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Ok, so I think we can all acknowledge (and not be defensive) of the fact that there are some real issues around fit and finish with these vehicles. Some I chalk up to production works ripping bongs (loose battery cables) or perhaps dealers not doing PDI (in their defense, brand new - they'll get it better).
I'm planning on buying an SS in spring, but some of these issues concern me. My big concern is - if they are screwing up easy things like paint on plastic, what confidence do I have in other more substantial elements (ala a power train they have no history with):
- Plastic panel edges
- Paint coagulation
- Soft/easily scratch able paint
- Red pigment wearing off on seats after 150 miles
- Seats lining up
The question is - how much does it bother you? Where do you guys stand?
We've seen the 'hey $20K vehicle' rationalization. Sorry, that dog don't hunt for me. A Honda Fit is a $15K vehicle and it's fit and finish is excellent. Granted, mass production Honda is not equal to niche product low production SS. Polaris has been making vehicles for over 50 years. Putting clear coat on a panel is not rocket surgery and should be expected on ANY vehicle, regardless of price. Not to mention that the opportunity for errors just isn't there for this vehicle - no doors, no glass, no panel gaps to consider, little or no interior, etc.
As much as I hate winter, I'm glad I'll be buying in Spring and allowing this first batch to get the kinks worked out. Again, if I see bad paint, I'm loathe to think 'bad other stuff'.
Chime in - how do you guys feel about the fit and finish issues?
I'm planning on buying an SS in spring, but some of these issues concern me. My big concern is - if they are screwing up easy things like paint on plastic, what confidence do I have in other more substantial elements (ala a power train they have no history with):
- Plastic panel edges
- Paint coagulation
- Soft/easily scratch able paint
- Red pigment wearing off on seats after 150 miles
- Seats lining up
The question is - how much does it bother you? Where do you guys stand?
We've seen the 'hey $20K vehicle' rationalization. Sorry, that dog don't hunt for me. A Honda Fit is a $15K vehicle and it's fit and finish is excellent. Granted, mass production Honda is not equal to niche product low production SS. Polaris has been making vehicles for over 50 years. Putting clear coat on a panel is not rocket surgery and should be expected on ANY vehicle, regardless of price. Not to mention that the opportunity for errors just isn't there for this vehicle - no doors, no glass, no panel gaps to consider, little or no interior, etc.
As much as I hate winter, I'm glad I'll be buying in Spring and allowing this first batch to get the kinks worked out. Again, if I see bad paint, I'm loathe to think 'bad other stuff'.
Chime in - how do you guys feel about the fit and finish issues?