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As Tesla seems to be constantly iterating and improving quality I thought it would be useful to try and track hows the 2020 builds are fairing. So for those collecting cars this year, please let us know.
Collected mine 2 days ago, I was really worried about all the issues.i had read about. As far as I can see mine is perfect. Really happy.
Having Honda, Alfa Romeo, VW, BMW, Porsche, Mercedes tor the last 17 years. Build quality compared with Tesla? To make sense just compare with X5, Cayenne, GLE as these are more recent. I’m afraid Tesla at the bottom. Having BMW 1, MB C, and Land Rover for few weeks. Tesla still can’t win. I mean only on build quality. Pure body work.
But enjoy to drive Tesla.
2nd pic is shocking. 1st and 3rd isn’t great but not sure I’d lose sleep over it, as have seen similar on other cars.Did a test drive on Thursday and of the 4 Model 3’s I looked at all had the same very noticeable panel misalignment on the passenger side door, where the top corner of the door meets near the mirror with the front panel and windscreen pillar. The door also appeared to be sunken in when compared to the windscreen pillar. The drivers side on all 4 cars was perfect. This included the brand new cars waiting to be collected. The bumpers had misalignment, not major but noticeable and the upper door to roof panels also misaligned.
I only checked after what I’d read on here from current owners.
There was also slight mis colouring between the bumpers and body panels but this is not uncommon due to painting on plastic v metal.
The actual test drive was superb and there were no rattles bangs or knocks from the test car.
Compared to Merc’s and Audi’s then you just wouldn’t expect this on a new car. It’s an area where Tesla will improve as their business model settles, as demand at the moment for the Model 3 is unprecedented. It does make me think that their Quality Control / Assurance methods at assembly are not as rigorous as other Car manufacturers, but with industry auditing this will definitely improve.
It doesn’t put me off buying, but confirms the few posts about cabin noise and moisture build up in some cars, as misalignment may result in these types of issues being presented over time.
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Also when I opened the boot I noticed what looked like a couple of welds underneath the rear lights where the metal meets the panel with the number plate. Hidden in normal circumstances but looked a bit strange.
I think that is one of the areas where the paint doesn't get much coverage. Our paint finish is not very good along the seam above rear number plate - I just put it down to one of the areas that paint doesn't much get to, although that bit is on the exterior of the car, albeit, not very visible until you open the boot. Not sure how bad it will be when I swap the mounting of the rear number plate and expose more bodywork in that area.