I went ALL IN!

[Aces Deuce's]

Back in 2019, I put down $100 for a Cybertruck reservation, excited by the idea of owning something that looked like it came straight out of a sci-fi film. Growing up on movies like Blade Runner, Aliens, and Star Wars, as well as spending my youth immersed in tabletop RPGs like Cyberpunk and Shadowrun, I’d always been drawn to futuristic concepts. So when I saw that Elon Musk was bringing a vehicle that seemed ripped from the pages of a science fiction novel into reality, I was all in.


But as the years passed and the Cybertruck’s pricing and features evolved, I had to take a step back. I consider myself a prudent planner—someone who budgets carefully and thinks long-term. I’ve never owned a brand-new car. My daily driver is a 2001 Infiniti Q45t, a vehicle I’ve meticulously maintained over the years. My wife, on the other hand, drives a 2019 BMW M5 Competition, a masterpiece of German engineering and precision. I’ve always wrenched on our vehicles myself, and the idea of investing in new technology without seeing it fully tested made me pause.


When my number finally came up, I kept my reservation but held off, deciding to wait and see how things played out. I’d read on forums about early recalls—most of them minor—and was reassured by positive reports about Tesla’s service centers. I felt that giving the technology more time to mature would be the responsible move, and my family and I agreed to continue saving. I set my sights on summer 2025 as the target for my purchase.


Then came the unexpected: a 1.99% financing offer in March 2025. It changed everything. The rate was too good to pass up, and with other financial incentives—such as a $1,000 veteran discount, another $1,000 referral discount, a $7,500 federal tax credit, and a $2,000 trade-in value—I realized I could comfortably afford the truck and even add Full Self-Driving. Financing hadn’t been this affordable in years.


Still, I wanted to be thorough. Tesla’s delivery process is quite different from that of traditional dealerships. While a BMW dealership might offer a full coffee bar and a luxe experience, Tesla’s approach is more streamlined. One concern I had was securing the loan before taking delivery. I was informed that the 1.99% rate depended on receiving the truck by the end of March. That left a small window for delivery, and I couldn’t help but worry about delays.


Fortunately, I’ve now received my scheduled pick-up date: March 29th. It’s cutting it close, and there’s still a chance something could come up, but at this point, the finish line is in sight. If something does fall through, the most I’ll lose is my $250 order fee. But for now, I’m ready to become a Cybertruck owner.

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[BillSirloin]

You’re going to love it! Enjoy!

 

[Friday]

I realized I could comfortably afford the truck and even add Full Self-Driving. Financing hadn’t been this affordable in years.

Super happy you can get the truck you wanted. Best wishes on being a Cybertruck owner. I think you are gonna love it more than you can imagine.

 

[freyguy]

Back in 2019, I put down $100 for a Cybertruck reservation, excited by the idea of owning something that looked like it came straight out of a sci-fi film. Growing up on movies like Blade Runner, Aliens, and Star Wars, as well as spending my youth immersed in tabletop RPGs like Cyberpunk and Shadowrun, I’d always been drawn to futuristic concepts. So when I saw that Elon Musk was bringing a vehicle that seemed ripped from the pages of a science fiction novel into reality, I was all in.


But as the years passed and the Cybertruck’s pricing and features evolved, I had to take a step back. I consider myself a prudent planner—someone who budgets carefully and thinks long-term. I’ve never owned a brand-new car. My daily driver is a 2001 Infiniti Q45t, a vehicle I’ve meticulously maintained over the years. My wife, on the other hand, drives a 2019 BMW M5 Competition, a masterpiece of German engineering and precision. I’ve always wrenched on our vehicles myself, and the idea of investing in new technology without seeing it fully tested made me pause.


When my number finally came up, I kept my reservation but held off, deciding to wait and see how things played out. I’d read on forums about early recalls—most of them minor—and was reassured by positive reports about Tesla’s service centers. I felt that giving the technology more time to mature would be the responsible move, and my family and I agreed to continue saving. I set my sights on summer 2025 as the target for my purchase.


