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Re: Tesla Cybertruck [video]

#91

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.

How is it impractical?

See above. :)

Re: Tesla Cybertruck [video]

#92

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

Eh, no. This is simply not targeted for rural work/job type applications.

It screams “I have a lot of money and want to feel confident driving like an asshole”. Not gonna lie, there is a market for that.

Re: Tesla Cybertruck [video]

#93
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Website updated: https://www.tesla.com/cybertruck Interesting observations: - Reservation is only $100 whereas the Model Y is $2500. - 500 mile range on the Tri Motor, nice. - No info on the ATV

There's also a utility trailer on the back in one of the pictures. Maybe just a 3d concept though.

Tesla Lifestyle addon, hopefully. The photo at the campsite has a bunch of accessories in there, too.

Re: Tesla Cybertruck [video]

#94

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How is it impractical?

See above. :)

You haven’t given any good reasons to back up your claim. You don’t make any specific points ;)

It sounds like you made your comment before the presentation was finished.

This is also ignoring the fact that most luxury pickups and SUVs are also impractical gas guzzlers

https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2015/04/28/what-does-your-wo...

Re: Tesla Cybertruck [video]

#95

Contrary to what most are saying, this was an awesome presentation. They kept it incredibly short, gave basic facts about the car (although nothing on the interior), and blew everyone's mind, for good or for bad, with a new truck unlike anyone would've believed, especially putting it against the F-150. Even with the glass shattering, the fact that it didn't go through was still amazing (they definitely have to work o…

They did this for the Y too. I would have liked a quick run through of the interior and other accessories they show on the website. But it's fine, not everything is finished yet. For example, the Model Y has a 7 seat option and we know nothing about it. All we have is one photo with the seats down.

Re: Tesla Cybertruck [video]

#96
post #89

Earlier quoted context omitted.

There's also a utility trailer on the back in one of the pictures. Maybe just a 3d concept though.

Tesla Lifestyle addon, hopefully. The photo at the campsite has a bunch of accessories in there, too.

The camping one is easily the best picture aesthetically. Makes me think this could be more of a cross target for middle class and wealthier people who drive Landrovers and jacked-up Jeeps. Rather than a country farm's workhorse, which I noticed was a setting oddly not included in the homepage pictures.

Maybe that includes the demographic who would have bought Humvees or more likely the ones who obsess over (or needs) personal safety while driving, ie being the "bigger car in the accident" type of thing people talk about.

Re: Tesla Cybertruck [video]

#97

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.

To be fair it didn't shatter. The steel ball did NOT make it through the glass.

Re: Tesla Cybertruck [video]

#98

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You have stated this multiple times without explaining why farmers etc. wouldn't buy it. Not saying you're wrong, just curious to know why.

We’ll, a good example would be goose neck trailers won’t treat that bedside well. In fact, there’s many, many reasons beds are fairly standardized. Just one off the cuff supporting detail to my gut reaction. :)

Hmm, hard to say without the dimensions. Seems shallow enough.

Re: Tesla Cybertruck [video]

#99

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Eh, no. This is simply not targeted for rural work/job type applications.

It screams “I have a lot of money and want to feel confident driving like an asshole”. Not gonna lie, there is a market for that.

I agree with this completely.

Re: Tesla Cybertruck [video]

#100
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The Tesla Armor Glass demonstration on the actual truck was such a fail. And now the broken glass is on full display to everyone watching.

Maybe they were supposed to use the first ball that was smaller?

Certainly came as a surprise to Elon.

I notice they let the panel glass bounce in the drop test, which isn't similar to a window installation.

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