Panel gaps

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  1. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    Body panel gaps were a secret Tesla plan to get those who like to complain go to other EV makers. You know, the "Karens." <GRINS>

    Can't see the forest
    because of the trees
    Teslas not for thee

    Bob "Burma Shave" Wilson
     
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    bisco cookie crumbler

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    i have a neighbor with two m3's. i couldn't see any problems visually, but i didn't bring a micrometer with me.
    an enthusiast video pointed out a couple small things on a 2023 m3. you could see them, but no biggie.
    we have complaints here about prius gaps.
     
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    Yes. Given all that can go wrong in this world..panel gaps and overspray are just a part of life and the manufacturing process. Like cold weather...if it isn't for you you can choose something else to buy or place to live.
     
  4. mikefocke

    mikefocke Prius v Three 2012, Avalon 2011

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    Son's Y has some gaps. He loves it anyway.

    I spotted them only because I was looking to see how a newly built would be improved from the early Ys. It was but not to Toyota standards.

    But then on my current Toyota I actually listed 35 things I thought they did wrong or could have done better.

    There is no such thing as a perfect car.
     
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    Our 10's back "bumper" can barely hold itself on the car.
     
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