Then came the unexpected: a 1.99% financing offer in March 2025. It changed everything. The rate was too good to pass up, and with other financial incentives—such as a $1,000 veteran discount, another $1,000 referral discount, a $7,500 federal tax credit, and a $2,000 trade-in value—I realized I could comfortably afford the truck and even add Full Self-Driving. Financing hadn’t been this affordable in years.


Still, I wanted to be thorough. Tesla’s delivery process is quite different from that of traditional dealerships. While a BMW dealership might offer a full coffee bar and a luxe experience, Tesla’s approach is more streamlined. One concern I had was securing the loan before taking delivery. I was informed that the 1.99% rate depended on receiving the truck by the end of March. That left a small window for delivery, and I couldn’t help but worry about delays.


Fortunately, I’ve now received my scheduled pick-up date: March 29th. It’s cutting it close, and there’s still a chance something could come up, but at this point, the finish line is in sight. If something does fall through, the most I’ll lose is my $250 order fee. But for now, I’m ready to become a Cybertruck owner.

I was exactly in your same situation minus the trade in.

I was a day 1 reservation holder and the 20k markup for Ds was hard to swallow. I eventually cancelled and said I’ll just order a 2025 and get the ev credit.

but then the 1.99 hit plus a 5k discount on a 2024 cybertruck fs with at and twcticle grey was Inbound to my local tesla center.

It was the exact configuration I wanted all the incentives with added lifetime supercharging coupled with referral and veterans discount, I knew it was my time.
I bought a model y performance I’m march 2019 and it’s a blast to drive. It was never the vehicle I wanted but it was my entry experience to the ev way.

fast forward 2 years I’m selling it to a friend and finally receiving the long awaited cybertruck.

 

[WormtownKris]

Fortunately, I’ve now received my scheduled pick-up date: March 29th. It’s cutting it close, and there’s still a chance something could come up, but at this point, the finish line is in sight. If something does fall through, the most I’ll lose is my $250 order fee. But for now, I’m ready to become a Cybertruck owner.

Congrats! The vehicle is SO enjoyable to drive. Even just to sit in. You will be making excuses for spending seat time, even if you're not driving it somewhere.
I doubt that you'd be on the hook for any monetary penalty if you were unable to complete the transaction in March due to an issue with the truck. I suspect that if they cannot clear the cantrail issue trucks for delivery in time, they would extend the financing to those of you Under Agreement purchasers, in order to complete the transaction under the terms they offered. You never know, but Tesla usually does the right thing in a situation like that.

 

[SlegMD]

Congrats, March 29th is a big day for quite a few of us.

 

[DarickHemphill]

Back in 2019, I put down $100 for a Cybertruck reservation, excited by the idea of owning something that looked like it came straight out of a sci-fi film. Growing up on movies like Blade Runner, Aliens, and Star Wars, as well as spending my youth immersed in tabletop RPGs like Cyberpunk and Shadowrun, I’d always been drawn to futuristic concepts. So when I saw that Elon Musk was bringing a vehicle that seemed ripped from the pages of a science fiction novel into reality, I was all in.


But as the years passed and the Cybertruck’s pricing and features evolved, I had to take a step back. I consider myself a prudent planner—someone who budgets carefully and thinks long-term. I’ve never owned a brand-new car. My daily driver is a 2001 Infiniti Q45t, a vehicle I’ve meticulously maintained over the years. My wife, on the other hand, drives a 2019 BMW M5 Competition, a masterpiece of German engineering and precision. I’ve always wrenched on our vehicles myself, and the idea of investing in new technology without seeing it fully tested made me pause.


When my number finally came up, I kept my reservation but held off, deciding to wait and see how things played out. I’d read on forums about early recalls—most of them minor—and was reassured by positive reports about Tesla’s service centers. I felt that giving the technology more time to mature would be the responsible move, and my family and I agreed to continue saving. I set my sights on summer 2025 as the target for my purchase.


Then came the unexpected: a 1.99% financing offer in March 2025. It changed everything. The rate was too good to pass up, and with other financial incentives—such as a $1,000 veteran discount, another $1,000 referral discount, a $7,500 federal tax credit, and a $2,000 trade-in value—I realized I could comfortably afford the truck and even add Full Self-Driving. Financing hadn’t been this affordable in years.


