Tied into the acceleration insanity that is CB is the higher torque/ horsepower numbers for those that feel the need for that. 845HP 10,296 lb-ft vs 600HP 7,435 lb-ft.
It's more likely that the price tanks once the FS ends. The only benefit is etching, lifetime premium connectivity, and included FSD. You think that the etching will keep the price high? That seems unlikely given the history of limited edition Teslas, especially since the foundation series was a pretty huge "limited edition".
1. Mechanical lockers limit you, can only lock at low speeds, can malfunction, can get stuck in locked mode, can get stuck in unlocked. The CB rear axle can do all the all the things a mechanical locker can due plus more, lock at high speed, allow turning lock, disengage while under power.
There is a Joe Rogan podcast with Elon Musk and Elon tells how he was reluctant to publish the acceleration times for the CB. I have the CB. It would not surprise me if they tune the acceleration down due to some government regulation. The truck is unbelievably fast. Spending $500K on a super car won't provide equal acceleration and those super cars can't haul 5 people and a load of lumber etc, etc. Its a rare opportunity to own a vehicle for $100k non FS or $120K FS with performance metrics that are simply unheard of.
Exactly my same thought. Mine is really fast enough for me and living in the mountains and 50 miles to nearest city I didnt need that much power. I love the truck.I just couldn't justify it. And I'm one who usually can't resist top of the line. For my situation it really would have just been for the extra launch speed and the AWD already smokes almost everyone and impresses everyone I give rides to.
I'll get a cheaper and better light bar aftermarket soon enough
FYI, the "cuff does not match the collar" in your post. The title and verbage seem to indicate you chose the CB, but in your first line, you say, "I chose CT over CB." Did you mean the opposite, or are you just disagreeing with yourself? (BTW, I agree with your reasoning and logic about selecting the CB!) Cheers!
I don't believe the Cyberbeast will be a collectors item. I think it will have less value than the signature S series (first MS), which aren't coveted more than normal Model S.
I was selling cars in the 80s, top end conversion van was 30k and 5 year financing was just coming to light. Fast forward to now, E9 Kia is 72k an electric motorcycles cost 30k.
