I know 2 people who put down reservations. they’ve gulped so much coolaid there is no way they’ll be seen in anything but a 3.

I’ll bet they hired people who do understand but ignored them.

You’re completely correct. I can’t think of any OEM that only makes changes once a year. I don’t know if it’s lack of experience, or Tesla just trying to make another BS excuse. Either way, it’s pretty embarrassing for them.

The notion that you can ship an incomplete car or ship something that doesn’t work and issue the missing parts and supply fixes and updates is maddeningly typical thinking for a software company that thinks it can do hardware. What it tells me is that they didn’t invest in the engineering and testing to know that they…

It takes a real moron or narcissist to make a statement like this:

“As but one example, that means occasionally we will even send, say, new certified parts to meet a car at the delivery center if those items have been upgraded after the car has shipped,” the spokesperson said. “This process may be unfamiliar to some, but has worked very well for us, as our customers know that if we…

“This process may be unfamiliar to some, but has worked very well for us, as our customers know that if we can add value or make something better, we will do everything we can to do it right away.”

Nice try, but sending newer better parts to replace ones already installed is not the same as shipping cars out with those components completely missing. This is a clear case of not having the parts necessary to build the car yet (whether this is due to supply chain issues or delays in approval for the new parts), but…

All I take away from this is that Tesla doesn’t understand the design & release process for hardware.

Tesla Model 3 changelist v20171102

That spokesperson’s statement proves that they have zero experience in the automotive industry. I’ve worked for Tier 1 suppliers to the auto manufacturers and they make running changes all the time but they’re coordinated in the plants as to not to run out of parts and/or have the new parts their before they make the…

Say what? So should I understand this to mean that you’re doing such a piss-poor job of design and manufacture that some parts get upgraded and improved before the car even reaches a dealership *cough cough* delivery center? I don’t think that’s the message you’re trying to send but that’s my takeaway.

I wouldn’t pin facts on someone from a dealership...they aren’t exactly known for their outstanding trustworthiness.

I think this is the first time that Tesla in anyway has made a comment about reviewers and 3rd parties not using the feature correctly. I guess the buzz from reviewers playing chess are no longer helping with sales.

1. Why are they flying a helicopter around at 3AM? To catch Pokemon hunters?

Why would GM go with Tesla and not continue with LG Chem? Or Samsung?

WTF are you smoking? You just seriously compared a hatchback to a luxury sedan...

Then why did he mention “performance” and “practicality” and claim it won’t be “exciting to any Americans”? The car looks fine.

Say what you want. I have a Model 3 deposit down yet am very interested in the Bolt because let’s face it, the Tesla won't arrive until 2019.

Guess the Chevy hate brings clicks. Millenial here that just started my own business that requires lots of local driving. My business will purchase one of these. And chevy is making it practical for my wife, two kids, dog? Take my money now. Also, the model 3 gives me none of the feels. Bland. But no hate on it…