Tesla Model Y
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The original and largest Tesla community on Reddit! An unofficial forum of owners and enthusiasts. See r/TeslaLounge for relaxed posting, and user experiences! Tesla Inc. is an energy + technology company originally from California and currently headquartered in Austin, Texas. Their mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. They produce vertically integrated electric vehicles, batteries, solar, and AI software and hardware solutions.
The original and largest Tesla community on Reddit! An unofficial forum of owners and enthusiasts. See r/TeslaLounge for relaxed posting, and user experiences! Tesla Inc. is an energy + technology company originally from California and currently headquartered in Austin, Texas. Their mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. They produce vertically integrated electric vehicles, batteries, solar, and AI software and hardware solutions.
The original and largest Tesla community on Reddit! An unofficial forum of owners and enthusiasts. See r/TeslaLounge for relaxed posting, and user experiences! Tesla Inc. is an energy + technology company originally from California and currently headquartered in Austin, Texas. Their mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. They produce vertically integrated electric vehicles, batteries, solar, and AI software and hardware solutions.
The original and largest Tesla community on Reddit! An unofficial forum of owners and enthusiasts. See r/TeslaLounge for relaxed posting, and user experiences! Tesla Inc. is an energy + technology company originally from California and currently headquartered in Austin, Texas. Their mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. They produce vertically integrated electric vehicles, batteries, solar, and AI software and hardware solutions.
The original and largest Tesla community on Reddit! An unofficial forum of owners and enthusiasts. See r/TeslaLounge for relaxed posting, and user experiences! Tesla Inc. is an energy + technology company originally from California and currently headquartered in Austin, Texas. Their mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. They produce vertically integrated electric vehicles, batteries, solar, and AI software and hardware solutions.
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The original and largest Tesla community on Reddit! An unofficial forum of owners and enthusiasts. See r/TeslaLounge for relaxed posting, and user experiences! Tesla Inc. is an energy + technology company originally from California and currently headquartered in Austin, Texas. Their mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. They produce vertically integrated electric vehicles, batteries, solar, and AI software and hardware solutions.
The original and largest Tesla community on Reddit! An unofficial forum of owners and enthusiasts. See r/TeslaLounge for relaxed posting, and user experiences! Tesla Inc. is an energy + technology company originally from California and currently headquartered in Austin, Texas. Their mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. They produce vertically integrated electric vehicles, batteries, solar, and AI software and hardware solutions.
The original and largest Tesla community on Reddit! An unofficial forum of owners and enthusiasts. See r/TeslaLounge for relaxed posting, and user experiences! Tesla Inc. is an energy + technology company originally from California and currently headquartered in Austin, Texas. Their mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. They produce vertically integrated electric vehicles, batteries, solar, and AI software and hardware solutions.
The original and largest Tesla community on Reddit! An unofficial forum of owners and enthusiasts. See r/TeslaLounge for relaxed posting, and user experiences! Tesla Inc. is an energy + technology company originally from California and currently headquartered in Austin, Texas. Their mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. They produce vertically integrated electric vehicles, batteries, solar, and AI software and hardware solutions.
Subreddit dedicated to the news and discussions about the creation and use of technology and its surrounding issues.
The original and largest Tesla community on Reddit! An unofficial forum of owners and enthusiasts. See r/TeslaLounge for relaxed posting, and user experiences! Tesla Inc. is an energy + technology company originally from California and currently headquartered in Austin, Texas. Their mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. They produce vertically integrated electric vehicles, batteries, solar, and AI software and hardware solutions.
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The original and largest Tesla community on Reddit! An unofficial forum of owners and enthusiasts. See r/TeslaLounge for relaxed posting, and user experiences! Tesla Inc. is an energy + technology company originally from California and currently headquartered in Austin, Texas. Their mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. They produce vertically integrated electric vehicles, batteries, solar, and AI software and hardware solutions.
Yesterday was the day that I was finally going to take delivery of a Model Y (LR/AWD/Induction/Blue/Black). I live in Seattle, WA and we (my wife and two kids) drove down to the Renton Service Center for delivery.
I was armed with delivery checklist and was mentally prepared to walk away from the car if it seemed like it had too many issues. Well, I won't bury the lede: it had way too many issues. The highlights:
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Almost a dozen small paint issues/scratches all over the car (front and back).
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A few large scratches on the rear bumper area.
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Several panel gaps that were either too wide or too narrow (flush with another panel or trim).
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Condensation in one of the fog lights.
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Door trim that was oddly faded and not matching the blackness of the rest of the trim.
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Rear tail lights totally mis-mounted and sticking out / mis-aligned.
It’s pretty clear that little to no quality control or inspection went into this vehicle (vin # 011xxx) before it was presented to me for delivery.
The delivery specialist I spoke to was pretty clear: if I accepted delivery, it would be my car and I’d have to hope for the best in terms of getting these issues fixed. He also reminded me that if I returned the car under their 7-day return policy, I would be prohibited by buying another Model Y for 1 year.
He suggested that I give them a chance to correct the issues. He seemed confident that his delivery team could correct the paint/cosmetic issues, but he said he’d have to check with Service on the issues regarding panel gaps, tail light mounting, etc.
So, we drove home without the Tesla Model Y. I apologized to my wife and promised my kids a treat on the way home. I’m expecting to hear from Tesla about a re-scheduled delivery, so fingers crossed that they can correct these issues!
On question and one bit of strong advice:
Advice: whether you take delivery OR NOT, please take tons of pictures and video. I didn’t do that, and I really wish I had so that I could share them with you all now and get your thoughts on whether these were issues or not.
Question: Does anyone know of any good, clear photos of what “spec” panel gaps and alignment should be? I would have killed to have been able to reference this during my delivery.
Thanks!
UPDATE #1:
Here is the delivery checklist I used:
UPDATE #2:
For all the comments about the Tesla Return Policy:
Relevant section:
“If you decide to order another vehicle, you may not order the same trim for a period of 12 months but may order another vehicle in a different trim at any time.”
UPDATE #3:
Just wanted to let you all know that I emailed the Tesla advisor that initially had emailed me about my Model Y back in April. I’m not really sure if this person is “assigned” to me, and other people had called me about preparing for yesterday’s delivery. I don’t know if Tesla has “delivery specialists” anymore or what their process is, but this was the only person I could think to email.
Anyway, I asked for a new VIN. After sleeping on it and looking at pictures/videos of other Model Y’s, I just didn’t feel good about this car. Even if they could correct all these issues I could see, what about the issues I can’t see?
I had to cancel the auto insurance I had preemptively purchased (whoops) and I’m wondering if Tesla is going to start billing me for loan payments on a car that I haven’t received yet. They already have my loan deposit and signed loaned paperwork.
UPDATE #8 - I accepted delivery of my Model Y today! and check-out the photos I took (the good and the bad).
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