the LR worth the huge price spread? For many it won't be worth big bucks, but with only $1000 spread? That is a no brainer.
Please tell me what you mean by this comment @out_ofspecdave I am so confused
26:25 OOS Dave is the last guy who should care how long his battery pack is going to last, the way he flips cars.
Yeah, he switches to a new car as soon as he runs out of windshield wiper fluid.
Here in the UK stealth grey is a £2000 option. Pearl white is the standard colour here but a $1000 option in the US - Tesla’s pricing strategy doesn’t make sense to me and I own a M3 RWD. Look forward to you and Cathy visiting the UK - as a bonus you ought to be able to see Tesla’s Southampton delivery centre from your ship once it has docked in the cruise terminal. You could book a test drive and drive on the right (left) side of the road.
Do Bucees have electric charging stations?..I travel a lot on i-10 in Florida & have never seen electric charging at Bucees
Every Bucees I’ve been to in Texas has the Tesla Superchargers
That IS a good name for a OOSDave car, bravo
After seeing this, I am grateful my M3 2024 had no issues.
My new 2024 Model S from Fremont factory, also no issues.
@@ArbitraryFilmings This is the answer. As a Tesla owner who had a ton of issues in 2020, people need to admit that Tesla has more issues than other manufacturers. Period.
Nice presentation.
You said back and fort that LG and Panasonic packs in M3 Long Range. Which one is installed in Lomg Ráng now. LG or Panasonic?
Thank you much Dave
Both. Current inventory has LG, but new ones being built now have Panasonic. Basically, if you put in a new custom order and it qualifies for the federal tax credit, then it has the Panasonic battery, but if you purchase an inventory vehicle already on the lot and it doesn't qualify for the tax credit, then it has the LG battery.
@@GraysonCarr thanks
If anything this shows how easy it is to get service. Ive used their service people twice and both times they have fixed the issue.
Yeah, Tesla service these days isn't as bad as people make it out to be, unless you live really far from a service center or happen to live near a few locations that are overbooked (Southern California, maybe, because there are so many Teslas there). I've dealt with Tesla service on three occasions and all three times have been great... two of the times they came to my house, which was awesome. Way better than the dealerships I've death with in the past.
No question. Your new vehicle was out of spec upon delivery.
Indeed, now we know where "Out of Spec" came from.
That’s really abysmal QC. Inexcusable.
Agree 100% with @dbarn5324 in saying "I was going to wait and buy the 2024 but after seeing all these issues I'm glad I bought the 23." It's definitely not advisable to buy or lease any Tesla vehicles, manufactured after their recent morale-degrading mass/continuous layoffs, for a certain period of time. Oh one more thing: I test drove the 2024 M3 RWD on February 9, 2024 accompanied by a Tesla rep. Thought the POS (Not Point of Sale lol) was going to roll over when I did a quick left/right maneuver (similar to a race car warming up its tires) at only 40-ish MPH on a straight/level roadway near Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Thanks for the videos Dave and good to know some of the things to look for when I'm picking up our new Model 3 RWD tomorrow. I live in Europe (Denmark) so our Model 3 is from the Shanghai factory. I'm not sure if that makes any difference but I think I read somewhere that Giga Shanghai is supposed to make the cars with fewest quality issues (at least at the time of writing but that was last year so things could have changed).
Btw. we currently don't get offered the cheap financing here but I got 5.000 km of free supercharging instead and the prices have never been lower than they currently are. However, the current prices might not last since the EU has just increased tariffs on EVs from China (including Teslas from Giga Shanghai) so Model 3 prices here are expected to increase from July 1st. I know that a new car is always going to be a depreciating asset and that something better is certain to come along in the future but compared to most people who bought a Tesla in recent years I think my timing might actually be pretty good for this reason.
Because you switch cars so much you really should be buying them slightly used, you would most likely save a lot when going to trade them in
I don’t think you realize how rich Dave is
After two teslas, I moved on to a Kia EV9. I got tired of the constant service appointments to fix build quality issues with Tesla.
If you ever want to check it out, I'm in Norwalk daily.
Our Tesla model long range has been perfect. Not a single issue.
@elainebradley8213 Awesome! I truly hope you enjoy it! I wish my experience was different, unfortunately.
@@elainebradley8213same, no problems.
@@Testarossa2013which year did you own?
@@MeezyPeezy 21 MYLR and 23 M3SR
Only issue in our '23 was water in one taillight (it was replaced). That is over a year now.
Much more patient than I would be with this rattle trap. Ugh 😑
As a 2020 M3LR owner who had about eight trips to the service center in 2020, I just knew that things would be a lot better by now.
By the way, they were never able to fix everything. Some things I just had to live with….like a random window rattle on right turns.
Yes, things have improved overall, but there are still too many issues.
And before you say all companies have these issues, yes, other companies have these issues, but not at the same level that Tesla has. Come on.
And it’s a shame too, because the tech in the car has worked almost flawlessly for me in the last four years.
So many people worry about the technology failing, but that has actually been awesome. It was just that initial build quality that really put a bad taste in my mouth.
I know some people have stock in the company as I do and are big Elon fans, but I’m sorry this is unacceptable. You’ve got to be objective here.
Why does Tesla have such a big issue with loose clips? This has been a problem for forever.
@@ArbitraryFilmings Exactly. They cannot see beyond their fanatical biases, love for Elon and there are politics at play here too. You gotta have some objectivity.
I've owned a lot of different cars and know people who have as well, and NO ONE has had the multiple issues I've had with this Tesla (and multiple issues while BRAND NEW right off the lot).
It doesn't matter if someone replies and says how perfect there car is. There are still too many that are not, and the Model 3 is 6 years old now. No excuse. We're talking BIG PICTURE. And I'm a stockholder!
It was inevitable something had to change with the M3 LR, it was more expensive than the Performance when factoring the tax credit. It's a market distortion, and either the price had to come down or they had to figure out a way to get the tax credit. Everyone was predicting the LR would eventually qualify again. With Tesla sales down, it makes sense they would no longer need to source the LG battery packs.
My 2020 Toyota Camry XLS Hybrid has had the console armrest replaced 3 times and it's still squeaking. Their solution, don't bring it back we're not replacing it again.
You would think they would have a QC department that could test every car rolling off the line of the most known quality issues.
I love your dedication to the EV lifestyle, but it's time to be brutally honest. Tesla has built enough Model 3s and Model Ys to have worked out the kinks and improve their quality. While there have been changes, the problems that you experienced should have been resolved long ago. And why aren't these things being caught in Quality Control at the factory or the delivery center? This is not okay. And no one should feel that this is acceptable.
dang he spent 10k to drive the model x for a few months. That’s an expensive rental.
My neighbor bought an early 2018 Model 3 LR. He paid $10k more than today's price, it didn't come with HW3 so no possibility of FSD and there were no incentives at the time (today -$12k in my area). He's still really upset over it even after 6 years.
I didn't realize the older models without HW3 could not get FSD. I know someone with a 2019 that has it, but didn't realize the older 2018s weren't capable.
You're going to love the French roads. The European standard is CCS2 even for Tesla. Toll roads are expensive but have no trucks on Sunday. You will buy a Model Y when you get back to the States.
Dave, you have that giant iPhone blocking your view on the dash. Why not get a 3rd GoPro with the front facing screen on it. It should give you better quality than the iPhone.
All of the issues are within specs
how did all this pass the testing and quality control?
What quality control? 😂
Exactly. Elon is whipping them to build em and sell em. Fuck QC and testing. What's testing? It's a car. It drives. Sell the thing!!
CZcams censoring is next level. Elon must be paying nicely.