So F****** SALTY right now

[Jhodgesatmb]

Isn‘t that the truth.

I was at a light the other day and decided to count the number of Tesla’s that turned in front of me when the arrow turned green. I counted 2 X’s, 3 Y’s and 3 3’s.

I think the mild Mediterranean climate and consistently high CA gasoline prices help drive Tesla sales.

I am sure that there are many factors at play. If it were just the climate then you would see a lot Teslas in many states where they aren't seen in large numbers. Here are a few:

- As you say, climate
- Income
- Number of Service Centers and Showrooms
- Seeing is believing (and you see a LOT in California)
- Word of mouth (I have heard a lot of good things and few bad things from people I encounter regularly)
- A Tesla factory
- General progressive attitude
- The state is into environmentally-sound solutions
- The internationalization in the state (some groups pass word of mouth more than others)

If I had to choose one of these I'd say the winner is "seeing is believing".

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[agordon117]

I know the Cybertruck is a big investment, but when it comes to my kids, their safety is the top priority. Tesla vehicles have consistently earned the highest safety ratings, and that's what matters most to me.

Ah yes, the old 'wait for the official crash test ratings' argument. Listen, I get it and I'm not trying to pick a fight - we'd all love to have a crystal ball that could tell us the exact safety specs of every vehicle. But c'mon, when has life ever provided us with perfect information to make important decisions?

Sure, the Cybertruck may not have the official 'highest crash safety rating' just yet. But based on Tesla's engineering prowess, their unibody construction, and the sheer size/weight of that beast, I'm pretty confident my kid is going to be riding around in one of the safest vehicles on the road.

I mean, have you seen the video of that Cybertruck shrugging off a sledgehammer to the door? If that doesn't scream 'impenetrable fortress of safety,' I don't know what does. And let's be real, the Model Y is great and all, but have you tried parallel parking that thing? No thanks, I'll take my chances with the sheer maneuverability of the Cybertruck any day.

At the end of the day, I'm making the best decision I can with the information I have. And if that means putting my faith in Elon Musk's ability to engineer a vehicle that can withstand the apocalypse, then so be it. Because when it comes to my kid's safety, I'd rather err on the side of overkill.

So keep your official crash test ratings - I'll be over here, resting easy knowing my little one is riding around in a veritable tank on wheels. Just don't be surprised when I start offering Cybertruck rides to the whole neighborhood. Safety in numbers, am I right?

See, when I said no judgement, I really meant that. Not defending your decision is cool. You do you, nobody should have shit to say about it. Defending your decision with not real arguments is weird and unnecessary. Saying safety is the number one priority, and then making that judgement based on assumptions instead of real information, is one of the very few invalid positions you could possibly take.

"I have money and think it would be cool for my kid to have one"
"none of your business, go to hell"
"it looks cool and it's pretty likely to be safe"

All valid.

"safety is my number one priority, and I assume it's safe for reasons unrelated to crash safety"

Not really valid.

 

[g7bupw9z]

See, when I said no judgement, I really meant that. Not defending your decision is cool. You do you, nobody should have shit to say about it. Defending your decision with not real arguments is weird and unnecessary. Saying safety is the number one priority, and then making that judgement based on assumptions instead of real information, is one of the very few invalid positions you could possibly take.

"I have money and think it would be cool for my kid to have one"
"none of your business, go to hell"
"it looks cool and it's pretty likely to be safe"

All valid.

"safety is my number one priority, and I assume it's safe for reasons unrelated to crash safety"

Not really valid.

I apologize if my previous responses came across as defensive or like I was trying to show off. That was absolutely not my intention.

When it comes to decisions about my family's safety, I know I can come across as passionate. But I certainly didn't mean to rub anyone's nose in my choice of vehicle. At the end of the day, we all have to make the calls we feel are best, based on our own unique circumstances.

My goal wasn't to invalidate your perspective or make you feel judged. I was simply trying to explain my own thought process, but I see now how that came across as dismissive of your reasonable concerns. That was my mistake.

You made some great alternative points that I should have leaned into more.

In the future, I'll be more mindful of staying grounded in facts rather than making unsupported claims, no matter how confident I may feel. My aim is always to have a respectful dialogue, even when we don't see eye-to-eye.

I hope you can understand that my passion for safety isn't about showing off, it's simply a reflection of my priorities as a parent. But I hear your feedback loud and clear. Thank you for taking the time to ensure I understand where I went wrong. I appreciate you helping me improve.

 

[HaulingAss]

It would be one thing if you said you want your kid in a model Y, the car with the actual highest crash safety rating. Cybertruck, so far, we just have information that "tesla is highly confident" in the safety of cybertruck.

