Wife wants to trade the Cybertruck, help!

[CallsignVega]

So a few years ago I had a 2023 F150 Raptor with 37" tires/performance pack. Great truck, comfortable, rode high, comfy seats. I eventually sold that for a 392 Wrangler which we liked, but didn't keep long because of the lack of comfort. So to rectify that, after waiting a few years for the CT bugs to be ironed out, we got a 2026 AWD Premium CT.

Of course we all know all of the benefits of the CT. And FSD is hard to live without, but my wife keeps pestering me about getting back into a new 2026 F150 Raptor. She says she misses the large interior, the comfortable seats, the tall ride-height/view, the road "presence/look". I do ALL of the driving/being a chauffer, but I don't mind seeing as I like driving and she's sooooo slow.

Now don't get me wrong the modern F150 Raptor is a sweet truck, but maybe she has rose colored glasses. Any thoughts on ways I can put to her to not keep bringing up the trade? I even dedicated the Frunk just to her!

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[dalton108]

Such a shame. I’m sure she will be missed.

 

[CallsignVega]

Such a shame. I’m sure she will be missed.

haha I like that, I'll tell her.

 

[Oscar]

I guess you do the most driving. FSD doesn’t make any difference for a passenger like her, but means a lot for the driver.

from now on, let her drive and you sit on the passenger seat!

 

[cybrpnk2077]

All those things are in the CT. Remind her what gas costs too for a lesser experience.

 

[CallsignVega]

All those things are in the CT. Remind her what gas costs too for a lesser experience.

Oh ya I forgot to mention the Raptor is an expensive thirsty beast. (although I think she secretly hates Supercharging).

 

[TT Viper]

Get a beast and let her do a launch or 2. I came from a Rocky Ridge with a 6" lift and the coyote motor. Wife hated the height getting in and out. I thought it always felt sloppy, but I love the beast and no chance I would go back.

 

[UberNoob]

I’d say force her to drive everywhere, always point out the gas prices. If it’s too slow take her to demo a Beast.

 

[EricGregori]

So a few years ago I had a 2023 F150 Raptor with 37" tires/performance pack. Great truck, comfortable, rode high, comfy seats. I eventually sold that for a 392 Wrangler which we liked, but didn't keep long because of the lack of comfort. So to rectify that, after waiting a few years for the CT bugs to be ironed out, we got a 2026 AWD Premium CT.

Of course we all know all of the benefits of the CT. And FSD is hard to live without, but my wife keeps pestering me about getting back into a new 2026 F150 Raptor. She says she misses the large interior, the comfortable seats, the tall ride-height/view, the road "presence/look". I do ALL of the driving/being a chauffer, but I don't mind seeing as I like driving and she's sooooo slow.

Now don't get me wrong the modern F150 Raptor is a sweet truck, but maybe she has rose colored glasses. Any thoughts on ways I can put to her to not keep bringing up the trade? I even dedicated the Frunk just to her!

Trade the wife, keep the truck. In 30 years, the truck will be iconic and probably worth more than when you bought it.

 

[REM]

I guess you do the most driving. FSD doesn’t make any difference for a passenger like her, but means a lot for the driver.

from now on, let her drive and you sit on the passenger seat!

actually, I disagree. FSD allows the monitor to be far more attentive in conversation.

Sell her on that.

 

[Sunny]

Show her the cost of filling the gas tank vs. electric. Then tell her “think of all the things you can’t buy off Amazon if we’re paying for gasoline”.

 

[mrcarcrazy]

Do you charge at home primarily?

I only ask because of the supercharging comment.

I’ve never been in a newer Raptor, mainly because the local dealerships are shitbags. Long story there, but they are not worthy of my time.

 

[EricGregori]

That's not how a computer on wheels works lol

We shall see

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[devdrone6]

We all know they are just a want and not a need. You can live without them - the wife I mean.

 

[BlueLightning]

Anything but a “Found On Road Disabled” Ford Junk!

Though read somewhere you were the one
“driving/being a chauffeur” so keep the CT!

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