A Cybertruck Buyer Says Tesla is Trying to Sell Him a Cybertruck That Has Been Sitting on the Lot for 4 Months – Adds “The Truck Was Built on January 8th”

A brand-new Cybertruck buyer says he will reject delivery because Tesla is attempting to sell him a truck that has been sitting on the lot for months. His suspicion arose when Tesla matched him with a VIN immediately after he placed his order.

Posted: April 28, 2025 - 7:01AM
Author: Tinsae Aregay

Reza Soltani is a brand new Cybertruck buyer from Houston, Texas, and says Tesla is trying to sell him a Cybertruck that has been sitting on the lot for 4 months.

Reza placed his Cybertruck order this Friday, but he was taken aback when Tesla immediately assigned him a Cybertruck VIN and notified him that he could pick up the vehicle that very day.

Given the long wait time for Cybertruck deliveries just a year ago, this might seem like good news. However, Reza says he will refuse delivery if Tesla does not give him a newer Cybertruck.

The frustrated Cybertruck buyer shared his story on the Cybertruck Owners Only group on Facebook.

He writes…

“I placed an order for a Cybertruck on Friday, and they instantly assigned me a VIN and are ready to deliver the car this week in Houston.

The car was built on January 8th. It’s been sitting out in the Tesla parking lot for 4 months. Has anyone had any luck with requesting a newly built car?”

This situation is less than ideal, and looking at the comments, the first question from fellow Cybertruck owners was how Reza managed to determine his Cybertruck's exact build date.

A fellow Cybertruck owner Brigitte Brazda asks…

“How did you find out when the car was built?”

In response, Reza states that he contacted a Tesla representative, and the employee informed him that the vehicle was built on January 8th.

He writes…

“I asked on the app, and someone responded with the exact build date. The VIN only tells you the year.”

Another point you might be wondering is what’s wrong with taking delivery of a Cybertruck that has been sitting on the lot for a few months.

However, other Cybertruck owners in the group opposed this idea and shared their frustrating experience taking delivery of a Cybertruck that had been sitting on the lot for some time.

Another new Cybertruck buyer, Joe Gallart, mentions that, like Reza, Tesla tried to sell him a vehicle produced in January that was sitting on the lot for several weeks.

And to make matters worse, the vehicle Tesla attempted to sell him was under a recall notice. As a result, he had to wait two weeks for Tesla to repair the recalled cantrail component—a large 5 lbs, 9 feet long stainless steel panel that could fly off in the middle of a drive.

This is bad enough, but after two weeks, when Joe went to check his brand-new/fixed-up truck, he saw that Tesla had not done a good job with the fitment, and he ended up refusing delivery.

Now, Joe says, the EV maker has matched him with a new vehicle that was built on April 11 and expresses his wish that Reza also refuse delivery.

Joe writes…

“Well… I placed an order on March 13th to secure the 1.99% financing. I had to place a hold on the order as I was going away.

Once I requested delivery, I was assigned a Non-Foundation Series Cybertruck immediately.

It was a truck built in January 2025 as well, and it was sitting on Tesla’s lot. I waited for the cantrail parts to arrive (2 weeks) for the recall fix, which had to be completed before delivery.

A few days before the delivery date, I visited the store and saw the truck, which had now been repaired. The new alignment and fitment were horrible, and they refused to make any adjustments.

I refused delivery and was assigned another truck from a different store. For some reason, the second truck wasn’t available, so a third VIN was assigned. That truck was built on April 11 and is now on its way to me from Texas.

Apparently, there is no way to request a build directly from the factory. The good news for me, hopefully, is that this truck, built on April 11, should have the fix for the cantrail directly from the factory, so I’m hoping it is properly aligned.”

Another Cybertruck owner, Reid Tomasko, also recommended to Reza that he refuse delivery.

Reid writes…

“You can absolutely request a newer build; I would try to get something that’s built after March because that’s when they realized the panels were having issues.”

Overall, looking at the comments, even fellow Cybertruck owners say they wouldn’t take delivery of a truck that has been sitting on the lot for months. However, please let me know what you think in the comments.

Unusual Experiences and Customer Frustrations Beyond Tesla

Tesla isn’t the only automaker grappling with customer discontent stemming from unusual service experiences and unexpected vehicle issues. In a separate case involving a Hyundai Palisade, one driver began noticing a persistent spark knock-like noise in his SUV—at just 30,000 miles. Despite visiting two different dealerships, and even after fuel system cleaning, technicians still told him it was “normal.” What unfolded next was a story of unlikely diagnoses, shifting explanations, and a customer suddenly questioning the long-term reliability of a vehicle he once trusted. You can read his full experience and analysis here: 30,000 Miles In, Two Dealerships Say My Hyundai Palisade’s Noise Is “Spark Knock” – Even After Cleaning. It's a must-read if you're concerned about how automakers handle post-sale service and evolving quality concerns.

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Tinsae Aregay has been following Tesla and the evolution of the EV space daily for several years. He covers everything about Tesla, from the cars to Elon Musk, the energy business, and autonomy. Follow Tinsae on Twitter at @TinsaeAregay for daily Tesla news.

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