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I know I will be downvoted for this, but this is part of the reason I still have a deposit for the Cybertruck.
I really dislike Elon and the entire company, but having a 5 year old son makes you prioritize safety. As of now, it's the only vehicle that is bullet resistant.
If you live in that much fear you may want to talk to a psychiatrist about an anxiety issue
Was this woman whose child was killed also living in fear? She is living my nightmare.
I’m not trying to be mean or facetious, that is a level of anxiety and fear that needs actual medical intervention.
Please go see someone
I really appreciate your kind concern. It must be nice living your life in such a safe environment that you think the person you're talking to lives just like you and that person must have a mental problem to think otherwise.
If you are too afraid to leave your house without a bulletproof vehicle you do need to go see someone.
I am not judging them for it, I am trying to help them as someone who lived 35 years of their life with an undiagnosed anxiety disorder who just thought that everyone felt the same way
Um.... Who said I am afraid to leave my house? Why would you assume something you know nothing about?
"I'm not judging them for it..." but you are. I'm sorry you had/have that problem. Keep your diagnosis to yourself.
I'm quite happy leaving my house. I don't have anxiety. I do have a therapist and he's treating my ADHD.
Since I'm already buying a new vehicle, given the state of American gun violence, why not pick up a vehicle that is slightly more bulletproof than any other vehicle? I'm paying the same amount for another vehicle that is not bulletproof. "Bulletproof" is like the airbag. I have never gotten into an accident where the airbag deployed. But I sure glad its there when I need it. Just another safety feature.
Whatever, it’s your life I don’t care.
Thanking you for minding your own business. It's better for your mental health.
The chances are pretty low. At that point you might not fly, walk in the street, eat raw seafood etc, because what if?
https://usafacts.org/data-projects/child-death
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/03/20/road-rage-shootings-rising-us-report-finds/11484488002/
Is it that low?
I'm not going to specifically buy the Cybertruck because of it. But I'm overdue for a car replacement and why not pick something that slightly increases your survival from a stray bullet?
No, he is right, you should legit go see someone. This is not normal. I say it as a parent and I say it with kindness.
I really appreciate your kind concern. It must be nice living your life in such a safe environment that you think the person you're talking to lives just like you and that person must have a mental problem to think otherwise.
Also don't trust Musk's garbage to save you lol. Remember the baseball incident.
https://youtu.be/teRRk-0KHus?si=Jqj9K_tiXwnLfRhs
I mean, I'm sure others will test it, but this video seems convincing.
Yeahhhh.... But to believe that this is a factory-produced model versus one that has been "polished" up for presentation is like looking at the fake cheeseburgers in McDonald's ads and claiming that's what the real thing looks like. That aside, QA/QC engineering standards is another matter... Which Tesla already has a shoddy record with.
But with McDonald's the commercials are showing food. Making a claim that your vehicle is bulletproof, even if it's stopping 22 caliber is still significantly better than nothing.
It's no doubt that 1.8mm steel has more stopping power than thin steel on a regular car.
There are other bullet resistant vehicles and vehicles that can be fitted aftermarket.
That's true. Nothing factory built outside of the Cybertruck.
Going aftermarket means aftermarket weight which is not built with this weight in mind. Plus aftermarket isn't cheap. At that cost, why would I go through the trouble?
That's just not true. Where did you get this idea?
Rezvani Vengeance has a bullet resistance package as an optional add-on, it's factory built.
Armormax specializes in ensuring that aftermarket weight isn't a big deal.
Starting from 285k?
Might be in a different league and use case.
Didn't they break a window with a rock?
Even putting aside the number of places that will convert most cars bulletproof, or that other automakers offer bullet proof cars directly including EVs (ie BMW), the fact that Tesla’s response to the window breaking was they had did their demonstration in the wrong order, makes believing they are the only ones who can help you to be incredibly misinformed position if not trolling as it is such a clown takeaway for anyone actually shopping for armored vehicles or vehicles in that price range.