Buying a new car should be thrilling, but for one Texas man, the excitement of owning a Tesla Cybertruck quickly turned into frustration. What he thought was a brand-new vehicle came with a hidden history that left him—and many other customers—questioning the company’s practices.
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A Surprise Delivery That Felt Too Good to Be True
When Reza Soltani placed his order for a Tesla Cybertruck at the end of April, he braced himself for a long wait. Early buyers had reported delivery times stretching up to a year. Instead, just hours after finalizing his purchase, he was notified that a truck was already waiting for him in Houston, complete with a VIN number.
At first, Soltani saw it as a stroke of luck. Getting a Cybertruck so quickly seemed like beating the system. But his excitement turned to suspicion when he started asking about the vehicle’s actual build date.
A “New” Car With an Old Build Date
Through Tesla’s app, Soltani contacted a representative and learned his Cybertruck had rolled off the production line on January 8, 2025—months before his purchase. In other words, his supposedly brand-new truck had been sitting unused for a long stretch.
Tesla owners on social media warned him to be cautious. Many shared stories of problems after receiving cars that had been parked for extended periods, ranging from battery degradation to structural issues. Some even alleged Tesla had previously tried to resell vehicles affected by recalls—like the roof defect discovered in March, when part of the Cybertruck’s roof was found to be at risk of detaching at high speeds.
Advice From Fellow Owners
Members of a Cybertruck owners’ group were quick to chime in. One suggested he refuse delivery and request a more recent build. “Aim for a model built after March,” they advised, “that’s when Tesla addressed the roof issue.”
Faced with this advice, Soltani realized his purchase wasn’t as simple as he’d hoped.
Stockpiles and Discounts
His case highlights a bigger problem. According to Electrek, Tesla currently has around 2,400 Cybertrucks in storage, parked across factories and dealerships. For electric vehicles, sitting idle isn’t harmless—prolonged inactivity can accelerate battery wear and create performance issues down the line.
With sales faltering, Tesla has started offering $10,000 discounts on Cybertruck models since April to help move inventory. It’s a steep markdown for a vehicle once touted as the future of driving.
A Symbol in Trouble
What was meant to be Tesla’s flagship electric pickup is now facing both sluggish sales and quality concerns. For buyers like Soltani, the dream of owning a Cybertruck has been overshadowed by doubts about transparency, reliability, and long-term value.
The Cybertruck was designed to look like the car of tomorrow. But for now, many customers are left wondering whether Tesla’s boldest vehicle is already stuck in yesterday’s problems.
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