No judgement here, you do you. But I don't think you can make the safety claim to support your decision until much later, when independent crash safety ratings are given.

Agreed. Additionally, I have to questing the judgement of anyone who thinks a 6,600 lb. truck is an appropriate vehicle to learn to drive in. Yes, we want our kids to be safe, but not at the expense of risking them killing other innocents due to lack of driving experience. A teenager should be using safe cars that can help avoid starting life with a conviction for involuntary manslaughter.

On an unrelated note, I learned how to be an irresponsible motorist on cycles weighing 350-550 lbs. and I'm still here with all my limbs and brain intact. I've never given innocent bystanders so much as a scratch either.

 

[Crissa]

I got that ... CA is "best".
But, how come TESLA just ignores any measure of respect for the Reservation Numbers ... the queue ... and does NOT bother to communicate. Some of these guys have paid for the entire truck already, some with borrowed money, and Tesla has not given them a VIN or delivery date ....

They seem to be opening up the Foundation orders in vague order of reservation.

As pointed out before, reservation numbers also weren't handed out in strict order the first day or week.

-Crissa

 

[g7bupw9z]

Agreed. Additionally, I have to questing the judgement of anyone who thinks a 6,600 lb. truck is an appropriate vehicle to learn to drive in. Yes, we want our kids to be safe, but not at the expense of risking them killing other innocents due to lack of driving experience. A teenager should be using safe cars that can help avoid starting life with a conviction for involuntary manslaughter.

On an unrelated note, I learned how to be an irresponsible motorist on cycles weighing 350-550 lbs. and I'm still here with all my limbs and brain intact. I've never given innocent bystanders so much as a scratch either.

I appreciate your perspective on this. You raise some valid concerns about the potential risks of a young, inexperienced driver operating a large vehicle.

However, I can assure you that safety is my top priority, and I have a plan in place to mitigate those risks. Until my son has his license and is fully comfortable driving the Cybertruck on his own, I will always be riding shotgun with him. This will allow me to provide hands-on guidance and oversight to ensure he develops the necessary skills and judgment.

Additionally, my son is actually quite a conservative and cautious young man for his age (In many aspects of his life and work, he is overly cautious). He has an innate sense of responsibility that gives me confidence he will approach learning to drive the Cybertruck with the utmost care and attention. I've seen him operate smaller vehicles with remarkable poise and situational awareness.

So while I understand the initial hesitation, I truly believe the Cybertruck's advanced safety features, combined with my presence and my son's cautious nature, will make for a safe and productive learning experience. My goal is to give him the confidence and skills to handle a vehicle of this size, while prioritizing the protection of both him and others on the road.

I hope that provides some reassurance. Please let me know if you have any other concerns - I'm happy to discuss this further.

 

[MeadowShade]

They seem to be opening up the Foundation orders in vague order of reservation.

As pointed out before, reservation numbers also weren't handed out in strict order the first day or week.

-Crissa

Strict order of Reservation numbers? Yeah, implied but never explained and line jumpers were NOT mentioned either.

But my real issue is not these things. My issue is DT. (Dial tone) or crickets or just plain ignoring us. Nearly 2 million of us. We are pathetic to allow Tesla, in these uncertain economic times, to treat us like crap. Take our deposit for 4 years and our non refundable deposit for 4+ months and say NOTHING.

 

[Crissa]

Strict order of Reservation numbers? Yeah, implied but never explained and line jumpers were NOT mentioned either.

Line jumpers haven't been proven, either.

-Crissa

 

[bongulous]

I know my CB is supposed to come late 2024 and I’ll wait for it patiently since I’ve waited over 4 years now… but I still can’t help check every day if by some God given miracle I received my VIN lol.

 

[BlueLightning]

Any vehicle with automatic braking safety being ICE or EV is a must for possible new distracted drivers ?!

I consider myself a general defensive safe driver. But there have been two times the car saw something I didn’t and stopped, amen!

Good thing is EV prices are down 18% so go EV-ing!

 

[g7bupw9z]

F****** SALTY!

For a second, I thought that you had gotten your VIN! I I used to have a car with a VIN starting, or ending with SALTY

Ah, the mysterious case of the SALTY VIN! ?️‍ I used to own a Land Rover with a VIN started with SALTY!

It was a case of mistaken identity, or should I say, mistaken VIN-tity!

When I first saw the word "SALTY" in the post, I thought it was his Cybertruck VIN number, but it turned out to be an emotional state! It's like confusing a license plate with a mood ring! Who knew that the only thing getting delivered that day was a truckload of saltiness? Maybe next time, I should check the VIN number on our emotions before jumping to conclusions.

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