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I ordered one, but it's dramatically more expensive (50% more?) than what I signed up for. Either Tesla cant make them for less, or they are milking their pricing cascade strategy a little further. Until we see parking lots full of unsold inventory, we can reasonably assume it's still production constrained.

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Well https://www.theautopian.com/cybertrucks-are-piling-up-as-tes...

There were some recalls I believe that prevented them from handing over to customers at a few points in the last year. Currently the only inventory available in the markets I just checked only have 5-10 of the $100k Foundation series as available.

Also curious to know if those lots are still storing trucks. A dozen trucks stored in a lot doesnt really mean much, look at any ford or chevy dealership.

Interested to know: Was there any specific reason you were interested in getting one?

I know it's kind of either love or hate with Tesla/Cybertruck online - I try and stay out of it. I just never quite understood the appeal; I saw it kind of as a "luxury pickup truck" that's electric, but I figured that if I had wanted to go that route (I didn't end up getting anything), I would get a better bang-for-the-buck with a established pickup truck like Ford or Ram or whatever.

Did it just come down to looks, or was there something else to it?

If it was “luxury” pickup truck it should have been an entirely different design. Barely usable as a pickup truck, interior looks and feels like trash and it rusts in under a year without an additional exterior coating for thousands of more dollars - the coating should have been included. Big grift.

I dont think stainless steel rusts? wasn't the 'rust' just magnetically attracted dust?

I have not been in the cybertruck interior but assume it's very similar to my Y, which I love. I've owned Lexus LX's for years and also have a 2023 Yukon XL Denali. Tesla interior aesthetic is definitely minimalist and lower cost feeling, but it is more than sufficient. Personally, I don't love huge "burled walnut ;)" plastic panels and excessively large, contrasted double stitching.

"Barely useable as a truck" not sure what you mean, definitely not a good long hauler but it will definitely tow and it has a bed.

To call it grift, people know what they're getting when they purchase it, no?

There are multiple grades of stainless steel, which have different proportions of metals in the alloy. The stainless steel used in the cybertruck's body panels appears to be 301 grade, which is not among the best in rust resistance, and can indeed rust depending on environmental conditions.

Given that 301 stainless is cheaper than 304 or 316, which have similar mechanical properties while having better rust resistance, I would guess that material costs resulted in choosing 301 for the cybertruck.

My metallurgy is a bit rusty (sorry), so take this with a grain of salt (which 301 does not resist well, incidentally!).

Yes, quick Google search says that the rust concerns were unfounded

I think the looks are outrageous but I love it because it is so wild. It is admittedly ugly in a traditional car design sense. I do think it's funny how polarized people are on car design.

I've driven a Tesla Y for 3 years, it's been fantastic. I'd love a larger version but I think the X is a dated frame.

To add one more thought- im not marrying it for life. It’s just going to drive me around for 2-5 years. If I hate it, I can sell. Why not play with a unique design

I also had a reservation for one - at the $40K price. The product as released is specced lower, costs more than double, and has no shortage of major design flaws resulting in bricked vehicles.

I obviously cancelled my order.

I'm just amazed Tesla can continue to pull off this con.

Which con? Previous vehicle they released had same problems but now is best selling vehicle two years in a row.

Being one who drives early model is definitely not for me, but if you jump in later and it's incredible value for money.

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