I used to think it was just a fake "toy" truck until I read a Left Wing article bashing Musk and the truck. Then I knew it was a good thing so I dug into it a little further. You really cannot argue with the numbers especially compared to gas/diesel full-size pickups. New prices are about the same but performance is way better.
Run time on a full charge is about three hours. Usually at three hours on the road I'm stopping for lunch or gas anyway. Also plenty of room to carry a small gas genset for emergencies.
Can't argue with anyone who doesn't like the appearance, good reason not to buy it
I am seriously considering it. The closest dealer is in Tigard.
Not that any vehicle can't get stuck but these instances show a CT getting stuck in what I'd not consider to be "worry some" for the average truck. The whole reason to have a truck is to do things you can't with a car.
How many times has anyone (other than professional drivers) driven more than three hours without stopping for food, fuel, or rest? Do you piss in a bottle?
Not that any vehicle can't get stuck but these instances show a CT getting stuck in what I'd not consider to be "worry some" for the average truck. The whole reason to have a truck is to do things you can't with a car.
I'd say the videos were more of a tire issue than a truck issue.
How many times has anyone (other than professional drivers) driven more than three hours without stopping for food, fuel, or rest? Do you piss in a bottle?
All the time - 3 hours is only 180 miles.
I don't need to eat or pee every 3 hours and fuel tank on the Tundra gets me multiples of that 180 miles.
Not that any vehicle can't get stuck but these instances show a CT getting stuck in what I'd not consider to be "worry some" for the average truck. The whole reason to have a truck is to do things you can't with a car.
I'd say the videos were more of a tire issue than a truck issue.
Those are Goodyear Wrangler Territory RT tires 285/65R20 in size.
Originally Posted by Discount Tire
Goodyear Wrangler Territory RT Features Go ahead, seize those off-road opportunities. Designed for light trucks and SUVs, the Goodyear Wrangler Territory RT is an all-season, rugged-terrain tire built for adventure.
Sure. You’ll love the look of the beefy, aggressive tread design. But there’s more to it than meets the eye. The staggered tread blocks and wide groove placement provide excellent grip on soft, loose or uneven terrain. And the tread is self-cleaning, so mud, rocks, and other debris can’t stick around to compromise traction.
On the road, you’ll notice responsive handling and excellent grip in wet driving conditions, courtesy of the flexible, all-season tread compound and sipe placement that creates extra biting edges.
Features of the Goodyear Wrangler Territory RT include:
Rugged, all-terrain tread design takes on soft, loose or rocky surfaces, including light snow.
Staggered tread blocks and wide grooves eject mud, rocks, sticks and debris to maintain optimum off-road traction.
Strong, all-season tread compound for excellent grip in dry, wet and light winter conditions.
Network of sipes creates additional biting edges to boost grip in wet weather and reduce the risk of hydroplaning.
Not bespoke to CT - average AT tire that shouldn't have issues.
How many times has anyone (other than professional drivers) driven more than three hours without stopping for food, fuel, or rest? Do you piss in a bottle?
All the time - 3 hours is only 180 miles. I don't need to eat or pee every 3 hours and fuel tank on the Tundra gets me multiples of that 180 miles.
Careful with that, I'm walking proof that blood clots are a real thing when pounding out the miles w/o a stop.
Also, proof that too many hours in a tree stand at one time is problematic.
Actual performance specs are impressive. If you look at that, and not base your opinion on internet propaganda probably generated by entities that are economically threatened by them, they're not hard to like. I tried to correlate their capabilities with what I actually do with my Tundra over the course of a year and they compare very favorably. (Of course, I seldom make more than a couple of hunting/fishing trips of over 1000 miles in a year and I never drive more than 15 or 20 miles off the paved roads these days.)
We tend to be emotionally invested in our internal combustion engines, just like we are in our guns. The reality is that the IC engine is on the way out, just like horses a hundred years ago. They will soon be the province of hobbyists/enthusiasts but for everyday use by everyday people they will be eclipsed by electrics. IC engines are just too complex to build and maintain. Whatever comparative shortcomings electrics have are being quickly overcome. We can be in denial about it all we want, but that won't change things.
How many times has anyone (other than professional drivers) driven more than three hours without stopping for food, fuel, or rest? Do you piss in a bottle?
All the time - 3 hours is only 180 miles.
I don't need to eat or pee every 3 hours and fuel tank on the Tundra gets me multiples of that 180 miles.
Yeah me too, at least once a week.
It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.
How many times has anyone (other than professional drivers) driven more than three hours without stopping for food, fuel, or rest? Do you piss in a bottle?
All the time - 3 hours is only 180 miles. I don't need to eat or pee every 3 hours and fuel tank on the Tundra gets me multiples of that 180 miles.
Careful with that, I'm walking proof that blood clots are a real thing when pounding out the miles w/o a stop.
