I finally did a demo test drive .....

[TripleB]

May 2020 reserve here.

Free SC got me re-interested.

I have not really been on the fence yet because I don't need a vehicle (2023 AT4 HD diesel, 26k miles) and I knew they would get better and cheaper.

I demoed an AWD and Beast. Beast or bust for me.

Pros/cons vs my truck.

Pros:
maneuverability (awesome)
Tesla software
Tesla drive (like a car)
Tesla charging network
Full up/charge while you sleep
Acceleration
Operating cost and time
Adaptive suspension

Cons:
Wind noise
Polarizing
Rear viewing
No mid gate
Weaker bed
Range while working/towing (I don't tow very often or far)
No straight up viewing, cross bar is at your head
Switching between vehicle is too different, I have multiple vehicles
Not $69,900.00 for tri as reserved

Things I thought I would hate after watching videos and reading forums but didn't:
A and B piler visibility. It's way better than my truck. Not a big deal.
Over hood visibility. It's no different from any newer truck.
It's big! No, it's not.

I liked it, it's just not right for me right now. I could keep my truck, buy a M3P or slightly used MSP as a daily and it would be cheaper than selling my truck and buying a FSCB. That's how expensive they are.

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[AlmostHuman]

Interesting you had wind noise. My AWD is silent inside, easily the more silent vehicle inside I have ever owned.

 

[Tecyber1]

Interesting you had wind noise. My AWD is silent inside, easily the more silent vehicle inside I have ever owned.

I don’t have wind noise either.

 

[TripleB]

It could have been heavy cross winds; it was kind of windy. It was in both. Good to note that people are not experiencing this.

It's a rad ride. I'll get one eventually.

 

[AlmostHuman]

To be fair it does have some at 95+ mph

 

[CyberGus]

Polarizing

 

[TripleB]

I know... Maybe over worried. I'm typically the "I don't give a F" guy. I mostly worry about client perception and attention (good or bad).

 

[Bobo_LaDouche]

I have two Ford trucks. I hope I don't ever have to drive them again.

 

[trentsize]

Interesting you had wind noise. My AWD is silent inside, easily the more silent vehicle inside I have ever owned.

Same here. 85mph is noticeably quiet

 

[DoberManPin-Sure]

I have two Ford trucks. I hope I don't ever have to drive them again.

Sold my beloved TRX. Only miss the throaty sound of the supercharged engine. Knew it was time to sell it when I was sad I had to drive it when my CB was getting wrapped. Certainly a "to each their own" matter though.

As for polarizing, I've received zero hate or negativity since my June pick-up. Nothing but curiosity, questions, interest and compliments, all of which are diminishing by the month with the swarm of CTs progressively hitting the road.

I had unacceptable wind noise above/around my driver's side window. The metal strip above it was reportedly bent from factory, preventing a full, tight seal against the window. It's markedly better post-repair, which was on Tesla and which the tech said wasn't the first he'd seen like that. The re-wrapping of that strip was free. I hear Tesla is paying for them, but my service provider didn't charge me.

Hope OP finds his way back to the CT. I'm loving it.

 

[TJCJr9999]

May 2020 reserve here.

Free SC got me re-interested.

I have not really been on the fence yet because I don't need a vehicle (2023 AT4 HD diesel, 26k miles) and I knew they would get better and cheaper.

I demoed an AWD and Beast. Beast or bust for me.

Pros/cons vs my truck.

Pros:
maneuverability (awesome)
Tesla software
Tesla drive (like a car)
Tesla charging network
Acceleration
Operating cost and time
Adaptive suspension

Cons:
Wind noise
Polarizing
Rear viewing
No mid gate
Range while working/towing (I don't tow very often or far)
No straight up viewing, cross bar is at your head
Switching between vehicle is too different, I have multiple vehicles
Not $69,900.00 for tri as reserved

Things I thought I would hate after watching videos and reading forums but didn't:
A and B piler visibility. It's way better than my truck. Not a big deal.
Over hood visibility. It's no different from any newer truck.
It's big! No, it's not.

I liked it, it's just not right for me right now. I could keep my truck, buy a M3P or slightly used MSP as a daily and it would be cheaper than selling my truck and buying a FSCB. That's how expensive they are.

here is my experience,,,,,,

 

[TripleB]

Sold my beloved TRX. Only miss the throaty sound of the supercharged engine. Knew it was time to sell it when I was sad I had to drive it when my CB was getting wrapped. Certainly a "to each their own" matter though.

As for polarizing, I've received zero hate or negativity since my June pick-up. Nothing but curiosity, questions, interest and compliments, all of which are diminishing by the month with the swarm of CTs progressively hitting the road.

I had unacceptable wind noise above/around my driver's side window. The metal strip above it was reportedly bent from factory, preventing a full, tight seal against the window. It's markedly better post-repair, which was on Tesla and which the tech said wasn't the first he'd seen like that. The re-wrapping of that strip was free. I hear Tesla is paying for them, but my service provider didn't charge me.

Hope OP finds his way back to the CT. I'm loving it.

Thanks for sharing. I do like my diesel sound.

 

[DaBagBoy]

I know... Maybe over worried. I'm typically the "I don't give a F" guy. I mostly worry about client perception and attention (good or bad).

Get it you won't regret it
But you can't name it the same name I used IDGAF
JK

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