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dubly_ OP t1_j6jbaxg wrote

The tweet, since it is not easily found via Twitter search. https://twitter.com/preneh24/status/1619889507133976580

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StubbornAndCorrect t1_j6jeyhi wrote

weird, I wonder why it's so hard to search for Tesla malfunctions on the Tesla owner's social media site.

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pleiop t1_j6jfrgl wrote

Twitter search functionality has famously always been useless. I remember Elon saying that was one of the things he was going to work to improve.

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SyndicalistCPA t1_j6jgfv1 wrote

LOL

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pleiop t1_j6jhd3t wrote

I'm not taking a side. Just providing the simplest explanation as someone who has used Twitter for 10+ years. I suppose it's entirely possible that Elon Musk is purposely suppressing tweets.

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ReverseMermaidMorty t1_j6k173t wrote

I think the support page on Teslas website actually just brings you to the page to buy a new Tesla

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thecraigbert t1_j6jqcm1 wrote

There’s a bunch of idiots defending Tesla in the responses. Also seems that they removed the tweet from the search function in Twitter on purpose.

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DroopyMcCool t1_j6llotl wrote

fuck and they stuck him with the repair bill? might be worth looking into lemon laws.

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shant_jan t1_j6jfhet wrote

Obligatory I Think You Should Leave reference

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Zoobap t1_j6jhq1n wrote

You have a-no good car ideas

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jerseygunz t1_j6k3ksu wrote

NOW YOU HAVE TO MARRY YOUR MOTHER IN LAW!!!

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0x11C3P t1_j6jdm74 wrote

Absolutely love how people are easy to jump onto trying to bring up Ford's recall as if that'll somehow absolve this vehicles steering wheel falling off like it's okay. Like... They're both bad.

Or the theory people just drive around and take their steering wheel off on the highway for giggles and internet points.

Elon fan boys are something else.

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echoshizzle t1_j6jjuk8 wrote

Elon fanboys are fucking stupid. I own a Tesla (my 2nd) every time people have legitimate complaints or concerns, the crazies come out to act like it’s a conspiracy against the company.

It’s a cool car, but it’s just a car. Worshipping Tesla (or Elon) is fucking dumb.

With that being said, this steering wheel falling off does not surprise me in the least.

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wizkidweb t1_j6jksas wrote

I also own a Tesla, and agree re: worship, but I am surprised about the steering wheel falling off, since I've not heard of that happening before on Teslas (or most other cars for that matter).

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echoshizzle t1_j6joytt wrote

Haven’t heard this one yet either, but with so many other odd QC issues (Teslas gotten way better) it’s just not surprising to me.

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johnmflores t1_j6jv0gz wrote

They're worse than Apple fanboys lol. Elon the great industrialist! Let's ignore the fact that Tesla needed government help to survive.

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DiplomaticGoose t1_j6kehr9 wrote

The whole stock thing makes them feel financially obligated to hype the product. They don't give a flaming rat's ass about the product, they are doing this for the $800 lump of magic stock rotting in their robinhood portfolio.

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johnmflores t1_j6kg09n wrote

Yup, and he's a hero to free market libertarians, a manifestation of Atlas Shrugged's John Galt.

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greikini t1_j6jra1o wrote

Best thing I encountered so far (online) was, as I told people that Model 3 doesn't has a emergency handle on the inside for the back doors and people started to say I made this up. Then somebody went out in order to make a picture for proof that it has one ... Well, that person was quite surprised a Model 3 doesn't has an emergency handle for the back doors in the inside. And then people started to argue "maybe it is for safety, so the kids can't open the doors in case of an accident and walk around on the highway without supervision" ...

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thefudd t1_j6k796w wrote

It's insane, you can't criticize anything about the company or cars at all. It's so fucking tiring sometimes owning one.

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IHate2ChooseUserName t1_j6jtf7y wrote

with that insult, you are going to watch over your shoulder from now on LOL. those fuckers are crazy.

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Starrystars t1_j6kefek wrote

> Like... They're both bad

I think that's kind of their point. You'll hear a bunch of news stories about Tesla vehicles just because they're Tesla's. But you don't hear about other manufacturers issues.

