[joezydeco]

I was next to Model X at a stoplight last night.

They look nice from a distance, but when you sit up close you can see where every panel and piece of trim just doesn't line up quite right. Sitting in my cheap little Mazda3, I've never noticed any problem with simple fit-and-finish details like that.

I truly hope the Model 3s catch up, but I really think those owners will be in for a world of headaches after delivery.

[nopriorarrests]

It's not just owners. In fact, guarantee service can eat a lot of planned margin for TSLA.

Simply put, carmakers sell each car for X and they assume that on average each car will require Y dollars in a free service, and automaker will end up with Z of profits. If Y is severely underestimated, it may hurt the bottom line.

[solaarphunk]

As much as I want Tesla to win, I messed around with the back-seat center cup-holders in a friend's model 3, and they seem to be constructed with extremely cheap plastic that is quite embarrassing.

[TeeWEE]

I also saw a model X, and the doors didnt line up correctly with the chassis. Maybe it was not closed properly? Maybe it was bad construction. I'm not sure.

Edit, added link: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/door-alignment-norma...

[joezydeco]

The rear doors are a 100% given, especially where the upper chrome trim meets the C pillar. It's like they just threw up their hands at that part of the manufacturing spinup.

But, the longer you look, the more mistakes you see.

[davedx]

That’s a photo from 2 years ago?

[marrone12]

Yes, honestly every time I've seen one they look kind of cheap.

[shiftpgdn]

I have a Model S expensive Ford Truck and the panels don't line up perfectly either. It's not JUST a Tesla problem.