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Old 01-08-2024, 04:16 PM
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Plus it's still the vehicle ever created.
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It's up there with the Aztec & Murano Cabrio
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Not as good as Rivian or Ford.
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https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a4...ng-rust-spots/

The biggest is that it is a massive surface of bare metal fully exposed to the elements, creating a unique rusting risk. At least two Cybertruck owners have already reported rusting issues on an enthusiast forum.
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Like it or not, this is an awesome feat by Cybertruck.

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https://jalopnik.com/exactly-how-bul...lot-1851325045

The Tesla Cybertruck is supposedly the perfect car for surviving the apocalypse. Not only can you equip it with a $3,000 tent, but it’s also bulletproof. Take that, roving gang of post-apocalyptic car thieves. OK, so technically, the glass itself isn’t actually bulletproof, so that could end up being a problem if anyone ever shoots at you, but at least the body panels will keep you safe, right? Well, as one YouTuber found out recently, that really depends on what kind of guns the bad guys have with them.

YouTuber JerryRigEverything recently decided to test exactly how bulletproof the Tesla Cybertruck is. Or, rather, how bullet-resistant it is. We’re going to go ahead and spoil the video for you and say right up front that the Cybertruck can’t stop a .50-caliber bullet. We know that’s shocking and hard to come to terms with, but yes, a .50-caliber round will cut through the Cybertruck’s bodywork like butter. If the raiders have a couple of M107A1s, just go ahead and hand over your Cybertruck. It’s not worth resisting.

While it’s definitely satisfying to watch a .50-cal punch a hole through the Cybertruck’s sheet metal, what’s much more interesting is seeing how well it actually stands up to smaller rounds. The Ridge wallet promo is a little clumsy, but the Cybertruck legitimately doesn’t have a problem stopping 9mm ammunition. So as long as they don’t shoot the windshield or any of the windows, good luck stopping a Cybertruck with a Glock 19.

What if you’re being attacked by a farmer with a varmint rifle, though? If that’s the case, you may be in more trouble than you expected. The .17 HMR round they used went right through the metal, which definitely puts the clutter of groundhogs you’re hauling at risk. Next up, though, they tested the Cybertruck against a .223. And what do you know, as it turns out, it also can’t stop a .223. Which is kind of a big deal when you consider how common the AR-15 is in the U.S.

In any post-apocalyptic scenario, it’s pretty much a guarantee that the raiders in the wastelands will have AR-15s. If they decide to shoot up your Cybertruck, we’re sorry, but you’re toast. Not that you were ever safe without bulletproof glass in the first place.
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Old 03-12-2024, 07:27 PM
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Great selling point if you live in Florida or texass.
Old 03-13-2024, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by pttl
Great selling point if you live in Florida or texass.
Not really given it won't stop most rifle caliber bullets anyway...not to mention the glass is just normal auto glass lol.
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Originally Posted by SamDoe1
Not really given it won't stop most rifle caliber bullets anyway...not to mention the glass is just normal auto glass lol.
More issue would be people just wanting to test it out for fun on someone else’s vehicle (without permission) while parked in public places.
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Just like the good old days when people would shoot beer cans.
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Pretty interesting. Looks like the Chevy Silverado is winning due to its huge battery.
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EV truck race - part 2
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EV truck race- part 3 and ENDING.

Looks like Ford F150 lightning is the only one with really crappy technology. Chevy's saving grace was its massive battery.
Rivian shined in its best in class efficiency, and Cybertruck came second only because of Tesla supercharger advantage.
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Caught a very brief glimpse of a CT on the road herein N Houston last weekend. Not enough to make an in person judgement, but enough to recognize it as a CT
Also saw my first ChEVrolet [Silverado EV] yesterday. Not bad looking, like a sleeker/modernized Avalanche.
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Originally Posted by Comfy
EV truck race- part 3 and ENDING.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1Jii4xI9PU

Looks like Ford F150 lightning is the only one with really crappy technology. Chevy's saving grace was its massive battery.
Rivian shined in its best in class efficiency, and Cybertruck came second only because of Tesla supercharger advantage.
And the Rivian was only about 10 mins behind the CT. The supercharger advantage is going to be gone in a few weeks now anyway.

Even without the supercharger advantage I would rather sacrifice 10 mins of my time in a CROSS COUNTRY DRIVE to not drive what looks like a refrigerator on wheels. The actual difference in real life would be absolutely minimal if not tip in favor of the Rivian.
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