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Re:Apple targets car production by 2024, eyes ‘next level’ b... by cobookman on Monday December 21, 2020 @04:45PM (#25499994)
An EV that just works that appeals to the luxury buyer.

Tesla is still far from that. I've yet to meet a tesla owner who's car just "Works" without any issues or fiddling.

GM's & Nissan's EVs fit that bucket. But they are designed as "buget" cars and dont evoke a desire from buyers to be excited about them on a day-to-day basis.

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Re:Apple targets car production by 2024, eyes ‘next level’ b... by sib on Monday December 21, 2020 @07:40PM (#25501578)
<raises hand>

My interactions with Tesla service since acquiring my Model 3 in December 2018:

(1) Install rear spoiler (out of stock when car originally ordered - free service)

(2) Upgrade self-driving computer to version 3 (free service given the car had the FSD option)

(3) Rotate tires

All three were performed at my home, at my convenience, by a tech who just showed up and did his business without needing my attention.

Car and experience have been great - so good that my wife leased a Model 3 in 2019 and will be replacing it with a Model Y when the lease expires.

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