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To be honest I don’t really hear the road noise. Either that or I have an uncanny way to block it out. But then again I’m also always playing music so that could drown out unwanted sounds.

What kind of issues? I haven't heard anything myself.

I have 2015 myself (F engine) had my engine replaced 2 years ago to a G6 due to finger follower issue. So wouldn’t say 2015 is immune :/ 2016 is a G0 engine that isn’t immune either

My '14 received G6 at 24k miles and now has 28k miles. It was done by the previous owner.

You are correct. I think delivery day in TX showed the CT in a workhorse type of manner. From pulling to turning radius, to showing images of it being in a work environment painted the picture for many. If they did any sort of camping lifestyle media, it's skipped my memory. At least if they did, it wasn't a strong message or image that was set by Tesla for the CT. However I think they can redeem themselves through the types of accessories that they (Tesla) or 3rd parties come out with. If add ons put the CT in more of a lifestyle function, then that will define the truck. Time will tell. Tesla has came a long way in terms of build quality. While the original S and X and 3 and Y were rightly critiqued, I have to say the refreshed models really stepped it up. The new/current S and X's are a huge improvement as is the new Model 3. However I would say the CT is even more solid in build quality than all those. Something as simple as shutting the doors and feeling the solidness of it all speaks a lot. And while the interior remains simplistic in its design, all the function that you need are still available. If you are a seasoned owner of any Tesla cars previous, then you can get into the CT and feel immediately at home. Some may like Tesla''s approach, and others may not. I guess it comes down to personal flexibility of adapting to Tesla's way or preference in terms of liking the old approach with hard buttons. Personally, I don't mind either.

I'll definitely keep it real. People can see through the BS in just about everything these days.

@@OMGcarguy I’m happy I came across this video too. I just got my scud in May so I’ll be curious to follow along your ownership journey parallel to mine. Mine is Grigio Titanio so another grayish blue.

@@PashaJcongrats! I’m sure you’re enjoying the Scud. How could you not? It has all the performance you need to get a rewarding experience each time to fire her up. I’ll be making another video soon to cover some issues that I glanced over in the first video.

Yup. It's a very capable truck. Short of going extreme off roading, I think it can handle the day to day fairly easy.

I wish they would come out with a folding cyberramp that clips onto tailgate with a loading mode for air suspension 🎉

That's the thing. There's so many options for all types of buyers with their unique needs. Not sure why there would be any hate for anyone's personal reason for what they want to buy. We should all just enjoy what we have and let it end there. I live in a place where there are a lot of hills and inclines. Had an Escalade that would struggle to get up the hill. But the instant torque of an EV just makes the drive all the much easier (for me).

Incorrect. Most of the criticism comes from people that hate tesla period. Especially religious fanatics that believe trucks can only be gas

Where did they fall short? It does, handles many things people weren't expecting. People are blown away most of the time. Battery prices are still high so it's the same for all EVs.

@@ambrosemorris5075 the criticism comes from Tesla haters and crazies that only think a truck should run on gas only. It took 4 years and cost more because China tried to kill the world with a virus, Tesla didn’t do that Let’s see if CZcams deletes this comment a second time

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This is my first truck so I can't speak to what a contractor would require out of need and performance of a truck. But from ownership I feel like it can perform whatever duty is asked of it.

Agreed. It's not suitable for every single task that construction workers might use a pickup for, but I'd guess that it's suitable for _at least_ 80% of tradesmen who currently drive pickups - and it has some nice construction-friendly features that traditional trucks don't.

No wrong approach. And I'm sure you'd be just as content with the ownership when you get yours.

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I've heard towards end of Q3

I plan to do a video of nothing but the sounds of this car.

Thank you. It's always an enjoyment taking this one out.

Thanks! How are you liking the E-Ray? I'd love to get a Z06 some day.

Appreciate it.

No wrong answers. Buy what you like and enjoy. Simple as that.

@@OMGcarguy so, serious question I just thought about… the Cybertruck’s tires have a unique pattern on them, most notably the sidewalks. When the tires are due to be replaced, will Cybertruck owners be able to simply replace them with off-the-rack tires of the same size, or will they have to order these specific tires from Tesla?

Yes you can put whatever tires you want on them. The world won't explode. These aren't even the standard tires the normal cybertruck will come with

Exactly the point....most vehicles are purchased for the idea of what it represents rather than the actual purpose itself. You can't tell me all the owners of Range Rovers are out there trekking on terrain.

Scott, that’s a theory if I ever heard one. LOL. But I totally agree I love driving this thing. It’s unlike any other Tesla ever. Too much to quantify and perhaps the only way for people to understand is to drive any other Tesla model and the CT back to back to feel the quality in difference. That said, I would prefer to drive it than to let FSD take over. For now at least. Maybe traffic on the fwy might be the few times I’d use FSD. Congrats on your CT!

