DarkBlack
Elite Member
Looks like a shape created by someone just learning origami, during their second or third piece of paper.
Is the Cyber Truck a Flop?
- Thread starter NoTrespassing
- Start date
- Views: 127452
-
- Tags
- truck
EddieWalker
Epic Contributor
It reminds me of a DeLorean
EddieWalker
Epic Contributor
Seems like I'm seeing them a lot more often. I saw several last week, and another one yesterday. The ones painted black look a lot better then the stainless steal. Even the green paint looks better then the stainless steal.
The one I saw yesterday was just at dark, and it had it's lights on. That was a first. I didn't realize they didn't have "headlights" but instead, it looks more like a light bar mounted on the bumper.
The one I saw yesterday was just at dark, and it had it's lights on. That was a first. I didn't realize they didn't have "headlights" but instead, it looks more like a light bar mounted on the bumper.
riptides
Super Star Member
Look what happened when we let the Japanese in.
not2old
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Oct 16, 2010
- Messages
- 1,594
- Location
- Scotch Creek, British Columbia
- Tractor
- 2010 Massey GC2610TLB
Saw my first one a few days ago, up close, actually doing some truck stuff at the dump. Seems to me to be very similar to having an El Camino. Was a city guy with a cabin here, which made me think was someone with just too much money until two very attractive ladies spent a bit of time with him taking selfies.
Gale Hawkins
Super Star Member
- Joined
- Sep 20, 2009
- Messages
- 12,426
- Location
- Murray, KY
- Tractor
- 1948 Allis Chambers Model B 1976 265 MF / 1983 JD 310B Backhoe / 1966 Ford 3000 Diesel / 1980 3600 Diesel
Like others, I never thought about it being such a smash Hit.
tacticalturnip
Super Member
They taught U.S. automakers a lesson on initial quality and long-term reliability?
Chinese automobiles are a different breed.
riptides
Super Star Member
Don't discount those chinese vehicles based on past experiences. See some reporting from the likes of Motortrend. Those companies also have deep roots in all things automotive.
DarkBlack
Elite Member
Regarding EV’s..don’t be so sure about that. Lots of technical papers rank them equal or even better quality than US vehicles
tacticalturnip
Super Member
I'll trust the videos I've seen slip through from the Chinese internet long before I'll trust anyone who could profit from those death traps coming here. I'll trust the videos from owners in Australia and New Zealand.
I'd buy an old diesel Olds before I'd buy a Chinese automobile of any sort. Of course, I'd rather have neither... but where is the fun in that, for a conversation.
I'd buy an old diesel Olds before I'd buy a Chinese automobile of any sort. Of course, I'd rather have neither... but where is the fun in that, for a conversation.
EddieWalker
Epic Contributor
I followed another one today that was painted green. This one was similar in color as Zip System panels. It was the ugliest thing on the road because of the paint color!!!!
JasperFrank
Elite Member
- Joined
- Nov 23, 2018
- Messages
- 2,943
- Tractor
- Ford 1220
I've never heard, or seen a youtube of anyone painting one. They seem to be all wraps. 
Rockbadchild
Elite Member
It's the ugliest thing on the road regardless of the color
EddieWalker
Epic Contributor
[emoji[emoji6][emoji6
]][emoji[emoji6][emoji6]]" data-quote="JasperFrank" data-source="post: 0"
class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch">
I've never heard, or seen a youtube of anyone painting one. They seem to be all wraps.
Could be wrapped. I’ve only seen them driving by and the one I followed this morning.
Tesla made a fundimental mistake with the cyber truck.
They went head to head with the big three. The EPA regs have forced ice powered pickups to be oversized to be legal.
This has vacated the compact pickup niche.
If Tesla went for the compact pickup niche there would be very little cometition, and it would be better suited for a daily driver. With more traditional /practical styling AND less electronic oerkill it would probably sell better to the practical crowd as well as the eco crowd.
ALSO the compact pickup would open up foreign sales, whereas the current size of the cyber truck locks it out of most markets. EG nissan navara/frontier size opens up international markets.
Tesla has missed an opertunity there.
They went head to head with the big three. The EPA regs have forced ice powered pickups to be oversized to be legal.
This has vacated the compact pickup niche.
If Tesla went for the compact pickup niche there would be very little cometition, and it would be better suited for a daily driver. With more traditional /practical styling AND less electronic oerkill it would probably sell better to the practical crowd as well as the eco crowd.
ALSO the compact pickup would open up foreign sales, whereas the current size of the cyber truck locks it out of most markets. EG nissan navara/frontier size opens up international markets.
Tesla has missed an opertunity there.
not2old
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Oct 16, 2010
- Messages
- 1,594
- Location
- Scotch Creek, British Columbia
- Tractor
- 2010 Massey GC2610TLB
I certainly agree with this. Lots of people found an El Camino or Ranchero useful and the Cyber truck is close to this.
ruffdog
Super Star Member
- Joined
- Dec 31, 2011
- Messages
- 12,524
- Location
- America's Dairyland
- Tractor
- Bobcat Toolcat 5610G, Deere X744, Cub Cadet IH 982
Right above the bumper is where all the snow and slush collects up in snow country. Anywhere else would have been a better location!
WinterDeere
Super Star Member
- Joined
- Sep 6, 2011
- Messages
- 13,344
- Location
- Rural 'burbs, north of Philly
- Tractor
- John Deere 3033R, 855 MFWD, 757 ZTrak; IH Cub Cadet 123
Good post, redman! And I agree with your argument, that they missed the better opportunity, and grabbing up the under-served smaller pickup market, for several reasons.
But this one point you made really caught my attention, since like everyone, I've been noticing how comically large all pickups have become. I park my 2005 Ram next to my 2015 Ram, and the older one looks tiny. I park my 2015 next to any 2024 model, and it looks tiny. Meanwhile, everyone is complaining about step-in height and bed height... so what gives?
You're saying this is due to manufacturers bending to EPA regulations? How so?
EddieWalker
Epic Contributor
I was next to another one at a red light yesterday on my drive home. This one was flat black. I was tried to see if it was wrapped, or not, but I couldn't tell. What struck me was that this was the first one that looked like it was made out of plywood by some kids.
As for making them smaller to compete over seas. I think Toyota has a $10,000 gasoline powered truck that they are selling everywhere that has pretty much dominated the market. Why would anybody pay more when you can have a Toyota for so little money?
As for making them smaller to compete over seas. I think Toyota has a $10,000 gasoline powered truck that they are selling everywhere that has pretty much dominated the market. Why would anybody pay more when you can have a Toyota for so little money?
Oaktree
Super Member
That's a lot of if's. I can't see anyone buying a CT for any reason other than ego/vanity ("Look at me. I can afford this ugly, useless vehicle and you can't...nya nya nya").
Much as I dislike Tesla, that scheme probably makes the most sense...the profit margin on smaller, more affordable vehicles is much slimmer and EVs are still kind of a niche product. The Ford and Chevy E-trucks are much more traditional trucks, and they aren't selling.
Not really. At least those two were based on existing vehicles, and were practical for someone who needed a "sort-of" truck. The CT is none of the above.
First of all, I don't see what's so special about a toyota. Kind of mediocre trucks IMHO.
This $10k truck may be well suited for third world countries, but kind of strippo for what most Americans want. Adapting it for U.S. safety standards would raise the price considerably.
