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hunter

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42. That's why I used it as an example.

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Sun Nov 21, 2021, 05:12 PM

Nov 2021

It wouldn't surprise me if Tesla ended up that way in a "merger."

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Sticking with the Buick for now. Tomconroy Nov 2021 #1

Keeping my Renault Modus 2009. No money for Musk. GoneOffShore Nov 2021 #2

I have a customer with a Tesla. He loves it. leftyladyfrommo Nov 2021 #3

To quote one of my lines from The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, ShazzieB Nov 2021 #4

I just read where a lot of Tesla owners couldn't leftyladyfrommo Nov 2021 #7

The recent issue didn't prevent people from starting their cars. tinrobot Nov 2021 #24

It is a matter of time Casady1 Nov 2021 #5

I have some experience with the Tesla supply chain EYESORE 9001 Nov 2021 #10

I commented on DU Casady1 Nov 2021 #12

It used to be said that the two man made things visible from space bluecollar2 Nov 2021 #13

Now that is funny Casady1 Nov 2021 #16

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Famous Industry Story About Jaguar ProfessorGAC Nov 2021 #47

All quality improvement must come from the boss dalton99a Nov 2021 #17

I didn't have Elon Musk in mind when contributing to this project EYESORE 9001 Nov 2021 #18

I figure Tesla will falter, and then it will be embraced, extended, and extinguished... hunter Nov 2021 #14

A "different kind of car company", i.e., "non-existent". LastDemocratInSC Nov 2021 #20

You know Saturn was a subsidiary of GM? Yes? Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2021 #40

That's why I used it as an example. hunter Nov 2021 #42

Except that Tesla has already outlived Saturn by 7 years A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #43

They haven't been embraced yet. hunter Nov 2021 #45

I don't think I agree.... A HERETIC I AM Nov 2021 #50

I've never been a Tesla fan. hunter Nov 2021 #57

It's a shame VWs are always in the shop or have tech issues, having owned a few and other family. TheBlackAdder Nov 2021 #21

My last three VW have gone over 200k miles with very few issues MichMan Nov 2021 #30

I've had GTIs, Jettas, my sister, Jettas, my other sister's husband 2 Golfs. We've given up on them. TheBlackAdder Nov 2021 #58

It's true that many Teslas need some warranty covered repairs. Kablooie Nov 2021 #6

Doesn't change the fact that it broke down or isn't working correctly MichMan Nov 2021 #9

Most of the problems are from manufacture. Kablooie Nov 2021 #26

All of which should have been caught before the sale, meaning their QC systems aren't adequate MichMan Nov 2021 #27

Yes. But it's being reported that errors are decreasing. Kablooie Nov 2021 #29

QC Vs. QA ProfessorGAC Nov 2021 #48

I worked in the quality field for my entire career MichMan Nov 2021 #51

Agreed ProfessorGAC Nov 2021 #52

I spent 40 yrs in auto industry quality with suppliers MichMan Nov 2021 #55

5 out of 100 in reliability rating! True Dough Nov 2021 #8

The Tesla is an expensive sled. nt Roisin Ni Fiachra Nov 2021 #11

All issues will be resolved if you let the vehicle drive itself dalton99a Nov 2021 #15

"The overall instability of electric vehicles in general." Ron Green Nov 2021 #19

It means Consumer Reports is not what you base car choices on maxsolomon Nov 2021 #31

could have been worse Casady1 Nov 2021 #33

True 40 years ago, but they have changed significantly since then MichMan Nov 2021 #56

with the exception of the drivetrain Casady1 Nov 2021 #32

It means UnderThisLaw Nov 2021 #38

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I heard to wait two more years before buying an electric car Poiuyt Nov 2021 #44

Teslas are overpriced for what you get. tinrobot Nov 2021 #25

Based on my experience, which is one Model Y for one year Mr. Ected Nov 2021 #28

My friends just ordered one. It will be ready in leftyladyfrommo Nov 2021 #34

Rating done before hundreds locked out moondust Nov 2021 #35

Been loving my model 3, no regrets Calculating Nov 2021 #36

Glad you're happy with it. moondust Nov 2021 #37

I noticed the article claimed that the Model 3 has average reliability Poiuyt Nov 2021 #46

Nobody's buying a Tesla for its "reliability" score Arazi Nov 2021 #39

I remember in the 80's near me it was Jaguar KentuckyWoman Nov 2021 #49

Perhaps not with enthusiasts MichMan Nov 2021 #54

I looked up the actual report and ForgedCrank Nov 2021 #53

Oh, this is Consumer Reports? LOL! Ron Green Nov 2021 #59

About the the same ranking I would give Elon on the good guy list . . . . . .t Stinky The Clown Nov 2021 #60