Also, proof that too many hours in a tree stand at one time is problematic.
When I take off to go on one of my 1000 mile (give or take) road trips I make it a point to stop every three hours. We'll usually switch off driving chores, fuel up, and take a piss stop (I make it a point to drink minimum two liters of water a day.) I've also found, at this age, it's a real good idea to wear compression socks when sitting for long periods of time (truck or tree stand.)
And, just me, but if I'm on the interstates, I cover more than 180 miles in 3 hours.
Actual performance specs are impressive. If you look at that, and not base your opinion on internet propaganda probably generated by entities that are economically threatened by them, they're not hard to like. I tried to correlate their capabilities with what I actually do with my Tundra over the course of a year and they compare very favorably. (Of course, I seldom make more than a couple of hunting/fishing trips of over 1000 miles in a year and I never drive more than 15 or 20 miles off the paved roads these days.)
We tend to be emotionally invested in our internal combustion engines, just like we are in our guns. The reality is that the IC engine is on the way out, just like horses a hundred years ago. They will soon be the province of hobbyists/enthusiasts but for everyday use by everyday people they will be eclipsed by electrics. IC engines are just too complex to build and maintain. Whatever comparative shortcomings electrics have are being quickly overcome. We can be in denial about it all we want, but that won't change things.
Hopefully I will die before the diesel and gas vehicles are replaced by electric vehicles. I just do not like the EV's and probably never will.
How many times has anyone (other than professional drivers) driven more than three hours without stopping for food, fuel, or rest? Do you piss in a bottle?
All the time - 3 hours is only 180 miles. I don't need to eat or pee every 3 hours and fuel tank on the Tundra gets me multiples of that 180 miles.
Careful with that, I'm walking proof that blood clots are a real thing when pounding out the miles w/o a stop.
Also, proof that too many hours in a tree stand at one time is problematic.
When I take off to go on one of my 1000 mile (give or take) road trips I make it a point to stop every three hours. We'll usually switch off driving chores, fuel up, and take a piss stop (I make it a point to drink minimum two liters of water a day.) I've also found, at this age, it's a real good idea to wear compression socks when sitting for long periods of time (truck or tree stand.)
And, just me, but if I'm on the interstates, I cover more than 180 miles in 3 hours.
The nice thing is if you need to - you can stretch, pee and refuel - be on the road in 15 minutes and do it all over again.
How many times has anyone (other than professional drivers) driven more than three hours without stopping for food, fuel, or rest? Do you piss in a bottle?
All the time - 3 hours is only 180 miles. I don't need to eat or pee every 3 hours and fuel tank on the Tundra gets me multiples of that 180 miles.
Careful with that, I'm walking proof that blood clots are a real thing when pounding out the miles w/o a stop. Also, proof that too many hours in a tree stand at one time is problematic.
When I take off to go on one of my 1000 mile (give or take) road trips I make it a point to stop every three hours. We'll usually switch off driving chores, fuel up, and take a piss stop (I make it a point to drink minimum two liters of water a day.) I've also found, at this age, it's a real good idea to wear compression socks when sitting for long periods of time (truck or tree stand.) And, just me, but if I'm on the interstates, I cover more than 180 miles in 3 hours.
The nice thing is if you need to - you can stretch, pee and refuel - be on the road in 15 minutes and do it all over again.
My old days it was a one stop shop, food, gas, piss, go, pre-coffee days.
Now days with a 20oz yeti fake, & a thermos of Joe, I'm forced to stop more often.
Sometimes it may only be on an off ramp, but at least it gets the blood flowing.
I think the main issue with electric trucks is when towing. They have the torque, but your battery will only last half as long.
Oh yeah, and charging on a long trip if you cant find an official tesla charging station. Many times there are breakdown on the charging stations.
Also keep in mind you are not buying the truck. Tesla sells them like they are a computer program. You are paying for a subscription to a computer program and if you dont keep it up, certain features on the vehicle are turned off. Do searches for buying a tesla second hand. Which brings up one more point. They are hard to sell used and so it will be a major pain for you to eventually sell and you wont get nearly the value you think it should be worth. Im sure dealerships wouldnt give you much because they know it a problem they have to sell.
If you dont drive long trips with a trailer and mostly drive around locally and mainly plan to haul with the bed, and are fine with the limitation and fact your buying the program and dont really own the truck, then go for it.
Check out wistlin deisel's web review of the cyber truck. While he just destroys vehicles, he does tend to find the week points of any vehicle.
How many times has anyone (other than professional drivers) driven more than three hours without stopping for food, fuel, or rest? Do you piss in a bottle?
All the time. My camp is 350 miles away. I'll drive 310-320 miles, stop and fuel up and go onto camp. I've driven 450 miles without stopping.
If i don't need fuel, I'm not stopping. Interval obviously goes down if pulling a trailer.
