What would prevent your purchase?

[charliemagpie]

We need to stop worrying.

The only price increases have been on this forum.

Trust the force Luke

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[Ogre]

We need to stop worrying.

The only price increases have been on this forum.

Trust the force Luke

I’m not worrying about it. Just pointing out it’s likely the only thing that would prevent me from buying.

 

[Zinc]

I wasn't thrilled about the guy being charged for manslaughter using the tesla drive assist function. My main reason for wanting this is the self drive features and with cases like that popping up, it certainly makes you think twice. Oh yes and price change is a def no for me as I like other options better in higher ranges.

 

[Ogre]

I wasn't thrilled about the guy being charged for manslaughter using the tesla drive assist function. My main reason for wanting this is the self drive features and with cases like that popping up, it certainly makes you think twice. Oh yes and price change is a def no for me as I like other options better in higher ranges.

Autopilot doesn‘t stop for lights. It never has, that’s not a thing it has ever done.

If you want that function you pay for FSD. This is barely different from someone running a red light while on cruise control. In fact, given the speeds, it’s likely his foot was on the gas pedal which prevents any of Tesla‘s normal safety measures from activating.

 

[Old Pro]

NOTHING, SHORT OF DEATH -CYBERTRUCKS OR MINE- WILL KEEP ME FROM MY CYBERFUTURE.

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I was just "brain wandering" the other day...If I were to croak before my reservation number comes up, could I designate in my will who my place in line/reservation would go to? Heck, I am going to be close to age 70 or so when my reservation for the base model comes around

 

[Ogre]

I was just "brain wandering" the other day...If I were to croak before my reservation number comes up, could I designate in my will who my place in line/reservation would go to? Heck, I am going to be close to age 70 or so when my reservation for the base model comes around

Just make sure they have access to your Tesla account and your email and Tesla won’t have to even know.

 

[Cybertruck Hawaii]

A better question is what would prevent me from buying a new Cybertruck, instead of a used one? Waiting another year or so for it to come on the pre owned vehicle market.

 

[Ogre]

A better question is what would prevent me from buying a new Cybertruck, instead of a used one? Waiting another year or so for it to come on the pre owned vehicle market.

Waiting another 5 years you mean.

Seems to me they are going to be pretty scarce/ expensive on the used market for at least a year or 3.

 

[Cyberman]

I was just "brain wandering" the other day...If I were to croak before my reservation number comes up, could I designate in my will who my place in line/reservation would go to? Heck, I am going to be close to age 70 or so when my reservation for the base model comes around

Good question. My first instinct is no, but if someone with POA shows up and claims it, they might okay it.

 

[Zinc]

A better question is what would prevent me from buying a new Cybertruck, instead of a used one? Waiting another year or so for it to come on the pre owned vehicle market.

The market adjustment price will likely be very high. Just look at what GM dealers are doing with Z06 cars right now. 35k market adjustment which really sucks for those of us who want the car but never at the adjusted price.

 

[John K]

A better question is what would prevent me from buying a new Cybertruck, instead of a used one? Waiting another year or so for it to come on the pre owned vehicle market.

Reduced price!
4,200,000

Will not last

 

[Sirfun]

What would prevent me from buying a Cybertruck?

NO CYBERTRUCK AVAILABLE !!!!

 

[myrickma]

Short version:
If you intend on purchasing today, and knowing what we know today and what we don't know yet; when the final product and pricing is revealed, what would prevent you from making the purchase?


Extended read:
I reserved a CT3 w/FSD.
I have a list of questions I 'm curious about, (but don't really care all that much about), a list I care about that will make me more or less inclined to purchase, and a short list of concerns that would prevent me from making the purchase.

I'm curious about...
-What is the battery size?
-Will it have side view mirrors?
-Is the tailgate ramp standard or optional? Price if optional?
-V2H or V2G or V2V options?
-Will it have a mid-gate? Standard or optional? Price if optional?
-Is that full glass roof standard or optional? Price if optional?
-How much is that camping package option they show and can I still use the bed for doing truck things with that package onboard?
-Can the purchase be delayed? If my number come up, and I don't want to make the purchase, can I delay by 6 months or a year. Really only curious about this because I'm about 90k inline for the truck...whatever that means. I'm personally not expecting delivery until late next year. Maybe it will be summer time or even spring...I don't know. I'm retiring from active duty in Oct next year. It would be good to know I secured a follow on job prior to spending my savings for this truck. Ideally, I retire, I get a job, I receive the notification to finalize my CT order.

