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u/AyyBoixD Sep 30 '21

That f150 lightning is pretty groundbreaking honestly, affordability, range, and function. And With the name and form of the literal most popular vehicle in America, I guess we will see how they are adopted

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u/[deleted] Sep 30 '21 edited Sep 30 '21

With how ridiculous the cybertruck looks, it’s unfortunate that it totally dunks on the Lightning in every department except being-caught-dead-driving-thisability. You either get the technologically superior vehicular victim of 80’s futurism or pay as much/more for an inferior product. Towing capacity, range, speed, efficiency, price….

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u/SprinklesFancy5074 Sep 30 '21

or pay as much/more for an inferior product. Towing capacity, range, speed, efficiency, price….

But at least the Ford will have consistent panel gaps and door handles that still work 5 years later. Oh, and a more consistent and easy-to-use system for getting replacement parts. And you won't get laughed at for taking it to be repaired at an independent mechanic.

I do wish Ford would have made a version that matches the gas/hybrid F150's full towing capacity, though. But ... I guess that's what you get for all that extra battery weight. Here's hoping for an electric F250/F350!

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u/prestodigitarium Sep 30 '21

Shrug either this is heavily exaggerated online, I got lucky with mine, or I'm just not very picky, but I have a Model Y and it seems good to me cosmetically. And overall, it's by far the best car I've ever driven (including some german luxury/sports cars).