A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says Driving a Cybertruck After a Ford F-150 and a Toyota Tundra Feels Like “Going From a Typewriter to a Laptop” – Adds “$80,000 is a Fair Price to Drive the Future”

A Cybertruck owner shares that it has been three weeks since he bought his truck, and he has fallen in love with the all-electric vehicle. He adds that going from a Ford F-150 or a Toyota Tundra to a Cybertruck is like going from a typewriter to a laptop.

Posted: June 29, 2025 - 7:09PM
Author: Tinsae Aregay

Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra

A Colorado-based Cybertruck owner says it’s been three weeks since he bought his Cybertruck, and driving it feels like experiencing the future.

The happy Cybertruck owner, who goes by the username “Steelheart” on the Cybertruck Owners Club, shared his story on the forum.

Steelheart is happy with everything about his Cybertruck, but emphasizes the driving dynamics as being better than any other truck on the market.

Steelheart also mentions that the Cybertruck’s steer-by-wire and rear-wheel steering work together to create the ideal driving experience.

He claims that the Cybertruck is in a league of its own, even compared to highly successful and popular trucks like the Ford F-150 and the Toyota Tundra.

According to Steelheart, those trucks perform the same basic functions as the Cybertruck but lack its advanced capabilities and ease of use.

Steelheart and his wife, both fans of the Cybertruck, say that driving a Cybertruck feels like moving from a typewriter to a laptop when compared to a Ford F-150 and a Toyota Tundra.

Steelheart is so happy with his Cybertruck that he even says that he regrets buying the full self-driving feature for the truck.

He thinks, why let the computer drive when it’s so enjoyable to control a Cybertruck?

Steelheart mentions that before buying his Cybertruck, he thought $80,000 was too high a price. However, after experiencing it firsthand, he now sees it as a fair value for driving the future.

He believes the main reason Cybertrucks aren’t selling isn’t their price, but because many people haven’t tried the vehicle and therefore don't know what they’re missing.

While many early adopters like Steelheart celebrate the Cybertruck’s futuristic feel, it's worth noting that mainstream pickup drivers may not share the same enthusiasm. In fact, for a large segment of the truck-buying public, the Cybertruck's bold design and radical departure from tradition present an unexpected hurdle. A recent Torque News analysis argues that most pickup drivers are deeply conservative in their vehicle choices, and the Cybertruck’s unusual aesthetics could make it a tough sell compared to more familiar alternatives like Rivian.

The happy Cybertruck owner shared his experience on the Cybertruck Owners Club forum.

He writes…

“I regret purchasing FSD.

I’ve had a 2025 AWD Cybertruck for 3 weeks now. Bought FSD as part of the 0% APR promotion.

I regretted buying FSD, but only because this truck is so much fun to drive. FSD remains incredibly impressive.

However, the steer-by-wire system combined with rear-wheel steering is mind-blowing. It seriously feels like driving the future.

My wife described it as going from a typewriter to a laptop. Technically, a Ford F-150 or Toyota Tundra does the same basic things, but nowhere near this level of capability and ease of use.

I initially thought $80,000 was a bit high, but after 3 weeks, I realize that’s exactly a fair price for the leap forward this truck offers.

Tesla could sell many more of these if people got the chance to experience driving them. Don’t judge it until you’ve driven it!”

Steelheart certainly seems very happy with his truck, and many other Cybertruck owners agree they’re pleased with their purchase.

A fellow owner, Manny from Nevada, writes…

“I love my Cybertruck too. The only difference is that I love the FSD and auto park features. Being 80 years old, I’ve lost my sharp judgment, so I let my Cybertruck do all the work. $80,000 seemed high to me, but I think it's worth it.

My only issue is the Cantrail recall. I bought mine in February, and I'm still waiting for it to arrive. I’ve postponed wrapping my Cybertruck because I don't want it redone if the cantrail needs repair. But I don't really have a problem with the cantrail yet.”

Another Cybertruck owner, Scott from California, also expresses his love for his Cybertruck and highlights the steer-by-wire system as the vehicle's best feature.

Scott writes…

“In January, I bought an AWD Cybertruck with FSD. The steer-by-wire is the #1 technology that sold me on the vehicle.

In fact, driving this big, heavy vehicle with traditional steering linkages and all the other advancements wouldn’t have cut it.

My wife loves it too, and we had considered purchasing a Tesla car but decided to wait until they also adopt steer-by-wire.

I’m very impressed with the FSD too, and I use it daily, mainly to help Tesla improve the system and to find hidden issues in my area.

I’d say I use FSD about 70% of the time when I don’t need the thrill of driving myself. I look forward to when FSD no longer needs supervision, but I’ll always enjoy the pure fun of driving my Cybertruck!”

Overall, a lot of Cybertruck owners say they love their all-electric truck and are very happy with their purchases.

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For more information, check out: A Cybertruck Owner Says His Brand-New Truck Ran Into Issues & Had to Return to Tesla Only 4 Miles from the Dealership – Asks “Did I Break the Record for the Quickest Cybertruck Failure?”

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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