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colorovfire t1_j6khhrr wrote

Considering all the hype in recent years, I think it’s warranted. It also doesn’t help that Musk is constantly in the news for being an asshat. The two are inseparable.

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DragonflyValuable128 t1_j6jj2c7 wrote

Whenever I am undergoing a major life change where I don’t feel in control I have a nightmare where this happens. I’ve never heard of it actually happening.

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xpyrolegx t1_j6kjrj5 wrote

I had these dreams like twice a week. Rear-ended someone a while back (fuck 18S onto 33E) and they decreased a lot. Dreams are weird.

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AidanAmerica t1_j6krhxe wrote

The prophecy was fulfilled so the dreams stopped trying to warn you

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Carolenej t1_j6l0phn wrote

In mine I’m pressing the brakes and I can’t stop.

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Sammybaby92 t1_j6nyvq4 wrote

I had that happen in my dream beforeee!!! Sooo scary.

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aevz t1_j6nul96 wrote

Had all kinds of driving dreams.

Like you, sometimes they center around "no control," and were mostly that the brakes don't work (like someone else mentioned).

Some other times, the steering is off.

Other times, I'm in the backseat and there's no one in the front, so I gotta drive.

Some other times, though, the themes have been really amazing. Like exploring, journeying to new lands, seeing something beautiful, even bouncing in a safe but physics-defying way, or even flying.

Dreams are cool, mysterious, and have crazy emotional impact (to the dreamer, while sounding fairly silly and uninteresting to listeners lol).

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biological_assembly t1_j6kq303 wrote

My dreams involve heavy things falling on top of me from the racks at work. Once it was a giant spider from the ceiling.

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General-Research-252 t1_j6mwpla wrote

Aren't dreams supposed to be ur deepest thoughts? Maybe ur thinking about it so much u start dreaming about it?

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Jimnay t1_j6n8nro wrote

When I was young, I used to have a nightmare where I was in the back of our family's conversion van. While going over the Ben Franklin bridge, I would fall through the van, the bridge, and towards the dark water below. Right before impact, I would wake up from that wierd sudden drop sensation.

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Sammybaby92 t1_j6nyp5p wrote

Omg I’ve had this dream…well nightmare before !!!!! So happy everyone’s okay🙏🏼❤️

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chijrt t1_j6jnwxv wrote

Clearly driver error here. You're not supposed to use the steering wheel when driving a Tesla to begin with.

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Notimportanthuman t1_j6junb4 wrote

Looks like that happened on route 1 in Woodbridge too, which is already a hell scape. He’s very lucky

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Jason_Was_Here t1_j6ls14h wrote

Yup this is exit 130 to 1 south from the parkway right before the vitamin shoppe on the way to menlo mall. Which is a heavy merge. Very lucky he didn’t get hit or hit anyone else.

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Budget_Ordinary1043 t1_j6l0rxk wrote

I saw Woodbridge on the cop and I was wondering where exactly. I grew up there. I think someone drove into the Home Depot last week too.

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SilotheGreat t1_j6mseby wrote

It was a truck that drove into a ton of parked cars in the parking lot lol. Not sure exactly why or how it happened but my friend lives around the corner and sent a photo

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Rusty_Ferberger t1_j6jcm9h wrote

If you're still buying a Tesla after all the Elon shenanigans, you deserve what you get.

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SyndicalistCPA t1_j6jgjz0 wrote

Even before then, Tesla's were always shoddily built.

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SloopKid t1_j6k7tlt wrote

I have heard plenty about misaligned panels with uneven gaps, rattles, window that makes weird noise, etc, but never something this seriously dangerous

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robm0n3y t1_j6ks93e wrote

Never heard of them just exploding in a garage?

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DiplomaticGoose t1_j6kf1mp wrote

I thought the early Model S's built during their honeymoon period at the Nummi plant were nowhere near this bad. It's like their QA actively gave up when the 3 came out.

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EmbracedByLeaves t1_j6jipmi wrote

But you couldn't say that a year or two ago or you hated the environment or were a maga trumper.

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SyndicalistCPA t1_j6jj1u7 wrote

I don't think that's true at all. I've seen plenty of criticism about the build of Teslas.

