Buying the FS CT Isn't Logical

[Wraven]

I do not know how many of us are in that age range but it isn’t surprising to me. I haven’t put much thought into it. I do know that age has a lot to do with my desire to end the wait and be willing to get an FS.

Its an economic staple for the majority - the older you get the more disposable income. Not many 20 something year-olds looking to drop 100k+ on a vehicle.

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[JBee]

I thought I'd have lots of time to think, but just got my email this evening so now its become much more real.
Initially I was leaning to waiting, but now I'm starting think about the logic of getting the home power sharing that's part of foundation. For the day or two a year, having the truck power the house would be really helpful and a lot less costly than adding powerwalls.
Plus I get the truck, but there are so many potential issues with getting one of these first ones before more problems are sorted out.
Decisions decisions

The Powershare thing was the primary reason to have multiple CT orders from the beginning, even though back then it wasn't official yet, they did say they'd have onboard power in the bed, which would make it work as a home battery regardless.

This still holds true with "powershare compatibility" now in that worst case the 240V outlet in the bed can be used as a backup even if the other Tesla Powershare gear won't do the job.

CT works out cheaper than the equivalent in Powerwall batteries, and comes with a "free" truck. That's how I see it.

 

[Alan]

We didn’t have our first new car till we were in our 40’s. I never believed paying interest was a good thing. People wondering if they can afford this shouldn’t be buying it yet.

 

[jookyone]

Felt the same way about my Polaris Slingshot (early adopter). My grandfather made me show it to his diner buddies in Iowa. Said it "looked like was from Mars." My number one passenger was my 10 year old daughter and the pride and fun she showed made it all worth it. Later found the same childlike energy with the Model X (early adopter).

Like the OP, I'm making pictures that I can look back on and remember that a stupid crazy looking vehicle brought us together with the same childlike giddiness and wonder that only happens in the beginning and I want to be a part of that.

************ RIP Grandpa *************

Funny story, the only time I've ever run out of battery in a Tesla (and it was twice) was towing the Slingshot to its new owner (CO to OH) in the middle of winter in 20°F weather (about 5k lbs, the rated range). I could have dropped it on the side of the road, charged and came back but didn't for obvious reasons. Both less than 2 miles from charger. By then the Model X had over 100k miles on it and had towed around 25k miles. It currently has over 200k miles on it.

One last pic... here's a picture of me coming home having delivered the Slingshot. I always thought this was the best charger design at the time for towing. Can't remember where this is.

 

[FarAway]

for what it’s worth, both will tend to be a lot more expensive than a 26kW generac - especially for the few days a year that appear to be your hole needing filled

separately, it appears that folks may be buying the CT before discovering their home isn’t “qualifying” for the system somehow - this aspect isn’t clear to be but I haven’t had reason to explore it in detail. Sounds like you might should.

not trying to dissuade you, just adding to your metaphorical white board of considerations to be diligenced

Can TESLA tell a potential buyer if their home will qualify for the power system before committing?

As an aside, we have a Generac with a 1000-gallon propane tank. In the past year, we have used if for outages between 1 hour and 6 hours about a half dozen times, we have only needed it for an outage lasting over 6 hours once and that lasted 8 days, (regional ice storm -VERY glad to have it.)

 

[cvalue13]

Can TESLA tell a potential buyer if their home will qualify for the power system before committing?

??‍

the V2H concept has a lot of kinks to work out

 

[rbrak29]

this forum’s most surprising aspect, to me, is the number of folks over 70

id 100% support Tesla prioritizing by age

Does 69 and a half count??

 

[Woodrick]

Funny story, the only time I've ever run out of battery in a Tesla (and it was twice) was towing the Slingshot to its new owner (CO to OH) in the middle of winter in 20°F weather (about 5k lbs, the rated range). I could have dropped it on the side of the road, charged and came back but didn't for obvious reasons. Both less than 2 miles from charger. By then the Model X had over 100k miles on it and had towed around 25k miles. It currently has over 200k miles on it.

One last pic... here's a picture of me coming home having delivered the Slingshot. I always thought this was the best charger design at the time for towing. Can't remember where this is.

