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This is why nobody likes you Crissa.
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Because I'm quick with the facts? ^-^;
We all knew the rollout would be slow, and uneven across regions. It'll get to you eventually.
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I got that ... CA is "best".
But, how come TESLA just ignores any measure of respect for the Reservation Numbers ... the queue ... and does NOT bother to communicate. Some of these guys have paid for the entire truck already, some with borrowed money, and Tesla has not given them a VIN or delivery date ....
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He is no longer SALTY. Because he got his CT delivered already...F****** SALTY!
For a second, I thought that you had gotten your VIN! I I used to have a car with a VIN starting, or ending with SALTY
Unlike many of us....we can be SALTY. ?
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I love my kids, but not enough to let them drive my $120k car on a learner's permit.
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They need to get more experience driving ICE before driving the Tesla.
Anyhow, only have the model Y and an ICE. So we make them drive the dinosaur car
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I know the Cybertruck is a big investment, but when it comes to my kids, their safety is the top priority. Tesla vehicles have consistently earned the highest safety ratings, and that's what matters most to me.
I'm not trying to one-up anyone here. At the end of the day, we all have to make the choices that feel right for our own families. For me, having that extra protection and peace of mind is worth it.
I'm just grateful to have found a vehicle that I feel confident keeping my child secure in as they learn to drive. I know not everyone will agree with my decision, and that's okay. We all have different circumstances and needs. I'm simply doing what I believe is best for my family.
Hopefully you can understand where I'm coming from, even if you might make a different choice. The most important thing is keeping our kids safe on the road, no matter what kind of car we drive.
g7bupw9z
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I can understand your perspective, but I respectfully disagree. The advanced safety features and overall engineering of Tesla vehicles actually make them an excellent choice for new drivers, in my opinion.
While it's true that ICE cars have been around longer, that doesn't necessarily mean they are the better option for inexperienced drivers. Tesla's innovative technology, like automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, and advanced sensor suites, can actually help compensate for the learning curve.
In my experience, the smooth acceleration and precise handling of electric vehicles like the Model Y also make them more forgiving and easier to control, especially for novice drivers.
At the end of the day, I believe the safety benefits of Tesla vehicles outweigh any perceived advantages of traditional cars. But I understand this is a personal decision that each family has to make based on their own circumstances and comfort levels. There's no one-size-fits-all answer here.
The most important thing is giving our kids the tools and experience they need to become safe, responsible drivers. Whether that's behind the wheel of an EV or an ICE car, the goal is the same. I'm just confident Tesla has built some of the safest vehicles on the road to help facilitate that process.
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It would be one thing if you said you want your kid in a model Y, the car with the actual highest crash safety rating. Cybertruck, so far, we just have information that "tesla is highly confident" in the safety of cybertruck.
No judgement here, you do you. But I don't think you can make the safety claim to support your decision until much later, when independent crash safety ratings are given.
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Ah yes, the old 'wait for the official crash test ratings' argument. Listen, I get it and I'm not trying to pick a fight
- we'd all love to have a crystal ball that could tell us the exact safety specs of every vehicle. But c'mon, when has life ever provided us with perfect information to make important decisions?Sure, the Cybertruck may not have the official 'highest crash safety rating' just yet. But based on Tesla's engineering prowess, their unibody construction, and the sheer size/weight of that beast, I'm pretty confident my kid is going to be riding around in one of the safest vehicles on the road.
I mean, have you seen the video of that Cybertruck shrugging off a sledgehammer to the door? If that doesn't scream 'impenetrable fortress of safety,' I don't know what does. And let's be real, the Model Y is great and all, but have you tried parallel parking that thing? No thanks, I'll take my chances with the sheer maneuverability of the Cybertruck any day.
At the end of the day, I'm making the best decision I can with the information I have. And if that means putting my faith in Elon Musk's ability to engineer a vehicle that can withstand the apocalypse, then so be it. Because when it comes to my kid's safety, I'd rather err on the side of overkill.
So keep your official crash test ratings - I'll be over here, resting easy knowing my little one is riding around in a veritable tank on wheels. Just don't be surprised when I start offering Cybertruck rides to the whole neighborhood. Safety in numbers, am I right?
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