I’m the problem, it’s me

[CyberGus]

I´ll bet you can´t wait to put the Cybertruck next to your DMC beauty

I put them together at delivery

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[PVTesla]

I put them together at delivery

Gorgeous. I will be lining up the CT, X, DMC and H2

I put them together at delivery

I put them together at delivery

If it was you at the CT Launch Party in Austin chatting with a ginger haired guy from Canada with a Delorean, that was hubby.

 

[SlegMD]

Yolo bro

I pledged I would never pay over 100k for a vehicle, and I am trying to hold. This was 15-20 yrs ago, maybe I need to revise.

Ack no, that’s the weakness talking.

 

[Cyber07]

Congrats. I sympathize in that this car has been the most expensive one I ever bought. But alas this is a unique creature. When confronted with its sheer genius/ brutality/beauty that’s unprecedented in human history I didn’t feel bad and I hope neither do you. Tbh during the first week of ownership I still questioned the value. The multitude of smiles (my own and alll those who encountered the car) has since validated the value and my decision. You will love the car. It’s one of a kind. Don’t worry be happy. ?

I agree with the smiling part. I tell everybody: “I make the world a better place by driving the Cybertruck”.

The positive emotion and impact, even for couple of seconds, is a worthy cause.

“In my Cybertruck, I roam the streets,
Electric dreams, wheels humming beats.
As I drive by, people grin and cheer,
Chasing joy, fueled by volts, not fear.”

 

[CyberGus]

If it was you at the CT Launch Party in Austin chatting with a ginger haired guy from Canada with a Delorean, that was hubby.

Sadly I’ve not been to any official Tesla event, although I frequently skulk about at the after-parties

 

[DarickHemphill]

Alright, here’s my confession. I was a day two pre order. Patiently waiting for my turn to come. Two months ago I received the email for the Foundation Series and rolled my eyes at the offer. I told myself I will not cross that line. The trucks price has already been hiked up quite a bit but I still considered it fair price considering all economic and value factors.
Since then I’ve opened that email numerous times getting all the way to the final moment of clicking to order. Every time I have gotten there common sense kicks in and says no way.
welp, I have to admit I have no clicked that button. A mix of excitement and defeat all at once. Friends and family have shared differing opinions of this with a wide range of responses. In the end it is what it is. I never make purchases in this manner yet being an 80’s kid this truck speaks to me. I suppose it’s ok to make one unrestrained purchase in life. For everyone still waiting to do it the right way I’m sorry I couldn’t be stronger! I did my best but my cyberlust got the best of me.

The struggle is real! I have had mine for about 5 days and I like it more each day!

 

[wusch]

So embrace the payment and love the car. Go watch the Munroe Live episodes on the internals of the vehicle. The technology deployed in this car is amazing....

 

[Lasttoy]

Can we look at it from a financial view?? U buy a ICE pickup. U drive off lot. It just depreciated 20k.
U buy a CT for 80, to 150. U drive it off the lot. It just appreciated. Sell it for more than u paid. Yes it's a technological marvel. It will blow ur mind. Watch all of Sandy's videos. I'm in shock, look at motors alone.
So. If after u have it for 6 months and don't like it. Sell it.

 

[Coagulation]

Can we look at it from a financial view?? U buy a ICE pickup. U drive off lot. It just depreciated 20k.
U buy a CT for 80, to 150. U drive it off the lot. It just appreciated. Sell it for more than u paid. Yes it's a technological marvel. It will blow ur mind. Watch all of Sandy's videos. I'm in shock, look at motors alone.
So. If after u have it for 6 months and don't like it. Sell it.

Who knows how much it will depreciate. Once production meets demand, it’s worth less than a new one… otherwise somebody would just get a new one vs your old one. But that may not be for a year or two

 

[Beyond]

Sadly I’ve not been to any official Tesla event, although I frequently skulk about at the after-parties

I've been to 2, a maintenance event and a club event that featured a Cybertruck. Both at the new Golden Valley, MN Tesla service center. I'd highly recommend going to one if you can. I wasn't sure about the maintenance event beforehand but am very glad I attended. They had torn down vehicle modules at the station bays, answered questions and showed in detail how everything worked. Even had an original Roadster that was getting a new battery. Beautiful car, looked like it just came off the showroom floor. The staff were all techies. Afterwards the service people talked to anyone interested for around an hour. A very different experience than any I've had with other brands.

 

[CyberGus]

Who knows how much it will depreciate.

Even if Cybertruck depreciates by 50%, it'll still be a better performer than my TSLA lol

 

[Startreknerd]

I'm exactly the same but I haven't clicked the button yet.

 

[CyberGus]

I'm exactly the same but I haven't clicked the button yet.

 

[Startreknerd]

lol yea

And I still have my 2018 Model 3, though the issues with the CT are more numerous than the 3, so I'll wait.

Have the bugs worked out.

 

[maaficook]

To all those who pulled the trigger when it was the right decision for you in all respects except for your personal financial position, I have some advice:

First of all, congratulations, it's a breakthrough vehicle, and I'm not even talking about it's futuristic styling. You are going to love it as long as the personal financial consequences are not too severe.

And to prevent the financial consequences from becoming a future problem I suggest you look at your new purchase as a turning point in your life. An opportunity to cut spending and be happier with less spending so you can save more and invest more.

Less monthly subscriptions, less utilities, less expenditures on food and drink when you are out and about simply because you didn't plan ahead and pack your favorite snacks. Shop around for the best deal on insurance, be willing to do a comprehensive insurance re-appraisal on all your insured assets and get quotes to see if you can achieve the same coverage for less annual outlay. Few people like to spend the time it takes to clean up your personal balance sheet, but it can be very rewarding and help set you up financially for the rest of your life by increasing the amount you can set aside and invest.

On the flip-side, you can do a re-appraisal on the income side of the equation. This is usually more difficult and more risky than simply cutting out unnecessary spending that is not contributing significantly to your health and happiness. However, it may be worth doing, depending upon your particulars.

It's never too late to start or improve your spending to earnings ratio, but the younger you are, the bigger the dividends. Literally. I have stocks now that pay more per year in annual dividends than their entire purchase price. And I've never even been a dividend investor, I buy growth.

The idea here is to leverage what may be one of your biggest expenditures ever, and perhaps not a well-advised one, into a positive catalyst for your financial future.

Now repeat after me: Damn that Elon Musk, why does he create such desirable products!

I am getting much mixed feedback from those with whom I choose to share my cyber-vision: Non-FS AWD + Cyberlandr. As part of a win-win solution, I am selling my townhouse and consolidating with elderly parents who are at that place where live-in family is optimal (dad is 90 and mom is 84). I will use my CT to shuttle between my parents and my son's growing family, 1.5 hours away by highway. AND, I will use my CT to chase a few adventures upon retiring in 2 years after 40 years in education. My successful sons are amused, and wary of me making such a purchase--cash--...they want ALL of my sale net $s to be tucked away as a part of my retirement plan....I say, "the CT IS a part of my retirement plan". [Enter sound of crickets]. There is still some time to consider all perspectives before my "number" comes up, though I expect I shall not waver.

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