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Bizarre new vehicle in my neighborhood

PilatesLover — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:22:15 GMT

This morning I saw this crazy vehicle in the oncoming traffic. It looked like some kind of NASA moon rover vehicle! At first I wondered if someone had taken the body of one of those old Pontiac Aztecs and modified it.

He had it painted primer black, the windows were all blacked out and license plate had that hide-y thing on it. Across the front "fender" or whatever it's called on a Tesla was that horrible LED light strip that blinds you.

Turns out it was a Tesla Cybertruck. Cost upward of $100K. I'd rather buy a Corvette with that kind of disposable cash, or better yet an extended European vacation.

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Skyegirl21 — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:22:48 GMT

I've seen one too. Very ugly IMO, but I'm not a fan of his or his products, anyway...

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JYWilliams — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:23:23 GMT

There is nothing about the look of that car that I like.

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Sage04 — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:33:11 GMT

That's a nightmare. Could you imagine been chased by this?

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haddon9 — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:38:36 GMT

That is weird looking and in some states those heavily blacked out windows are illegal.

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wilma — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:48:58 GMT

@Skyegirl21 wrote:
I've seen one too. Very ugly IMO, but I'm not a fan of his or his products, anyway...

@Skyegirl21

Totally agree with you!

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Cathyshopper — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:52:07 GMT

I saw a silver one of these the other morning driving to work and wondered what the heck it was. I thought it looked like a NASA explorer for Mars or other planets! It was very ugly imo and out of place.

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Carmie — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:53:51 GMT

That is odd looking.

It is not something I'd want, but it is a head turner.

It is probably invisible at night. An accident looking for a place to happen.

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patbz — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:54:11 GMT

Saw my first Cyber Truck in my small city in July. Besides being really ugly there have been many recalls already and some have even broken down in dealers parking lot without even making it to a public road .Very ugly, much like Elon's business practices.

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Mom2Dogs — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:56:46 GMT

We have one in our town as well - it has business info on the sides of the car - kind of weird looking to me.

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Bookplate — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:05:37 GMT

I've seen one parked in my neighborhood too. If they had tried to design the ugliest vehicle ever they could not have done better.

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beckyb1012 — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:06:11 GMT

A few months ago I left the office on Friday and went to the grocery store and parked next to one of these things. The cashiers and the sackers were all discussing it and looking out the window. It was still out there when I left but I could not see anything inside but I did not really stop to peek. Then that following Monday I saw it as I was leaving my home for work. It is somewhere close by and have only seen once more since that first weekend. I do not care for it.

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shoptilyadropagain — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:10:56 GMT

Sometimes I like something that is a little different or unique and I do kinda like the looks of this. I wouldn't shell out that kind of money for one though.

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Lakelife62 — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:15:16 GMT

I've seen them on the road. The best i can say about it is that it makes you look!

I would never buy a Tesla product or knowingly use anything created by Elon Musk's companies. I hope he goes out of business.

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Another new name Sue — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:23:24 GMT

We have those around too. lt's Elon Musk's "truck." Yes, expensive. I have no idea why anyone would want one.

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Allegheny — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:25:59 GMT

Just went and checked it out on their web site. Quite interesting...while the design doesn't appeal to me its versatility does. So if I had $s to burn I would probably get one as long as it is comfortable to drive.

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Nancy Drew — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:28:20 GMT

I saw a ton in the Woodland Hills California area visiting my sister last week.

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Desertdi — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:32:42 GMT

I live in an older neighborhood. There are ZERO charging stations in this area...

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Venezia — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:42:34 GMT

@haddon9 wrote:
That is weird looking and in some states those heavily blacked out windows are illegal.

@haddon9 - Exactly, as would be concealing your license plates in my state. If ever there was a vehicle suited to criminal activity, this is it.

That's if it doesn't break down during an escape!

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Venezia — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:43:15 GMT

Personally, I think Elon's just in love with his own ego and all of this "stuff" is a reflection of that.