With recent reports of CT issues, 2nd thoughts anyone?

[Futam84]

As an “early adopter” I am fully prepared for oddities, misbehavior, and general weirdness.

If that’s beyond your comfort zone, then skip the Foundation series and wait until most of the kinks are ironed out.

I have always seen myself as an early adopter as well. Dealing with software issues (radio doesn't work, full self driving doesn't work, etc... all seem normal for Beta), but the inability to drive the vehicle and potentially major safety issues on a freeway seem like more than early adopter issues to me. However maybe these are much more isolated incidences than they seem. What's your opinion about where to draw the line between early adopter issues (which can actully be fun to be part of the solution) and big functional problems? Specifically, I'm referring to this type of issue that several others are supposedly having ().

A lot of good points in these reposnes though. I bought an early 2018 (showroom floor model) model 3 and had very few "big problems" with it. Dare I say that I kind of enjoyed tesla drving out and fixing the little ones .

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[djobleezy]

IMO: Don't fall sway to FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt). "Fear is the mind-killer."
I am inclined to believe that these issues are not widespread and are exacerbated by the echo dome and passion of this community.
To be clear, I acknowledge these concerns are valid and warrant attention/quick service by Tesla but I would personally find it a stretch to think that all of the FS units produced are with fatal problems. Just my two cents

 

[Nidavellir]

It is a Beta Series. I received the invite to order in December but I have the patience to wait for the Non Beta Series so I will not have to deal with the inconveniences and headaches of a newly released model vehicle. It is just a bonus to save the $25K by waiting.

 

[jditom]

I’m not concerned.

Same happened with the MY rollout in 2020.

If the forums were to be believed: the glass roofs were flying off, all the rear motors on the MYP’s were failing, the heat pumps were defective, the tie rod bolts were missing the castle nuts, etc, etc.

Now, did SOME MYs have those issues? Yes, absolutely. But my two 2020 MY’s have been absolutely trouble-free since delivery. Best cars I’ve ever owned.

I can’t wait for my FS AWD!!

I also have a 2020 MYP and it had a few items which were minor fixes. My wife's 2023 MY is perfect.
I got a CT VIN AWD and if it has a few issues I will deal with them.

 

[FutureTruck]

If it is your primary method of transportation I would wait given the large number of failures.

If you want a fun truck while it is new pay the extra $20k and realize it is a fun test car for short trips around town where if it breaks it is no big deal.

My son's broke on a road trip, was a mess. But I am still getting one because it will be a 3rd or 4th vehicle and driven for fun as it was designed.

 

[Nidavellir]

It's age old for some people to want to avoid the first year of a new vehicle platform. Calling it beta and patting yourself on the back for waiting is kind of a cheap jab at community members here who are early owners.

No, it is just called patience.

Negative, it is not beta, else they would have called it beta.

They could not charge an extra $25K if they called it Beta Series.
If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck

 

[slomo]

There's no reason CT won't be as reliable as any other vehicle once the initial issues are worked through. The Model Y was reliable after less than a year of production.

Even today many early owners have vehicles that will be completely reliable. With any new model from any manufacturer I would put a couple thousand miles on the vehicle before setting off on a long trip

 

[Cybertruck2024]

If it is your primary method of transportation I would wait given the large number of failures.

If you want a fun truck while it is new pay the extra $20k and realize it is a fun test car for short trips around town where if it breaks it is no big deal.

My son's broke on a road trip, was a mess. But I am still getting one because it will be a 3rd or 4th vehicle and driven for fun as it was designed.

If this vehicle is to be driven for fun and not a primary vehicle, then Tesla is in big trouble. I hope you're the only one with this viewpoint, because if it's commonly shared amongst the public, this thing won't hit the F-150 numbers Tesla is hoping for.

Mine will be replacing my F-150 and it will be an everyday driver. I imagine 98% of them being bought will be everyday drivers too.

