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Is it me, but are 2018-2020s are better builds than 2021/22s?
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Jedi2155
Model 3 has Arrived.
Thx for the additional data points. For the OP - since the Aug 2018 and Apr 2019 examples do (and my Oct 2018 doest not), there must've been a few flavors of the early production real leather steering wheel (some that did, some that didn't).
Maybe this is still the case now with the vegan wheel and/or some type of regional build differences (MiA, MiC, MiG).
In either case the OEM steering wheels on the 3/Y across the globe is very vanilla and pales in comparison (in terms of cover materials used, wheel ergonomics, fit/finish, etc.) to what the aftermarket now offers.
Maybe this is still the case now with the vegan wheel and/or some type of regional build differences (MiA, MiC, MiG).
In either case the OEM steering wheels on the 3/Y across the globe is very vanilla and pales in comparison (in terms of cover materials used, wheel ergonomics, fit/finish, etc.) to what the aftermarket now offers.
Yeesh, Californians. Model 3 frunk is small. You need to chop them up better.I have difficulty closing my 2022 m3 awd frunk every time. I am not sure if it is me - but I tried several ways and I am usually able to get my frunk closed in 6-7 attempts. So every time I open the frunk I worry a bit
My October 2021 M3P does _not_ have the steering wheel seam that MrFusion4 showed a picture of.
I think I've seen other photos with that seam, but I'm pretty sure I've never encountered it in person on any Model 3 or Y, newer or older. I'll check my friend's OG Model 3 again though when I have a chance, it's an older one with real leather for the upholstery as well as the steering wheel.
srs5694
Active Member
FWIW, my 2019 (delivered in late March of that year) also has the seam. As I understand it, all Teslas at that time had real leather steering wheel wrappings.
Does anybody know if Tesla makes the steering wheels in-house, or are they make by suppliers? If the latter, it could be that they have two suppliers, which wrap them in different ways. This might explain the inconsistency people are reporting.
TjckTock
Member
Been through all that. Tried adjusting the bumpers. Had service take a look when they came to replace the computer to HW3 but it still has noticeably uneven gaps all around. It's servicable - just not what you would expect from a $60K car. There were lots of fit and finish problems early in the M3 line - I wasn't alone - so it would surprise me if now, four years later, it has gotten worse.
Very 2022 positive experience.
Aug. built M3LR problems:
1. Plastic holding seat controls pops off, DYI'd it with outdoor zipties.
2. Minimal excess glass roof rubber trim driver side, really takes close
scrutiny to even notice.
3. Minimal dent in B pillar window seal, no water
coming in but over 90mph slight noise.
4. Frunk bin not wide enough to snap into passenger
side fender retaining clip.
5. Cabin air filter cover 1/2" gap passenger side, applied 1/2" window sealant tape
after installing a snap-on micromesh filter to avoid leaves and bugs enteriing and
then rotting on the air filter below.
5. Window trim staining after laser car wash, fixed by rubbing hard
cleaning with coconut shampoo and salt softened conditioned
water.
Heck, for all the complaints I read here, I think I am
very lucky. Zero fit and finish otherwise, none of the dreaded panel
gaps or rattles. I take it back, before I got the Aliexpress door bin rubber
inserts the water bottles would rattle, the rear door inserts also rattled
until I applied 1/2" window sealant strip to their entire interior facing side.
Aug. built M3LR problems:
1. Plastic holding seat controls pops off, DYI'd it with outdoor zipties.
2. Minimal excess glass roof rubber trim driver side, really takes close
scrutiny to even notice.
3. Minimal dent in B pillar window seal, no water
coming in but over 90mph slight noise.
4. Frunk bin not wide enough to snap into passenger
side fender retaining clip.
5. Cabin air filter cover 1/2" gap passenger side, applied 1/2" window sealant tape
after installing a snap-on micromesh filter to avoid leaves and bugs enteriing and
then rotting on the air filter below.
5. Window trim staining after laser car wash, fixed by rubbing hard
cleaning with coconut shampoo and salt softened conditioned
water.
Heck, for all the complaints I read here, I think I am
very lucky. Zero fit and finish otherwise, none of the dreaded panel
gaps or rattles. I take it back, before I got the Aliexpress door bin rubber
inserts the water bottles would rattle, the rear door inserts also rattled
until I applied 1/2" window sealant strip to their entire interior facing side.
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mspohr
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AlanSubie4Life
Efficiency Obsessed Member
Yeah I adjusted my own by moving the latch mechanism up (a couple bolts) Service can probably do it.I have difficulty closing my 2022 m3 awd frunk every time. I am not sure if it is me - but I tried several ways and I am usually able to get my frunk closed in 6-7 attempts. So every time I open the frunk I worry a bit
My hood had a significant underbite and that was fixed by this adjustment as well.
Much improved.
We have a 2018 M3 RWD LR. (He, I'm getting into using abbreviations!) I find the fit and finish to be excellent. No issues at all.
M109Rider
Active Member
The older model 3’s have real leather on the steering wheel, not vegan
M109Rider
Active Member
The wood wraps around the door. The console is quite different from the older ones. Different material, slider, and look.
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