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majik_boy t1_j6joic5 wrote

Same people still expecting there to be fully automated driving, the Cybertruck, the Roadster 2.0, Tesla semi, etc.

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StrategicBlenderBall t1_j6jilpc wrote

Oh please. I sure hope you don’t drive a VW or a Ford then!

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robm0n3y t1_j6ksfsc wrote

Do Fords still come with a copy of The Protocols of the Elders of Zion?

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Secksualinnuendo t1_j6jl8tq wrote

And he still has temp tags on so it's a relatively new car. Good ol Tesla build quality!

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stickman07738 t1_j6jfkhv wrote

I wonder how much this repair will cost him.

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StrategicBlenderBall t1_j6jgzof wrote

Nothing.

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0x11C3P t1_j6jhmw8 wrote

I mean, it looks like he already got billed $100 on a new car. Lol

I figured warranty would have made them take care of it all for free.

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StrategicBlenderBall t1_j6jic35 wrote

The service team probably didn’t close it yet. That happened to me once, I went to pick up the car but it said I owed a couple hundred on a warranty related issue. I was about to ask the service manager about it but he had already cleared it.

Despite what most people say, Tesla Service is actually really good, especially the Eatontown and Princeton locations.

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You_Are_All_Diseased t1_j6jrecx wrote

Between haters and fanboys, it seems impossible to get objective opinions about Tesla.

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rpd9803 t1_j6jyhoo wrote

I think the answer lies squarely between the haters and the fan boys: they’re meh. Electric vehicles are cool. Some of the vehicles are novel, but they’re also kind of built poorly and just sort of typical mediocre car quality.

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StrategicBlenderBall t1_j6kuyh0 wrote

I have a Y and a 3. My 3 had some minor cosmetic issues when I picked it up, Service Center fixed it and that was that. My Y, built in Austin, is perfect. Coming from a 2018 CTS and Grand Cherokee, I’d say the Y and 3 are on par quality wise. The materials are somewhere in the middle, but the seats are damn comfortable for the price range.

But the best part of any EV is the power and convenience, and that’s really the reason I went with Tesla. Nobody can touch the range and the Superchargers are the best until EA catches up.

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StrategicBlenderBall t1_j6jrx1v wrote

It’s pretty annoying. Yes, I own two, but I also recognize when Tesla does stupid shit. The steering wheel falling off is stupid and also extremely dangerous. That being said, yeah they fixed it under warranty lol.

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kaliwrath t1_j6mt3qn wrote

Great battery and charging network on a very good chassis. The finishing is very shoddy and while the basic software is good, some features are very much beta.

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krins12 t1_j6l0xvd wrote

Not gonna say which one to avoid doxxing myself but there’s only one good Tesla location (not the one you named). As an owner since 2019, the rest are all subpar. All my other luxury vehicles have much better service.

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StrategicBlenderBall t1_j6l5mm5 wrote

My only experience with luxury service was Cadillac. It was pretty subpar, typical GM lol.

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mynewaccount5 t1_j6l9k3e wrote

They had to ask him for context as to why the car was towed in. The steering wheel had literally fallen off.

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stickman07738 t1_j6jhj1v wrote

It was rhetorical, but goggle Tesla battery repair cost. Luckily we have good lemon laws in this state.

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StrategicBlenderBall t1_j6jhlyi wrote

What does battery replacement have to do with this?

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stickman07738 t1_j6jj5rk wrote

Just illustrates the high cost of repair for EV. I suspect he will be fighting them for a while.

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StrategicBlenderBall t1_j6jjfo3 wrote

They already fixed it. Also, how much is Shell paying you to defend oil? I hope you’re not doing it for free!

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stickman07738 t1_j6jjrbh wrote

Nothing.

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stickman07738 t1_j6jjz5i wrote

Nothing. The comment was rhetorical but I know people that had issues with Teslas. I wish you well.

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StrategicBlenderBall t1_j6jketi wrote

I’m sorry to hear that. EVs, over the course of their lifetimes, are cheaper to keep on the road. There is very little maintenance required since there are very few moving parts.

Yes the batteries are expensive, but that’s only because BEVs and hybrids have not been the norm. Now that they’re mainstream, the incentive for battery recycling is now on the table. Tesla is already working it at GigaTexas and other manufacturers are looking into it.

