Eraser
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I've watched pretty much all of the major MME reviews on YouTube. The comparison with the Tesla MY is a given. Something I've noticed fairly consistently is how Tesla always gets extra points for their charging network, which is unrelated to the actual car. Don't get me wrong, the charging network is a factor for someone considering any BEV, but I think it is misplaced when reviewing the car.
An area that is specifically relevant to the car is build quality. Most reviewers have given the MME high marks in this area, but never once have I seen any of them ding Tesla for this in their comparison with the MME. Maybe this is due to some legal concerns, or maybe they don’t want criticize Tesla too much which might hinder their ability to get review units in the future.
Additionally, if reviewers are going to give Tesla a bump for their charging network, shouldn't Ford get a bump for the vast number of authorized service centers across the country? With the number of build quality issues Tesla's generally have, finding a Tesla dealer isn't a trivial issue for many people. Yet this is never mentioned in the MME and MY comparison.
Maybe it is just me, but just like Apple, Tesla garners such praise from professional reviewers and customers alike that it is hard to get critical feedback. They are overly praised for what they do well, and gloss over what they do wrong. Usually any critical statement is followed up with some explanation of why said issue should be forgiven or diminished.
Sorry for the long rant, but I'm interested is hearing feedback from others on this. If anyone has seen a MME review that addresses the gripes I mentioned I'd love to check it out.
An area that is specifically relevant to the car is build quality. Most reviewers have given the MME high marks in this area, but never once have I seen any of them ding Tesla for this in their comparison with the MME. Maybe this is due to some legal concerns, or maybe they don’t want criticize Tesla too much which might hinder their ability to get review units in the future.
Additionally, if reviewers are going to give Tesla a bump for their charging network, shouldn't Ford get a bump for the vast number of authorized service centers across the country? With the number of build quality issues Tesla's generally have, finding a Tesla dealer isn't a trivial issue for many people. Yet this is never mentioned in the MME and MY comparison.
Maybe it is just me, but just like Apple, Tesla garners such praise from professional reviewers and customers alike that it is hard to get critical feedback. They are overly praised for what they do well, and gloss over what they do wrong. Usually any critical statement is followed up with some explanation of why said issue should be forgiven or diminished.
Sorry for the long rant, but I'm interested is hearing feedback from others on this. If anyone has seen a MME review that addresses the gripes I mentioned I'd love to check it out.
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