> I hate the lack of an online parts catalog where I can purchase OEM parts. This is a big issue for me. I have enough experience to do anything on ICE car myself, engine rebuild included.
It seems you're not aware that not only the parts catalog is available online for basically everyone [1] but also their repair guides / service manuals [2]?
None cost anything to access, [2] is a free subscription and only costs something if you need their software ("Toolbox") which you can book for a certain time.
I am well aware of the parts catalog. I was specific about being able to see pricing.
For me this smells like a dark pattern. Tesla gets you in the car at a reasonable price point but why can't they show part prices online? Or even better sell them online? They are a tech company.
Right now, I can tell you the cost of a part for literally any main stream car with just a simple search. I can tell if the parts in stock or if they are out of stock how quickly I can expect to get them.
Why can't tesla do this, if legacy automakers have been doing this for years?
It seems you're not aware that not only the parts catalog is available online for basically everyone [1] but also their repair guides / service manuals [2]?
None cost anything to access, [2] is a free subscription and only costs something if you need their software ("Toolbox") which you can book for a certain time.
[1] https://epc.tesla.com/ [2] https://service.tesla.com/service-manuals