 

[jf64k]

If this vehicle is to be driven for fun and not a primary vehicle, then Tesla is in big trouble. I hope you're the only one with this viewpoint, because if it's commonly shared amongst the public, this thing won't hit the F-150 numbers Tesla is hoping for.

Mine will be replacing my F-150 and it will be an everyday driver. I imagine 98% of them being bought will be everyday drivers too.

Same here. I will sell my 2020 MYLR after I take delivery of my FS AWD and have it tinted/wrapped. The CT will be my one and only (until the next new shiny thing comes along, haha!!)

 

[Stuck4ger]

I’m not concerned.

Same happened with the MY rollout in 2020.

If the forums were to be believed: the glass roofs were flying off, all the rear motors on the MYP’s were failing, the heat pumps were defective, the tie rod bolts were missing the castle nuts, etc, etc.

Now, did SOME MYs have those issues? Yes, absolutely. But my two 2020 MY’s have been absolutely trouble-free since delivery. Best cars I’ve ever owned.

I can’t wait for my FS AWD!!

Same, my wife’s very early 2020 MY has been awesome.

 

[djobleezy]

@Great Bay Shark He is asking about second thoughts on taking delivery… FUD applies given the context. Fairly certain it’s clear this IS an investment with extracted value in the form of a daily driver or a usable family car or the engagement that funds UGC channels... It’s a battery platform on wheels that also happens to be the hottest car out there. Yes cars are depreciating assets, but that’s already a given.

 

[Stuck4ger]

Same, my wife’s very early 2020 MY has been awesome.

I’ve been as obsessed …

HOWEVER, is anybody else getting a bit nervous about getting a foundation series with all of the issues that are being reported? These stories of vehicles dying within the first several miles is unnerving. …

Anybody else actually giving this some real consideration?

I’ll admit, despite being obsessed with getting my CT for 4+ years, the thought that I was glad I wasn’t getting one right now did cross my mind. But I got the email yesterday and IMMEDIATELY configured for a FS Beast with all the fixings. I figure the “late 2024” delivery will have given them nearly a year to fix the bugs. And personally, I don’t see the FS series as costing an extra $20K, it’s only a handful of $K more than what I would have paid for upgrades anyway. And I plan to travel a lot that first year so free supercharging will be worth some serious $$.

 

[Celiboy]

I’m waiting for my VIN as well (placed my FS order/configuration 89 days ago), but from what I’ve read in other threads, it seems like Tesla allows you to keeps your $1k deposit and change your order from FS to regular. Not sure what I’m going to do yet but am really giving it some serious thought now… Of course, if when I check the app for the 50th time tonight it told me I had a VIN, I’m sure I’d cave like a baby and immediately pay in full through the app, hoping that would get me the vehicle more quickly!

I understand your hesitation. I r had no problems with my truck so far but the issues others are having sometimes makes me think it’s coming lol. Please, DO NOT pay in full before you see and inspect your truck, if you make it that far. Paying in full does absolutely nothing. It has no impact on getting your truck sooner, and if you decide afterwards you don’t want to go through with it, there may be a problem getting your money back. Good luck!

 

[carsly]

I have a Sept 2021 build Model S Plaid and just had the front halfshafts replaced. Annoying, sure, but it wasn't a big deal. Dropped off my S on a Friday morning, got a Model Y Performance with FSD loaner for a weekend with free supercharging and returned the loaner on Monday. Tesla had been producing the Model S for eight years by then, things always crop up.

It's not just Tesla, the first model year (or three in the case of the Hummer EV) generally has the most bugs/issues for any model from any automaker. If you want something close to trouble-free wait until after 4-5 years of production have concluded and buy at the end of a six-year model cycle as those vehicles are generally the most trouble-free albeit outdated by then.

So the longer you wait on any vehicle the lower the probability of issues - unless it's a Range Rover/Land Rover product. Waiting on the CT will likely mean fewer problems/bugs to be worked through so if that's your primary concern this seems like an easy one, just wait until 2026 or 2027.

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