After giving the CT a bit more thought it reminds me of an old school cheese grater. IMO about the same build quality too.
Cybertruck experience...
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I watched a car reviewer peel a carrot using the edge of the door.
I saw that, hacking a carrot one might say.
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Saw my first CT locally the other day, they are definitely quite large!
The CT makes the Rivian look gorgeous
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What is the size of the bed, and where does the bed cover go? I think it’s a bed cover.
Extremely insightful observation. I must concur with what I see here. These aren’t truck people buying them. These are folks getting something larger and more powerful than their previous Tesla. Tesla folks I know LOVE the blinding acceleration of the model 3. My head can’t take it, but I can’t argue - the driving dynamics allow for some superb throttle and merging control, much like driving a stick in 3rd at 45 mph, lane merging is beautiful in that EV. I can only image that the power and weight of the CT could be an intriguing steer. There seems to be a not a small “toy factor” going on with a couple CT owners I know. It’s a feature-rich, unique toy.
All that said in appreciation, I have zero desire to get one. My ecoboost 2.7 soldiers on for now while continuing to watch for maybe a smaller DD.
They did some surveys of the demographics of Cybertruck buyers. There were a high amount of current Tesla owners that never considered owning a truck previously.
I feel you on the DD front. I went from my 5.0 F150 to a GTI before making the jump to EV. I was spending a crazy amount in gas in the truck. It wasn’t consistent, but occasionally my driving needs would spike and it was costing as much as $400 a month in fuel.
According the KBB, Tesla sold 4,254 Cybertrucks in October, the lowest since June, despite lowering prices by $20,000…
https://mediaroom.kbb.com/2024-11-1...r,-as-Many-Automakers-Work-to-Clear-Inventory
https://mediaroom.kbb.com/2024-11-1...r,-as-Many-Automakers-Work-to-Clear-Inventory
I like them if for no other reason than they annoy the busybody 'Karen' types who concern themselves with what others choose to buy and drive.
A friend has one, and I just got eyes on it last week. It’s an impressive piece of equipment. The electric roll-up cover, adjustable suspension, big-a$$ wheels and tires, and thorough software functions and Easter eggs are a techie-person’s dream. It has the feel of a hollywood military vehicle when you get up to it. The interior is like ikea if ikea did black.
Some things looked a little crude, like corner treatments and metal joins or details in door sills, but you had to be looking for it, these weren’t big issues.
He’s got his integrated into his home grid power - if the power fails, the truck can power the home. If he stays out of the AC compressor, he can probably run the house for a week. If he uses the AC, easily 24 hours assuming the AC isn’t running 100% duty cycle.
Some things looked a little crude, like corner treatments and metal joins or details in door sills, but you had to be looking for it, these weren’t big issues.
He’s got his integrated into his home grid power - if the power fails, the truck can power the home. If he stays out of the AC compressor, he can probably run the house for a week. If he uses the AC, easily 24 hours assuming the AC isn’t running 100% duty cycle.
I never hated the cyber truck. It’s not for me but it is unique, it’s also way out of my price class. I can see it getting “tired looking” over the long term but who knows with SUV/pickup styles.
Well whoever has this one had EVERY VEHICLE in the Myrtle Beach Costco parking lot stopping or slowing to a crawl to check it out. … and guess what?
As my wife and I got out of our SUV to go into Costco in the next parking lane from where the truck was she quickly started waking back to the next lane away from the Costco entrance to where the truck was to get a photo! Got annoyed of yet another car stopping to look at it while she wanted to take a photo! Thus is unlike my wife to take a photo of a vehicle!
I did like the white wrap better than the stainless look and could imagine nice tan beach babes hopping in during the summer
Well whoever has this one had EVERY VEHICLE in the Myrtle Beach Costco parking lot stopping or slowing to a crawl to check it out. … and guess what?
As my wife and I got out of our SUV to go into Costco in the next parking lane from where the truck was she quickly started waking back to the next lane away from the Costco entrance to where the truck was to get a photo! Got annoyed of yet another car stopping to look at it while she wanted to take a photo! Thus is unlike my wife to take a photo of a vehicle!
I did like the white wrap better than the stainless look and could imagine nice tan beach babes hopping in during the summer
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Soon to be doing this:I never hated the cyber truck. It’s not for me but it is unique, it’s also way out of my price class. I can see it getting “tired looking” over the long term but who knows with SUV/pickup styles.
Well whoever has this one had EVERY VEHICLE in the Myrtle Beach Costco parking lot stopping or slowing to a crawl to check it out. … and guess what?
As my wife and I got out of our SUV to go into Costco in the next parking lane from where the truck was she quickly started waking back to the next lane away from the Costco entrance to where the truck was to get a photo! Got annoyed of yet another car stopping to look at it while she wanted to take a photo! Thus is unlike my wife to take a photo of a vehicle!
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I did like the white wrap better than the stainless look and could imagine nice tan beach babes hopping in during the summer
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Saw a boatload of CT the last few days. Leaving Fremont on trailers for delivery. At Sunnyvale store unloading others.
Not how I would spend that kinda money.
Not how I would spend that kinda money.
It gets attention, that is for sure, for now anyway. As I stare at it, I think to myself, wow, I guess it's really a problem to bend that stainless steel into nice curved and flowing lines.
I actually like the view of the side, the back looks kind of hideous to me.
Ha-ha, I have an idea for a side-by-side test
Line up my pal's rusty, '97 F-150, my '05 Ranger and a CT.
Have a mixed batch of tools, furniture and OPE.... and see what fits.
Vehicles come up on BITOG for a variety of reasons, not just for the oils they use.
Having an opinion on a big news making vehicle like a CT, doesn't necessarily qualify one as a "Karen" (see post #92).
The design features of the CT appear to me to be gratuitous and without purpose.
Then again, I haven't gone out of my way to seek details. I've seen comparative "frunk shots" of all the E-truck offerings.
I have not seen the rear end at all.
I fear the shock and disappointment will exceed that of a Chevy Avalanche I'd see closeup while walking the dog.
The entirely inappropriate plastic used in that GM gem supported the growth of the dust trees drop.
I now know why Tesla selected stainless steel! ...a new kind of stainless steel which is hard to keep clean, at that!
Can't beat progress.
Line up my pal's rusty, '97 F-150, my '05 Ranger and a CT.
Have a mixed batch of tools, furniture and OPE.... and see what fits.
Vehicles come up on BITOG for a variety of reasons, not just for the oils they use.
Having an opinion on a big news making vehicle like a CT, doesn't necessarily qualify one as a "Karen" (see post #92).
The design features of the CT appear to me to be gratuitous and without purpose.
Then again, I haven't gone out of my way to seek details. I've seen comparative "frunk shots" of all the E-truck offerings.
I have not seen the rear end at all.
I fear the shock and disappointment will exceed that of a Chevy Avalanche I'd see closeup while walking the dog.
The entirely inappropriate plastic used in that GM gem supported the growth of the dust trees drop.
I now know why Tesla selected stainless steel! ...a new kind of stainless steel which is hard to keep clean, at that!
Can't beat progress.
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Always wondered if that, stealth, 4WD, and Gorilla glass were not bridges to military sales … but like others - let the “me 1st” iPhone consumer get the kinks out ?