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SailingSpark t1_j6jpnwn wrote

Honestly, I do not find the price of replacing the battery pack to be that onerous. I saw one invoice for a model 3 that was out of warranty. The cost with parts, labor, and taxes was $16,000. Years ago I had the V8 in my Landrover replaced. Parts, labor, and taxes came to $10,000. Yes the Tesla cost more to do, but it is a lot complicated that a regurgitated Buick engine stuffed into an English SUV.

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stickman07738 t1_j6jnmiv wrote

Sorry. Do not believe because there is only one manufacturer with greater than 10 years of reliability and there issues have been spotty. I have a 98 Dodge Ram with routine maintenance has minimal cost to me.

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StrategicBlenderBall t1_j6jqprf wrote

You’re comparing ICE vehicles, which are very complex machines, to EVs which are inherently simple. An electric motor is frictionless. PCBs are easily replaced. Batteries are also simple.

Also, how’s the rust on your Ram? Have you averaged out how much that truck has and will cost you over its lifetime?

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stickman07738 t1_j6jrmcl wrote

Reliability safety, durability, so that it survives 20+ years. Avg car age is almost 12 years now - talked to me when your vehicles is over 10 years old.

I am actually finding your responses amusing as they look like a bot using ChatGPT

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TheBryanMeehan t1_j6jgtx7 wrote

Is it so much to ask for a good steering wheel that does not WHIFF out the window while I’m driving?

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Pork-Roll t1_j6mods7 wrote

That is the gold package subscription. 59.99/mo

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Crazydiamond450 t1_j6jpfys wrote

Now you have to marry your mother in law!

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_TommySalami t1_j6jp6ug wrote

Did the Muskrat call him a pedophile yet?

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joejoeaz t1_j6khr2i wrote

This is what happens when you don't pay the subscripton on the steering wheel bolts.

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subarupilot t1_j6jwty9 wrote

I passed him yesterday and thought it was weird he didn’t pull over. I guess I know why!

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VinCubed t1_j6kcojc wrote

Why do I feel that the Tesla assembly line team were forced to work double-speed just before the end of the year to meet unrealistic production goals set by their overlord who needed to prove a point after their ill-advised purchase of a social media site took up all their attention.

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mediclawyer t1_j6k6yev wrote

How do they own a Tesla yet can spell divider! (Actually, Jersey barrier)….

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wessty1984 t1_j6k09es wrote

They forgot to put salt pepper ketchup on his taylor roll pork ham cheesy egg sandwich and he subconsciously rage ripped the wheel off the steering column when he realized it.

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Some-Imagination9782 t1_j6kuhbq wrote

Wtf! Glad everyone is safe and no one was behind him…note to self: leave a lot of room between my car and a Tesla

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stickman07738 t1_j6jp3sm wrote

Maybe it is the New NASCAR vehicle.

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khyberchef t1_j6jwd7m wrote

Wow, I saw this guy pull over on Rt 1. I thought it was weird since it looked brand new.

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Bulky-Barracuda-2749 t1_j6jwomk wrote

how do you manage to misspell divider so bad? phones have spell check brother.

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ratatosk212 t1_j6k38w2 wrote

I'm sure Elmo will get right back to him.

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ferocious_coug t1_j6nwkc2 wrote

A GREAT steering wheel, that doesn’t FLY out the WINDOW while you DRIVING! That is a good car idea!

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Educational_Paint987 t1_j6jpnoa wrote

Wasnt there another news report of tesla catching fire earlier.

Edit for link:

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/tesla-car-battery-fire-needed-6000-gallons-water-to-extinguish-rcna68153

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dutch665 t1_j6jz93z wrote

I would help go a little bit harder than tweeting at him. Hmb

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socruisemebabe t1_j6khum7 wrote

Well.. on the bright side, I finally see a practical reason for private citizens to have full self driving in their teslas.

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Wasteful_Diablo t1_j6kts1z wrote

Jesus, how does that even happen? Poor QA? Careless technician? Poor design?

