When placing a minecart (can be by hand or dispenser), the collision box is positioned above the actual cart for a few seconds before falling correctly into place.
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Confirmed.
I have kind of the same problem, but it only falls half way. Then it stays there for a minute before falling into its final position.
Confirmed on 1.5.1.
Confirmed 13w22a