Yup, seen a few of those too. I was going to purchase one but between the games the dealers were playing and some lacking tech features I decided to wait for the CT. Plus, the Hummer EV takes more batteries to achieve roughly the same mileage which means it’s way more expensive to charge.

I can see why the design may not work for all, but it’s undeniably unique. Very much like how the Delorean still captivates the audience whether good or bad. It’s still a design that stuns people in real life. I personally think the CT is just that but on steroids. On that note, I’ve seen a few now in the local area. Probably 6 different CTs or so? Hard to say because they come in the stainless steel finish and I can’t tell if I’m seeing the same truck over and over again or if they’re all different owners. But to date I’ve seen them about 6 times since the release…so still not too often.

Hey Michael, nice to meet you. How are you liking your CT so far? I normally drive with my hand resting at the 12 position as well. But moving from a round wheel to the flat position in the CT does feel a little weird. My go to in the CT is at the 10 now and it feels natural. For sure it’s a big truck and it’s interesting to think that Tesla actually shrunk the dimensions from the original design before production. Imagine how big that one was. Are you planning to wrap yours?

@@OMGcarguy Many cool wrap options out there, but still haven't seen the one that is screaming "take my money" yet. Trying to avoid going black since that's gotta be the most popular option. Wife and I are talking to a graphic artist that does amazing geometric work, maybe go full custom. Not in any hurry tho. CT drives like a dream, looking for excuses to go drive it. Hit me up if you hear of a CT meet up, would love to join.

@@michaelkim3432 I'm seeing so many colors out there it's hard to narrow down to one. And even just the stainless finish isn't bad either. I can see doing a clear wrap to let its original finish come through. Haven't heard of a get to together outside of that one that happened in TX not too long ago.

Appreciate your feedback. I'll always tell the good and the bad. Everything and anything will always have two sides of a story.

Probably not very comfortable. I'm 5'11" and the seat maybe has another 2 or 3 clicks to move back but the cabin space is pretty cramp. I'd imagine at 6'4" you'd want to bit more room to stretch out.

@@OMGcarguy I bought my 23 C8 Corvette, and it was a NICE fit...just a little low to the ground, but I love it. I thought I could not fit in that car, but after seeing people taller than me in it I was shocked.

Thank you. I do try to keep my cars mint.

LOL. Not a bad place considering the trunk would allow to food to fly everywhere.

Appreciate the feedback. Agree that Maybach is in contention to be considered one of the greatest luxury cars ever. My only gripe about Maybach is that the design of the car is clearly an S580 or S680 sedan that's stretched. I wished they distinguished the Maybachs more with different exterior and some interior designs so that it doesn't scream "regular Mercedes". On the otherhand, while the Rolls Royce cars may seem to lack in some of the luxury and tech features in comparison to the Maybach, at least you know it just by looking at it. And when you see a Rolls Royce, you know what it stands for.

Thank you. I will do some follow ups in the future as there were things left out. And different perspectives on the drive.

I have not yet. It’s been 80% so far which is around 254 I think. Probably won’t need to charge it until a longer road trip comes into play. 80% is more than plenty for day to day use.

It’s a personal decision and what you’re comfortable with in your purchase. Obviously this pertains to all things and especially something as expensive as this truck. For me the decision was rather easy. Subjectively I just love tech but on an automotive level I love anything that has an interesting design. And IMO the CT has to be one of the most fascinating designs in the last decade. I also live in an area with hills so the dual motor made sense. Didn’t need to go 0-60 in under 3 seconds with the Cyberbeast and didn’t want to wait until 2025 or beyond for the RWD one. What also helped was the aging Escalade that I had which I sold and put towards this purchase. But no wrong answers here. I will say when you get yours you will love it.

Hard work and some luck along the way 😉

Thank you. I’m new at this and had a new DJI OSMO 3. Going to switch over to GoPro for some more upcoming videos soon. But editing will be something I’ll work on.

@@OMGcarguy Welcome dear. GoPro is better! let me edit one video for you as a sample. I have a professional team of video editors. you can see my previous work samples and Portfolio. Best of luck to you.

Stick around. More videos to come 😉

Our order had a long story behind it. I'll make a video to tell the tale, but to give you a direct answer, the order was placed on Nov 30 2023, and delivered on Feb 1, 2024. The delivery ETA that Tesla gave me had changed a few times but ultimately those were the dates of order and delivery.

No matter what always look the details over. But they have definitely improved in quality of the cars overall.

@@OMGcarguyThanks for that info!

For the price (Non Plaid with $7500 EV credit taken off MSRP) it’s a lot of car for the money.

@@OMGcarguy yup just placed an order.. I moved to Dubai so unfortunately won't be getting the EV credit but its still great value :)

@@Miamicrypto99I’m jealous. I love Dubai and hope to make it a second home sometime in the future. Best of luck. Saw a few Teslas out there when I last went.

Yes! Tesla must have heard to complaints and moved the horn back to where it should always have been.

Sure, I'll make some videos on them soon.