2026 Beast ordered 1 week ago, Vin issued

[speedstuff]

For those following VIN ranges on new builds, we ordered a new beast on the 1st of May and we were issued a VIN yesterday.

Apparently tesla is prioritizing beast production as was mentioned by a couple of other members.

No delivery date yet, but from past experience that should populate within another week.

Issued VIN is in 94k range.

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[petercyber]

Congratufuckinglations and welcome to the beast club!!!!

 

[speedstuff]

Well that was quick - pickup scheduled for tomorrow - so 10 days from order to driver seat. Our 4th beast purchase and they just keep getting better

 

[petercyber]

Well that was quick - pickup scheduled for tomorrow - so 10 days from order to driver seat. Our 4th beast purchase and they just keep getting better

Oh shit, sorry man, I thought you were a beast virgin! Its your 4th rodeo

 

[speedstuff]

Oh shit, sorry man, I thought you were a beast virgin! Its your 4th rodeo

lol no worries. had 2 from 2024 (both gone) now I will have 2 of the 2026 in their place and once again be complete

 

[petercyber]

lol no worries. had 2 from 2024 (both gone) now I will have 2 of the 2026 in their place and once again be complete

I find that very interesting, any visible and not so visible improvements from the 2024's?

 

[speedstuff]

I find that very interesting, any visible and not so visible improvements from the 2024's?

The newer models are quieter/tighter feeling. my first ones (39k and 49k vins) both had the speed rattle @ 80mph and were pretty messy feeling over bumps uphill (beast front drive thing - better with 'slippery surface' enabled, but both still 'loose')

The new 26 I have already put about 3k miles on now does not exhibit these bangs and thunks nearly as bad (same road I have driven for years). The 26 still does benefit from 'slip surface' setting. Overall its fully subjective but I feel a difference over the earlier ones. Will see over time.

Had my fair share of issues on the 24's (one was bought back) - time will tell on the 26's of course.

A BIG downside on the 2026 (for me) is the 'lane departure assist' can no longer be turned off for good. It cycles back on each time you go for a drive. In my rural area the it really is annoying with lane keeping - I have to remember each time to turn it off or it takes over the wheel when it 'thinks' we are drifting over a lane (again, rural style roads and OLD lane markings)

Another interesting note is the charge curve is different - the 26 holds higher KWH longer at my local supercharger. Not drastic but def noticeable.

These are great trucks (sport trucks) and have only gotten better. I speak with my wallet and still choose the CT. Solid vehicle all around.

 

[James Cole]

I have a 26 also… that loud clunk when accelerating from the front always catches me off guard!

If the truck drove in slippery mode permanently it would be great as it feels much better!

 

[Cayden Thompson]

Seems about right, spend more money and get better treatment.

Those popper class $59k orders, why not make them wait 12-18 months to get theirs.

Sonders did a flash 10 day sale and he ran with the money and never delivered one MetaCycle unit.

Not comparing, but it sucks just as much.

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Sucks being poor like me lol

 

[Mikec3399]

Cyberbeast or nothing!
nothing else like it on the planet!

 

[speedstuff]

Picked her up today. Super happy with external inspection. gaps are better than my last 3 beast walk arounds at the pickup lot. Got it with core tires and my god those are smooth. Truck is nearly dead silent on the highway - kinda cool. But the martian bead locks with K03's are going on anyway

Has a newer version of the OS than my other 26 (maybe update is coming soon to me) but the new truck has 2026.14.3. That alone was interesting as quite a few UI changes from my other truck with 2026.2.9.10

Another note of interest. This truck was purchased on tesla.com as the 99k beast with not even tire upgrade. The truck I got today had the window sticker in the truck and it was showing $119k (as if it had LUXE package. window sticker spells it all out) - So they must be pulling LUXE options electronically on unsold beasts. Truck was built in 4/26 -

 

[petercyber]

Picked her up today. Super happy with external inspection. gaps are better than my last 3 beast walk arounds at the pickup lot. Got it with core tires and my god those are smooth. Truck is nearly dead silent on the highway - kinda cool. But the martian bead locks with K03's are going on anyway

Has a newer version of the OS than my other 26 (maybe update is coming soon to me) but the new truck has 2026.14.3. That alone was interesting as quite a few UI changes from my other truck with 2026.2.9.10

Another note of interest. This truck was purchased on tesla.com as the 99k beast with not even tire upgrade. The truck I got today had the window sticker in the truck and it was showing $119k (as if it had LUXE package. window sticker spells it all out) - So they must be pulling LUXE options electronically on unsold beasts. Truck was built in 4/26 -

You must be stocked! Im happy for you "window sticker in the truck and it was showing $119k"

 

[speedstuff]

You must be stocked! Im happy for you "window sticker in the truck and it was showing $119k"

except the luxe package was stripped out anyway - just thought it was interesting that they did that....

 

[Eka]

except the luxe package was stripped out anyway - just thought it was interesting that they did that....

Anything for a sale...

When I got my Model Y, I bought a Long Range, but it has the performance rear motor, suspension and brakes. The interior I think is normal Long Range. At least it is no different than my friend's MYLR. It did have the 19" wheels like I said was a must. I often drive on roads that kill low profile tire sidewalls. It was made days after I ordered near a quarter end, and delivered on the last day of the quarter. They tried to get me to buy a Performance, but I said no because of the tire issue. On the VIN number page is says Long Range, but the VIN number is for a Performance.

 

[GuyInMotion2011]

I’m VIN series 948xx and my pickup keeps getting delayed due to containment hold.

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