FS Beast Owners >6 months: would you do it again?

[Floridaman]

This is the easiest question I've seen on here. Absolutely! I was hesitant on the white interior and thought I'd never use FSD. Now, I would order it the exact same way again. It makes me smile every time I drive it!

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[TJCJr9999]

For folks who have owned a Foundation Series Cyber Beast for >6 months: if your truck was totaled (and you wanted to replace it with another CT) which build options would you go with this time around? Core wheels? Grey interior? AWD?

I've been posting this reply a lot, and it is still true and will be for a while, and I will never go back to ICE..........

 

[Cybertruck2024]

Yeah I don’t know about this. Yes the beast is faster and a more special vehicle generally, but the AWD vs Lightning? The only thing they have in common are they are electric and have a bed.

...and one is much cheaper and a better work truck!

The Beast is a better daily driver, without a doubt. If you're looking for value or a work truck, the Lightning is better. I’ve put nearly 10k miles on my Beast and put nearly 15k on a Lightning and I've used both in almost every scenario (I admit, I don't off-road). I likely am one of the most informed opinions on these trucks on earth.

 

[Coagulation]

...and one is much cheaper and a better work truck!

The Beast is a better daily driver, without a doubt. If you're looking for value or a work truck, the Lightning is better. I’ve put nearly 10k miles on my Beast and put nearly 15k on a Lightning and I've used both in almost every scenario (I admit, I don't off-road). I likely am one of the most informed opinions on these trucks on earth.

Not disputing that. I don’t use my CT as a work truck. I use a bed a lot but for personal uses.

If I were looking for something more utilitarian, more affordable, and a work truck I probably would look at the lightning. But I would be crossing it against ICE f-150 or a Silverado.

 

[Wilgo]

Aside from having to take it back to service 3 times in 3 months for fan noise in the IP, overlapping trim at the A-pillar, vibration around the subwoofer, and installing the offroad light bar, it has been a great vehicle. Oh yes, my home charger stopped charging after the Christmas update and I was forced to swap to the one they gave me with the power share hardware. I never got a good answer why the older level home charger won't work after it worked fine for 3 months and since 2020 for my other Tesla vehicles. You buy these for the performance and tech and I continue to be amazed at the new improvements we get to FSD, weather on the map, the front camera is amazing, etc. I want to get summon on this truck asap because it is a convenient option.
I agree with the previous reply for heads up display and the back camera needs a cleaner or you lose vision during rainy situations. That is a safety issue they need to fix - the current rear few mirror is a joke.
Tesla always fixes my problems eventually and they are decades ahead in innovation. I work in the automotive industry and they are adopting many of the improvements Tesla originated, but it takes a disruptor to move the auto industry to change.

I would buy my beast again for sure.

 

[xcellbeast]

I would get the same Beast again. This time it would be 20K cheaper! I will subscribe to the FSD + Premium Data every month. The $20K FS is definitely not worth it, it was a forced thing.

 

[L3it3R]

The AWD has plastic interior correct? My Beast has premium suede interior.

I do feel like the Beast is a $100k+ truck comparative to other $100k+ trucks I’ve owned, but the AWD CT does feel less special and to me should be a $60k-$70k truck. .

The only difference in the Foundation Series is the dashboard pad and the steering wheel.

now with the non-foundation there are a few other things different.

As for the power of an AWD … it’s plenty quick on its own. Obviously not a beast, but I honestly don’t see the point of anything quicker in a 7,000 lbs vehicle which can barely stop as it is.

 

[Cybertruck2024]

I would get the same Beast again. This time it would be 20K cheaper! I will subscribe to the FSD + Premium Data every month. The $20K FS is definitely not worth it, it was a forced thing.

Just today they are finally installing my home backup system. The $4k credit was nice with the Beast, but it was certainly a pain to get the setup moving and it took 8 months. Fingers crossed it works as advertised when they finish the setup.

I still don't have the wheel covers or the light bar. It is crazy how long it has been for my foundation bonuses to be fulfilled. I still think the $20k was worth the value, the execution was the issue. With that said, anyone buying a non-FS Beast will have far fewer headaches and not having headaches may be worth missing the FS stuff.

 

[Wilgo]

The only difference in the Foundation Series is the dashboard pad and the steering wheel.

now with the non-foundation there are a few other things different.

As for the power of an AWD … it’s plenty quick on its own. Obviously not a beast, but I honestly don’t see the point of anything quicker in a 7,000 lbs vehicle which can barely stop as it is.

You make good points on AWD vs Beast. Although, there are more differences than you said (i.e. Offroad light bar, powershare hardware, maybe more?)

 

[L3it3R]

You make good points on AWD vs Beast. Although, there are more differences than you said (i.e. Offroad light bar, powershare hardware, maybe more?)

Ah, yeah the light bar - another preference thing IMO. I don't like the Tesla bar design (though the software features are killer) and wanted one which was removable like the Tsportline.

Powershare hardware came with the Foundation AWD too - though the Beast came with install credit too.

So a few other differences, but the AWD is still a great truck.

 

[Oden's Beast]

Hands down, the Beast. I opted for the gray interior because, well, it is a truck—and despite my best efforts, Thor the Cyberdog has already left his mark. Literally. Nose prints and drool stains galore, courtesy of my four-legged co-pilot.

I have NEVER owned a vehicle this beautiful and fun to drive. If I were a giga-millionaire, I’d still roll with the Beast as my ultimate ride—it’s simply the best and most versatile vehicle in the world. Although, let’s be honest, it would also be decked out with every cool gadget and gizmo Tesla (or third party innovators) could throw at it.

Since taking delivery of Blitzen in July, my other cars have been…neglected. In fact, I haven’t driven any of my collectibles since the Cyberbeast arrived. I’ve even parted ways with a few of my favorites! My philosophy? Let someone else enjoy the old classics because I am fully geeked out on the new.

Blitzen isn’t just a vehicle. It’s a lifestyle. Love my Beast.

Completely agree, it’s the perfect vehicle, and best driving one I’ve ever driven. I just don’t drive my other cars anymore either.

There’s an AMG GT parked right next to it in my garage, and it is being seriously neglected.

For me, the steer by wire has ruined all other vehicles .

 

[dane247]

Completely agree, it’s the perfect vehicle, and best driving one I’ve ever driven. I just don’t drive my other cars anymore either.

There’s an AMG GT parked right next to it in my garage, and it is being seriously neglected.

For me, the steer by wire has ruined all other vehicles .

Can’t drive anything without steer by wire + fsd anymore

 

[dalton108]

CB, Tactical Gray, AT. Would not change one thing.

Well, if I could have transferred FSD and gotten UL LT SC’ing, I’d have forgone FS in a heartbeat.

 

[BikerPilot]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. The AWD CT is not worth the money. Coming from a Lightning, the Beast is a step up premium experience. If you get the AWD, you're better off spending less and getting a Lightning.

If i did it all over again I would get another Beast. If I wanted to be cheap, I'd get a Lightning. If I owned an AWD CT, I'd be ashamed I didn't spend a bit more or a lot less.

What a nonsense. $20K more to go 1.3 seconds faster? You look stupid doing that at every traffic light anyway.

 

[RickJ19Zeta8]

I'd get the cyberbeast again, A/T tires for summer, Duratracs for winter. Its a very nice package.

I've got white accent interior, my father has the grey. Both look good. I would maybe switch to the grey.

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