A Tesla Cybertruck Buyer From Tennessee Says He’s Trading In His Toyota Tundra for a Cybertruck Because of “All The Great Work Elon Musk is Doing for Our Country”

Fred Land is the CEO of Spray-Lock, a premium adhesive products manufacturer out of Tennessee, and he shares an incredible conversation he had with two older gentlemen at a Tesla store.

Fred says he was at the Tesla store in Chatanooga when he met two older gentlemen who were there to buy a Cybertruck.

What’s interesting is that, rather than some of the negativity that followed Musk’s recent foray into politics, these older gentlemen say they are there to buy a Cybertruck specifically because of the recent work Elon Musk is doing in the government.

Fred shared the story of his run-in with the two older Cybertruck buyers on X.

He writes…

“I went by the Tesla service center here in Chattanooga today.

As I was getting ready to leave, an older man, like me, was sitting on a stool waiting to speak to a Tesla representative.

He was gazing at a Cybertruck in the showroom. So, trying to be funny, I asked if that truck was his. He said, “Probably”. He is going to trade his Toyota Tundra for a Cybertruck.

As we continued to talk, an underlying factor for him getting one was the GREAT service Musk is performing for our country in searching for and exposing government waste, fraud, and money laundering.”

Given the recent anti-Tesla protests and boycotts, which were spurred largely in opposition to Elon Musk, it’s interesting to see that his recent government actions have also garnered him support to the point of attracting new Cybertruck buyers.

However, if you think one recently converted pro Elon Musk, Cybertruck buyer is surprising, Fred says when he was chatting up with the Cybertruck buyer, he also met another gentleman there looking to buy a Cybertruck.

Fred adds that this second older gentleman was also there to buy a Tesla, specifically because of Elon Musk's work in the government.

Fred continues to write about how he was interrupted by a second gentleman as he was discussing Elon Musk and the great job he’s doing with the first Cybertruck buyer.

Fred says…

“Another older guy came in and asked if we worked for Tesla. I said no, but I would be happy to sell you something. He, too, said that he wanted a Tesla because of the great work Musk is doing.”

Finally, Fred concluded his post simply by writing, “Wow. We love Elon Musk” and tagging the Tesla CEO on X.

I went by the Tesla service center here in Chattanooga today. I was getting ready to leave and an older guy, like me, was sitting on a stool waiting to talk to a Tesla rep. He was gazing at a Cybertruck in the showroom. So trying to be funny I asked if that truck was his. He…
— Fred Land (@fredmland) February 15, 2025

This is an incredible account. However, looking at the comments, a lot of people said the story was completely made up.

An X user, Dave White, writes…

“Lmao, this did not happen.”

Another X user goes even further, accusing Fred of being lazy with his made-up story.

He writes…

“If you're going to lie, at least make it believable.”

A third X user who goes by the username “Fed Up” writes…

“IF that story were true (it's not), then that old man either doesn't really need a truck or is in early-stage dementia.”

That’s certainly a strong ascertain, and in response, Fred says…

“Since you weren’t there and witnessed nothing, then you are incapable of saying this is not true.

It is okay to have preferences and motives different from yours. We buy what we want for diverse reasons. So maybe you are not so bright.”

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In the meantime, Tesla just made its next move and started the production of the New Model Y at its Giga Berling factory, which you can see on the Torque News YouTube channel.

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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.