Getting cold feet. Vin Assigned, pickup anyday. What to do?

[jerhenderson]

I say all of this as a Cybertruck lover and I have never doubted how much I want this truck, even though they got rid of my middle front seat that I really wanted.

But I feel that a lot of people, especially people who get this truck in the first year, will end up regretting their decision to spend so much money on a truck. More money than they would have ever spent on a different vehicle, and on a truck that they will probably use the same that they will use any car.

Like sure, it will be cool to drive, cool to show off, and the steer by wire could be a really nice and comfortable way to drive. That steer by wire might be the biggest different for most people. If you aren't towing more than 5000lbs, or using much of the bed, a model X would be enough for people and still be just as luxurious, probably a bit more (depending on preference), and you could fit more people. if you aren't towing more than 3500, you could save a bunch of money and get a model Y. Both of these options have a superior in vehicle, climate controlled, camping experience.

I think the Cybertruck will be a sight to see and something to show off for years, but 2-3 months after someone buys it, when their personal hype goes away, when their friends and family have seen it, when they don't use the bed or tow anything, and they are spending a bit more and taking longer to charge a less efficient vehicle that goes basically the same distance. I could see people reflecting on their reasons for buying it and realizing it was mostly just the hype around the Cybertruck.

There will obviously be people who want this truck for whatever reason, but I think the Cybertruck will be most beneficial for people who like the style, like electric, and have a more than occasional need for a truck...and don't mind throwing 80k+tax on it. Or if someone has a need for a local work truck that doesn't need to haul too far.

I know a lot of people who can't really afford a big expensive truck, but financed one, only a couple of them kept it and the others eventually sold it for a loss. The ones that sold either got a cheaper truck or a car and they just rent a truck on the rare times they need one.

Edit: of course people will regret this much more if they actually get the foundation series but don't value the extras or getting it early, at that 20k price tag.

Go to a truck lot and look for a similar ICE truck. It'll cost you 80k+. The CT is not expensive for a truck.

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[chi]

Tesla Credit will approve you eight away

I hope so, that is my last resort. I haven’t been assigned a VIN, but I just want to be able to not hold up the process when I do. My order did not give a time frame when I placed the 1k early access deposit on 12/28.

I have a feeling it will all work out.

 

[Deleted member 8371]

If you wait, you can count on the following.
1. Production will ramp up
2. Demand will cool off
3. Prices will come down
4. The novelty will wear out

When the foundation was announced, i felt a lot of people would get swept up in the excitement and pent up frustration of waiting 4 years. But a 40-70k truck purchase morphed into essentially buying a brand new porsche carrera. Most people hadn't signed up for that type of purchase even if they could stretch their budget to make it happen.

At the end of the day, it's just a truck, and you have to do what makes financial sense for you and your family. Messing with your financial health or financial sense isn't worth it for a truck imo.

I know if my # had been called and i took delivery, after driving it a few weeks i would hate that i spent 110 to 130k for a pick-up truck. That much money would have to be pocket change for me to not let the price bother me. I didn't get to where i am in life by being foolish with my finances. For me the money and stability out weigh having the truck right now. I will wait for my $72500 AWD

I think I will wait till they get to the 500 miles I really wanted or close. I would also love the ramp as well, but if I get the mileage, that will be fine. I have a Ram 2500, will use it until the Cyber truck gets where I like it. I am not in a hurry, I'm 62, I have learned to be patient. I have a while to wait, at least/maybe 100000 trucks.

 

[BlackCyber]

Wealthy people do not buy unnecessary toys for emotional clicks. I have a small fleet of vehicles and they all have a purpose. Why are some of you that are techies buying a pickup truck ?

Spend the $120k on your family ...your future.

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[jerhenderson]

Agreed but Cybertruck is no more a work truck than the Raptor in my opinion.

Yeah I think we’re just going to have to disagree on this one man.

Have a wonderful Sunday evening!

That's interesting, as a local high volume home builder here uses his Raptor as a work truck, and my local handyman is getting a CT for his worktruck... he does all sorts of home and commercial building renovations.

 

[mark555055c]

Why are some of you that are techies buying a pickup truck ?

Because it's the most high tech futuristic vehicle on the planet. It just happens to be a pickup truck.

 

[Woodrick]

He's not paying 20k to get it early. Maybe you're entirely unaware the FS included a variety of accessories and special badging as initial production. Kind of trollish to equate it to greed.

But too often a common practice for those who can't afford it.

 

[Woodrick]

I hope so, that is my last resort. I haven’t been assigned a VIN, but I just want to be able to not hold up the process when I do. My order did not give a time frame when I placed the 1k early access deposit on 12/28.

I have a feeling it will all work out.

If you have an order, then backing out will be expensive. But AFAIK, no penalty for backing out now or day of delivery.

 

[Noblelr3]

At this point you will lose your $250 or $1000 dollars and your spot in the order. I don't think it will be a year for you, but it will be years. I am getting it as soon as they give me the green light, because I might not have a chance for awhile after that.

 

[Noblelr3]

At this point you will lose your $250 or $1000 dollars and your spot in the order. I don't think it will be a year for you, but it will be years. I am getting it as soon as they give me the green light, because I might not have a chance for awhile after that.

I agree, you will lose your spot in line at this point and go through the ordering process all over and right now there is rumored to be a3-4 year wait! Big decision, but don’t pull the trigger and be in financial disorder for 5 years!!

 

[dandor]

I agree, you will lose your spot in line at this point and go through the ordering process all over and right now there is rumored to be a3-4 year wait! Big decision, but don’t pull the trigger and be in financial disorder for 5 years!!

If this truck causes you to be in financial disorder, you shouldn't be buying anyways.

 

[Woodrick]

I think I will wait till they get to the 500 miles I really wanted or close. I would also love the ramp as well, but if I get the mileage, that will be fine. I have a Ram 2500, will use it until the Cyber truck gets where I like it. I am not in a hurry, I'm 62, I have learned to be patient. I have a while to wait, at least/maybe 100000 trucks.

The range just isn't needed. I made a 2500-mile trip in December with only 280-mile range. I've been from the bottom of Florida to the Great Lakes and from the Atlantis to beyond the Mississippi. I've pulled a boat from Atlanta to Tampa.

Have I come in nearly empty? Yep, mostly because I skipped a number of chargers on purpose.

Sounds like people getting computers "I'll wait for the next one" There's always a next one. If you want to enjoy the EV life, you got to jump in somewhere. I'm a two Tesla family with no ICE vehicles. NEVER regretted it. And we travel a LOT. Multiple trips a year, most at the last minute.

 

[RagingCANE]

I thought this through as well and even though I love the novelty of it and I love the Tesla software and charging network I decided to pass on the CT. My son really wants me to get it but my wife said she would never ride in it and didn’t want it parked in our driveway, lol. I think she is going to get the Rivian.

I actually bought my 2022 Model S so I could sell it when my Cybertruck order came up. Well now my $95k Model S is worth about $65k thanks to the price drop. And I locked it in before the big price hike. Some lost even more. So I have to keep the S which isn’t a bad thing because I like it. But I still need a truck/suv.

Finally, I went in like and configured a $110k Range Rover, put it next to the Cybertruck and asked myself which would I rather have. Haha well my son and I both said the Range Rover.

I’ll just wait and see how this all plays out over the next year or so. Maybe they will cancel my reservation and refund my $100 but I think I will still be able to order another one down the line if I change my mind.

 

[CyberOwl]

It’s been made clear power share with CT won’t support time shifting like a powerwall. So it’s really a backup solution.

Who made this clear? Where was it written? And by what means will it be prevented?

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