Takeaways after owning Cybertruck for 24 hours (updates: factory window tint = 22.9%, scratches pics added)

[Woodrick]

I’d love to empty a few magazine into it ? but I highly doubt they’ll be able to replace my panel anytime soon.

Wouldn't that be fun to drive down the road with the dents though?

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[Woodrick]

Idk about you guys, but the first thing I do with any new truck is about 100 donuts in the mud. It’s like a rite of passage for my trucks.
Can’t wait to cover the CT in mud!

It will be interesting to see if it will let you.

 

[Jabman]

Wouldn't that be fun to drive down the road with the dents though?

Mad max style….

 

[WHIZZARD OF OZ]

It will be interesting to see if it will let you.

"I'm sorry Dave. I'm afraid l can't do that' ( HAL, 2001: A Space Odyssey )

 

[Sarge588]

The amount of people that are going to turn these trucks into pavement princesses is going to be so disappointing lol

Because that never happens with other pickup trucks....lol

 

[ButterEV]

Where is the scratch located? Tough to tell from the picture. I'm trying to compare to your YouTube video to see if it's visible from a bit of a distance.

So one is on the driver side rear quarter panel towards the top near the tonneau cover controls. The other is on the passenger rear quarter panel in between the wheel well and rear door.

 

[Beyond]

This thread has attracted fans on reddit ? ?

Get ready for the invasion of 12 year old truck experts...

 

[Cybertruck 1974]

It will be interesting to see if it will let you.

It will. There's a mode for that and one did it in a video in a snow covered lot. You direct 100% power to rear and dis engage traction control. He figured it out in video.

 

[ModelXer]

Updated with tint meter reading of factory rear window tint level = 22.9%

I'm curious as to why the test on the rear window tint. Are there specs from Tesla that say what it should be?

 

[CyberGus]

Idk about you guys, but the first thing I do with any new truck is about 100 donuts in the mud. It’s like a rite of passage for my trucks.

It will. There's a mode for that and one did it in a video in a snow covered lot. You direct 100% power to rear and dis engage traction control. He figured it out in video.

Hop on the bus, Gus

 

[RBosque]

Updated with tint meter reading of factory rear window tint level = 22.9%

Updated with photos of the scratches:

Also see previous video:

Updated with tint meter reading of factory rear window tint level = 22.9%

Updated with photos of the scratches:

Also see previous video:

Good news for some: I canceled my Cybertruck reservation today.

After reading reviews such as this one and many others, I've determined that the Cybertruck cannot replace the truck I currently own--a RAM 2500 with a Cummins 6.7L Diesel--based on how I use my truck.

The Cybertruck's range, it's range while towing, the current configuration of Superchargers (which would require me to unhitch a trailer to charge) and the fact that the Tonneau on the vault is not really waterproof are some of the major reasons the Cybertruck won't work for me. Then, too, it will use a lot more energy to get from point A to B than, say, a Model Y. I'm sure the Cybertruck will be a cool truck for many but It doesn't seem like it's going to meet my mission requirements.

Instead of the Cybertruck, I think I will get a Tesla Y when the Juniper version comes out. The Y seems like it will be a great daily driver that can tow some of my smaller stuff (Waverunner, Flying Scot sailboat and utility trailers) with ease for the shorter distances. And I'll still have my RAM 2500 when I need to tow my Regal Express Cruiser, travel trailer or when I need to tow any of my other toys for longer distances.

 

[Beyond]

Then, too, it will use a lot more energy to get from point A to B than, say, a Model Y. I'm sure the Cybertruck will be a cool truck for many but It doesn't seem like it's going to meet my mission requirements.

Instead of the Cybertruck, I think I will get a Tesla Y when the Juniper version comes out. The Y seems like it will be a great daily driver that can tow some of my smaller stuff (Waverunner, Flying Scot sailboat and utility trailers) with ease for the shorter distances. And I'll still have my RAM 2500 when I need to tow my Regal Express Cruiser, travel trailer or when I need to tow any of my other toys for longer distances.

I'm having some of the same thoughts, although after waiting a while bought a Model Y in 2022 as the Cybertruck still seemed a way off. I'm thinking maybe just keep the Model Y (which I love) at least until (and if) the Cybertruck prices come down significantly. I was intending on using the Cybertruck to travel but it turns out it probably won't work out as well for camping as the Model Y. Wish there was a CyberWagon as the Model Y is comfortable to sleep in and the CT looks less so (and no cabin access from the bed). Wish the Y had bidirectional power though. As you mention, efficiency is also better in the Y. So, pluses and minuses. Decisions, decisions...

 

[SentinelOne]

Good news for some: I canceled my Cybertruck reservation today.

After reading reviews such as this one and many others, I've determined that the Cybertruck cannot replace the truck I currently own--a RAM 2500 with a Cummins 6.7L Diesel--based on how I use my truck.

The Cybertruck's range, it's range while towing, the current configuration of Superchargers (which would require me to unhitch a trailer to charge) and the fact that the Tonneau on the vault is not really waterproof are some of the major reasons the Cybertruck won't work for me. Then, too, it will use a lot more energy to get from point A to B than, say, a Model Y. I'm sure the Cybertruck will be a cool truck for many but It doesn't seem like it's going to meet my mission requirements.

Instead of the Cybertruck, I think I will get a Tesla Y when the Juniper version comes out. The Y seems like it will be a great daily driver that can tow some of my smaller stuff (Waverunner, Flying Scot sailboat and utility trailers) with ease for the shorter distances. And I'll still have my RAM 2500 when I need to tow my Regal Express Cruiser, travel trailer or when I need to tow any of my other toys for longer distances.

Similar situation - but keeping my 2500 and trading my M3P for the CT....keeping 2 trucks is weird but the M3p is just my commuter and the CT will still commute much better than my 2500 so still works.

 

[Cyberer]

I'm not an expert in all things metals, but it looks there are a couple of deep pitted spots in your picture. It's possible those were there in the sheet before they even formed it at the factory.

Everyone else may feel different, but I wouldn't even bother fixing it. It would be a unique fingerprint in my opinion.

Wabi-sabi.

 

[RBosque]

Similar situation - but keeping my 2500 and trading my M3P for the CT....keeping 2 trucks is weird but the M3p is just my commuter and the CT will still commute much better than my 2500 so still works.

I don't think it's weird to have two trucks. My next door neighbor, who's had a Cybertruck reservation for a few years, is keeping his F-350 Powerstroke after he takes delivery of his Cybertruck. He just bought a new Tesla Y which he's keeping as well. He suggested I keep my RAM and also get a Cybertruck. I considered it but wasn't able to sell the idea to my wife (especially since I want to keep my Porsche too ?).

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