I care about...
-What is it's actual wheel travel? I know we saw 20" recently posted, but that is so far beyond even a Raptor's spec travel, that I don't believe it until I see it in the actual CT specs.
-What is it's RTI? Not usually a spec released by the company. We probably won't know this until a youtuber posts his/her review.
-What is its turning radius? This should be a Tesla released spec. Some of the videos we've seen make it look like absolute trash. It has to be inline with the Raptor or better. I have a feeling it's going to be pretty terrible (With the 4 wheel steering announcement I'm no longer concerned about the turning radius, but I'm still interested in what it is.) because I think it has a longer wheelbase while being the same length of an F150 (which helps it for the approach and depart angles but hurts it for turning radius and and breakover angle...which the CT compensates for with the massive 16" of clearance. But that clearance does not help with the turning radius. It's going to need a ton of wheel angle range.)
-Is the solar panel cover standard or optional? What's the price if it's an option and how much range does it provide or how much phantom loss does it replenish?
(These next two are danger close to falling onto my next list)
-Are 35's standard or optional and if it's an option, how much will they effect the range...hoping there is an EPA stated range for them if it's an option. If it is an option I just can't imagine the range is 500+ with them. Which means I'd be purchasing the CT3 without 35s which makes me far far less excited.
-Is the interior we've seen the final product? Frankly, I don't like it. It doesn't need to be fancy (ie, Platinum, Laramie, etc...but XLT, Longhorn would be good) What storage is there around the driver and passengers...yes, cupholders and storage matter.

But most importantly, I need to know the following or it will prevent my purchase.
-What is it's EPA range? 500 is the bare minimum. If it's exactly 500 I have a decision to make. I'm not overly concerned with this one as I think the EPA range will be over 500 miles...but that might be with 32" hwy tires. I need it to have 500 miles with at least 32" AT tires. Again, not too concerned but if it turns out I'll only get 499 with 32" ATs, I'm out.
-How much will the insurance be? If it nullifies my fuel saving or significantly cuts into the money saved from buying fuel vs my current cost to insure my F150 $77/mo), it makes the premium price not yet justifiable (for me). Today, I feel like I need to see the payback for the premium I'm paying in under 15 years. By "premium" I'm talking about what I'd normally be spending on a new to me, 2 year old used truck vs the brand new CT. If I'd normally buy a used truck for say $35k (this would be a new high for me) and I'm spending ~ $76k on this new CT then the premium is $41k. Between fuel saving and insurance rates, and yes additional maintenance savings because EVs have so fewer moving parts, (but maybe go through tires faster) I need to save $41k over 15 years. This is going to be a wag, but if the wag seems too far off, it will prevent me from making the purchase. The simple math is that I am going to have to save about $225/mo buying this truck vs something else, when I only drive about 15k miles a year. My electrical rates are $0.105/kWh and gas is currently about $3.50/gal here. So right now I spend about $368/mo on gas and insurance. I estimate spending about $65/mo in electricity from home with the CT (assuming 100% of my charging is at home). I feel like the insurance is going to be more then $128/mo for this CT. Making the premium payback over 15 years.
-Depending on how that immediate concern get answered I may need an answer on the tax incentive. Right now, we don't get one. If one is established it could sway the numbers back in favor of the purchase.

So what say you? No tax incentive, no purchase? No midgate, no purchase? No V2?, no purchase? No change to the interior, no purchase? Just curious.

Nothing, I'm in for the long haul.
While the delay is disappointing it's one that everyone is experiencing not just Tesla so what are you gonna do?
In my mind, it's probable a small blessing in disguise for me because I'm hoping to be able to afford a bit fancier model by the time my reservation comes up lol.

In meantime I will need to find something else that will provide CT qualities in function that is also an EV, or I guess at least a Hybrid.....
Does anyone have any suggestions? No way my current vehicle is going to last 3 more years. HA

 

[danofcolo]

You're going to be real disappointed if you think you will be taking delivery of a Lightning by this summer. The chances of being struck by real lightning are better!

You're going to be real disappointed if you think you will be taking delivery of a Lightning by this summer. The chances of being struck by real lightning are better!

One step closer, Just got notified the Lighting is scheduled for production the week of 5/9/22

 

[Crissa]

With the number of people who are getting told... How many of the 200k orders were regular people? I doubt they'll get more than 40k this year, ore like 20k so...

It's just weird, the numbers they're saying reserved don't add up to the apparent ease of those converting.

-Crissa

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