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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Fit and finish is terrible. They are still new manufacturers.

They break down less because electric motors are fundamentally way way mechanically simpler than ICE.  Less things to break.

I feel like I never see old Teslas on the road, which makes me suspect.  [/quote]

How would you know if the Tesla you are seeing is old or not? The 3 and Y both have had very slight updates that only someone who really pays attention to Tesla designs would see - at most you'd be seeing a 3 year old Model 3. For Model S and X, I see the older ones all the time, but again, the styling has changed just so slightly it would be hard to tell.

Tesla quality can be a bit all over the place. There are significantly fewer parts than a traditional gas powered car, so in that way, they are much more reliable. The vast majority of issues you see with newer 3s and Ys has to do more with fit and finish, and in this case, Tesla basically doesn't care. It is pretty common to see misaligned panels and zero attention to detail in the assembly process. They are also known for using lesser quality paint that can chip/scratch more easily than traditional manufacturers.

But, they have a leg up on charging, range, over the air updates, etc. The problem is people compare them to other vehicles as if they are a luxury manufacturer of automobiles, and so expect perfection, high quality customer service (very hit or miss) and other things you'd find in luxury cars like quiet cabins, heads up displays, etc. But they are not a luxury manufacturer and so you don't have the fit/finish and customer service that would match a BMW or Mercedes, but at pricing approaching the lower range of those competitors offerings.

Full disclosure: We own a newer Tesla 3. Is it a great car? Mostly - it is certainly a very good car with some funny quirks. Would I buy it again? Sure, considering the current available electric offerings. Am I in love with it? No. Do I think Elon Musk is our lord and savior? No - but many Tesla fanatics do. [/quote]

Model S and X came out in 2013 and 2015. Those are not old cars. https://carbuzz.com/news/old-tesla-models-are-getting-a-massive-upgrade

I drive a 2010 car and I don’t even consider THAT old.

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