Note: this is HN, not electrek so maybe tone down your condescension.
All of the issues have workarounds but the illogic of form over function made me reconsider the purchase - because if I could find these issues in a few days of renting the car, who knows what I'd find if I owned it for a few years.
And for (3), no I was pressing brake - it simply refused to kill the game and go back into drive - I had to quit the game.
Ultimately many other folks are doing the same sort of eval. And Tesla had years to refine their approach, take customer input and... did crazy other things.
I’d also agree Tesla is definitely weak on taking customer input.
For (3) you have to not only press the brake, but also pull the stalk down or whatever other gear shift of the month button it is, at the same time. I’ve encountered times when you have to pull (the stalk) twice in quick succession if once doesn’t do it.
All of the issues have workarounds but the illogic of form over function made me reconsider the purchase - because if I could find these issues in a few days of renting the car, who knows what I'd find if I owned it for a few years.
And for (3), no I was pressing brake - it simply refused to kill the game and go back into drive - I had to quit the game.
Ultimately many other folks are doing the same sort of eval. And Tesla had years to refine their approach, take customer input and... did crazy other things.