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.
However, please let me know what you think in the comments. Share your ideas by clicking the RED “Add new comment” button below. Also, be sure to visit our site, torquenews.com/Tesla, regularly for the latest updates.
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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After my recent Cybertruck…
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After my recent Cybertruck test drive I fully agree. I will be placing my CT order in Q1 of 2026. After more than 2 years of production all of the initial “bugs” will have been worked out.
He's owned it for 3 week…
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He's owned it for 3 week. Revisit this when his laptop blows a power supply and the rest of us are happily typing away with nothing more than a new ribbon.
I was a kid in the 60s…
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I was a kid in the 60s driving slot cars on a track using a remote control. There were places that had tracks. And held competitions. Now 60 years later. People are driving said slot cars. Not on a track but on city streets. I can't not and will not see these as real. When the cars electric batteries die. It takes $20,000 to replace the batteries. In my car it costs me $100.00. I will not buy or drive what I see as a grown up version of a slot car. They are basically throwaway cars. Remember fads? The 60s were peace and love. With tye dye clothes. 70s disco. 2000s, Adult size slot cars. Whats next The Jetsons cars? Lmao 🤣 🤣 🤣
$80k and your dignity is a…
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$80k and your dignity is a high cost to pay for the right to drive a dumpster on wheels.
Anybody who blows US$80,000…
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Anybody who blows US$80,000 on an ill-begotten and ill-designed notion just naturally has to defend such a bad choice. And shame on these editors for picking the absurdity of someone like that.
Cybertruck is fine, but it's…
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Cybertruck is fine, but it's not a truck, if you are buying a car and are only using it as a car thats fine but once you start using it as a truck thats when it goes downhill
The average American EV…
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The average American EV hater isn't smart enough to realize how good EV's are. Meanwhile, the rest of the modern world is switching to EV's at a rapid pace.
I think the comments are …
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In reply to The average American EV… by Jerome (not verified)
I think the comments are (for the most part) focused on just the Cybertruck and not EV's in general. I happily bash the CT. I think it's an overpriced "I need attention" vehicle (not a truck). A dumpster fire inside a train wreck.
I don't like the CT but I would love to have an EV. Would suit the kind of driving I do every day..
Let's see it pull a 5th…
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In reply to The average American EV… by Jerome (not verified)
Let's see it pull a 5th wheel. Or a car trailer. Even a horse trailer. Let's see you sit on the tailgate at the drive in or just star gazing with your girl. Well owners won't have a girl so skip the last one
Only thing is is that…
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Only thing is is that anybody could fix a typewriter, but only an engineer can fix the laptop.
Towing mileage from an…
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Towing mileage from an electric vehicle cannot compare to gas powered at this point.
Until that's fixed, it's a no for me.
The problem is that the guy…
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The problem is that the guy writing about his cyber truck doesn't need a truck. He probably drives it to his cushy office job and just wants to feel like he owns the road. For us in the trades....a cyber truck is laughable. I paint for a living, How am I suppose to load a pile of ladders on top? I don't drive a big truck, my Nissan Frontier handles 8-10 ladders on the cap easily. The cyber truck should be renamed to the cyber SUV, because it has zero functionality as a truck.
In other news, farmer who…
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In other news, farmer who never visited the city was given a laptop from 2012 and said "this must be worth a million bucks!"
Honestly like comparing…
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Honestly like comparing apples to canned soup.. but here we go again.. i'm glad you can afford to pay $1,500.00 monies a month for a car payment, not including the registration or insurance..
Of course he would say that…
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Of course he would say that after spending so much money on the Tesla like a fool.
So what's an FSD? Most of…
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So what's an FSD? Most of us can only wish we had an extra $40k for a truck like this.
these guys have obviously…
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these guys have obviously never used it as a truck. just for commuting & prancing around the mall. Make no mistake, as a lifelong owner and user of trucks, i would rate the Cybertruck as absolute useless for towing, hauling or going off road
Wait until your batter…
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Wait until your batter degrades and ur only able to get 100-150 miles on a full charge. Trying to mislead people into a bad decision. Clown
wait until you blow a head…
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In reply to Wait until your batter… by T (not verified)
wait until you blow a head gasket or throw a rod.
driving Tesla Cybertruck is…
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driving Tesla Cybertruck is like driving a car with no feelings and vibes let F-150 with Cummins engines and TOYOTA TUNDRA and in addition 1hz and 2hz engines we feel the shifts of gears and feel the vibe i enjoy alot driving diesel engines you enjoy the sound of the engine but not Tesla is shiit i hate electric cars
I like vehicles and believe…
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I like vehicles and believe you drive what you like whether another person finds it beautiful or hideous it's practical or not doesn't ³matter, I've had the hideous to other people vehicle. That being a 1959 IH B-100 and was in heaven every time I got behind the wheel! So drive on!!
I'm sure the tech Cybertruck…
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I'm sure the tech Cybertruck is impressive and aren't we all attracted to bright shiny objects. I'm sure that 80 G's includes a lot of crap I don't need. FSD ? Oh, please! I'm sure it's handy if you like to play with yourself or endlessly check your Instagram. Personally I enjoy driving. If you dislike driving, take the bus.
Maybe driving that thing might sell a few. Drive it all you want, but you'll never drive the ugly off that thing. Easy to see why that folded paper middle school study hall wet dream is so popular with vehicle wrappers. Still doesn't hide the ugly.
It is a good truck for…
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It is a good truck for people who don't actually need a truck. As a truck, it is garbage.
Nice try Elon!
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Nice try Elon!
I gagged so hard, being…
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I gagged so hard, being based in LA I see these cybercucks all over the place. I've driven every Tesla from base to top of the line and custom. I tried the cybertruck and it's just lousy, all the hype is over minor things. Drive by wire sure it's cool, you know why cars have power steering? It's robust, durable and reliable. I would rather buy a 1980s F150 or find another 94 F150 XLT. Plus Elon is a fascist. Buy a Tesla you support him. Buy a Rivian if you want an EV truck they're reliable, safe, and capable.
Ill rather drive a…
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Ill rather drive a typewriter than a laptop, a typewriter goes a 100 years with out any issues , a laptop has to be changed after minimum of 3 years, maintaining a F150 is easy, can't say the same for a microwave, easy oil change, and filters, you go to a dealer with a microwave and thy can't even start on it cuz where i live you need a electric degree or some sort of electrical car permit to do something on it otherwise you are not insured
Nice Tesla ad placement. One…
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Nice Tesla ad placement. One good review isn't going to stop the rolling dumpster fire that Tesla has become.
I love these amazing socks…
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I love these amazing socks that are like going from rocks strapped to your feet to walking on kittens. This amazing kitchen knife cut right through the countertop and right through my leg., just with its own perfectly balanced weight. And this trip advisor app helped me to find hotels at rates up to 90% off! And my Cybertruck, it drives, and it steers, and it's so gosh-darn fun to drive that I don't ever want to use the amazingly perfect FSD!
I use real kittens and I can…
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In reply to I love these amazing socks… by arnold (not verified)
I use real kittens and I can tell you it isn't all that great.
What else is new? That's…
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What else is new? That's been my comparison for ICE to EV since there were EVs. This is nothing specific to the CT, which I'm sure is ... fine, when it works. The fact that you can buy a $5000 lemon of a laptop doesn't change the fact that there are cheaper, better, laptops.
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