Have we said anything different? We both agree Tesla don’t distinguish between the lower level stuff, but buyers do, especially when they order new because of new upgrades (HW4, Ryzen, Radar going then returning, etc) and then get given a car that predates the changes. It’s a harsh standpoint to not have at least some sympathy with the buyer.
Oh no, please don’t misread what I’m saying….
I’m just going thru the facts of “how we got here”, not “should we be here?”
Two *entirely* different things! I completely understand and agree — if I order a car with HW4, there’s no way I’d accept HW3, for example. It’s unfortunate that’s how Tesla does their matching, so please reject the car and make them deliver one spec’d the way you want.
Sorry if you thought I was unsympathetic — absolutely not. I’m a latest n greatest tech guy so I’d be upset too!
Was just explain how simple Tesla’s system is. It’s a stark contrast to many other manufacturers.
For example, I toured BMW’s plant in SC several years ago. Every vehicle off the line is built to individual spec, one by one. To the point where, for example, when a Michelin truck comes in, it has a 5 minute arrival window, AND the tires are loaded on the truck in the exact order the cars are being built. So if Fred’s car has 19” wheels, then Bill’s has 18”, and Mike’s has 22” — that’s the order they’re loaded in the truck.
So different from Tesla, and if that’s what you’re used to, it’s very jarring!