Why We Ended Up Ordering the Cybertruck (After All the Doubt)

After months of comparisons, real numbers, and family conversations, we finally placed the Cybertruck order. When this series started, I didn’t expect to get here. We already have two working vehicles, this wasn’t a “need,” and there were real reasons to hesitate on the Cybertruck. I expected the Ram to come out on top, to be honest. But as the long-term costs, daily use, and family reality came into focus, the decision became clearer. In this video, I walk through why we chose the Cybertruck from a family of five perspective — including the key math, the tradeoffs, and the things that almost stopped us. What’s next: Insurance reality once VIN-based quotes are finalized Delivery Day/Week/Month 1 Living as a two-EV household Family fit over time Charging, road trips, and early likes or regrets -------------------------------- 3W Cybertruck Floor Mats (Recommended): https://3wlinerscom.sjv.io/engAkz 35 % Discount Code: WeekendGold35 -------------------------- Chapters: Recap and Context: https://youtu.be/TypaIWd7a6s?si=kiJXPlO8wFGMs339&t=23 Truck Choice Considerations: https://youtu.be/TypaIWd7a6s?si=qlJATMBuMAIUa1GA&t=166 Testing the Cybertruck: https://youtu.be/TypaIWd7a6s?si=qWWBBSUXb8G4ECc2&t=275 Cost of Ownership Comparison: https://youtu.be/TypaIWd7a6s?si=1QsCqyBDnnG0p0DM&t=325 Family Feedback: https://youtu.be/TypaIWd7a6s?si=WrIZaKPp6CPXS_Vo&t=520 Tech Highlights: https://youtu.be/TypaIWd7a6s?si=lrXIplvoa3Md88P8&t=563 Major Tipping Points for the Cybertruck: https://youtu.be/TypaIWd7a6s?si=lPM_a5h1MlEqA1Vr&t=629 Early Blockers: https://youtu.be/TypaIWd7a6s?si=_EhvdKcnqYv3QkDf&t=677 The Order Breakdown: https://youtu.be/TypaIWd7a6s?si=Q6ZPqoYZTVXa3MSv&t=760 Potential Caveats Still TBD: https://youtu.be/TypaIWd7a6s?si=A9mn9LS1vCUXPUo0&t=838 What’s Next: https://youtu.be/TypaIWd7a6s?si=aUDV-ayUcmxlwkl9&t=939 Curious — have you been in a similar position before? What did you do? Playlist with all the videos in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCUmTmOMwtTGLtP8M8VVgLNaALk0y4WYt ---------------------------------------------------------------- Tesla Referral Code: https://www.tesla.com/referral/andrew15710 ---------------------------------------------------------------- I recently began to up my game with some new lighting/video gear. Hopefully you can see the difference! Lighting: - Amaran 100d Video Light: https://www.amazon.com/Amaran-Video-Daylight-Upgrade-Version/dp/B08RMNKDHR?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=X0QIM&content-id=amzn1.sym.4efc43db-939e-4a80-abaf-50c6a6b8c631%3Aamzn1.symc.5a16118f-86f0-44cd-8e3e-6c5f82df43d0&pf_rd_p=4efc43db-939e-4a80-abaf-50c6a6b8c631&pf_rd_r=VC9JKAR9WA0JZQ4REQ3K&pd_rd_wg=ZVJxJ&pd_rd_r=7082ec10-c0eb-4ad9-bc97-98ef8227bff2&linkCode=ll1&tag=weekendgoldof-20&linkId=f09c735ee1985508fdd83ba6ce694f89&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Hardware: - RTX 5070 GPU: https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GeForce-RTX-5070-Shadow/dp/B0DZCYPFVT?crid=3NOTIA0CVM5VO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DNe6aTSHSim5fpD95hQ-IoxpxtN70kfccMtI_25FTpSbJRSXQpEo1S-GkAGTg0cF1BCyvy5Y8vwO44R0dWveYwtoXiRuUlLBk9rvmXOt47TyUZhJHcYtlmYpbks4OfRW774ZsIDNX7EhyXFYRjmSZJK99WyF_GbaIohTJAYiEtVX2MhjiJ0Vkhv_9WZkkQmvJG73Z7k-SBArZjtzf8HJyALEunrTTU0IDdOWIKSLDk4.ql2xc1ouKvqzM8V7Yug9lWjp23EuMqKKKoPxO_ftips&dib_tag=se&keywords=rtx%2B5070%2Bshadow%2B2x&qid=1766462846&sprefix=rtx%2B5070%2Bshadow%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=weekendgoldof-20&linkId=38998ffb1b74482d9fdecf04ff5cb9b7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl - DJI Mic 2: https://www.amazon.com/DJI-Microphone-Intelligent-Cancelling-Recording/dp/B0CFZX734J?crid=1J67HBMGAZK1X&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.n7MMKm1WiSLTWbNAkRnok-UIeFhvySri6ZMMZRj31kmQTY3aYlpdwlXBH-nynRfYNoIKf6nTpQeFFXoF5Wc_b1edxfPtmmpzhJcEDgiMJmuskfMxkrhh6k7RWmdC7RQz9BlM8lMjQQ213gBMw2MSGBURTMqXgB6Qbj_7fC5Lnis6Be5wK9ZwbumpIF5KRVTLg7qhhxpMAMKbAVkGl31_3oPnJU3ERY-H3N_3FrR2NmfshJQ_g0yq7NNCd2CCTOD1TQ7Xei37ui3Mq5DotomhqjCOPoTwH14WfyZ_2jBtykg.pl-UsnQlHO1SQwvmS51BRP9mJ_HU2X5lfyZiiahP_5Q&dib_tag=se&keywords=dji%2Bmic%2B2&qid=1768768117&sprefix=dji%2Bmic%2B%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-6&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=weekendgoldof-20&linkId=ec05333f665d38d621e36df6c6ab4aab&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl - DJI Osmo 8 Phon Gimbal: https://www.amazon.com/DJI-Stabilizer-Tracking-Extension-Stabilization/dp/B0FJ2L67HJ?crid=11UU0DUGGG0R8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aiMbPfKoJ4srq1UHiioBDTetqBN1A4XLN_NIsGu8xA1bD2MSHDcp5TeOGU1xw_I7rzTnZNKhPrXKax8weqgjvAb50KVM6es_B2OWsNKLLlCndM6HjvpnKUyMgxmqqdEnUW5qZ7W7WTkh3Ub1OQhiBN3VpIAYrUusOBuInrEzUX-r-_90PoJtbqLddI8zI9iCWSonvmqXZ8x0Dod99N_NOrOjKBscsppH29i-yxGB7j3HRF3BnM9ydbjuy17dYdGR7vF7eE2SN_XOoIk0gmr5enIezZq4-jExwt1mL9lvDBo.0dhrsPdU-pPrH9bXaUyoV6bBkSYzuDSAU9Zt7L--vh4&dib_tag=se&keywords=dji+osmo+8&qid=1766463109&s=electronics&sprefix=osmo+8%2Celectronics%2C172&sr=1-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=weekendgoldof-20&linkId=5b3f742ae3edf0cd37147045898bacc2&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl (As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.) #Cybertruck #TruckDecision #FamilyLife #newyear2026 #Tesla