$59k Base Dual-Motor AWD Cybertruck Begin Delivery!

[comet2]

I just read the article. It seemed like the main thrust was that it was a marketing failure, not that it was a bad vehicle, though It did mention some build issues and such, especially in the early versions. Some parallels with the Ford Edsel are certainly apt. Hey, I do not even find it to be a particularly visually attractive vehicle. But, I am eager to pick mine up tomorrow. I do believe it is exceptionally well engineered. Love the low maintenance and that I can charge it from my solar panels and skip the gas stations and so much more.

100%. The best darn vehicle. Especially in this 100 degree weather, the vehicle is 68 degrees when I step in to go home after a long day at work.

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[zip]

Yours or just one at your local Service Center?

EDIT: it's parked in the "Sales Demo" spot so if not yours, is it a SAWD or RWD? Would need to look at the bed to tell.

Apologies for the lack of context. I can confirm it's a brand new SAWD at Fremont. Not mine. Looks great. Stance is spot-on. Interior reminds me of my vintage Model S with cloth seats, which I loved. For me, the wheel/tire combo looks goofy. I would upgrade those. But otherwise, this is the one to get! I haven't done a test drive comparison yet, but hope to soon.

 

[Alpine]

Wheels just got done. About to box them up for shipping. Caps are solid black under the film. Come on cybertruck!

 

[-CYBRG-]

Got certified today, barely 48hrs into ownership. Subaru rear seat passenger felt compelled to lower the window and do a 10-second long one-finger salute.

 

[PHS]

Tesla is losing money on each CT and especially "El Cheapo" this will be a sloooooow roll out. This truck really has become the "Cyber-Edsel" it seems. Buy it before it gets discontinued.

The HW3 "upgrade" mumbling shows you that Cars and customers are not longer a priority...

 

[AWDMK4]

Tesla is losing money on each CT and especially "El Cheapo" this will be a sloooooow roll out. This truck really has become the "Cyber-Edsel" it seems. Buy it before it gets discontinued.

The HW3 "upgrade" mumbling shows you that Cars and customers are not longer a priority...

Interesting perspective but to be fair, the majority of members posting in this thread have already "bought" it. We're just waiting on delivery.

 

[Alpine]

while I wait, these came in yesterday!

Just noticed you're wheels have a small lip/step along the disc

 

[AWDMK4]

https://www.gadgetreview.com/teslas...fall-so-bad-it-invites-ford-edsel-comparisons

That article was regurgitated BS.

Sorry C. da Costa, AI could have written a better article than that. Hopefully automotive "journalism" is not his day job.

 

[AWDMK4]

Apologies for the lack of context. I can confirm it's a brand new SAWD at Fremont. Not mine. Looks great. Stance is spot-on. Interior reminds me of my vintage Model S with cloth seats, which I loved. For me, the wheel/tire combo looks goofy. I would upgrade those. But otherwise, this is the one to get! I haven't done a test drive comparison yet, but hope to soon.

No apologies necessary and thanks for the extra photos! Do you have one on order?

 

[AWDMK4]

Just noticed you're wheels have a small lip/step along the disc

Wonder if that is due to the increased offset and/or width? Yours looks "less concave".

 

[egiles]

Just an observation I have made and purely for discussion purposes only...as we know how little to trust the delivery window that Tesla provides. So, grain of salt and all of that.... this is just for fun.

I use the Tesla Assist app and I purchased it to unlock other features. One of the new features included is the Live Feed....essentially in the app you can anonymously share your order metadata to the app, and it will track order changes on worldwide level from other Tesla Assist app users. You can filter the data down to individual models and countries...so I have been looking at US Cybertruck Standard AWD live feed changes.

In the past few days, the overwhelming majority of delivery windows have moved up (sooner) by a week to a month or more for some. Some delivery windows that were N/A (2027) were given dates that have a 30 day or less window. There were a good many delivery window changes yesterday (as others here have shared their changes).

Anyway, just an interesting observation that means nothing. I am sure dates will change again. But hopefully there is something relevant from the data trend that is being shown.

 

[Trbizwiz]

Just noticed you're wheels have a small lip/step along the disc

I'm not sure what you mean, but I did have a different off set, perhaps that is the difference. I think I went 45 (recommended by AI for my preferred tire size, and factory look preference, also I went with 9.5 inch wide wheels, because I wanted a flatter tread, and flatter sidewall)
One thing I will say about my wheels, the dish portion is much deeper than it appears in photos. To my eye it is very attractive.

 

[Alpine]

I'm not sure what you mean, but I did have a different off set, perhaps that is the difference. I think I went 45 (recommended by AI for my preferred tire size, and factory look preference, also I went with 9.5 inch wide wheels, because I wanted a flatter tread, and flatter sidewall)
One thing I will say about my wheels, the dish portion is much deeper than it appears in photos. To my eye it is very attractive.

Oh yeah, forgot you got wider than stock wheels.

Im referencing this portion that seems to be missing on mine. 18x9 ET58

 

[Trbizwiz]

Oh yeah, forgot you got wider than stock wheels.

Im referencing this portion that seems to be missing on mine. 18x9 ET58

I am guessing that is related to the extra half inch width in my wheels.

also this is why I chose my offset, as recommended from Google AI. Hopefully it is correct!

For an 18x9.5 inch wheel paired with 285/75R18 tires on a Tesla Cybertruck, a wheel offset of +35mm to +45mm is ideal to prevent clearance issues and rubbing against the steering knuckle or suspension upright.

I also used google to determine tires. My overall setup should be 2 inches taller than stock, and similar weight (93 lbs). Hopefully being more efficient at highway speed.


The Toyo Open Country A/T III in size LT285/75R18 has an overall inflated diameter of 34.8 inches tall and a section width of roughly 11.2 to 11.3 inches wide. [1, 2]

Tire Specifications

• • Height (Overall Diameter): 34.8 inches
  • Width (Section Width): 11.22 inches (285 mm)
  • Rim Diameter: 18 inches
  • Approved Rim Width: 7.5 to 9.5 inches
  • Tread Depth: 16.5/32-inch

 

[comet2]

That article was regurgitated BS.

Sorry C. da Costa, AI could have written a better article than that. Hopefully automotive "journalism" is not his day job.

I agree. The unfortunate part is that a lot of people read articles like that and take them at face value. They never question the facts or look for another perspective. Then we wonder why some people feel the need to key a Cybertruck or flip off the owner. Clickbait journalism thrives on outrage because outrage gets clicks. I would rather see reporting that presents the facts and lets people form their own opinions

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