Took Cybertruck Delivery Yesterday! (Marina Del Rey, LA CA)

Finally took delivery yesterday. Mostly still in disbelief. Huge shoutout to the MDR delivery team who made a big deal about it with lights, a fog machine, and a whole presentation. (Side note: Kimbal Musk's Vin #0 was parked next to mine). Interestingly it came with almost 40 miles on the OD. Apparently all of these early builds go through extra testing at Giga Austin to work out any potential kinks.

Build quality is perfect. No panel gaps or mismatched panels to speak of. Feels really solid generally, better build quality than my F-150, Model X, and even your average modern Mercedes. Nothing compares to actually driving the real thing. All reservations or concerns I had vanished once I was behind the wheel.

Also, the AWD is fast. Really fast. Feels much quicker than a 4.1 0-60, makes me feel good about not getting the beast.

They didn't lie– the fingerprint marks are no joke. I didn't want to wrap it until I saw how bad it really is. Considering doing Tesla's clear satin PPF.

Headlights are plenty bright. I personally don't understand what people are complaining about. The headlight angle is also fully adjustable (yes, they're adaptive).

The drive-by-wire feels intuitive and natural, there was no learning curve as others have mentioned.

Week 1 Obervations

- Wow, this thing gets a lot of attention. Fun at first, but gets annoying quickly. People cut you off, speed past you in traffic, stand in the middle of the road, etc. to get a closer look. Still, always happy to entertain questions from fans.

-The bed material is really tough but extremely slippery, stuff slides all over. Definitely need a rubberized mat.

-People WILL touch it and leave fingerprints while parked

-There is quite a bit of battery drain just while parked, definitely more than any other Tesla model

-Plastic panels (bed lip and tonneau sides) are well aligned but are 'loose' if you touch/ shake them.

-Black plastic on bumpers scratches easily

-Suspension soaks up bumps better than a Ford Raptor on Baja suspension

Hoping everyone gets VINs soon!

CHC said:

Finally took delivery yesterday. Mostly still in disbelief. Huge shoutout to the MDR delivery team who made a big deal about it with lights, a fog machine, and a whole presentation. (Side note: Kimbal Musk's Vin #0 was parked next to mine). Interestingly it came with almost 40 miles on the OD. Apparently all of these early builds go through extra testing at Giga Austin to work out any potential kinks.

Build quality is perfect. No panel gaps or mismatched panels to speak of. Feels really solid generally, better build quality than my F-150, Model X, and even your average modern Mercedes. Nothing compares to actually driving the real thing. All reservations or concerns I had vanished once I was behind the wheel.

Also, the AWD is fast. Really fast. Feels much quicker than a 4.1 0-60, makes me feel good about not getting the beast.

They didn't lie– the fingerprint marks are no joke. I didn't want to wrap it until I saw how bad it really is. Considering doing Tesla's clear satin PPF.

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Congrats man! Stoked for you!! Nice to hear the fit and finish are bueno.

CHC! Wow, excited for you. I know you will have a great perspective on the information you will be sharing with all of us.

This is a big win for the community.

Wow sweet, congratz.
If you are taking requests, would love to get feedback on night driving on dark roads, have seen some on both ends of the headlight jury.

Congrats and delighted for you, and can’t wait until it’s my turn. Happen to be getting same configuration as you so any info you post will be appreciated. Enjoy your CT !!

Dig the elevated booth behind the CT. Almost like there was an announcer in the booth to announce the deliver. Who did color commentary? Romo?

Congrats! Sounds like you got a fancier delivery presentation than most owners so far. You have any videos of the presentation?

Now you can add yourself to the owner's list too - https://www.cybertruckownersclub.co...wners-registry-list-stats-add-yours-✍🏻.11354/

Congrats and thanks for the quick first take/mini review!

Where's the smoke and lights video???

Congrats. Glad the truck looks great and the finish and headlights and everything are good. (Our forum's regular buzzkills will be very disappointed to hear that!?)
Enjoy the ride!

I am in MDR for business but departing this afternoon. Is there any chance you would be willing to let me see it in person? I was getting ready to drive to the century city showroom to see it in person for the first time. I have an order placed and awaiting a VIN assignment.

CHC said:

Finally took delivery yesterday. Mostly still in disbelief. Huge shoutout to the MDR delivery team who made a big deal about it with lights, a fog machine, and a whole presentation. (Side note: Kimbal Musk's Vin #0 was parked next to mine). Interestingly it came with almost 40 miles on the OD. Apparently all of these early builds go through extra testing at Giga Austin to work out any potential kinks.

Build quality is perfect. No panel gaps or mismatched panels to speak of. Feels really solid generally, better build quality than my F-150, Model X, and even your average modern Mercedes. Nothing compares to actually driving the real thing. All reservations or concerns I had vanished once I was behind the wheel.

Also, the AWD is fast. Really fast. Feels much quicker than a 4.1 0-60, makes me feel good about not getting the beast.

They didn't lie– the fingerprint marks are no joke. I didn't want to wrap it until I saw how bad it really is. Considering doing Tesla's clear satin PPF.

Headlights are plenty bright. I personally don't understand what people are complaining about. The headlight angle is also fully adjustable (yes, they're adaptive).

The drive-by-wire feels intuitive and natural, there was no learning curve as others have mentioned.

Hoping everyone gets VINs soon!

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Congratulations!!???

CHC said:

Finally took delivery yesterday. Mostly still in disbelief. Huge shoutout to the MDR delivery team who made a big deal about it with lights, a fog machine, and a whole presentation. (Side note: Kimbal Musk's Vin #0 was parked next to mine). Interestingly it came with almost 40 miles on the OD. Apparently all of these early builds go through extra testing at Giga Austin to work out any potential kinks.

Build quality is perfect. No panel gaps or mismatched panels to speak of. Feels really solid generally, better build quality than my F-150, Model X, and even your average modern Mercedes. Nothing compares to actually driving the real thing. All reservations or concerns I had vanished once I was behind the wheel.

Also, the AWD is fast. Really fast. Feels much quicker than a 4.1 0-60, makes me feel good about not getting the beast.

They didn't lie– the fingerprint marks are no joke. I didn't want to wrap it until I saw how bad it really is. Considering doing Tesla's clear satin PPF.

Headlights are plenty bright. I personally don't understand what people are complaining about. The headlight angle is also fully adjustable (yes, they're adaptive).

The drive-by-wire feels intuitive and natural, there was no learning curve as others have mentioned.

Hoping everyone gets VINs soon!

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I am in MDR for business but departing this afternoon. Is there any chance you would be willing to let me see it in person? I was getting ready to drive to the century city showroom to see it in person for the first time. I have an order placed and awaiting a VIN assignment.

WOW! That is one of the better examples of the Cybertruck out there. Panel gaps look greats and the vertical streaks/smears by the door is minimum.

I hope to be as lucky as you when my beast arrives.

Also, another WOW!!! on the frunk. Looks perfect in these pictures.

May I ask when you got your VIN and when you were able to schedule your delivery? When were you notified you could schedule?