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HavingALittleFit t1_j6laxu9 wrote

I love the idea of Tesla's but the amount of horror stories I hear about their build quality couldn't make me buy one ever

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Konawel t1_j6lnw06 wrote

Tesla has been a horrible product with terrible customer service for many years, I can’t figure out why people still buy them

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FiyalitePanel t1_j6ls5nc wrote

Right... and thats the best picture you got of this event? Anybody would have taken 20 perfect photos of this... y''know while you're sitting there waiting 30 minutes for the tow truck. And its awesome that the car came perfectly over to the side without steering...

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hypoboxer t1_j6mlq8r wrote

Dude's car got a little dinged up.

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phormerphiladelphian t1_j6mnanq wrote

Looks like the speedometer is missing too.

Why do people buy these trash cars at inflated prices?

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MS805 t1_j6mnynh wrote

Use the auto pilot. It's a feature

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WhippetRun t1_j6nh55o wrote

This is what he gets for voting against Elon on Twitter

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sideburns t1_j6p7zlp wrote

My brother works for a shop that does Tesla’s, he said as cool they look and how big the fad is, they are shit cars. And expensive to fix. Lots of flaws.

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My_user_name_1 t1_j6ka9fd wrote

Biggest piece of crap I ever drove. And I'm an EV owner

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DiplomaticGoose t1_j6kfmmt wrote

Anecdotally, what others have you owned?

I don't doubt it is built like crap, I'm just curious what's competitive with them.

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preppysurf t1_j6l2cmo wrote

Build quality on the Volvo XC40 is lightyears ahead. BMW iX also phenomenal but is too big IMHO. Loved my XC40 Recharge but I do too much driving and had to get a plug in hybrid instead. The Tesla I test drove looked like a blind 4 year old assembled it. Terrible quality

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DangerHawk t1_j6kp4w4 wrote

Play Skool Cars are built better than Teslas. They regularly speed up/brake/drive into walls on their own and will spontaneously burst into flames for no reason. Now the steering wheels are falling off. Why anyone would by a Tesla is beyond me.

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rancid_bass t1_j6k2ujn wrote

So, I know Tesla prices and stock prices dropped relatively recently. I don't know much about them or their production, but first thought here is maybe something cut in production to reduce the cost could be the cause here.

I've not attempted any research here. Just a thought.

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StrategicBlenderBall t1_j6kv96j wrote

Any of the Ys bought in January were built in December, well before the price drops.

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rancid_bass t1_j6kxwsl wrote

They're usually built even before that. Whatever the model year is, they're built the previous year, so it would correlate with what I was saying. That's why I'm asking about a quality drop. Every car make and model is like that.

Again, I haven't looked up what changes were made to drop price. It's just a thought.

*edit for typo

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StrategicBlenderBall t1_j6l5dzx wrote

That’s not how Tesla does it. Most every Y sold in January was a December build

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rancid_bass t1_j6l684p wrote

Ok. Finally did the research. Tesla cars are built within a quarter and shipped about a month or 2 after. The price drop in ordering for 2023 models began in the last quarter of 2022.

Now, my original statement stands. What in the manufacturing process makes them cheaper?

Edit: idc if you're in favor or opposed to electric vehicles. I'm asking for the sake of manufacturing and consumer product concerning safety.

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StrategicBlenderBall t1_j6l6n6w wrote

I’ve owned three Teslas lol, you could have taken my word. As soon as you get a VIN number you’re about a week or so from delivery. Anyway, they raised the cost during COVID to slow down demand (which didn’t work), so the cars are now back to pre-COVID prices.

They also dropped the Ultrasonic Sensors, but that was like $100 savings per car.

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rancid_bass t1_j6l6u3t wrote

DUDE! THATS WHAT I WAS ASKING THE ENTIRE TIME!

Thanks yo.

Last edit: That whole thing about saying something confidently wrong actually works. You are loved, friend.

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obsesivegamer t1_j6kdm7x wrote

The Tesla derangement syndrome is even more annoying than the elon Fanboys.

Newsflash they sell alot of cars now, There will be incidents. While this is not acceptable I don't think we need to fill every single subreddit with tesla posts.

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StrategicBlenderBall t1_j6kvedk wrote

It’s a Tesla, so it gets clicks. If it were a Bolt nobody would care.

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