Who really cares all that much what such a functional and durable vehicles looks like? The CT isn't for everyone, only those that appreciate true engineering genius.
I've managed to keep my Ford Ranger running for well over 200k, for the past 23 years, so I'm expecting my CT will be around for a long time after the warranty is up. I think we can also expect a big following, along with an extensive after-market presence to maintain and service the very hard...
Hi Dave, That's an amazing amount of environmental damage considering the age, and only the last five years ungaraged. My 23 year old Ford has some cracks in the plastic control covers for the cruise control on the steering wheel, but that's all, and it's never been garaged. I'm thinking the...
I think you can count of some of that sort of thing happening with the CT, but that is kind of expected with a first run vehicle. I'm sure better cheaper versions will arrive in the next couple of years...I'm thinking the original tri-motors will remain pretty awesome like the early model S.
Realistically, I'd expect there to be a lot of time needed to ramp up such new and odd construction. Q-2 of 2022 would be my guess for actual consumer vehicles in any real numbers to be delivered.
For about 30 seconds I was shocked, then saw why the thing is shaped like that, and I really don't give a crap about how a work vehicle looks. The C.T. will last, and have tremendous value.
In the next five or six years the resale value of any ICE vehicle is going to PLUMMET. No FSD? Sorry, it will be like trying to sell an old style TV. Junkyards won't even want them in fifteen years.
I adjust my driving to the situation. If there are vehicles behind me I use the regenerative braking more aggressively, and coast up to red lights and traffic if I'm on my own. In the past three years I've only used the service brakes on a few dozen occasions where hard braking was required...
I'd be surprised if anything like normal wear and tear, door dings, hail and such, would come close to denting 3mm stainless. Bet one of those Space X fabrication guys could give us some insight or hints about what it's like to work with, repairability wise.