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That is the ugliest, most impractical thing. Guess I’m not the target audience (I’m rural, farm country). What a let down.... I was really excited for this too.

That is the ugliest, most impractical thing. Guess I’m not the target audience (I’m rural, farm country). What a let down.... I was really excited for this too. I don’t think I’ve ever in my life heard anyone with truck say: “Man, it’s amazing off road, but the glass shatters too easily!” disclaimer I have a 3. Love it and Tesla in general. I don’t love this.

almost_usual 7y ago
No, I think plenty are let down. I thought it was a joke when it drove out.
chaostheory 7y ago
How is it impractical?
- slovette 7y ago
  See above. :)
  - chaostheory 7y ago
    You haven’t given any good reasons to back up your claim. You don’t make any specific points ;) It sounds like you made your comment before the presentation was finished. This is also ignoring the fact that most luxury pickups and SUVs are also impractical gas guzzlers https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2015/04/28/what-does-your-work-truck-say-about-you/ https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2015/04/28/what-does-your-wo...
    - slovette 7y ago
      I did in another comment in regards to goose necks. The bed is where it’s at for practical truck use outside urban areas. This design ruins a lot of obvious uses in my opinion (reach ability, tie downs, latter racks, tool boxes, loading and hauling). The slope bed sides are really what stand out as a mistake to me. I see this being a great replacement for the Chevy Avalanche though
      - bryanlarsen 7y ago
        You have to go back 20 years or so to get a usable bed in a truck. All modern full size trucks are so high that they're fairly inconvient to use too.
        slovette 7y ago
        Haha. Maybe not 20 years... though you are right. My dad was pissed when he had to have his boat and camper trailers lifted so they rode level on his new F350. The same thing all the neighbor farmers did too when they replaced their trucks with new ones. They all still complain about getting in and out of the trucks when we go hunting together. Lol
      - chaostheory 7y ago
        If we’re comparing this to real utility trucks like a Ford Ranger, you may have a point; but IMO the SUV status symbols like the F150 aren’t much better for utility vs Tesla You haven’t even seen the specs or enough of the truck to say things like reach ability is any worse than a luxury truck Also if you watched the whole presentation, who’s to say the front and back wheels can’t adjust height independent of each other yet The only thing other luxury trucks have on the Tesla for now is the look. Its styling is just too forward and aggressive. even though I like it, I can see many people hating it
    - taborj 7y ago
      > This is also ignoring the fact that most luxury pickups and SUVs are also impractical gas guzzlers But your statement also ignores the fact that many people buy luxury pickups and SUVs in part because they are impractical gas guzzlers. When you look at one of those, the first thing through your head is "there goes someone with a lot of money to blow." Which is kinda the point.
      - chaostheory 7y ago
        I don’t disagree, but I think you’re missing my point or you didn’t read the thread before reading my comment. slovette felt that the cybertruck sucks because it’s less “practical” than luxury SUVs. I just pointed out that the luxury SUVs and luxury trucks that the cybertruck is competing against are also just impractical
bdamm 7y ago
I think it is clear that their target market is mining operations, rail roads, army, etc.
- slovette 7y ago
  We’ll... I have clients, friends and family in every industry you listed. None of them would buy this for various reasons. This is a truck made by city folk, for city folk. Which is fine, btw, I’m just disappointed as I was hoping to replace my ICE with one. I suppose I’ll just have to wait.
  - belltaco 7y ago
    You have stated this multiple times without explaining why farmers etc. wouldn't buy it. Not saying you're wrong, just curious to know why.
    - slovette 7y ago
      We’ll, a good example would be goose neck trailers won’t treat that bedside well. In fact, there’s many, many reasons beds are fairly standardized. Just one off the cuff supporting detail to my gut reaction. :)
      - jayd16 7y ago
        Hmm, hard to say without the dimensions. Seems shallow enough.
        slovette 7y ago
        It’s just not made with that in mind as an important detail. That’s all I was saying at the start. I’m not the target audience. I sad though. Was hoping I would be.
- m463 7y ago
  ...patrolling the dead zone, transporting lander passengers to the martian base, running 80's hair bands out to the venue, ...
bryanlarsen 7y ago
Gravel roads are ubiquitous in farming country and take out windows regularly.
- slovette 7y ago
  Eh, no. This is simply not targeted for rural work/job type applications.
  - almost_usual 7y ago
    It screams “I have a lot of money and want to feel confident driving like an asshole”. Not gonna lie, there is a market for that.
    - slovette 7y ago
      I agree with this completely.
singron 7y ago
I've known a few people who broke their back window from throwing stuff into the bed and accidentally hitting the glass. It's probably a case of "don't do that", but some people might appreciate it.
- slovette 7y ago
  This is a good perspective. Though I doubt there’s enough demand to warrant the heavy focus on that. This is a PR stunt, not some data driven product feature.

