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Re: Tesla Cybertruck [video]

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Post by slovette »

bdamm wrote: post #55
slovette wrote: post #36

That is the ugliest, most impractical thing. Guess I’m not the target audience (I’m rural, farm country). What a let down.... I was really excited for this too. I don’t think I’ve ever in my life heard anyone with truck say: “Man, it’s amazing off road, but the glass shatters too easily!” disclaimer I have a 3. Love it and Tesla in general. I don’t love this.

I think it is clear that their target market is mining operations, rail roads, army, etc.

We’ll... I have clients, friends and family in every industry you listed. None of them would buy this for various reasons. This is a truck made by city folk, for city folk. Which is fine, btw, I’m just disappointed as I was hoping to replace my ICE with one. I suppose I’ll just have to wait.

Re: Tesla Cybertruck [video]

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Post by ilaksh »

Personally I fucking love it. But I like things that are actually different and balsy. As opposed to minor changes that are easy for people to comprehend.

On the other hand, this is so different that there is a slight chance it is a joke. But I hope not.

Re: Tesla Cybertruck [video]

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Post by bryanlarsen »

slovette wrote: post #36

That is the ugliest, most impractical thing. Guess I’m not the target audience (I’m rural, farm country). What a let down.... I was really excited for this too. I don’t think I’ve ever in my life heard anyone with truck say: “Man, it’s amazing off road, but the glass shatters too easily!” disclaimer I have a 3. Love it and Tesla in general. I don’t love this.

Gravel roads are ubiquitous in farming country and take out windows regularly.

Re: Tesla Cybertruck [video]

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Post by brojonat »

nodesocket wrote: post #64
sidcool wrote: post #44

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I think that was the idea. This is not something Tesla hopes to sell like Model 3, it's a fun side project for them.

I don't think it's a side project. Trucks are hugely popular here in America. F-150 sales nearly single handedly keep Ford alive.

That's exactly why it doesn't need to be Tesla's flagship product.

Re: Tesla Cybertruck [video]

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Post by chaostheory »

It looks like the truck has a lot of inspiration from the cars in the original Total Recall movie. It also feels like a Saab in aesthetics. You will either hate it or love it with little in between.

This will be popular in cartel country

Re: Tesla Cybertruck [video]

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Post by slg »

sidcool wrote: post #44
slg wrote: post #13

I am sure Tesla will sell plenty of them, but I just can't help think it looks like a bad prop from a low budget 80s sci-fi movie.

I think that was the idea. This is not something Tesla hopes to sell like Model 3, it's a fun side project for them.

I didn't get that impression from the intro Musk did about how the three best selling cars in the US are trucks and how important it is for those to become more sustainable.

Re: Tesla Cybertruck [video]

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Post by [deleted] »

dmix wrote: post #32
kylecazar wrote: post #28

Heh. Trying to demo the strength of the windows, he had someone throw a steel ball at it. Shattered instantly. That doesn't mean it isn't an improvement though.

The steel door certainly took a beating though. I wonder what this means for car accidents. Aren't they supposed to crunch in on impact? Or is that why they chose the door instead of a front/hood impact?

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