What's a deal-breaker for you?

[Chip Geek]

Only 1 deal breaker for me: If it's <500 mile range.
(Because real world range with AC on, not going below 10% & supercharging to only 90%, headwind and a bike rack full of bikes will be more like 350 mile range. And I need >300 real world range.)

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[Cybersonic]

Pricing is important for me as well. Range is also REALLY important. I am looking for 500 miles plus.

 

[Cybergirl]

Front of the line reservation. I'm getting one. Period.

 

[charliemagpie]

I have a rule, the share price needs to be $350.

I will have a CT with the lot. And a large Coke. Medium chips.

 

[CyberSleuth]

I have a rule, the share price needs to be $350.

Those were the days ?

 

[CyberSleuth]

An even more cyber truck. That's the only thing I can think of.

Yes, but think, then it would be downloadable on launch day!

 

[Cyberman]

I dunno. The thing I worry about is getting my Cybertruck, only to find the now-plastic-covered-bed isn't SS after all, but some other crap. The original looked so good, the latest iteration looks so..."legacy auto" (Shudders).

 

[davelloydbrown]

I have a rule, the share price needs to be $350.

I will have a CT with the lot. And a large Coke. Medium chips.

I am retired so in addition to trading in my 2018 model 3 (which is decreasing in trade-in value with every price cut), I will need the tesla stock price to be at least 250 to 300, providing the CT price doesn't end up too high (I would be more than happy with a 3 motor version for 75- 80 K).

 

[ÆCIII]

If I was your professor I would give you an A+ in the class and give you the rest of the semester off.

This ladies and gentlemen is a textbook example of using a small window to drive a freaking barge through. Well done sir.

//Thread//

Thanks. I didn't mean to 'push a barge through' exactly, but that's an accurate analogy I guess.

That type of question usually prompts an answer from the 'front' of ones mind, or something they've already been thinking about, so my response just flowed out. Once I pointed out what my 'deal-breaker' was, I felt it only proper to elaborate a little or support with reasons why.

I know the OP was asking more in the context of what would send people away from their Cybertruck reservation or a particular model, but Tesla attracts me to most models for the substantive reasons I stated, so then its just a matter of need and personal preference.

I'm not concerned about them doing any crazy things to the pricing or features because they've been smart to maintain those aforementioned business model fundamentals. Those fundamentals allow Tesla to focus on the product without those excessive indirect expenses, and therefore less product compromise.

Hopefully I illuminated a wider and more important context. That was my objective.

- ÆCIII

 

[HaulingAss]

Apologies if a similar thread already exists, but I was curious if anything might cause people to opt out of the Cybertruck as we get closer to launch.

After final specs, pricing and performance figures are released is there something specific that would lead you to cancel your reservation?

How about once test drives are available?

For me (and many others) a price change beyond 10-15% of the initial figures would be a deal-breaker. If the CT felt unwieldy and un-parkable in the city that would also cause some hesitation.

Otherwise, I'm all in ...barring some unforeseen pitfall.

Here's my Cybertruck dealbreakers:

1) Costs more than ~ $200K

2) It's too big to be allowed on public roads without filing for a "wide load" permit and hiring lead and tail trucks with flashing lights.

3) Has an EPA range of less than 250 miles.

4) Has a top speed under 100 mph

5) Has a cargo capacity less than 1800 lbs.

6) Has a towing capacity less than 9,000 lbs.

7) The cab is too small for someone 6'-04"

8) Ends up running on gasoline or diesel

9) Doesn't get here until after I'm dead.

Other than that, I'm all in!

 

[Diehard]

For me it is all about the ratio of what I will gain to what I will lose by switching from Lightning to CT (based on my values). I am not as excited about it as I used to be. My state of mind was switching from a 20 year old rusted ICE truck with 140 hp. Now it is from an EV with 800 Ib-ft of torque. Not as much of a jump.

With my current use, the things that CT could give that is of value to me, is midgate, ramp, real accessible super fast charging (with actual chargers to support it) and 330+ actual miles. I suspect I may lose my spare tire, interior space and utility, door handle, simplicity of some operations and lower insurance rate.

I guess it will come down to price.

 

[Ryan95738]

Day 2 reservation holder here. I really like everything I have seen so far including the unibrow wiper system. Even if I didn’t like the final specs or revised pricing I would buy the truck and flip it for a profit.

Even at a steep 40% price increase (highly unlikely) the $49,900 Dual Motor would be $69,860. That would undercut the Rivian R1T and F150 Lightning.

Only 1 deal breaker for me: If it's <500 mile range.
(Because real world range with AC on, not going below 10% & supercharging to only 90%, headwind and a bike rack full of bikes will be more like 350 mile range. And I need >300 real world range.)

That would be the only deal of breaker for me too.

 

[Ryan95738]

Here's my Cybertruck dealbreakers:

1) Costs more than ~ $200K

2) It's too big to be allowed on public roads without filing for a "wide load" permit and hiring lead and tail trucks with flashing lights.

3) Has an EPA range of less than 250 miles.

4) Has a top speed under 100 mph

5) Has a cargo capacity less than 1800 lbs.

6) Has a towing capacity less than 9,000 lbs.

7) The cab is too small for someone 6'-04"

8) Ends up running on gasoline or diesel

9) Doesn't get here until after I'm dead.

Other than that, I'm all in!

So in other words you will always buy the truck. Loving it

 

[Rutrow]

Here's my Cybertruck dealbreakers:

1) Costs more than ~ $200K

2) It's too big to be allowed on public roads without filing for a "wide load" permit and hiring lead and tail trucks with flashing lights.

3) Has an EPA range of less than 250 miles.

4) Has a top speed under 100 mph

5) Has a cargo capacity less than 1800 lbs.

6) Has a towing capacity less than 9,000 lbs.

7) The cab is too small for someone 6'-04"

8) Ends up running on gasoline or diesel

9) Doesn't get here until after I'm dead.

Other than that, I'm all in!

I'd have to agree with all of HaulingAss's points except 4 & 9.

I have no reason to go over 100 mph. And I'll still want a CYBERTRUCK even after HaulingAss is dead. ?

 

[Crissa]

I'd have to agree with all of HaulingAss's points except 4 & 9.

I have no reason to go over 100 mph. And I'll still want a CYBERTRUCK even after HaulingAss is dead. ?

I'll even name it after him, if so be.

-Crissa

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