WATCH: Should You Wait On Buying That Model Y? Here Is Why You Might

There’s not a light way to say this, so here it goes: early adopters are voluntary guinea pigs. They are the ones that get all the defects any product can present first hand for the debatable pleasure of being the first ones to have anything. Regardless of how brilliant a new product is, that is quite a burden, and this Tesla Model Y video reminds us of that.

The TechnologyExpo YouTube channel begins this video presenting the words “freedom, enjoyment, elation, excellence,” and “amazement.” In light of how it develops, we wonder if that was the initial impression the presenter had with the Tesla or just plain sarcasm.
 

MDarringer - 7/14/2020 9:25:10 AM

+2 Boost

Because Tesla doesn't believe in prototypes, rigorous testing, or building pilot models to shore up quality, this is what you get. The $61K Model Y has quality control issues that you would not accept in a car half its cost. Because it doesn't have dealers where you can see before you buy, you get stuck with a car and Tesla says "It's your problem; you own it." Were this on a dealer lot, the buyer could have walked away from the quality glitches.

Truthy - 7/14/2020 10:49:58 AM

+1 Boost

Could not agree more. My wife wants a hybrid or EV for her next car. I have looked at the Ford site for the Mustang Mach-E and think for the money it is far superior to the Model Why. It has a real car interior and a dealer network to back it up.
Just saw another news item about a guy drove through a puddle with his new Model 3 and the rear bumper came off.

MDarringer - 7/14/2020 5:42:17 PM

0 Boost

The Mach E is going to be a nice seller.

Truthy - 7/14/2020 5:56:49 PM

+1 Boost

Ford is executing very well now. After the Explorer fiasco, the new Lincoln products are excellent (especially the Aviator), the F-150 was nicely updated, the new Broncos and soon the Mach-E. I agree it will be a huge success for Ford.

F1_Driver - 7/15/2020 11:37:04 AM

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https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2020-initial-quality-study-iqs