Model S 2021 refresh sightings, panel gaps and build quality discussion

[RMG007]

HAHA. Well, you say this now. Wait until you get your car and it looks like that/the doors rub the frame/the trunk has a hard time closing. Welcome to Tesla, baby!

Perhaps these vehicles are for crash testing. Who cares if some panels are misaligned in that case?

 

[Tigers]

Perhaps these vehicles are for crash testing. Who cares if some panels are misaligned in that case?

Haha - Alright, add it to the "please dont let it be" list as item #17.

 

[MattCharleston]

No, but it does make your judgement and ability to be objective terrible.

Now to make up some of my negativity (spotted today in Santa Cruz):

https://imgur.com/a/utMpMhf

Yay thanks for the pic. Ques for anyone with a better eye than me... Is the black trim like that on the model 3/Y-> matte finish and not shiny? It looks like shiny black... I cannot tell.

 

[eipi10]

Perhaps these vehicles are for crash testing. Who cares if some panels are misaligned in that case?

I would think Tesla does crash testing directly in Fremont because all you need is a wall. I'm curious whether FSD has a crash test mode.

 

[Ohmster]

No, but it does make your judgement and ability to be objective terrible.

Now to make up some of my negativity (spotted today in Santa Cruz):

https://imgur.com/a/utMpMhf

I am a Tesla fan and investor. Have 2 (S + X) and a Plaid+ on order. But I'm telling you the misaligned front doors in this pix drive me bat $hit crazy......

 

[eipi10]

I am a Tesla fan. Have 2 (S + X) and a Plaid+ on order. But I'm telling you the misaligned front doors in this pix drive me bat $hit crazy......

You mean the white stripe on the front door doesn't quite line up with the white stripe on the rear door? Japanese would get that right, but Americans don't have the same level of pride.

 

[Hayseed_MS]

I am a Tesla fan and investor. Have 2 (S + X) and a Plaid+ on order. But I'm telling you the misaligned front doors in this pix drive me bat $hit crazy......

I know I am reaching but could it be not totally latched? Look like it needs pushed in a bit. I am reaching because I do not understand how someone could step back on that one say "I did a good job, next car".