If you own a Cybertruck, better keep up with the payments.
Cybertruck blues
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Dave Crevie
, May 14 2025 09:15 AM
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Posted 14 May 2025 - 09:15 AM
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Posted 14 May 2025 - 10:43 AM
A number of these trucks prowl the neighborhood and I just don't get it. The Ford Lightning (and now the latest GM offerings) proved not to be the same as a fuel-powered equivalent truck as for utility (towing, hauling heavy loads, etc.). Even though the Cybertruck (stupid name BTW) has a massively larger battery, the design of the truck limits its use. And, they're ugly, looking like a prison-cell urinal on wheels.
I just don't get it.
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Posted 14 May 2025 - 11:03 AM
I agree 100%, Phil.
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Posted 14 May 2025 - 04:11 PM
People drink a lot of that Kool aid.
My wife's cousin has a cyber truck. When asked why, his answer, "it's fast"
Must be nice to be rich, I guess.
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Able to maintain slot cars with a single bound.
Faster than a speeding Womp.
More powerful than a 36D.
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Posted 14 May 2025 - 05:29 PM
"prison-cell urinal"
Very good.
A nice change from the usual "dumpster on wheels".
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Posted 15 May 2025 - 08:42 AM
I predict Elon finds a way to spin off the Cyber Truck Division... soon.
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Posted 15 May 2025 - 08:52 AM
There are three in my neighborhood; one flat black, one white, and one natural metal. Plus one I see passing by that is towing a landscaping trailer from Oakbrook. A lot of money doing "landscaping" in my town. Averages $1,000/ month for little more than mowing lawns. And most companies have at least 20 customers. But they work 7 days, 12 hours each day. (good thing I speak a little Spanish)
The Cybertruck prices aren't that much higher than a Lightning similarly equipped. Just if you go with all the bells and whistles, then they get up to $120,000.
Just the same, I wouldn't buy one. Too rich for my SS income. What I need is a van with a side lift for my wheelchair. Lifting it over a tailgate on an SUV sucks. My favorite car companies don't make vans.
PS; I like the "felon" spelling.
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Posted 20 May 2025 - 10:52 AM
Example of my description of the Cyber Truck and I think its very fitting:
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Posted 20 May 2025 - 12:58 PM
At first I couldn't make the comparison. The only urinals I remember were just stainless steel bowls with a pipe that went through the wall. Good thing I was only ever there until morning. I could hold it that long.
