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Why We Are Here => Water Cooler => Topic started by: rcjordan on November 20, 2021, 06:59:29 PM

Title: Tesla is nearly last on Consumer Reports reliability list
Post by: rcjordan on November 20, 2021, 06:59:29 PM

https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/Tesla-ranks-almost-dead-last-Consumer-Reports-16632996.php

Title: Re: Tesla is nearly last on Consumer Reports reliability list
Post by: Brad on November 20, 2021, 07:03:57 PM

I want an actual dealer nearby and a dealer network for whatever brand of EV I buy.

Title: Re: Tesla is nearly last on Consumer Reports reliability list
Post by: rcjordan on November 20, 2021, 07:09:40 PM

> dealer nearby and a dealer network for whatever brand of EV I buy

More than a few reports in EV forums that dealerships & their mechanics don't know jackshit about EVs.  One guy drove 5-ish hours to the nearest mechanic certified on his vehicle.

Title: Re: Tesla is nearly last on Consumer Reports reliability list
Post by: rcjordan on November 20, 2021, 08:12:09 PM

Glitchy features dent electric SUV reliability, survey finds
https://techxplore.com/news/2021-11-glitchy-features-dent-electric-suv.html

Tesla drivers left unable to start their cars after app outage - BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59357306.amp

Title: Re: Tesla is nearly last on Consumer Reports reliability list
Post by: littleman on November 20, 2021, 08:18:05 PM

There are so many Teslas here locally, I'm going to guess the service is better if you live in the Bay Area where they actually have factory stores. 

Title: Re: Tesla is nearly last on Consumer Reports reliability list
Post by: ergophobe on November 23, 2021, 06:52:17 PM

>>guess the service is better

Maybe, but I have yet to meet a Tesla owner who isn't proud of owning a Tesla and happy with the car and who shrugs off the inconveniences as being worth it

Steve Wozniak would be an exception - he prefers his Chevy Bolt except for trips where he needs the Tesla's range.

Title: Re: Tesla is nearly last on Consumer Reports reliability list
Post by: Rupert on November 27, 2021, 07:29:16 AM

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Maybe, but I have yet to meet a Tesla owner who isn't proud of owning a Tesla and happy with the car and who shrugs off the inconveniences as being worth it

I used to say the same about Apple users  ;)  The brand was "CR-apple" 

They turned out OK. So there is hope (or not)  Not sure I want the likes of Mr Musk to have more power and money.