Still, I wanted to be thorough. Tesla’s delivery process is quite different from that of traditional dealerships. While a BMW dealership might offer a full coffee bar and a luxe experience, Tesla’s approach is more streamlined. One concern I had was securing the loan before taking delivery. I was informed that the 1.99% rate depended on receiving the truck by the end of March. That left a small window for delivery, and I couldn’t help but worry about delays.


Fortunately, I’ve now received my scheduled pick-up date: March 29th. It’s cutting it close, and there’s still a chance something could come up, but at this point, the finish line is in sight. If something does fall through, the most I’ll lose is my $250 order fee. But for now, I’m ready to become a Cybertruck owner.

Best Vehicle I have EVER owned! You will not be sad!

 

[getsometom]

Welcome to the club. Props to your meticulous planning.

 

[KMB7HOME]

Back in 2019, I put down $100 for a Cybertruck reservation, excited by the idea of owning something that looked like it came straight out of a sci-fi film. Growing up on movies like Blade Runner, Aliens, and Star Wars, as well as spending my youth immersed in tabletop RPGs like Cyberpunk and Shadowrun, I’d always been drawn to futuristic concepts. So when I saw that Elon Musk was bringing a vehicle that seemed ripped from the pages of a science fiction novel into reality, I was all in.


But as the years passed and the Cybertruck’s pricing and features evolved, I had to take a step back. I consider myself a prudent planner—someone who budgets carefully and thinks long-term. I’ve never owned a brand-new car. My daily driver is a 2001 Infiniti Q45t, a vehicle I’ve meticulously maintained over the years. My wife, on the other hand, drives a 2019 BMW M5 Competition, a masterpiece of German engineering and precision. I’ve always wrenched on our vehicles myself, and the idea of investing in new technology without seeing it fully tested made me pause.


When my number finally came up, I kept my reservation but held off, deciding to wait and see how things played out. I’d read on forums about early recalls—most of them minor—and was reassured by positive reports about Tesla’s service centers. I felt that giving the technology more time to mature would be the responsible move, and my family and I agreed to continue saving. I set my sights on summer 2025 as the target for my purchase.


Then came the unexpected: a 1.99% financing offer in March 2025. It changed everything. The rate was too good to pass up, and with other financial incentives—such as a $1,000 veteran discount, another $1,000 referral discount, a $7,500 federal tax credit, and a $2,000 trade-in value—I realized I could comfortably afford the truck and even add Full Self-Driving. Financing hadn’t been this affordable in years.


Still, I wanted to be thorough. Tesla’s delivery process is quite different from that of traditional dealerships. While a BMW dealership might offer a full coffee bar and a luxe experience, Tesla’s approach is more streamlined. One concern I had was securing the loan before taking delivery. I was informed that the 1.99% rate depended on receiving the truck by the end of March. That left a small window for delivery, and I couldn’t help but worry about delays.


Fortunately, I’ve now received my scheduled pick-up date: March 29th. It’s cutting it close, and there’s still a chance something could come up, but at this point, the finish line is in sight. If something does fall through, the most I’ll lose is my $250 order fee. But for now, I’m ready to become a Cybertruck owner.

I am in much the same boat, but I do have MAJOR issues since I made my reservation for 2 trucks. One single motor (39,999 plus lock in price FSD for my wife as a dailly driver) and One Dual Motor ($49,999 plus lock in price FSD for myself as a home renovation contractor for work) total $110k for both (roughly $50k + $60k according to the website January 4, 2020)

Issues:

1. Size was decreased to accommodate parking in a single car garage. Minimal change overall but leads to #2.

2. Seating, originally 6 person and now 5.

3. IT IS NOT an Exoskeleton. It is exterior panels on formed frame. The stainless is not structural as originally promoted. Now every truck has a recall for glued on parts flying off.

4. Range was not as promoted ( all they had to do was add a few more cells to achieve the range.)

5. In Canada, the price has tripled the original base offered. I was fully expecting some inflation by the time of manufacturing but not 3 TIMES!

