Soviet EV and taco chronicles + future ponderings about Fendie

[max225]

This thing is not bad. Just no back seat

[Johnny_P]

$3400 in fake accessories are also now added.

this does not disappoint

Fuck also the OTD price is 6k higher than when I ordered back in November. $2400 is the msrp increase.

Like floor mats, trunk organizers, and dog harnesses?
Fuck this dealer, dude. That’s not acceptable.

[CaleDeRoo]

This thing is not bad. Just no back seat

It's being discontinued. Apparently the Elantra is better while being an actual sedan. The Kona N also looks neat

[max225]

Hmm more to come it has some issues

[max225]

Scratch and dent on hood
Scratch on fender
Rust spot on rear bumper that doesn’t come off

So much for “tesla quality”

this deal is falling apart

[D Griff]

Hmm more to come it has some issues

Man I’m astonished to see that this is actually a real car in the flesh after so long.

Major bummer on the fuckery and issues with the body/paint/build…

[Tar]

I really wanted the brand to deliver better than this.

[max225]

Can we also talk about the fact that the didn’t even unlock it for me because the “keys were locked up” …










Will update more later

[wap]

Can we also talk about the fact that the didn’t even unlock it for me because the “keys were locked up” …










Will update more later

Sorry this is happening, especially with a "premium" brand.

[razr390]

Poverty taco into the sunset ftw

[D Griff]

How’d the Tessie appraisal go?

[max225]

How’d the Tessie appraisal go?

I’m making 4K minimum

[D Griff]

How’d the Tessie appraisal go?

I’m making 4K minimum

[max225]

Poverty taco into the sunset ftw

Yep. It’s the financially smart thing to do. Based on what I’m seeing in the market this card house is about to tumble. Imagine having 0 skin in the game. #winning like a motherfker.

[McQueenBalls]

Poverty taco into the sunset ftw

Yep. It’s the financially smart thing to do. Based on what I’m seeing in the market this card house is about to tumble. Imagine having 0 skin in the game. #winning like a motherfker.

strong move. approve.

[D Griff]

Still considering a Civic Si or anything like that? It would be a far cry from the terrorist truck and probably free or close to it to own for a while.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Can we also talk about the fact that the didn’t even unlock it for me because the “keys were locked up” …










Will update more later

Worst JDPower IQS ever. Evidence right here.

What's amazing is my poverty ancient 4R arrived at the dealer without a single flaw. I dunno if I got lucky or if Toyota's Japanese QC is better than others. The issues on the Fendie should be viewed as unacceptable IMO.

[max225]

The car was built fine. This all clearly happened during transport

[ChrisoftheNorth]

The car was built fine. This all clearly happened during transport

Doesn't matter. What the end customer receives is initial quality, regardless of where it came from. There has to be QC at the port or somewhere that's slipping.

[Johnny_P]

Plenty of cars get repaired at the port or dealer when they come in.
Just a shitty delivery quality check at some point in the process.

I mean I’ve said it before but my fucking doors don’t line up or sit flush. Industry wide the quality is really not great right now. For all the crying everyone did about Tesla, it’s like the whole industry took a step back while they’re attempting to make improvements. The playing field appears to be level.

[max225]

To be fair they didn’t attempt to deliver a broken car to me just yet… It just came in … i was supposed to pick it up Wednesday. Now I’m kind of

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Plenty of cars get repaired at the port or dealer when they come in.
Just a shitty delivery quality check at some point in the process.

I mean I’ve said it before but my fucking doors don’t line up or sit flush. Industry wide the quality is really not great right now. For all the crying everyone did about Tesla, it’s like the whole industry took a step back while they’re attempting to make improvements. The playing field appears to be level.

Tesla proved people will line up to spend six figures for a car with traditionally crap build quality. Add to that issues with production and staffing and the fact that people will pretty much buy anything right now, and I think a lot of car companies are just pounding out the metal ZFG. It's a sad degradation in quality, but there's zero incentive to do better, so it's what we get now.

Maybe quality will come back when people won't buy anything instantly, but I doubt it. build quality.

[max225]

Anyways back on track here. Here is my current thought process.
Going to go back to the dealer and ask for Full msrp increase rebate ($2025), and removal of any of the $3400 add ons of bullshit that they are trying to get. (They haven't even told me what those are).

The line in the sand is acceptance of a NEW car in NEW condition with no scratches + Current msrp (minus the rebate that JLR provided, $1645).

We shall see if it'll happen. So far I have been really UNHAPPY with this dealership and how they conducted themselves. And may escalate to the GM of the dealer.

[razr390]

what was the Carmax offer on the X?

[max225]

what was the Carmax offer on the X?

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