Spit On, Sworn At, and Undeterred: What It’s Like to Own a Cybertruck

Then I got my wife the Model S for Christmas. I started driving that around, and I'm like, I kind of like this. I placed an order back for the Cybertruck and I started to build excitement after that.

How do you feel about it now?

Oh, I love it. Well, everything else for me – and I'm not talking about anybody else's stuff, I still like a lot of other cars out there – but everything else, for me, those soft lines and everything, it all combines. And of course the Cybertruck stands out. I mean, we take the trailer out a lot, and I can go to a campground and there's 50 kids coming out: “Cybertruck, Cybertruck, Cybertruck.” I carry small toys inside the frunk so that I can pass them out and give them to children, and they love it. It's a lot of fun.

Something you didn't like about it?

I can not really see the front from the windshield because it is so long.

How is the Cybertruck community?

When I had my Bentley and I met other people with Bentleys or Rolls-Royces, it was exclusive. They were a little standoffish to other people with other vehicles. I've learned that with Cybertruck owners, it's like, “Hey, do you want to see it? Come on. Do you want to test drive? Come on.” They are more inclusive.

What's the biggest reaction you've gotten from someone while driving?

A few months ago, I think it was in Idaho, my son and I stopped at this place where they had a bunch of bears. It was pure with bears, it was a bit rough. This person literally drove through the grass, through the bears, and cut off the other cars and followed me out behind me. And I'm like, dude, who is this?