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Model 3 Sighting Not Quite in the Wild

Discussion in 'Model 3' started by BigMskiman, May 13, 2016.

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  1. BigMskiman

    BigMskiman Member

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    #1 BigMskiman, May 13, 2016
    Here's what's happening at the factory today. I charge here because I work down the street, but it's supplier test drive day for this Silver M3 and another non-gloss black one. Really nice up close.

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  2. TerribleOne923

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    #2 TerribleOne923, May 13, 2016
    Must have forgotten to upload your picture!
     
  3. JeffK

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    #3 JeffK, May 13, 2016
    Maybe he meant nothing is happening today :(
     
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    #4 plankeye, May 13, 2016
    Nice pics!!
     
  5. S'toon

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    #5 S'toon, May 13, 2016
    ? I see two pictures.
     
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    #6 TerribleOne923, May 13, 2016
    I see them now I think I just saw his post before the pictures were uploaded.
     
  7. BriansBucketList

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    #7 BriansBucketList, May 13, 2016
    And I was going down there today to get some center caps. It seems like every time I'm near the Chargers or delivery area, there are a bunch of guys in suits and rumors of "model 3s around here somewhere." One of the guys there said they frequently sneak them between two model S the same color. Nothing sneaky about this picture.
     
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    #8 sports4eva115, May 13, 2016
    awesome pics! thanks for posting!
    Seeing the silver model3 so often is starting to make me want to get a silver one... bummer no pictures of the non-matte black
     
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    #9 Panoz, May 13, 2016
    Pictures, nice. Now I want one...
     
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    #10 flamingoezz, May 13, 2016
    any pics of the black one?
     
  11. BigMskiman

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    #11 BigMskiman, May 13, 2016
    No, it was there just for a moment & I had to go to lunch. I heard it was at the debut last month though, right?
    Silver one looked like no prototype, more like ready to roll.
     
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    #12 FloridaJohn, May 13, 2016
    It looks really sleek in that first picture.
     
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    #13 Att1cus, May 13, 2016
    I was dead set on Multi-Coat Red but that silver is growing on me...
     
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    #14 Bimbels, May 14, 2016
    Lucky you!!!! I am hoping and praying I'll get to see one when I do my factory tour next month!
     
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    #15 Kristian G, May 14, 2016
    Yea me too! :D will hopefully get a chance to see the different colors on the 3 before i decide!
     
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    #16 DanCar, May 14, 2016
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    #17 ecarfan, May 14, 2016
    In the first photo it appears that there is only a single windshield wiper blade.

    The second photo makes the windshield look very tall. Not just long, but tall. Must be the angle.
     
  18. FloridaJohn

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    #18 FloridaJohn, May 14, 2016
    I think there's two windshield wipers there, I can see something to the left of the visible one. It is an odd angle to see it clearly, though.
     
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    #19 ecarfan, May 14, 2016
    I don't think so. Tap the photo to enlarge it and then you can enlarge it again with your fingers (if you are on an iPad or iPhone). I enlarged the photo quite a bit. What you see at the right rear corner of the hood is part of the hinge mechanism, I think. I can see only one wiper blade and arm, quite clearly. I cannot see a second wiper blade.
     
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    #20 melindav, May 14, 2016
    I think it's just tucked under. In this overhead view, it looks the same on the Model S
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