Early delivery of Foundation Series Cybertruck now available to long-term verified TSLA shareholder!

[HaulingAss]

I don’t know what it shows. It is pissing a lot of people off. My number is closing fast so it would only help me by a couple of months (assuming that Tesla keeps the invitations up through my RN) but it would still be an FS. I am actually ok with that part of it. The question for me is how much improved might the build be with another 2 months. Maybe not at all.

To my eye, it looks the Cybertrucks coming off the line are already very high build quality in terms of having relatively even gaps, very little waviness in the panels (remember the RC versions?) so I doubt "build quality" can improve enough to matter to most normal people.

What people who are waiting might get is that any early problems that are identified now or in the coming months will be addressed, rather than having to make a service visit for the updated part. Also, they will be delivered with wheel covers and FSD/Autopilot. At some point the batteries will be a different generation. They may last longer or have more energy capacity. I wouldn't expect that until the next year or so, but one never knows. It's possible that build consistency could actually go down slightly as volumes increase. I can't figure out why people are so focused on that, I value reliability and driveability, as long as the build consistency is within reason. You can spend your entire life fretting over insignificant details, in the end it's easier to not care about things that really don't matter. I mean, eventually, they all end up at the recyclers.

My strategy is to get one ASAP, I can always trade it in or sell it to upgrade if the upgrade is compelling to me. But I'm someone who still hasn't upgraded my 2018 Model 3 Performance because I like my car and don't want to be bothered. I would like those ventilated seats and quieter cabin, but not enought to get me to upgrade. The money has very little to do with it, I just become attached to my cars until they get old enough that its a problem. My wife is the same way, she still drives her original 2018 Model 3 Long Range RWD with 98,000 miles on it that she bought before AWD Model 3s were available. She knows she can trade it in on a new one anytime she likes, she's just attached to it because it's "hers" (and it still drives like it did when new).

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[Scurvmaster]

I plan on enrolling in this this weekend. I'm currently stationed out of country and will be back at the end of April. Anybody who gets a vin and delivery date from this please share the timelines

 

[Jhodgesatmb]

To my eye, it looks the Cybertrucks coming off the line are already very high build quality in terms of having relatively even gaps, very little waviness in the panels (remember the RC versions?) so I doubt "build quality" can improve enough to matter to most normal people.

What people who are waiting might get is that any early problems that are identified now or in the coming months will be addressed, rather than having to make a service visit for the updated part. Also, they will be delivered with wheel covers and FSD/Autopilot. At some point the batteries will be a different generation. They may last longer or have more energy capacity. I wouldn't expect that until the next year or so, but one never knows. It's possible that build consistency could actually go down slightly as volumes increase. I can't figure out why people are so focused on that, I value reliability and driveability, as long as the build consistency is within reason. You can spend your entire life fretting over insignificant details, in the end it's easier to not care about things that really don't matter. I mean, eventually, they all end up at the recyclers.

My strategy is to get one ASAP, I can always trade it in or sell it to upgrade if the upgrade is compelling to me. But I'm someone who still hasn't upgraded my 2018 Model 3 Performance because I like my car and don't want to be bothered. I would like those ventilated seats and quieter cabin, but not enought to get me to upgrade. The money has very little to do with it, I just become attached to my cars until they get old enough that its a problem. My wife is the same way, she still drives her original 2018 Model 3 Long Range RWD with 98,000 miles on it that she bought before AWD Model 3s were available. She knows she can trade it in on a new one anytime she likes, she's just attached to it because it's "hers" (and it still drives like it did when new).

I too will order as soon as I can. My biggest concern is not wanting to be stuck somewheee because my shiny new truck turned into a brick. If Tesla can fix this and other software issues by the time mine comes off the line then I will be ok. I would love for the next generation of batteries to get into my car but it isn’t a show stopper.

 

[Tinker71]

Demand for $100K and $120K FS Cybertrucks will slow (at some unknown point in the near future) because people on a budget know cheaper ones are coming. But demand for Dual Motor 4x4 Cybertrucks at $80K are not going to slow after 50K units! And eventually Tesla will lower the prices below that meaning demand will remain strong for as far as the eye can see.

