Jobiwan
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Like many others, I thought I would post my thoughts.
Just wrapped my El Cap matte and posted here so take a look.
PROS- Build quality is solid; doors close with a solid thunk and I honestly believe the car is worth what they are asking given post March 1st price adjustments (90k for my R1T). The bed material is tough and durable and overall I am very happy with the purchase. I'm replacing a tundra and an S8 with this truck.
Suspension is one of the best features. Smooth, adjustable.
Cabin is quiet and comfortable with firm seats (my preference). The sound system is awesome.
All weather mats fit great; people were talking about weather tech; I don't see them doing any better and these match the color/logo of the vehicle.
My cargo crossbars fit well and don't wobble.
The tinted glass roof is great; gives an open air sensation and makes the cabin feel larger. I'm betting it'll be hot during Texas summers though so a vent near the roof might keep your head from cooking. Also, my tint guy said you can't tint the roof as it may cause the glass to crack- others have posted the same here.
CONS-
1. Gear guard lock is only available inside the bed space. So if you have a tonneau and want to keep it closed, you can't secure gear on the cargo crossbars. This could be fixed by adding gear locks along the top surface of the bed near the cab. This would allow locking of anything on the roof or over the bed.
2. Screen layout- most of the "buttons" are on the bottom edge and you have to open a menu to see the remaining buttons. Personally, I'd like to see some buttons along the drivers side of the screen or along the top- your eyes won't have to stray from the road as long.
Also, when entering an address, the keyboard is similar to a conventional keyboard in that the numbers are closer to the passenger, not the driver. Almost any address starts with numbers so this should be closer to the driver.
3. The seams on the vehicle are still a bit un-even. I'm sure this will improve with time.
4. Driver+ Adequate for cruising on a highway with minimal traffic; not great for much else. It keeps getting confused and requiring intervention anytime you pass an exit and any seams, cracks or other lines along the road confuse it.
5. Range- Drove to houston this weekend and the predicted range did not drop with speed. Basically, the faster you go, the less efficient the vehicle and the predicted range should drop; it didn't and this almost led to a problem.
6. Camp speaker is a bit tinny. Probably designed for longevity and not sound quality.
7. When ordering, you have the option of adding a full size spare- what isn't clear is that no spare tire is included if you don't select this option.
8. I worry about the tonneau cover. First minor dent from something dropped, and i'm betting on a dent that will impair function.
9. A USB connection near the rear mirror would allow power to a radar detector and such.
10. The charging pad is an utter fail. I have an Iphone 13 with a case- too thick to even charge. Even then, you need cross hairs to line up your phone for charging. First time you hit the brakes or hit a bump, charging is done.
My thoughts-
J
Just wrapped my El Cap matte and posted here so take a look.
PROS- Build quality is solid; doors close with a solid thunk and I honestly believe the car is worth what they are asking given post March 1st price adjustments (90k for my R1T). The bed material is tough and durable and overall I am very happy with the purchase. I'm replacing a tundra and an S8 with this truck.
Suspension is one of the best features. Smooth, adjustable.
Cabin is quiet and comfortable with firm seats (my preference). The sound system is awesome.
All weather mats fit great; people were talking about weather tech; I don't see them doing any better and these match the color/logo of the vehicle.
My cargo crossbars fit well and don't wobble.
The tinted glass roof is great; gives an open air sensation and makes the cabin feel larger. I'm betting it'll be hot during Texas summers though so a vent near the roof might keep your head from cooking. Also, my tint guy said you can't tint the roof as it may cause the glass to crack- others have posted the same here.
CONS-
1. Gear guard lock is only available inside the bed space. So if you have a tonneau and want to keep it closed, you can't secure gear on the cargo crossbars. This could be fixed by adding gear locks along the top surface of the bed near the cab. This would allow locking of anything on the roof or over the bed.
2. Screen layout- most of the "buttons" are on the bottom edge and you have to open a menu to see the remaining buttons. Personally, I'd like to see some buttons along the drivers side of the screen or along the top- your eyes won't have to stray from the road as long.
Also, when entering an address, the keyboard is similar to a conventional keyboard in that the numbers are closer to the passenger, not the driver. Almost any address starts with numbers so this should be closer to the driver.
3. The seams on the vehicle are still a bit un-even. I'm sure this will improve with time.
4. Driver+ Adequate for cruising on a highway with minimal traffic; not great for much else. It keeps getting confused and requiring intervention anytime you pass an exit and any seams, cracks or other lines along the road confuse it.
5. Range- Drove to houston this weekend and the predicted range did not drop with speed. Basically, the faster you go, the less efficient the vehicle and the predicted range should drop; it didn't and this almost led to a problem.
6. Camp speaker is a bit tinny. Probably designed for longevity and not sound quality.
7. When ordering, you have the option of adding a full size spare- what isn't clear is that no spare tire is included if you don't select this option.
8. I worry about the tonneau cover. First minor dent from something dropped, and i'm betting on a dent that will impair function.
9. A USB connection near the rear mirror would allow power to a radar detector and such.
10. The charging pad is an utter fail. I have an Iphone 13 with a case- too thick to even charge. Even then, you need cross hairs to line up your phone for charging. First time you hit the brakes or hit a bump, charging is done.
My thoughts-
J
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