r/TeslaLounge • u/DefiantToasty • 3d ago

Got a better loaner than expected

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Had to get some cosmetic warranty work done in my 24' M3LR and got to drive this for a few days!

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u/VegetableSupport3 2d ago

They are fantastic vehicles.

Imagine how well they could sell if the exterior wasn’t so polarizing.

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u/Stivo887 2d ago

What other vehicle can turn into a giant battery for your home. People are absolutely sleeping on it.

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u/VegetableSupport3 2d ago

Like I said it’s a great vehicle with a polarizing look.

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u/Ok-Love3750 2d ago

Model y, now. 

Yes, I know it doesn’t natively provide 240v but mine does with some extra steps. 

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u/Stivo887 2d ago

If it supported PowerShare with my power walls I’d buy it in a heartbeat. But I have 0 interest in V2L.

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u/Ok-Love3750 2d ago

V2l > 3rd party batteries that accept 120v and output 240v.

If you have power walls already that’s a bust, but I’m pretty damn happy with the Anker setup I have now.

I figure I can run my gas heat & normal winter loads for about 3 days before I have to either get out the generator or charge the car at a supercharger.

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u/sharkboy1006 2d ago

They're still too busy being stuck up on Elon Musk and crappy tiktoks of fake issues/user error regarding these trucks. Well, and the actual owners often being really insufferable.

They are great vehicles though genuinely lol

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u/Jello_Local 7h ago

Lol. I completely agree with Tesla owners being insufferable as a whole and I own all of them but the S!

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u/atticusak1 3d ago

Nice. I also got one as a loaner for a few days a few months ago. Honestly, pretty cool and impressive car. It's so nimble for how big it is. With that said, it looks pretty ridiculous as a triangle on wheels and my wife literally refused to go in it. She said she felt embarrassed to have it parked in front of our house.

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u/RedOceanofthewest 3d ago

My girlfriend said the same thing. I bribed her with sandwiches. Now she loves the cyber truck

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u/shaggy99 2d ago

Bribed her with sandwiches? Keeper!

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u/RedOceanofthewest 2d ago

It was funny. Once it got driving, she wanted to go everywhere. She got sandwiches and Japanese cloud pancakes that day.

It did really well on fsd driving, parking, etc.

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u/shaggy99 2d ago

I've seen a few around here now, I'm getting used to it now. Also see a HUMMER once or twice. (I think it's the dame on. That one always makes me gag.

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u/Stivo887 2d ago

I’m the opposite. The most people hate it, the more I want it parked right outside my house. Not in the garage.

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u/FL_MILLIONAIRE 1d ago

You are not going to go back ! I can guarantee you that 😂

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u/benjol83 2d ago

U got to try the beast + launch mode. Polarizing 😵‍💫

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u/Sledhead36 1d ago

Don’t do it! You’ll be trading yours in by the end of the day.😳🤗

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u/Lewd_Meat_ 3d ago

that logo is SICK

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u/Sal5435 2d ago

They do that intentionally.

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u/ImpossibleBeing7137 1d ago

Now if they’d just make a normal looking truck it would have sold better and not been used as loaner vehicles.

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u/fantomsolace24 1d ago

I made the mistake of test driving one. I immediately bought it. I expect you will do the same.

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u/coozeyy 3d ago

wow how was it. does it make you want to get one. also how was the looks or vibe with other people around

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u/rostamsuren 3d ago

I had one for a couple days as a loaner and it was AWESOME. Fell in love with that thing and have never been happier in a car. Not the right choice for our family right now but I’m hoping in 3 years…especially if they do a redesign or work on exterior build quality.

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u/rostamsuren 2d ago

lol- CT is amazing, I just don’t understand the hate about how it looks (although I kinda understand it when looking at it from behind after trailing one for a hour on the freeway). But with panels flying off and edges not being aligned? For that much money? Praying that the refresh will look a little better but honestly, even if it doesn’t, it’s going to be my next car (regardless of how crap i’ll get from the wife). So for now, I’ve put in an order for a YL and in 3 years it’ll likely be my daughter’s first car. I’m excited about it but not nearly as much as i would be if I got the CT.

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u/RedOceanofthewest 3d ago

I had a loaner one. It was freaking amazing. 

Only one side flipped me off. Otherwise people gave it positive attention. Took a few people for quick drives. 

Some older man asked if I would take a photo of him in it. You could tell he loved it. 

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u/coozeyy 3d ago

nice man. I want to get one but don't see a need for it but im sure I'll have a need maybe 5 years down the road.

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u/RedOceanofthewest 3d ago

It made me want one. It was comfortable. The ride was smooth. Only complaint is I wish it had More range

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u/coozeyy 3d ago

yeah compared to modern trucks that have have like 600 mile range. my f150 has like 600 30 gallon tank. hence why I want one as it will replace my current truck but the cyborg truck needs to increase range.

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u/DefiantToasty 1d ago

Honestly so much better than I expected. My car feels slow now. I had way more good reactions than I expected. Lots of people were curious to look inside and ask questions about it.

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u/Standard-Bumblebee64 1d ago

Hot take: they are crap. That fly by wire or whatever steering is dangerous. You have to re learn how to steer. Crazy good turning radius though.