. If I want a truck next year and I could chose a phev like the Ram with 100 mile electric range vs the CT I would choose the Ram for $80k. Tesla will lower prices.

 

[Tinker71]

I don’t know what it shows. It is pissing a lot of people off. My number is closing fast so it would only help me by a couple of months (assuming that Tesla keeps the invitations up through my RN) but it would still be an FS. I am actually ok with that part of it. The question for me is how much improved might the build be with another 2 months. Maybe not at all.

10-15% battery energy density within 6 months. Gen 3. Gen 4 in 12. Add 5% to gen 3.

 

[Borealis]

Ameritrade was bought out by Schwab so I can't access my precious statements. I found a lot details page but it looks like something I could make in excel. Wish there was a more official version to remove any reasonable doubt.

I'm still waiting for Tesla to respond with their email asking for proof.

You can find past statements which were transfer over under statements.

 

[Jhodgesatmb]

10-15% battery energy density within 6 months. Gen 3. Gen 4 in 12. Add 5% to gen 3.

I’d love any of those

 

[agordon117]

10-15% battery energy density within 6 months. Gen 3. Gen 4 in 12. Add 5% to gen 3.

They're just going to use less cells per pack rather than increase the range for free. Then instead of 20 trucks from the same number of cells, they'll be able to build 21.

 

[cybguy]

This would be fine if Tesla hadn't already strung out many for a $1000 with delivery dates they could never achieve. By the way the arbitration agreement with Tesla only applies after purchase and if you're foolish enough to not opt out in writing within 30 days of purchase.
This is why Tesla needs a competent CEO at the helm. It's no longer a start up where a manic CEO can have tremendous benefits. I'll take Elon's own word that he has Bipolar disorder.

 

[agordon117]

By the way the arbitration agreement with Tesla only applies after purchase and if you're foolish enough to not opt out in writing within 30 days of purchase.

I'm not sure that you're correct about that. This is my order agreement, and according to it, you must opt out within 30 days of the order agreement. Not within 30 days of the sale.

100% agree with your point about imaginary delivery dates used to take nonrefundable deposits.

 

[BRB]

Signed up and provided proof of shares ownership within 6 hours of announcement, so far no reply from tesla other then confirmation of submission request.

 

[carsly]

Signed up and provided proof of shares ownership within 6 hours of announcement, so far no reply from tesla other then confirmation of submission request.

I think there are many (all?) of us in this Waiting for Godot boat.

Godot in this case is Martin Viecha who originally announced this on Twitter/X.

So now we have one more thing to wait on and wonder about beyond:
- When will my reservation number come up for ordering
- Will I be able to order a non-Foundation Series when my reservation number comes up
- If I do order the Foundation Series, how long does it take to get a VIN
- If I do receive a VIN, how long does it take to schedule delivery
- If I do schedule delivery, will the vehicle actually be there and ready for delivery
- How does this 'Early Delivery' for shareholders work? Which of the above steps, if any, does it impact? And what is considered 'early'? Is there some prioritization in the shareholders list? What is it based on? # shares?

What else? This is a mystifying process.

 

[cybguy]

I'm not sure that you're correct about that. This is my order agreement, and according to it, you must opt out within 30 days of the order agreement. Not within 30 days of the sale.

100% agree with your point about imaginary delivery dates used to take nonrefundable deposits.

Looks like your right. I usually pay more attention to detail. Just one more reason I'll probable not go through with my FS purchase. However the biggest reason is the disappointing range at western highway speeds. If the Cybertruck had the promised 500 mile EPA range then one could probably eke out 300 miles between supercharging. Now 200 miles seems like a stretch.

 

[cgladue]

I plan on enrolling in this this weekend. I'm currently stationed out of country and will be back at the end of April. Anybody who gets a vin and delivery date from this please share the timelines

just check on www.cybertruck.vin

 

[Eagle4]

Literally never getting a VIN now ?

I know it's been 84 days for me

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