I am a huge fan of what Musk has done with Tesla. He has set the standard for electric vehicles, for all other car companies to stretch for. So many amazing innovations.
That said, I have no difficulty believing that the cars are filled with quality and reliability issues. My plant provides parts for the Model X and Model S, and will most likely provide the same parts for the Model 3. One of my good friends had the opportunity to visit the Tesla plant, which is in the old Nummi plant, and also the tier I supplier for the front seats. He has visited a lot of assembly plants over the years, and so he has a solid experience of what a good operation should look like. When he came back he reported that both Tesla and the seat supplier really have a long way to go to perfect their assembly processes. The pedestal mounted seat has a lot of idiosyncrasies, and they were really struggling with simple tasks, such as running lead wires in it.
And Tesla is really struggling with installing the falcon wing doors. He said it was almost comical to watch them attempt to go through all the odd sequences to get it installed and properly fit.
So, yea. It's totally believable that they are still getting the bugs worked out. After all, how many cars have they built so far? Total Model S sales to date are about 50,000 cars? Ford probably sells that many cars every two weeks. So, Tesla has a very, very limited experience level. But it really seems that they are quick learners.
Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR
I will read it after this post.
It's not unusual for a new car company has below average reliability for their first or second vehicle.
I'm waiting for Model 3 introduction early next year, if Tesla reliability is dismal then I will looking for something else.
I love Tesla but I love my saving account even more !
PS When I love something and/or a company I posted it. I didn't try to hide what was in my mind at the time I posted it. I didn't/don't deceive anyone.
Do you really think that the Model 3 will still be released in early '16? Look how far behind they are on the Model X release, and they aren't even going to make large volume deliveries of it until early '16.
I suspect you have plenty more time to save up for your Model 3.