I feel your story. First time hauling the boat any distance and was still trying to figure out "real range" with the boat, and decided to skip a stop. Whoops, bad mistake. My wife was driving and she informed me that she didn't think that we were going to make the Supercharger, because it was further than we had left showing. I dropped the boat (and her) and got off on the side road and made a 30-mph hobble to the Supercharger with my cheeks tightly clinched.
I made it, I think well below 0, and we continued the trip, stopping numerous more times.

I've been lucky with gas in my life. I ran out of gas once, but it was across a busy street from a gas station. The three other times that I ran out of gas, I literally coasted into the gas station. Once, I didn't even have to put my foot on the brake.

 

[cvalue13]

Does 69 and a half count??

counts double, in Musk math

 

[Truckhaven]

Got my FS invite yesterday. Being that my reservation # is close to 200k (I am in Cali) I figured there must be many not interested in the FS. I’m going to pass. Still love the CT but it doesn’t check enough boxes. Yes it is an engineering feat and I can’t wait to see the new manufacturing and tech show up in new TSLA vehicles. It doesn’t replace my 2500 diesel, nor my Avalanche. The only vehicle is it makes sense to get rid of is my CTS Sport Wagon. I’m old, take care of my vehicles and was hoping to retire the fleet but from a strictly functional point of view the CT is not the practical work truck it was touted. It’s an awesome daily driver/mall crawler that has big potential once the range is address. And no the range extender is not a solution it is a bandaid. Although here a thought . The range extender looks to be a nice platform to mount some sweet, rear facing jump seats, you know like the 1970’s Subaru Brat. All jokes aside, TSLA really pushed the needle in design, manufacturing, electrical and tech, but underwhelmed on a few practical basics. I’ll patiently wait for CT V2.

 

[Armyintel96b]

Why not just buy Foundation Series now and then trade it in for a 2028 model with the bigger better batteries and whatnot?

Because tesla will only give $10k for it in 2028

 

[Woodrick]

Got my FS invite yesterday. Being that my reservation # is close to 200k (I am in Cali) I figured there must be many not interested in the FS. I’m going to pass. Still love the CT but it doesn’t check enough boxes. Yes it is an engineering feat and I can’t wait to see the new manufacturing and tech show up in new TSLA vehicles. It doesn’t replace my 2500 diesel, nor my avalanche. The only vehicle is it makes sense to get rid of is my CTS Sport Wagon. I’m old, take care of my vehicles and was hoping to retire the fleet but from a strictly functional point of view the CT is not the practical work truck it was touted. It’s an awesome daily driver/mall crawler that has big potential once the range is address. And no the range extender is not a solution it is a bandaid. Although here a though. The range extender looks to be a nice platform to mount some sweet, rear facing jump seats, you know like the 1970’s Subaru Brat. All jokes aside, TSLA really pushed the needle in design, manufacturing, electrical and tech, but underwhelmed on a few practical basics. I’ll patiently wait for CT V2.

So a common practice for trailer haulers to install in-bed gas tanks should be considered a band-aid?

 

[Fleetwood75]

Because tesla will only give $10k for it in 2028

Trade in value of a 4 year old Model X Long Range is about $40k according to Kelly Blue Book. I know you were exaggerating but I wouldn’t honestly be surprised to have that value on a 2024 FS AWD Cybertruck in 2028. And by then they might be selling the AWD for $80k, so you spend $100k today, take a $60k depreciation hit, and spend another net $40k in four years. If you drive that truck for four more years you’ve spent $140k over eight years but that truck is probably also worth $40k trade by then. So you’ve spent net $100k to be driving the latest and greatest Cybertruck for eight whole years. Not a wise way to spend $1250/mo, but if you can afford to it’d be quite a fun way to spend it! ?

 

[Truckhaven]

So a common practice for trailer haulers to install in-bed gas tanks should be considered a band-aid?

For me, yes it is. It wasn’t I who promised the world in 2019 over 400 miles of range. Never was there it mentioned “for 16k more you can decrease your bed storage, towing and weight capacity while raise your center of gravity and increasing your curb weight with an add on so you aren’t considered a commercial vehicle” or did I miss that disclaimer?

 

[Octavian]

You're buying it because you can. That is it, that is all.

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