At this time, I am going to request my fully refundable reservations back ($300) TESLA has had me money (and millions of others) for free over the past 5 years. My concern is that much like the reservation holders for the Roadster, is having trouble getting the money back. I made the reservation in good faith, I hope they are fair with me. I will consider an off lease or 2nd hand Cyber Truck in the future. ATM, it is priced a lot beyond my threshold for a fiscally responsible purchase. Don't get me wrong, I have two friends who have one... just can't justify it.

Back in 2019, I put down $100 for a Cybertruck reservation, excited by the idea of owning something that looked like it came straight out of a sci-fi film. Growing up on movies like Blade Runner, Aliens, and Star Wars, as well as spending my youth immersed in tabletop RPGs like Cyberpunk and Shadowrun, I’d always been drawn to futuristic concepts. So when I saw that Elon Musk was bringing a vehicle that seemed ripped from the pages of a science fiction novel into reality, I was all in.


But as the years passed and the Cybertruck’s pricing and features evolved, I had to take a step back. I consider myself a prudent planner—someone who budgets carefully and thinks long-term. I’ve never owned a brand-new car. My daily driver is a 2001 Infiniti Q45t, a vehicle I’ve meticulously maintained over the years. My wife, on the other hand, drives a 2019 BMW M5 Competition, a masterpiece of German engineering and precision. I’ve always wrenched on our vehicles myself, and the idea of investing in new technology without seeing it fully tested made me pause.


When my number finally came up, I kept my reservation but held off, deciding to wait and see how things played out. I’d read on forums about early recalls—most of them minor—and was reassured by positive reports about Tesla’s service centers. I felt that giving the technology more time to mature would be the responsible move, and my family and I agreed to continue saving. I set my sights on summer 2025 as the target for my purchase.


Then came the unexpected: a 1.99% financing offer in March 2025. It changed everything. The rate was too good to pass up, and with other financial incentives—such as a $1,000 veteran discount, another $1,000 referral discount, a $7,500 federal tax credit, and a $2,000 trade-in value—I realized I could comfortably afford the truck and even add Full Self-Driving. Financing hadn’t been this affordable in years.


Still, I wanted to be thorough. Tesla’s delivery process is quite different from that of traditional dealerships. While a BMW dealership might offer a full coffee bar and a luxe experience, Tesla’s approach is more streamlined. One concern I had was securing the loan before taking delivery. I was informed that the 1.99% rate depended on receiving the truck by the end of March. That left a small window for delivery, and I couldn’t help but worry about delays.


Fortunately, I’ve now received my scheduled pick-up date: March 29th. It’s cutting it close, and there’s still a chance something could come up, but at this point, the finish line is in sight. If something does fall through, the most I’ll lose is my $250 order fee. But for now, I’m ready to become a Cybertruck owner.

I'm having a lot of concerns about what has happened with the cybertruck compaired to what was originally proposed. I do have a few issues that are going to make me at this point, ask for my reservation money back on the two cyber trucks that I have reserved.

Issues:

1. The cyber truck is not an exoskeleton vehicle. It has a stainless steel exterior on a formed steel body connected to the aluminum castings. Currently there is a recall for I believe all cyber trucks to repair the possibility of stainless steel coming off.Where is simply glued to the for nobody.

2. Size, The size of the cyber truck was reduced to enable it to fit into a single car garage. As much as it is still a formidable size truck, this is going to lead to my third issue.

3. The original truck was a 6 seat configuration and it is now 5 seats.

4. The battery in the truck is not large enough to give it the range as advertised. I had.
Reservations for 2 cyber trucks. A Single motor for my wife with full self. Drive $50000 (locked in FSD pricing at reservation) And a dual motor with full self drive for $60000. Total Planned expenditure of a $110000 for 2 trucks. Currently, the cost for me to purchase.The dual motor is 135000 plus tax and way beyond my payment tolerance.
As a contractor looking to use it for business purposes. Cost is almost triple the original price.

5. I have seen many people have issues getting back their reservation. Deposits especially people not receiving their roadsters at this point I hope it's not an issue for me.

6. I am going to have to wait until I can potentially buy a cyber truck off lease or as a used vehicle and let someone else take the initial hit of depreciation. It absolutely does not help that all the tax grants for Teslas have been removed in my province in Canada because of Elon's political affiliation.

I do wish you guys and gals all the best

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