AWD VS BEAST

[hemiarch]

Oh man….the electric banana

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[Oden's Beast]

Oh man….the electric banana

Haha, IYKYK, …!

 

[Ralphiefar]

I’d actually like to know if the AWD has the same performance as the beast trim in standard mode. Are the chill modes comparable as well?

Had to be one of the last. I bought one end of June. Still smiling. Don’t ever see them pop up in my area now. The free supercharging pushed me to get it and 0%. Had a few things to get replaced but my SC in Columbus has been amazing. First Tesla of any kind for me.

 

[nallen]

I would sell you my FS Beast light bar installed 6358 total miles garaged no wrap no damage 7G2CEHEE9RA011914 Delivered 5/31/2024 Naperville Illinois. Offer? You know what I paid.

 

[nallen]

Thank you for all the input!
Checking the insurance rates for AWD V Beast is smart!

 

[ChronoDog]

I bought the AWD and have zero regrets. 0-60 in 4 seconds is already neck breaking speed (that is 3 seconds faster than my first Corvette and the same as my 2015 911 S. According to AI:

The main differences are that the Cyberbeast is a tri-motor, high-performance version with superior acceleration and a launch mode, while the AWD is a dual-motor, everyday performance model. The AWD Cybertruck has mechanical locking differentials in both the front and rear, offering better off-road articulation, whereas the Cyberbeast has a mechanical front locker and a virtual rear locker. The Cyberbeast also has a slightly higher top speed and a more premium Alcantara-appointed dashboard

I would guess that 90% of the ppl that own a Beast never use that power. If the Beast had any real upgrades other than speed i would have considered it but it is essentially the same thing for 20k more. I mean give me a freaking real upgraded interior or something for my 20k but cutting 1.4 seconds to 60, Alcantara dash and a freaking sticker ain't worth 20k in my book. It is your money so do whatever makes u happy is the bottom line

 

[Cybertruck2024]

I bought the AWD and have zero regrets. 0-60 in 4 seconds is already neck breaking speed (that is 3 seconds faster than my first Corvette and the same as my 2015 911 S. According to AI:

The main differences are that the Cyberbeast is a tri-motor, high-performance version with superior acceleration and a launch mode, while the AWD is a dual-motor, everyday performance model. The AWD Cybertruck has mechanical locking differentials in both the front and rear, offering better off-road articulation, whereas the Cyberbeast has a mechanical front locker and a virtual rear locker. The Cyberbeast also has a slightly higher top speed and a more premium Alcantara-appointed dashboard

I would guess that 90% of the ppl that own a Beast never use that power. If the Beast had any real upgrades other than speed i would have considered it but it is essentially the same thing for 20k more. I mean give me a freaking real upgraded interior or something for my 20k but cutting 1.4 seconds to 60, Alcantara dash and a freaking sticker ain't worth 20k in my book. It is your money so do whatever makes u happy is the bottom line

I would be shocked if 90% of Beast owners never used the power. I use it every drive. Seems like a wild estimate.

 

[hemiarch]

This is going to be an unpopular opinion here so I’m bracing for a stoning but one has to consider how long you’re buying the car for as well.
I went to considerable effort to get a car with lifetime supercharging and my plan is to keep it for a very long time.
The way I thought about it is not just the stacked cost of Insurance and tires over time but also mechanical complexity and therefore out of warranty repair costs. 3 motors to me seems like is harder to maintain than 2.
Splitting hairs, I know, but this was a consideration that went through my mind so I thought I’d share it.

 

[ChronoDog]

I would be shocked if 90% of Beast owners never used the power. I use it every drive. Seems like a wild estimate.

So you are telling me you are sitting at traffic lights and nailing it to 60 in 2.6 seconds all day during your daily commute? Uh OK. I guess you must live in the middle of nowhere and your commute is a flat 10 mile straight drive with no traffic or lights. 0-60 is useless for daily driving.

 

[Tecyber1]

So you are telling me you are sitting at traffic lights and nailing it to 60 in 2.6 seconds all day during your daily commute? Uh OK. I guess you must live in the middle of nowhere and your commute is a flat 10 mile straight drive with no traffic or lights. 0-60 is useless for daily driving.

For sure, then he will post why the tires melted off and has to do a full replacement in 6,500 miles. lol

 

[Mal]

but cutting 1.4 seconds to 60, Alcantara dash and a freaking sticker ain't worth 20k in my book.

You AWD guys get a sticker, too, don't you?

(I kid, I kid)

 

[AverageJoe]

So you are telling me you are sitting at traffic lights and nailing it to 60 in 2.6 seconds all day during your daily commute? Uh OK. I guess you must live in the middle of nowhere and your commute is a flat 10 mile straight drive with no traffic or lights. 0-60 is useless for daily driving.

If speed and the dash pad are really the only difference(super simplified) then I would guess the average beast owner would do exactly that.

 

[Cybertruck2024]

So you are telling me you are sitting at traffic lights and nailing it to 60 in 2.6 seconds all day during your daily commute? Uh OK. I guess you must live in the middle of nowhere and your commute is a flat 10 mile straight drive with no traffic or lights. 0-60 is useless for daily driving.

Yep.

One of the main reasons I traded my Lightning for a Beast is that I was bored driving it. My M3P made me accustomed to certain baseline performance, and my Lightning wasn't keeping me happy.

Fun fact: The AWD CT is slower than the Lightning I got rid of, because it was too slow.

 

[bigcong]

FSD is a must, Beast is also a must.

 

[Amuma]

Having physical differential outweighs the speed in my opinion. Plus the extra payload you get from the AWD. If you don't need the extra second and a half in 0-60 get the AWD. 20k is ridiculous for 1.5 sec difference.

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