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Did a Demo Drive in Cybertruck Today and Loved it. Now I feel Guilty

Should politics affect whether or not to buy a particular vehicle? Asks one car shopper on the fence about whether or not to buy a Cybertruck. This writer found the publics’ answers surprisingly refreshing.

A recent Reddit post on the r/electric vehicles group reveals that, not surprisingly, politics is on everyone's minds lately―even to the point where one shopper admits finding himself conflicted over buying a Cybertruck because he likes the Cybertruck but is turned off by Elon Musk's political views and involvement in this Presidential Election.

Politics and Car Enthusiasts Purchasing Decisions

 

A Good Question Deserving a Good Answer…and It Got Not One But Many

The meat of the Reddit inquiry is the post author asking for advice on how to navigate his dilemma of not wanting to appear to support someone he finds detestable.

Cutting more precisely to the bone, however, his conundrum appears to be that he does not want others to think less of him for buying a vehicle so strongly associated with a single individual. You cannot say "Cybertruck" without an image of Musk popping into your head.

It reminds me of an old quip: the sign of an intellectual is someone who can listen to the William Tell Overture and not think of the Lone Ranger.

Back to the post, however, a good question deserves a good answer, and to my surprise, we see not just a few but many commenters who took the high road and gently advised him that if it is a dilemma for him, there are other trucks out there they feel are equally as good or better than the Cybertruck.

The thread then flowed on with discussions about what other commenters had to say about alternative trucks they found interesting or promising.

For the first time in a long time during this election, I felt there was some good in humanity, after all.

Let Us Know Your Thoughts on The Question

  1. Do you let your political views or others' political views affect what car or truck model you buy? If so, how?
  2. Should all Tesla Cybertruck owners be grouped categorically, as we read in so many other social media interest groups?
  3. What would you like to see change about the love/hate relationship so many car enthusiasts have with the Cybertruck?

In the spirit of goodwill amongst Cybertruck fans and nonfans, here is what I believe to be a reasonable review of the Cybertruck: "The Most Honest Tesla Cybertruck Review You Will Ever Hear."

Timothy Boyer is an automotive reporter based in Cincinnati who currently researches and works on restoring older vehicles with engine modifications for improved performance. He also reports on modern cars (including EVs) with a focus on DIY mechanics, buying and using tools, and other related topical automotive repair news. Follow Tim on Twitter at @TimBoyerWritesfor daily news and topics related to new and used cars and trucks as well on Facebook and his automotive blog "Zen and the Art of DIY Car Repair."

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Comments

Gerry Coffey (not verified)    November 5, 2024 - 8:44AM

Yes, I was a huge Tesla and Musk fan. I have Tesla stock and was looking to buy Tesla vechicles. Now I am sell my stock and am not sure about getting a CyberTruck and model y.

Timothy Boyer    November 6, 2024 - 9:10PM

In reply to by Gerry Coffey (not verified)

Well,

I am sure you are not alone by a long shot on this. If it's any consolation, I've met Tesla fans who were not Musk fans. However, there are other EV brands out there that at least you can get timely repairs and service on when needed, rather than months later. I've recommended my friends to go Hybrid first and give full EVs a couple more years to build a history of reliability and the charging infrastructure time to catch up before making the commitment. Regarding the Cybertruck, following the pro-CT forums would be a good idea. I've found some owners are posting their findings on the issues they are having and are looking for answers. It may help you decide if the CT is really what you want. In any case, if you do decide to buy a CT make sure you have a dependable backup ride.

Good luck!