almost_usual 7y ago

No, I think plenty are let down. I thought it was a joke when it drove out.

chaostheory 7y ago

How is it impractical?

slovette 7y ago
See above. :)
- chaostheory 7y ago
  You haven’t given any good reasons to back up your claim. You don’t make any specific points ;) It sounds like you made your comment before the presentation was finished. This is also ignoring the fact that most luxury pickups and SUVs are also impractical gas guzzlers https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2015/04/28/what-does-your-work-truck-say-about-you/ https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2015/04/28/what-does-your-wo...
  - slovette 7y ago
    I did in another comment in regards to goose necks. The bed is where it’s at for practical truck use outside urban areas. This design ruins a lot of obvious uses in my opinion (reach ability, tie downs, latter racks, tool boxes, loading and hauling). The slope bed sides are really what stand out as a mistake to me. I see this being a great replacement for the Chevy Avalanche though
    - bryanlarsen 7y ago
      You have to go back 20 years or so to get a usable bed in a truck. All modern full size trucks are so high that they're fairly inconvient to use too.
      - slovette 7y ago
        Haha. Maybe not 20 years... though you are right. My dad was pissed when he had to have his boat and camper trailers lifted so they rode level on his new F350. The same thing all the neighbor farmers did too when they replaced their trucks with new ones. They all still complain about getting in and out of the trucks when we go hunting together. Lol
    - chaostheory 7y ago
      If we’re comparing this to real utility trucks like a Ford Ranger, you may have a point; but IMO the SUV status symbols like the F150 aren’t much better for utility vs Tesla You haven’t even seen the specs or enough of the truck to say things like reach ability is any worse than a luxury truck Also if you watched the whole presentation, who’s to say the front and back wheels can’t adjust height independent of each other yet The only thing other luxury trucks have on the Tesla for now is the look. Its styling is just too forward and aggressive. even though I like it, I can see many people hating it
  - taborj 7y ago
    > This is also ignoring the fact that most luxury pickups and SUVs are also impractical gas guzzlers But your statement also ignores the fact that many people buy luxury pickups and SUVs in part because they are impractical gas guzzlers. When you look at one of those, the first thing through your head is "there goes someone with a lot of money to blow." Which is kinda the point.
    - chaostheory 7y ago
      I don’t disagree, but I think you’re missing my point or you didn’t read the thread before reading my comment. slovette felt that the cybertruck sucks because it’s less “practical” than luxury SUVs. I just pointed out that the luxury SUVs and luxury trucks that the cybertruck is competing against are also just impractical

bdamm 7y ago

I think it is clear that their target market is mining operations, rail roads, army, etc.

slovette 7y ago
We’ll... I have clients, friends and family in every industry you listed. None of them would buy this for various reasons. This is a truck made by city folk, for city folk. Which is fine, btw, I’m just disappointed as I was hoping to replace my ICE with one. I suppose I’ll just have to wait.
- belltaco 7y ago
  You have stated this multiple times without explaining why farmers etc. wouldn't buy it. Not saying you're wrong, just curious to know why.
  - slovette 7y ago
    We’ll, a good example would be goose neck trailers won’t treat that bedside well. In fact, there’s many, many reasons beds are fairly standardized. Just one off the cuff supporting detail to my gut reaction. :)
    - jayd16 7y ago
      Hmm, hard to say without the dimensions. Seems shallow enough.
      - slovette 7y ago
        It’s just not made with that in mind as an important detail. That’s all I was saying at the start. I’m not the target audience. I sad though. Was hoping I would be.
m463 7y ago
...patrolling the dead zone, transporting lander passengers to the martian base, running 80's hair bands out to the venue, ...

bryanlarsen 7y ago

Gravel roads are ubiquitous in farming country and take out windows regularly.

slovette 7y ago
Eh, no. This is simply not targeted for rural work/job type applications.
- almost_usual 7y ago
  It screams “I have a lot of money and want to feel confident driving like an asshole”. Not gonna lie, there is a market for that.
  - slovette 7y ago
    I agree with this completely.

singron 7y ago

I've known a few people who broke their back window from throwing stuff into the bed and accidentally hitting the glass. It's probably a case of "don't do that", but some people might appreciate it.

slovette 7y ago
This is a good perspective. Though I doubt there’s enough demand to warrant the heavy focus on that. This is a PR stunt, not some data driven product feature.