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Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable
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So, all things being equilateral, I think the Cybertruck is a huge success.
While we scramble to try and guesstimate the order numbers, I’ve been struck by the number of people here placing orders, my gut feeling is that it’s higher than we had for MY.
Having read every post, I had the initial impression that people hated it, but it became apparent that this is a minority of members with repetitive posts; overall we are loving it (after the initial shock, of course).
The reaction on Twitter is very positive too, lots of buzz.
While we scramble to try and guesstimate the order numbers, I’ve been struck by the number of people here placing orders, my gut feeling is that it’s higher than we had for MY.
Having read every post, I had the initial impression that people hated it, but it became apparent that this is a minority of members with repetitive posts; overall we are loving it (after the initial shock, of course).
The reaction on Twitter is very positive too, lots of buzz.
E-Tron Sportback: Audis schräger Elektriker
Audi introducing the E-Tron Sportback, deliveries supposedly starting in spring 2020.
Does it just feel that way to me or was/is this a shorter timeframe than usual to bring a new model variant to the market?
Audi introducing the E-Tron Sportback, deliveries supposedly starting in spring 2020.
Does it just feel that way to me or was/is this a shorter timeframe than usual to bring a new model variant to the market?
Artful Dodger
"Neko no me"
The Cybertruck is 230.9 inches long and sports a 149.9-inch wheelbase with a 6.5-foot-long, 57-inch-wide bed out back.I LOVE the Cybertrk!
Too bad that I don't need it. Anyone know how long/wide it is?
Tesla Cybertruck vs. 2021 Rivian R1T: Electric Trucks Compared - MotorTrend - Motor Trend
As someone who until just recently (due to repair costs) owned a pickup truck, I could not disagree with you more, on every single aspect of your statement. It looks ridiculously functional, in every regard, from towing to bed usage to offroading.
Thank you! Which would be 5.87 metres long and 145 cm wide bed. For us with metric brains.
The TCT builds a bit with the bed frame and then the wheel arches and finally the wheels outside the arches.
Edit: Seems my estimate might be a bit off when my TMX is 78.7 inches or 199 cm wide...so more data needed.
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So like I said I must be old. Showed it to my kids this morning and they are doing backflips. They want one immediately. Even showed them the windows breaking, and they very reasonably said, eh you could fix that and still stronger than regular glass.
I think generational divides are going to be very apparent here. As I digest, I am starting to feel like this will be a spectacular seller and that Tesla is changing the game right before our eyes.
Honestly, if you saw it in a movie you would think it is ridiculously cool and wish it existed. Now it does and most people just have no idea what to think.
I think generational divides are going to be very apparent here. As I digest, I am starting to feel like this will be a spectacular seller and that Tesla is changing the game right before our eyes.
Honestly, if you saw it in a movie you would think it is ridiculously cool and wish it existed. Now it does and most people just have no idea what to think.
How many 4 x 8 plywoods and 16' 4 x 4's have your kids ever loaded?
On the fence about the design, but ordering for the specs/cost/functionality - I badly want to use the thing for 21st century glamping.
Despite my reservations about the appearance, I did a google image search for "hummer" and "f-150." I can't believe how dated those things look to me now. This thing might really grow on people...
Despite my reservations about the appearance, I did a google image search for "hummer" and "f-150." I can't believe how dated those things look to me now. This thing might really grow on people...
Looks like we may need a few more batteries! DAVE!!
jeewee3000
Active Member
Well said.
I for one don't like how the Cybertruck looks, but then I don't find ANY pickup truck pleasing to the eye, be it a 'classic' truck or a Hummer or a Bollinger.
The fact that some people go crazy over those last two vehicles, is enough proof for me that there is a market for the Cybertruck, I'm just not part of that market.
As long as the truck doesn't take too much Capex to make it a reality and sell it at a profit, I could care less. Model Y and 3 + Tesla Network + Tesla Energy is why I'm invested.
Artful Dodger
"Neko no me"
Yeah, try adding TWO 30 cm wide tyres, and maybe a few extra cm for clearance and fender flares.
Stretch2727
Engineer and Car Nut
Last night I was in shock.
This morning after looking at more pictures, I want to order one just to be the first person on the block with one.
Never wanted to own a truck before due the high gas consumption but that is mute with electric. Think of what you can do with that thing guilt free.
This morning after looking at more pictures, I want to order one just to be the first person on the block with one.
Never wanted to own a truck before due the high gas consumption but that is mute with electric. Think of what you can do with that thing guilt free.
Yes, I think I must be getting to the point where I have accumulated a certain aesthetic bias over the years. From the looks of posts here I am in the minority and that is great as I hold a relatively large number of shares. Admittedly, the picture with the camping add-on looks great. I'd love to see them take this thing out and get some real world shots of it doing some heavy lifting (or camping).
Finally, please Tesla... come out with a statement noting 50k+ order numbers inside of 24hrs. ;-) Let's put some pressure on Ford/GM/Chrysler; make them sweat.
Are you asking us to read the future?
Anyone who can say with any accuracy what the market is going to do in the short term could earn a mint.My God that is an ugly ****ing truck. Let's be honest - its a triangle on wheels. Very little subtlety, those angular wheel recesses are disjointing. Good angular cars like the deLorean have some subtle curves to make them nicer. It is such a shame they bungled the form so much cause everything else is pretty amazing.
I know some people will like it, the people with bad taste. I didn't care about any of the other missteps like 420 or pedo or anything else, but for me this is their biggest misstep because it show a core weakness in design aesthetics and how designs are chosen. The Berlin design center cannot come soon enough. Elon should take a tour around some of the car museums in Germany like the Stuttgart Mercedes Museum. There is so much beauty in that museum, that most the modern Mercedes look ugly in comparison.
I think there might be too many yes men at Tesla if this is what they put out. It just seems like such a lazy design which they cobbled together - welding flat sheets of metal together. I'm actually annoyed about the whole thing. I doubt it will have any significant long term effect on the SP, but seriously, anyone who likes this truck should know they have zero taste and feel bad about themselves.
Elon said if people don't like it he will put out a more standard looking Truck so there is that...
I know some people will like it, the people with bad taste. I didn't care about any of the other missteps like 420 or pedo or anything else, but for me this is their biggest misstep because it show a core weakness in design aesthetics and how designs are chosen. The Berlin design center cannot come soon enough. Elon should take a tour around some of the car museums in Germany like the Stuttgart Mercedes Museum. There is so much beauty in that museum, that most the modern Mercedes look ugly in comparison.
I think there might be too many yes men at Tesla if this is what they put out. It just seems like such a lazy design which they cobbled together - welding flat sheets of metal together. I'm actually annoyed about the whole thing. I doubt it will have any significant long term effect on the SP, but seriously, anyone who likes this truck should know they have zero taste and feel bad about themselves.
Elon said if people don't like it he will put out a more standard looking Truck so there is that...
Well, if those specs at those prices are real, you won't need hubris.
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