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So much for breaking CR's test scale. Stripping Tesla of recommended status due to terrible reliability. -- (link)

Posted by iSpam (aka spamlet) Oct 20 '15, 13:00

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http://mashable.com/2015/10/20/tesla-stock-plummets/?utm_cid=mash-com-Tw-main-link#msME18Zwjuql (mashable.com)

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From the actual CR report: "Despite the problems, our data show that Tesla owner satisfaction is still very high: Ninety-seven percent of owners said - TWuG Oct 20, 13:10 12
- Just like VW owners :) -- nm - spamlet Oct 20, 14:00
- I'm reminded of the Star Wars Cinescore.... - Will Hunting Oct 20, 13:14 5
  - Trying to argue that Revenge of the Sith is a good movie is like maintaining that the Philadelphia 76ers front office knows what it's doing. -- nm* - David Oct 20, 13:38
  - heh...nm - x Oct 20, 13:29
  - The people buying actual Tesla cars aren't sweating these things. It *will* be an issue if the Model 3 has the same issues. - TWuG Oct 20, 13:28 2
    - 90k beta products? - Will Hunting Oct 20, 13:33 1
      - Closer to 78k and the Beta analogy isn't perfect. But Tesla owners are "early adopters" and accept -- (edited) - TWuG Oct 20, 13:42
- gotta love this: '..owners were increasingly discontent with having spent near $100,000 on a car that spent a good portion of its life on the flatbed - decline Oct 20, 13:12 3
  - That's from the Mashable "interpretation" of the CR report. - TWuG Oct 20, 13:24 2
    - actually, isn't it that's authors anecdotal evidence from talking to Tesla owners over the years? -- nm - decline Oct 20, 13:27 1
      - Anecdote isn't data. CR, at least, is collecting data through actual surveys and are finding owners aren't dissatisfied with the cars. - TWuG Oct 20, 13:32
- It also notes that the "squeaks, etc" are only noticeable because there's no engine noise. -- nm - TWuG Oct 20, 13:12
that'll leave a mark - ML Oct 20, 13:04 2
- all new cars have their little quirks! Just look at the Yugo!! -- nm - Elon Munk Oct 20, 13:18
- It's revolutionary! - Will Hunting Oct 20, 13:08
best cars ever!! -- nm - decline Oct 20, 13:02

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